CVE-2023-50386: Apache Solr: Backup/Restore APIs allow for deployment of executables in malicious ConfigSets
First published: Fri Feb 09 2024(Updated: )
Apache Solr could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, caused by the improper control of dynamically-managed code resources. By using Backup/Restore APIs, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload a malicious file, which could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core | >=9.0.0<9.4.1 | 9.4.1 |
| maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core | >=6.0.0<8.11.3 | 8.11.3 |
| 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 | |
| >=6.0.0<8.11.3 | ||
| >=9.0.0<9.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50386
- https://solr.apache.org/security.html#cve-2023-50386-apache-solr-backuprestore-apis-allow-for-deployment-of-executables-in-malicious-configsets
- https://github.com/apache/lucene-solr/commit/6c8f24eb9e3fe1cb19058173f2e221de3febfeda
- https://github.com/apache/lucene-solr/commit/7e9a2e67f812032a049836c3aa0b18bf5cd717f9
- https://github.com/apache/solr/commit/644dd3a6d6780d71030f7070754d2f3adce22859
- https://github.com/apache/solr/commit/c79011e81dada2f9bc4b4df32ffb32152ef81152
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-16949
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/09/1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-37vr-vmg4-jwpw (Advisory)
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7177223 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-50386?
CVE-2023-50386 is a critical vulnerability that allows for unauthenticated file uploads in Apache Solr.
How do I fix CVE-2023-50386?
To remediate CVE-2023-50386, upgrade to Apache Solr version 9.4.1 or 8.11.3.
What software is affected by CVE-2023-50386?
CVE-2023-50386 affects Apache Solr versions from 6.0.0 up to but not including 9.4.1 and 8.11.3.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-50386?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-50386 could allow a remote attacker to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.
When was CVE-2023-50386 disclosed?
CVE-2023-50386 was publicly disclosed on October 4, 2023.
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