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CVE-2026-50022NVD

Description

Metacat is data repository software that helps researchers preserve, share, and discover data. Prior to 3.4.2, MetacatSolrIndex.query forwards the client-controlled qt parameter through Apache SolrJ from search endpoints such as /d1/mn/v2/query/solr/ to its privileged Solr backend. An unauthenticated client can select the /admin/file handler, and SolrJ reformats the parameter into a request accepted even when handleSelect=false is configured on Solr 7.0 or later. When Solr returns the selected core configuration file, Metacat embeds the raw content in an XML processing error response, disclosing internal files such as solrconfig.xml and enabling infrastructure profiling. This issue is fixed in version 3.4.2.
Severity Level
MEDIUM (5.8)
Published Date
17/09/2026
Last Modified
17/09/2026
Exploitation Status
????
EPSS Score
0.29% (percentile 21.9%)

CVSS Base Metrics

CVSS v3 (3.1)
MEDIUM 5.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-441 - CWE-441: Unintended Proxy or Intermediary ('Confused Deputy')

Affected & Patched Versions

ProductAffected VersionsPatched Version
NCEAS metacat< 3.4.2N/A
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