apache couchdb CVE-2022-24706 is a vulnerability in Apache Couchdb
Published on April 26, 2022

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.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Known Exploited Vulnerability

This Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. Apache CouchDB contains an insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability which can allow an attacker to escalate to administrative privileges.

The following remediation steps are recommended / required by September 15, 2022: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2022-24706 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. It has the highest possible exploitability rating (3.9). The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.

Insecure Default Initialization of Resource

The software initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure.


Products Associated with CVE-2022-24706

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