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CVE-2017-12629: XEE

First published: Thu Oct 12 2017(Updated: )

It was found that Apache Solr would accept an object from an unauthenticated user that could be manipulated through subsequent post requests. An attacker could use this flaw to assemble an object that could permit execution of arbitrary code on the server.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/lucene-solr
3.6.2+dfsg-20+deb10u2
3.6.2+dfsg-24
3.6.2+dfsg-26
redhat/lucene-solr<5.5.5
5.5.5
redhat/lucene-solr<6.6.2
6.6.2
redhat/lucene-solr<7.1
7.1
redhat/lucene-solr<8.0
8.0
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core>=5.5.0<5.5.5
5.5.5
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core>=6.0.0<6.6.2
6.6.2
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core>=7.0.0<7.1.0
7.1.0
ubuntu/lucene-solr<3.6.2+dfsg-10+
3.6.2+dfsg-10+
ubuntu/lucene-solr<3.6.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~
3.6.2+dfsg-2ubuntu0.1~
ubuntu/lucene-solr<3.6.2+dfsg-8ubuntu0.1
3.6.2+dfsg-8ubuntu0.1
Apache Solr>=5.5.0<=5.5.4
Apache Solr>=6.0.0<=6.6.1
Apache Solr>=7.0.0<=7.0.1
All of
Any of
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=7.0.0
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=7.1.0
Any of
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
Ubuntu=16.04
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=7.0.0
JBoss Enterprise Application Platform=7.1.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12629?

    CVE-2017-12629 has been classified as a critical security vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12629?

    To remediate CVE-2017-12629, upgrade to the patched versions of Apache Solr as specified in the vulnerability details.

  • What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-12629?

    CVE-2017-12629 affects several versions of Apache Solr, including multiple releases of Lucene-Solr across Debian, Red Hat, and Ubuntu distributions.

  • What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-12629?

    An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-12629 can manipulate objects sent by unauthenticated users, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on the server.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2017-12629?

    Yes, CVE-2017-12629 has been publicly disclosed, which makes it imperative for users to address the vulnerability without delay.

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