CVE-2024-45216

Apache Solr: Authentication bypass possible using a fake URL Path ending

Description

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Solr. Solr instances using the PKIAuthenticationPlugin, which is enabled by default when Solr Authentication is used, are vulnerable to Authentication bypass. A fake ending at the end of any Solr API URL path, will allow requests to skip Authentication while maintaining the API contract with the original URL Path. This fake ending looks like an unprotected API path, however it is stripped off internally after authentication but before API routing. This issue affects Apache Solr: from 5.3.0 before 8.11.4, from 9.0.0 before 9.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.7.0, or 8.11.4, which fix the issue.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 93.90% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Solr
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45216?
CVE-2024-45216 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45216?
To fix CVE-2024-45216, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-45216 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-45216 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~94% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-45216?
CVE-2024-45216 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Solr.
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