CVE-2022-24706

Name: CVE-2022-24706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-26T10:15:35.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 92.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24706 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 92.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

92.33%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Sep 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Couchdb	< 3.2.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167032/Apache-CouchDB-3.2.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169702/Apache-CouchDB-Erlang-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.htmlBroken Link, Product
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcdExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167032/Apache-CouchDB-3.2.1-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169702/Apache-CouchDB-Erlang-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/04/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/05/09/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.htmlBroken Link, Product
https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-24706US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24706?

How severe is CVE-2022-24706?

CVE-2022-24706 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 92.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24706?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST