Vulnerability identifier: #VU13012

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8010

CWE-ID: CWE-611

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Solr
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE attack and obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists in Xinclude functionality due to improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references in solrconfig.xml, schema.xml, and managed-schema Solr configuration files. A remote attacker can send a file, FTP, or HTTP request that submits malicious input and read sensitive, local files from the system, which could be used to conduct further attacks.

Mitigation
Update to version 6.6.4 or 7.3.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Solr: 6.6 - 6.6.3, 7.3.0

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External links
http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/www-announce/201805.mbox/%3C08a801d3f0f9%24df46d300%249dd4...

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.