Incorrect Authorization in Apache Solr
Published Oct 13, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
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Incorrect Authorization in Apache Solr
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QFinch assessment
Apache Solr versions 6.6.0 to 6.6.6, 7.0.0 to 7.7.3 and 8.0.0 to 8.6.2 prevents some features considered dangerous (which could be used for remote code execution) to be configured in a ConfigSet that's uploaded via API without authentication/authorization. The checks in place to prevent such features can be circumvented by using a combination of UPLOAD/CREATE actions. This issue is patched in 8.6.3.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- mail-archives.us.apache.org ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201013 [jira] [Updated] (SOLR-14925) CVE-2020-13957: The checks added to unauthenticated configset uploads can be circumvented ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201019 [GitHub] [lucene-site] tflobbe opened a new pull request #31: Add CVE-2020-13957 page ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201029 [jira] [Commented] (SOLR-14925) CVE-2020-13957: The checks added to unauthenticated configset uploads can be circumvented ↗
- [lucene-commits] 20201030 [lucene-site] branch master updated: Add CVE-2020-13957 page (#31) ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201030 [GitHub] [lucene-site] tflobbe merged pull request #31: Add CVE-2020-13957 page ↗
- [lucene-commits] 20201030 [lucene-site] 02/02: Add CVE-2020-13957 page (#31) ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201030 [GitHub] [lucene-site] tflobbe opened a new pull request #32: Publish: Add CVE-2020-13957 page (#31) ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201030 [GitHub] [lucene-site] tflobbe commented on pull request #32: Publish: Add CVE-2020-13957 page (#31) ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201030 [GitHub] [lucene-site] tflobbe closed pull request #32: Publish: Add CVE-2020-13957 page (#31) ↗
- [lucene-issues] 20201102 [jira] [Commented] (SOLR-14925) CVE-2020-13957: The checks added to unauthenticated configset uploads can be circumvented ↗
Record history
Published Oct 13, 2020 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026