CVE-2022-24706
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Packaging
Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability is confirmed as actively exploited and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA notes
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24706
Description
In Apache CouchDB prior to 3.2.2, an attacker can access an improperly secured default installation without authenticating and gain admin privileges. The CouchDB documentation has always made recommendations for properly securing an installation, including recommending using a firewall in front of all CouchDB installations.
Severity
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation Context
as of October 17, 2026- CISA added CVE-2022-24706 to the KEV catalog 121 days after its CVE record was published.
- It is one of 41 Apache entries in the CISA KEV catalog, and one of 13 added in 2022.
- Its current EPSS score (92.5%) is higher than that of 75% of CISA KEV entries.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Software Foundation Apache CouchDB | Apache CouchDB to 3.2.1 |
References
10 Links- [oss-security] 20220426 CVE-2022-24706: Apache CouchDB: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Packaging
- [oss-security] 20220509 Re: CVE-2022-24706: Apache CouchDB: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Packaging
- [oss-security] 20220509 Re: CVE-2022-24706: Apache CouchDB: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Packaging
- [oss-security] 20220509 Re: CVE-2022-24706: Apache CouchDB: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Packaging
- [oss-security] 20220509 Re: CVE-2022-24706: Apache CouchDB: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Packaging
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00
- https://docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167032/Apache-CouchDB-3.2.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcd
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169702/Apache-CouchDB-Erlang-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Record Details
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