Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.solr/solr

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h7w9-c5vx-x7j3
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-45217 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.1) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) affecting Solr libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability in apache solr. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.11.4, 9.7.0.

4 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.solr/solr

4 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.solr/solr. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-h7w9-c5vx-x7j3 CVE-2024-45217 HIGH Insecure Default Initialization of Resource vulnerability in Apache Solr
GHSA-mjvf-4h88-6xm3 CVE-2024-45216 CRITICAL Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Solr
GHSA-4fxw-g29w-r8mx CVE-2015-8796 MODERATE Apache Solr Cross-site scripting Vulnerability
GHSA-wgw2-gw4v-9w4j CVE-2014-3628 MODERATE Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation in Apache Solr

CVE-2024-45217 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-45217
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h7w9-c5vx-x7j3
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1
CWE Classification CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default
Affected Product Solr
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 8.1

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-45217

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected 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.

org.apache.solr:solr fixed: 8.11.4 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.solr</groupId>
    <artifactId>solr</artifactId>
    <version>8.11.4</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.solr:solr fixed: 9.7.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.solr</groupId>
    <artifactId>solr</artifactId>
    <version>9.7.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

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

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.solr

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2024-45217, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.solr

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Solr in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.11.4), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.solr command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default, where the product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure. In 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

New ConfigSets that are created via a Restore command, which copy a configSet from the backup and give it a new name, are created without setting the "trusted" metadata. ConfigSets that do not contain the flag are trusted implicitly if the metadata is missing, therefore this leads to "trusted" ConfigSets that may not have been created with an Authenticated request. "trusted" ConfigSets are able to load custom code into classloaders, therefore the flag is supposed to only be set when the request that uploads the ConfigSet is Authenticated & Authorized. This issue affects Apache Solr: from 6.6.0 before 8.11.4, from 9.0.0 before 9.7.0. This issue does not affect Solr instances that are secured via Authentication/Authorization. Users are primarily recommended to use Authentication and Authorization when running Solr. However, upgrading to version 9.7.0, or 8.11.4 will mitigate this issue otherwise.

CVE-2024-45217 Affected Solr Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.11.49.7.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.solr:solr
maven/org.apache.solr/solr
Maven
≥ 6.6.0
< 8.11.4
8.11.4
org.apache.solr:solr
maven/org.apache.solr/solr
Maven
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.7.0
9.7.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-45217 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45217
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/solr-17... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-17418
Solr Security Information SECURITY
https://solr.apache.org/security.html#cve-2024-45217-apache-solr-configsets-created-during-a-backup-restore-command-are-trusted-implicitly
svn.apache.org/viewvc/lucene/dev/b... PACKAGE
http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/lucene/dev/branches/branch_4x/solr/webapp
Solr Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/15/9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45217?
CVE-2024-45217 is a security vulnerability in Solr involving Insecure Default Initialization of Resource vulnerability in Apache Solr under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default.
Which Solr versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.11.4, 9.7.0 across affected packages: org.apache.solr:solr.
What version fixes CVE-2024-45217?
Upgrading to 8.11.4, 9.7.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is solr affected?
Yes, org.apache.solr:solr is affected in releases prior to 8.11.4, 9.7.0. Upgrade your dependency to 8.11.4, 9.7.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-45217?
CVE-2024-45217 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-45217?
CVE-2024-45217 is classified under CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default (The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the product's installer, administrator, or maintainer, but the default is not secure.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2024-45217?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.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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