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CVE-2022-24706

Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2022 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · apache couchdb

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 26, 2022 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. Aug 25, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  3. Sep 15, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date Sep 15, 2022

Affected

  • cpe apache/couchdbversion unspecified
  • vendor Apache CouchDBversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2022-24706

    Apache CouchDB contains an insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability which can allow an attacker to escalate to administrative privileges.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2022-24706

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2022-24706

    30-day exploitation probability 92.5%

    first.org
  • Exploit Database50914

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Metasploit Modulesexploit_multi/http/apache_couchdb_erlang_rce

    Public module reference (excellent). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-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 fi

    nvd.nist.gov

References