CVE-2018-1308: XEE
This vulnerability in Apache Solr 1.2 to 6.6.2 and 7.0.0 to 7.2.1 relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) in the &dataConfig=<inlinexml> parameter of Solr's DataImportHandler. It can be used as XXE using file/ftp/http protocols in order to read arbitrary local files from the Solr server or the internal network.
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What is CVE-2018-1308?
CVE-2018-1308 is a vulnerability in Apache Solr 1.2 to 6.6.2 and 7.0.0 to 7.2.1 that relates to an XML external entity expansion (XXE) in the &dataConfig=<inlinexml> parameter of Solr's DataImportHandler.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1308?
The severity of CVE-2018-1308 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2018-1308 work?
CVE-2018-1308 can be used as XXE using file/ftp/http protocols in order to read arbitrary local files from the Solr server.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1308?
Apache Solr versions 1.2 to 6.6.2 and 7.0.0 to 7.2.1 are affected by CVE-2018-1308.
How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2018-1308?
To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2018-1308, it is recommended to update Apache Solr to a version that is not affected, as advised by the vendor.