Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
FarCry Solr Pro Plugin versions 1.0 through 1.5 can mishandle search suggestion input, allowing cross-site scripting. This could let an attacker influence what a user sees or interacts with in the affected application. The published severity is low, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a low-priority remediation unless the affected search feature is exposed to untrusted users or high-value sessions. It is still worth closing during routine maintenance because the fix is available and the affected version range is clearly defined.
Technical view
CVE-2018-25055 is CWE-79 in packages/forms/solrProSearch.cfc, affecting the Search Handler suggestion argument. The CVSS 3.1 score is 3.5: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and limited integrity impact. Version 1.6.0 includes the referenced fix commit.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to deployments using FarCry Solr Pro Plugin versions 1.0 through 1.5. The vulnerable component is tied to search suggestion handling in solrProSearch.cfc. Organizations not running this plugin, or already on 1.6.0 or later, are not indicated as affected by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The sources describe remote exploitability but require low privileges and user interaction. CVE data marks integrity impact only, with no confidentiality or availability impact. It is not listed as CISA KEV in the provided bundle, so active exploitation should not be assumed.
Researcher notes
Evidence is strongest for affected versions, vulnerable file, CWE, CVSS, and fixed release. The bundle does not provide proof-of-concept details, observed exploitation, or broad product deployment data. Avoid overstating risk beyond authenticated, user-interaction-dependent XSS with limited integrity impact.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade FarCry Solr Pro Plugin to version 1.6.0 or later.
- Confirm the b8f3d61511c9b02b781ec442bfb803cbff8e08d5 fix is present.
- Identify and retire unsupported 1.0 through 1.5 deployments.
- Check project release notes and issue tracker before applying compensating controls.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications using FarCry Solr Pro Plugin.
- Confirm deployed plugin versions are not 1.0 through 1.5.
- Verify packages/forms/solrProSearch.cfc includes the patched handling.
- Regression test search suggestion rendering for safe output handling.
- Review application logs for unusual use of the suggestion parameter.
Public sources used
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- Low
- CVSS
- 3.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.11.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
3.5LowVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://vuldb.com/?id.216961CVE reference · vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.216961CVE reference · signature, permissions-required
- https://github.com/jeffcoughlin/farcrysolrpro/issues/78CVE reference · issue-tracking
- https://github.com/jeffcoughlin/farcrysolrpro/commit/b8f3d61511c9b02b781ec442bfb803cbff8e08d5CVE reference · patch
- https://github.com/jeffcoughlin/farcrysolrpro/releases/tag/1.6.0CVE reference · patch
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.