Vulnerability identifier: #VU62595
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
CouchDB
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to application in default configuration exposes a random network port, bound to all available interfaces
in anticipation of clustered operation and/or runtime introspection. A remote attacker can connect to the application via the exposed port without authentication and gain admin privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
CouchDB: 0.8.0 - 20110908
External links
http://docs.couchdb.org/en/stable/cve/2022-24706.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.