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CVE-2022-24706
CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2022-04-26 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
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Vulnerability overview
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 and scoring
- CVSS score
- 9.8 · CRITICAL
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-1188
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apache · CouchDB
- Added to catalog
- 2022-08-25
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-09-15
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Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:apache:couchdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 3.2.2
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167032/Apache-CouchDB-3.2.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169702/Apache-CouchDB-Erlang-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/26/1
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/1
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/2
Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/3
Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/4
Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.html
Broken Link · Product
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00
Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcd
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167032/Apache-CouchDB-3.2.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169702/Apache-CouchDB-Erlang-Remote-Code-Execution.html
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/26/1
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/1
Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/2
Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/3
Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/4
Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
- https://docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.html
Broken Link · Product
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00
Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcd
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-24706
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