CVE-2022-24706
Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run CouchDB, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Sep 15, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Fixed in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CouchDB | Apache Software Foundation | < 3.2.2 | 3.2.2 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2022-24706 scored CVSS 9.8: Apache CouchDB, Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched CouchDB systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2022-24706: Apache CouchDB, Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Apache CouchDB. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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