published October 14, 2017
NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A crafty combination of XML external entity exploitation and the Config API could let an attacker run code on your Apache Solr server! 🔥 Think of this like a sneaky delivery driver who tricks the reception desk into accepting a package without verifying the contents — they get inside and can wreak havoc with whatever's in the box! If exploited, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. This makes it a surprisingly sneaky entry point for malicious actors!
Think of this like a sneaky delivery driver who tricks the reception desk into accepting a package without verifying the contents — they get inside and can wreak havoc with whatever's in the box! This vulnerability, CVE-2017-12629, allows for remote code execution in Apache Solr before version 7.1 by exploiting an XXE vulnerability in the XML Query Parser and using the Config API's add-listener command to invoke the RunExecutableListener class.
If exploited, an attacker could leverage this vulnerability to run arbitrary commands on your server, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. This makes it a surprisingly sneaky entry point for malicious actors! Make sure to update Apache Solr to version 7.1 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review your configurations for the XML Query Parser and consider disabling the add-listener command if not needed. Audit your systems for any potential signs of exploitation. You've got this! With these steps, you can secure your Solr environment and maintain your security hero status! 🛡️