Advisory severityLow0.6Apache Software Foundation Updated

Low [CVE-2026-90798] missing circuit-breaker in the replicator in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows the owner of a replication source or target to cause a denial of service via creating an infinite HTTP redirect loop

This low-severity Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-90798; related products: Apache CouchDB.

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CVE-2026-90798 Source published Oct 21, 2026Source updated Oct 20, 2026

VulniPulse record published Oct 21, 2026Record updated Oct 21, 2026

CVE-2026-90798

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Summary

A missing circuit-breaker in the replicator in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows the owner of a replication source or target to cause a denial of service via creating an infinite HTTP redirect loop.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.3, which fixes this issue.

Affected versions

Apache CouchDB before 3.5.3

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Fixed versions

3.5.3

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Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.3, which fixes this issue.

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