Affected versions of pouchdb do not properly sandbox the code execution engine which executes the map/reduce functions for temporary views and design documents.
Full advisory text at GitHub advisory or NVD.
npm package report
Is pouchdb safe?
pouchdb (npm) has 1 known vulnerability, the worst rated CRITICAL. Upgrade to 6.0.5 or later to clear it. No malicious-package signal is recorded.
// ai model usage
Tracked for PyPI packages. HuggingFace models declare Python dependencies, so npm packages are not covered.
cvss
9.0
critical
severity band, no base score published
epss
2.5%
medium
chance of exploitation in 30 days, 85th percentile of all CVEs
xyz score
4.7
medium
CyberXYZ composite out of 10
fig. 01 — GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh, the advisory selected below
// 1 advisories
Is pouchdb safe to install?
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 1 known vulnerability for pouchdb (npm), the worst rated CRITICAL, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does pouchdb have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 1 known vulnerability for pouchdb (npm), the worst rated CRITICAL. They are GHSA-cgqv-x5cx-xvqh.
Which version of pouchdb should I use?
6.0.5 or later clears every advisory recorded for pouchdb (npm). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check pouchdb before installing?
Search pouchdb in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=pouchdb. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 06:23 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2018-07-26. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.