Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Solr | <= 4.0.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1844.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0029.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55542Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59372
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/lucene/dev/branches/branch_4x/solr/CHANGES.txt?view
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/29/2
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-3895Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1844.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0029.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55542Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59372
- http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/lucene/dev/branches/branch_4x/solr/CHANGES.txt?view
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/29/2
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-3895Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6407?
CVE-2013-6407 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). 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 re...
How severe is CVE-2013-6407?
CVE-2013-6407 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6407?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Solr.