CVE-2020-1955
First published: Wed May 20 2020(Updated: )
CouchDB version 3.0.0 shipped with a new configuration setting that governs access control to the entire database server called `require_valid_user_except_for_up`. It was meant as an extension to the long standing setting `require_valid_user`, which in turn requires that any and all requests to CouchDB will have to be made with valid credentials, effectively forbidding any anonymous requests. The new `require_valid_user_except_for_up` is an off-by-default setting that was meant to allow requiring valid credentials for all endpoints except for the `/_up` endpoint. However, the implementation of this made an error that lead to not enforcing credentials on any endpoint, when enabled. CouchDB versions 3.0.1[1] and 3.1.0[2] fix this issue.
Credit: security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache CouchDB | =3.0.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1955?
CVE-2020-1955 is a vulnerability in Apache CouchDB version 3.0.0 that affects the access control of the entire database server.
How severe is CVE-2020-1955?
CVE-2020-1955 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-1955?
The affected software for CVE-2020-1955 is Apache CouchDB version 3.0.0.
What is the fix for CVE-2020-1955?
To fix CVE-2020-1955, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Apache CouchDB.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1955?
More information about CVE-2020-1955 can be found at https://docs.couchdb.org/en/master/cve/2020-1955.html.
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