CVE-2018-14889
CVE-2018-14889 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Couchdb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.6
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Apache Couchdb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CouchDB in Vectra Networks Cognito Brain and Sensor before 4.3 contains a local code execution vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-14889?
- CouchDB in Vectra Networks Cognito Brain and Sensor before 4.3 contains a local code execution vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2018-14889?
- CVE-2018-14889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-14889 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-14889?
- CVE-2018-14889 affects Apache Couchdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-14889?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-14889 published?
- CVE-2018-14889 was published on 2018-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:couchdb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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