#VU10219 Command injection in Apache Solr - CVE-2017-12629
Published: January 24, 2018 / Updated: August 15, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU10219
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12629
CWE-ID: CWE-77
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Solr
Apache Solr
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the RunExecutableListener function due to insufficient security restrictions. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted query to the affected system, inject arbitrary command and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists in the RunExecutableListener function due to insufficient security restrictions. A remote attacker can submit a specially crafted query to the affected system, inject arbitrary command and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.