CVE-2024-52012: Apache Solr: Configset upload on Windows allows arbitrary path write-access

Published Jan 26, 2025
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Updated

Relative Path Traversal vulnerability in Apache Solr.

Solr instances running on Windows are vulnerable to arbitrary filepath write-access, due to a lack of input-sanitation in the "configset upload" API.  Commonly known as a "zipslip", maliciously constructed ZIP files can use relative filepaths to write data to unanticipated parts of the filesystem.   This issue affects Apache Solr: from 6.6 through 9.7.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.8.0, which fixes the issue.  Users unable to upgrade may also safely prevent the issue by using Solr's "Rule-Based Authentication Plugin" to restrict access to the configset upload API, so that it can only be accessed by a trusted set of administrators/users.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apache Solr>=6.6<9.7.0
maven/org.apache.solr:solr-core>=6.6<9.8.0
9.8.0
Apache Solr>=6.6.0<9.8.0

Event History

Jan 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52012?

CVE-2024-52012 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file writes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52012?

To fix CVE-2024-52012, upgrade Apache Solr to version 9.8.0 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache Solr are affected by CVE-2024-52012?

CVE-2024-52012 affects Apache Solr versions from 6.6.0 up to 9.7.0.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-52012?

CVE-2024-52012 is a relative path traversal vulnerability caused by improper input sanitation.

5

What can attackers achieve through CVE-2024-52012?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2024-52012 to write arbitrary files on the server running vulnerable Solr instances.

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