CVE-2013-6289: Apache solr for typo3/solr Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-xc7q-q62f-wcvr
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-79
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-6289 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Apache solr for typo3/solr libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves apache solr for typo3 (solr) extension is vulnerable to cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.8.3.

CVE-2013-6289 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-6289
GHSA Identifier GHSA-xc7q-q62f-wcvr
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Apache solr for typo3/solr
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.3

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:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2013-6289

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-2013-6289, 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 CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. 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

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Apache Solr for TYPO3 (solr) extension before 2.8.3 for TYPO3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2013-6289 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-2013-6289 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6289
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-Solr/ext-solr/commit/57e3b06b498668e093b9b86f32f7509d12d6ae4e
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/TYPO3-Solr/ext-solr/commit/7ed1e9fc03f2036d80a416178493da72c620f7e9
Apache solr for typo3/solr Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/TYPO3-Solr/ext-solr
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-2013-6289?
CVE-2013-6289 is a security vulnerability in Apache solr for typo3/solr involving Apache Solr for TYPO3 (solr) extension is vulnerable to Cross-site scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
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-2013-6289?
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-2013-6289?
CVE-2013-6289 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-6289?
CVE-2013-6289 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2013-6289?
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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