CVE-2022-41398 in 300
Summary
by MITRE • 04/28/2023
The optional Global Search feature for Sage 300 through version 2022 uses a set of hard-coded credentials for the accompanying Apache Solr instance. This issue could allow attackers to login to the Solr dashboard with admin privileges and access sensitive information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 01/31/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2022-41398 represents a critical security flaw within Sage 300 versions up to 2022 that incorporates an optional Global Search functionality. This feature relies on an Apache Solr instance for its operations, creating a potential attack surface that adversaries can exploit. The core issue stems from the implementation of hard-coded credentials within the software configuration, which violates fundamental security principles and creates persistent access vectors for unauthorized users.
The technical flaw manifests through the use of predetermined authentication credentials that remain unchanged throughout the software lifecycle. These hard-coded credentials provide attackers with consistent administrative access to the Apache Solr dashboard without requiring additional exploitation techniques. The vulnerability directly maps to CWE-798, which specifically addresses the use of hard-coded credentials in software applications, and represents a classic example of insecure credential management practices that can lead to complete system compromise. Attackers leveraging this weakness can gain unauthorized administrative access to the Solr instance, which serves as a critical backend component for the search functionality.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access, as it enables attackers to potentially extract sensitive information from the Solr instance. The Apache Solr dashboard provides extensive administrative capabilities including the ability to modify index configurations, access stored data, and potentially manipulate the search functionality itself. This access can result in data exposure, system integrity compromise, and potential escalation to broader network access depending on how the Solr instance is configured within the overall Sage 300 environment. The attack vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078.004, which involves valid accounts with administrative privileges, and represents a significant risk to enterprise environments where Sage 300 is deployed.
Organizations utilizing affected versions of Sage 300 should immediately implement mitigations including updating to patched versions that address the hard-coded credential issue. The recommended approach involves replacing hardcoded credentials with dynamically generated authentication mechanisms and implementing proper credential management practices. Network segmentation should be considered to limit access to the Solr instance, and administrators should disable the Global Search feature if not required for business operations. Additionally, monitoring for unauthorized access attempts to the Solr dashboard should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of avoiding hardcoded credentials in enterprise applications and highlights the necessity of following secure coding practices that prevent such persistent security weaknesses from being introduced into production systems.