CVE-2018-25055 in FarCry Solr Pro Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/28/2022
A vulnerability was found in FarCry Solr Pro Plugin up to 1.5.x. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file packages/forms/solrProSearch.cfc of the component Search Handler. The manipulation of the argument suggestion leads to cross site scripting. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.6.0 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is b8f3d61511c9b02b781ec442bfb803cbff8e08d5. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-216961 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/25/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-25055 affects the FarCry Solr Pro Plugin version 1.5.x and represents a cross-site scripting vulnerability within the search handler component. This issue manifests in the packages/forms/solrProSearch.cfc file where the suggestion argument processing creates an avenue for malicious input injection. The vulnerability operates through the manipulation of the suggestion parameter which is processed without adequate sanitization or validation, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application's response. The attack vector is remote, meaning that threat actors can exploit this weakness without requiring physical access to the target system or direct interaction with the server infrastructure. This characteristic significantly increases the attack surface and potential impact of the vulnerability.
The technical flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding within the search functionality of the FarCry platform. When user-supplied suggestions are processed through the solrProSearch.cfc component, the application fails to properly sanitize or escape the input before incorporating it into the web response. This creates a classic XSS vulnerability where malicious JavaScript code can be executed in the context of other users' browsers who view the affected search results or suggestions. The vulnerability falls under CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation, which specifically addresses the failure to properly handle user-controllable data in web applications. This weakness allows attackers to potentially steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or redirect them to malicious websites.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable more sophisticated attack chains within the FarCry platform ecosystem. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially escalate privileges, access sensitive user data, or manipulate search results to facilitate further attacks. The remote exploitation capability means that this vulnerability can be leveraged from anywhere on the internet, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that expose their FarCry applications to public networks. Organizations using the affected plugin version may experience unauthorized access to their search functionality, potential data leakage, and compromised user sessions. The vulnerability also impacts the integrity of search results, which could be used to manipulate user experience or spread malicious content across the platform.
Security mitigation for this vulnerability requires immediate action to upgrade the affected FarCry Solr Pro Plugin to version 1.6.0, which includes the patch identified by the commit hash b8f3d61511c9b02b781ec442bfb803cbff8e08d5. This upgrade process should be carefully planned and tested to ensure compatibility with existing FarCry applications and configurations. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures such as input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all user-controllable data, and regular security scanning of their web applications. The vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution, which describes how attackers use web-based vulnerabilities to execute malicious code in user browsers. Additional monitoring should be implemented to detect unusual search patterns or attempts to inject malicious payloads into the search functionality, as this could indicate exploitation attempts. Organizations should also review their overall web application security posture and consider implementing web application firewalls or similar protective measures to defend against similar vulnerabilities in other components of their FarCry platform.