Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache CouchDB before 3.2.2 could expose an improperly secured default installation to unauthenticated attackers, allowing them to gain admin privileges and potentially execute code. This is business-critical when CouchDB is reachable from untrusted networks. Highest risk is internet-facing or internally exposed CouchDB before 3.2.2, especially deployments relying on default setup or lacking firewall restrictions. Properly isolated and hardened installations have lower exposure, but version and configuration should be verified. Treat this as an urgent remediation item for any exposed CouchDB. KEV status and unauthenticated critical impact mean delay creates material risk of data theft, service disruption, and server compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache CouchDB to 3.2.2 or later.; Restrict CouchDB access with a firewall or equivalent network control.; Review CouchDB hardening guidance for cluster and deployment security..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/w24wo0h8nlctfps65txvk0oc5hdcnv00CVE reference
- https://docs.couchdb.org/en/3.2.2/setup/cluster.htmlCVE reference
- https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/couchdb-erlang-and-cookies-rce-on-default-settings-b1e9173a4bcdCVE reference
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-24706CVE reference · government-resource
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