#VU86633 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Apache Solr - CVE-2023-50292

Vulnerability identifier: #VU86633

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-50292

CWE-ID: CWE-732

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 compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect permissions assignment in Solr Schema Designer when handling new Schemas and configSets. A remote attacker can load a malicious configSets and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Solr: 8.10.0 - 8.11.1, 9.0.0, 9.1.0 - 9.1.1, 9.2.0 - 9.2.1

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External links
https://solr.apache.org/security.html#cve-2023-50298-apache-solr-can-expose-zookeeper-credentials-via-streaming-expressions
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/09/3
https://lists.apache.org/thread/jkfgxrjmpo9tqv8yqbnnbfbsorpncch4

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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.