CVE-2023-50292: Apache Solr: Solr Schema Designer blindly "trusts" all configsets, possibly leading to RCE by unauthenticated users

Published Feb 9, 2024
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Updated

Apache Solr could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the Schema Designer blindly trusting all configsets. An attacker could exploit his vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

Other sources

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources vulnerability in Apache Solr.

This issue affects Apache Solr from 8.10.0 through 8.11.2, from 9.0.0 before 9.3.0.

The Schema Designer was introduced to allow users to more easily configure and test new Schemas and configSets. However, when the feature was created, the "trust" (authentication) of these configSets was not considered. External library loading is only available to configSets that are "trusted" (created by authenticated users), thus non-authenticated users are unable to perform Remote Code Execution. Since the Schema Designer loaded configSets without taking their "trust" into account, configSets that were created by unauthenticated users were allowed to load external libraries when used in the Schema Designer.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.3.0 or 8.11.3, both of which fix the issue.

GitHub

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource, Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources vulnerability in Apache Solr.

This issue affects Apache Solr: from 8.10.0 through 8.11.2, from 9.0.0 before 9.3.0.

The Schema Designer was introduced to allow users to more easily configure and test new Schemas and configSets. However, when the feature was created, the "trust" (authentication) of these configSets was not considered. External library loading is only available to configSets that are "trusted" (created by authenticated users), thus non-authenticated users are unable to perform Remote Code Execution. Since the Schema Designer loaded configSets without taking their "trust" into account, configSets that were created by unauthenticated users were allowed to load external libraries when used in the Schema Designer.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.3.0, which fixes the issue.

NVD

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core>=8.10.0<8.11.3
8.11.3
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core>=9.0.0<9.3.0
9.3.0
Apache SOLR>=6.0.0<8.11.3
Apache SOLR>=9.0.0<9.4.1
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4

Event History

Feb 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·06:31 PM

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50292?

CVE-2023-50292 has been classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50292?

To mitigate CVE-2023-50292, upgrade Apache Solr to version 8.11.3 or 9.3.0 and apply any necessary patches.

3

Which versions of Apache Solr are affected by CVE-2023-50292?

CVE-2023-50292 affects Apache Solr versions from 6.0.0 up to 9.4.1, excluding 9.3.0.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-50292 allow?

CVE-2023-50292 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-50292?

Yes, patches are available in the subsequent releases of Apache Solr versions 8.11.3 and 9.3.0.

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