🛡️ CVE-2013-6407 — solr-core
Description
Apache Solr UpdateRequestHandler for XML resolves XML External Entities
The UpdateRequestHandler for XML in Apache Solr before 4.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via XML data containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Weakness class
CVE-2013-6407 is classified as CWE-611: XML External Entity Reference (XXE). An XML parser resolves external entities, letting a crafted document read local files or reach internal services.
Affected software
CVE-2013-6407 is recorded against 1 package.
- org.apache.solr:solr-core (fixed in 4.1.0)
Timeline and source
Published on 17 May 2022 and last revised on 30 November 2024. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
nvd.nist.gov (Advisory)
github.com (Web)
github.com (Package)
issues.apache.org (Web)
rhn.redhat.com (Web)
rhn.redhat.com (Web)
secunia.com (Web)
secunia.com (Web)
svn.apache.org (Web)
www.openwall.com (Web)
Details
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.solr:solr-core | — | 4.1.0 |
References
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