What is CVE-2022-24706?

CVE-2022-24706 is a vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Couchdb, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. Published 2022-04-26.

Is CVE-2022-24706 known to be exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-24706 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-08-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 47 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.

RCE in Apache Software Foundation Couchdb

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 instal…

EPSS: 0.944 (100.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Couchdb — versions Apache CouchDB

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1188 — Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on 2022-08-25. CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: 2022-09-15.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24706?: CVE-2022-24706 is a vulnerability in Apache Software Foundation Couchdb, classified under Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default. Published 2022-04-26.
Is CVE-2022-24706 known to be exploited?: Yes. CVE-2022-24706 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-08-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 47 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.