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CVE-2022-24706

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.

Actively exploited: CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Aug 2022.

Severity
Critical 9.8
Published
26 Apr 2022
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
3.2.2
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Apache CouchDBServers and applications · cpe:a:apache:couchdb
  • Every version before 3.2.2

Known exploited

CISA name
Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due for US agencies
15 Sept 2022
Used in ransomware
Not known

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24706
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-24706