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CVE-2022-24706 Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
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Required action
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Weakness
CWE-1188
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.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache CouchDB 3.2 | earliest → 3.2.1 | No fix stated |
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