CVE-2013-6408: Medium severity Apache SOLR vulnerability

Published Dec 7, 2013
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Updated

The DocumentAnalysisRequestHandler in Apache Solr before 4.3.1 does not properly use the EmptyEntityResolver, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-6407.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Apache SOLR<=4.3.0
Apache SOLR=3.6.0
Apache SOLR=3.6.1
Apache SOLR=3.6.2
Apache SOLR=4.0.0
Apache SOLR=4.0.0-alpha
Apache SOLR=4.0.0-beta
Apache SOLR=4.1.0
Apache SOLR=4.2.0
Apache SOLR=4.2.1
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core<4.3.1
4.3.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Solr to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.3.1

Event History

Dec 7, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:39 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6408?

CVE-2013-6408 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-6408?

To fix CVE-2013-6408, upgrade Apache Solr to version 4.3.1 or later.

3

What versions of Apache Solr are affected by CVE-2013-6408?

CVE-2013-6408 affects Apache Solr versions 3.6.0 to 4.3.0 inclusive.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2013-6408?

The impact of CVE-2013-6408 allows attackers to exploit XML data with external entity declarations, potentially leading to data exposure.

5

Is CVE-2013-6408 a known vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2013-6408 has been publicly disclosed and is recognized in cybersecurity databases.

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