Is CVE-2022-24706 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-24706 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-24706 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-24706 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-24706?

CVE-2022-24706 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2022-24706

Published: August 25, 2022

EPSS:94.39%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:100.0th

Official Description

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

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Apache CouchDB Insecure Default Initialization of Resource Vulnerability

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

Added to KEV: 2022-08-25Federal patch deadline: 2022-09-15

Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Apache CouchDB has an insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to escalate to administrative privileges. This is a HIGH severity vulnerability with a high EPSS score of 0.94392, indicating a high probability of exploitation. CISA has confirmed its exploitation in the KEV catalog.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. The nature of the flaw suggests it can be exploited remotely to gain administrative access.

Recommended Action

Administrators should ensure Apache CouchDB is properly configured and apply any available security updates. Reviewing and hardening default configurations is crucial to prevent privilege escalation.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-24706 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-24706 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.