Apache Solr 5.3.0 < 8.11.4 / 9.x < 9.7.0 Authentication Bypass

critical Web App Scanning Plugin ID 114496

Synopsis

Apache Solr 5.3.0 < 8.11.4 / 9.x < 9.7.0 Authentication Bypass

Description

Apache Solr versions 5.3.0 prior to 8.11.4 or 9.x prior to 9.7.0 using the PKIAuthenticationPlugin, which is activated by default when Solr authentication is used, enables an attacker to bypass authentication via a specially forged request.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Solr version 8.11.4 or 9.7.0 or later

See Also

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-17417

https://solr.apache.org/security.html#cve-2024-45216-apache-solr-authentication-bypass-possible-using-a-fake-url-path-ending

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 114496

Type: remote

Published: 11/5/2024

Updated: 11/5/2024

Scan Template: basic, full, pci, scan

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-45216

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-45216

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:2.3:a:apache:solr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 8/21/2024

Vulnerability Publication Date: 8/21/2024

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2024-45216