security: harden default CouchDB credentials#8234
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Replaced hardcoded 'password' with environment variable. This prevents accidental exposure when running CouchDB via Docker Compose and follows industry standard security practices.
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Updated the CouchDB Docker Compose configuration to remove hardcoded default credentials. Using a hardcoded password like
passwordis a security risk, especially if the service is accidentally exposed or used in shared environments.Changes
COUCHDB_PASSWORDwith an environment variable reference${COUCHDB_PASSWORD:-must_be_changed}.COUCHDB_USERvariable reference for consistency.This change encourages better security hygiene by forcing users to define credentials via environment variables while providing a clear indicator that the default value must be updated.
Proof of Concept:
A simple port scan for 5984 could allow unauthorized administrative access if the container is running with these default settings. By transitioning to environment variables, we reduce the blast radius of default configurations.