Authorization Bypass in Apache Solr Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2018-11802

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Apache
Status
Apache Solr
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 April 2020

Summary

A significant vulnerability in Apache Solr allows an attacker to bypass authorization when a request is made for a collection that is not hosted by the node receiving the request. The vulnerable versions, prior to 7.7, utilize the default RuleBasedAuthorizationPlugin, which fails to enforce authorization correctly. This flaw can enable unauthorized access to sensitive collections, thereby posing a serious risk to data security.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Solr before 7.7

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/04/24/1
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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