CVE-2026-48203: Apache Camel: Camel-Solr: The SolrParam. and SolrField. Exchange header prefixes used non-Camel-prefixed names that bypass the HTTP header filter, allowing an HTTP client to inject Solr query parameters (server-side request forgery) and document fields

Published Jul 5, 2026
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Updated

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection'), Improper Input Validation, Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Camel Solr component.

The camel-solr producer copies Exchange message headers whose names begin with the SolrParam. prefix into the parameters of the Solr request, and headers whose names begin with the SolrField. prefix into the fields of the indexed Solr document. The prefix constants (SolrConstants.HEADERPARAMPREFIX / HEADERFIELDPREFIX) were the plain strings SolrParam. / SolrField.. Because these names do not start with the Camel / camel prefix, HttpHeaderFilterStrategy - which blocks only the Camel header namespace on the HTTP boundary - let them pass from an inbound HTTP request straight into the Exchange. In a route that bridges an HTTP consumer (for example platform-http) into a solr: producer, any HTTP client could therefore set SolrParam. headers to inject arbitrary Solr request parameters - including shards or stream.url, which cause the Solr server to issue server-side requests to an attacker-chosen URL (server-side request forgery, for example to an internal service or a cloud metadata endpoint), or qt to reach administrative request handlers - and set SolrField. headers to inject arbitrary fields into indexed documents. No credentials are required when the bridging consumer is unauthenticated. This issue affects Apache Camel: from 4.0.0 before 4.14.8, from 4.15.0 before 4.18.3, from 4.19.0 before 4.21.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.21.0, which fixes the issue. If users are on the 4.14.x LTS releases stream, then they are suggested to upgrade to 4.14.8. If users are on the 4.18.x releases stream, then they are suggested to upgrade to 4.18.3. After upgrading, routes that set Solr parameters or fields via the raw header prefixes must use CamelSolrParam. / CamelSolrField. instead of SolrParam. / SolrField.. For deployments that cannot upgrade immediately, strip the SolrParam. and SolrField. headers from any untrusted ingress before the solr: producer, and set the required Solr parameters and fields from a trusted source in the route.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Apache Apache Camel (Camel-Solr)>4.0.0<=4.14.8, >4.15.0<=4.18.3, >4.19.0<=4.21.0
Apache Camel>=4.0.0<4.14.8
Apache Camel>=4.15.0<4.18.3
Apache Camel>=4.19.0<4.21.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Camel (camel-solr) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.14.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Camel (camel-solr) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.18.3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Camel (camel-solr) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.21.0
  4. Configuration

    After upgrading, in routes that set Solr parameters or fields via raw HTTP header prefixes, use CamelSolrParam (Camel-Solr SolrParam) and CamelSolrField prefixes so the Solr headers remain within the Camel/Camel-* header namespace and are not bypassed at the HTTP boundary.

    Apache Camel camel-solr producer Exchange/HTTP header prefixes for Solr parameters and fields = Use CamelSolrParam.* and CamelSolrField.* (not SolrParam.* / SolrField.*)
  5. Configuration

    For deployments that cannot upgrade immediately, strip the SolrParam.* and SolrField.* headers from any untrusted ingress before the solr: producer, and set required Solr parameters and fields from a trusted source in the route.

    HTTP ingress (untrusted) before solr: producer Removal of SolrParam.* and SolrField.* headers = Strip SolrParam.* and SolrField.*

Event History

Jul 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:06 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:06 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-48203?

The severity of CVE-2026-48203 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-48203?

To fix CVE-2026-48203, upgrade to the latest version of Apache Camel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-48203?

CVE-2026-48203 is an improper input validation vulnerability leading to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF).

4

Which component of Apache Camel is affected by CVE-2026-48203?

CVE-2026-48203 affects the Camel-Solr component of Apache Camel.

5

What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2026-48203?

By exploiting CVE-2026-48203, an attacker can inject Solr query parameters through HTTP requests, leading to potential unauthorized access or manipulation of data.

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