CVE-2022-24706
Apache Software Foundation Apache CouchDB
Published 26 Apr 2022 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed
9.8 Critical · CVSS 3.1, NVD
Exploited in the wild
CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Aug 2022, with a remediation deadline of 15 Sept 2022 for US federal agencies.
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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.
References
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/167032/Apache-CouchDB-3.2.1-Remote-Code-Execution.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/169702/Apache-CouchDB-Erlang-Remote-Code-Execution.html · Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/26/1 · Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/1 · Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/2 · Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/3 · Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/4 · Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.html · Broken Link, Product
- lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00 · Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcd · Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-24706 · US Government Resource