CVE-2022-24706
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-08-25
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-09-15
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-04-26
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-50914
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Is CVE-2022-24706 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-24706 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-09-15.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-24706?
CVE-2022-24706 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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