Information disclosure in Apache Solr
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-8010 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-611 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Apache Solr Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) XXE attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU13012
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: N/A
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8010
CWE-ID:
CWE-611 - Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference ('XXE')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE attack and obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists in Xinclude functionality due to improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references in solrconfig.xml, schema.xml, and managed-schema Solr configuration files. A remote attacker can send a file, FTP, or HTTP request that submits malicious input and read sensitive, local files from the system, which could be used to conduct further attacks.
MitigationUpdate to version 6.6.4 or 7.3.1.
Apache Solr: 6.6 - 7.3.0
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_solr:6.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_solr:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Q & A
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
