ID:10955 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Apache Solr - CVE-2024-45216

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10955 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Apache Solr - CVE-2024-45216

ID:10955 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Apache Solr - CVE-2024-45216

Published: December 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU98526
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45216
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Solr

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in the PKIAuthenticationPlugin when handling URLs. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process using a fake URL ending at the end of any Solr API URL path and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.