CVE-2013-6288: Apache solr for typo3/solr Apache Solr For TYPO3 (solr) Vulnerability

CRITICAL
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7m7g-jq4m-98w5
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CVSS 9.8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-6288 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) apache solr for typo3 (solr) vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Apache solr for typo3/solr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves apache solr for typo3 (solr) extension is vulnerable to insecure unserialize. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.3.

CVE-2013-6288 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-6288
GHSA Identifier GHSA-7m7g-jq4m-98w5
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Apache solr for typo3/solr
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2013-6288

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache solr for typo3/solr dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

apache-solr-for-typo3/solr fixed: 2.8.3 
Upgrade apache-solr-for-typo3/solr to 2.8.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for apache-solr-for-typo3/solr

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-6288, inspect your project dependencies for Apache solr for typo3/solr:

inspect dependencies for apache-solr-for-typo3/solr

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache solr for typo3/solr in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.8.3), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Apache solr for typo3/solr, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Unspecified vulnerability in the Apache Solr for TYPO3 (solr) extension before 2.8.3 for TYPO3 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors, related to "Insecure Unserialize."

CVE-2013-6288 Affected Apache solr for typo3/solr Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.8.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
apache-solr-for-typo3/solr
 Packagist
< 2.8.3
2.8.3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-6288 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6288
Apache solr for typo3/solr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-Solr/ext-solr
Apache solr for typo3/solr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-Solr/ext-solr/blob/2.8.3/ChangeLog
secunia.com/advisories/54978 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/54978
typo3.org/extensions/reposito... WEB
http://typo3.org/extensions/repository/view/solr
Apache solr for typo3/solr Security Information SECURITY
http://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-extensions/typo3-ext-sa-2013-009
Apache solr for typo3/solr Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/62674

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6288?
CVE-2013-6288 is a security vulnerability in Apache solr for typo3/solr involving Apache Solr for TYPO3 (solr) extension is vulnerable to Insecure Unserialize under General Security Weakness.
Which Apache solr for typo3/solr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.8.3 across affected packages: apache-solr-for-typo3/solr.
What version fixes CVE-2013-6288?
Upgrading to 2.8.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apache-solr-for-typo3/solr affected?
Yes, apache-solr-for-typo3/solr is affected in releases prior to 2.8.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.8.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-6288?
CVE-2013-6288 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-6288?
CVE-2013-6288 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-6288?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for apache-solr-for-typo3/solr'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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