CVE-2026-22022: Deployments of Apache Solr 5.3.0 through 9.10.0 that rely on Solr's "Rule Based Authorization Plugin" are vuln

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-22022 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting solr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Deployments of Apache Solr 5.3.0 through 9.10.0 that rely on Solr's "Rule Based Authorization Plugin" are vulnerable to allowing unauthorized access to certain Solr APIs, due to insufficiently strict input validation in those components. Only deployments that meet all of the following criteria are impacted by this vulnerability: * Use of Solr's "RuleBasedAuthorizationPlugin" * A RuleBasedAuthorizationPlugin config (see security.json) that

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 52%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285
Published	2026-01-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-21 14:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache solr UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.3.0 and < 9.10.1

Fixed in: 9.10.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy solr || rpm -q solr || solr --version

2. UPGRADE to 9.10.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade solr

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade solr

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison solr sudo apt install solr=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold solr

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list solr sudo dnf downgrade solr-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add solr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-22022?

solr: upgrade to 9.10.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-22022 being exploited?

CVE-2026-22022 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-22022 affect?

CVE-2026-22022 affects solr. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Deployments of Apache Solr 5.3.0 through 9.10.0 that rely on Solr's "Rule Based Authorization Plugin" are vulnerable to allowing unauthorized access to certain Solr APIs, due to insufficiently strict input validation in those components. O

How urgent is CVE-2026-22022?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

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