VDB-422782 · CVE-2026-86471 · GCVE-0-2026-86471

Apache CouchDB improper authentication

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4.7	$5k-$25k	1.82

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apache CouchDB. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-86471. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CouchDB (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-86471. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/20/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

CouchDB

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔒

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

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Timelineinfo

10/20/2026 Advisory disclosed
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/20/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-86471 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-86471
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-422782

Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2026 15:18
Changes: 10/20/2026 15:18 (46)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103