Does HeroDevs have an SLA for NES for Apache Solr & Lucene?

Yes. Our response times vary based on the severity of the issue. Security-related and application-breaking issues are our top priority and will be resolved immediately (same day if possible). We can provide our SLA for your team to review upon request.

What Apache Solr & Lucene versions does NES support?

NES for Apache Solr & Lucene supports version 8.11.x. We provide ongoing support and patches to keep your applications secure and operational.

Does NES for Apache Solr & Lucene help with compliance?

NES for Apache Solr & Lucene helps maintain compliance by providing security patches and updates, even for older versions. Additionally, our enterprise-grade SLA stands up to HIPAA, SOC-2, PCI DSS, etc., and ensures your compliance with these standards. Many CVEs may affect version 8.11.x, and we address those for you.

How does licensing work?

When you purchase Never-Ending Support, you acquire a commercial license for the support services. Our pricing model is based on the number of users who will be committing code to the project repo. Users are unnamed and transferable across team members.

I got an error like "EOL/Obsolete Software: Apache Solr 8.11 or Apache Lucene 8.11 Detected." What can I do?

This means your project is using Apache Solr 8.11 or Apache Lucene 8.11—versions that are no longer supported and may contain unpatched security vulnerabilities. HeroDevs NES for Solr & Lucene provides long-term support, security updates, and compatibility fixes so your search infrastructure stays secure and compliant. Contact our sales team to explore your options.

What are the benefits of using NES for Apache Solr & Lucene?

NES for Apache Solr & Lucene provides peace of mind by ensuring that your applications remain secure and compliant. It allows developers to focus on building features rather than worrying about potential issues arising from using an unsupported version.

Should I upgrade to Apache Solr & Lucene version 9 instead?

The decision between NES for Apache Solr & Lucene 8 and upgrading to Apache Solr & Lucene 9 depends on your team's needs and timeline and how you have structured the rest of your application. While more modern versions can offer new features, migrating might require significant development effort. NES offers a practical alternative while you plan your upgrade.

How hard is it to switch to NES for Apache Solr & Lucene?

Transitioning to NES for Apache Solr & Lucene is designed to be seamless. You simply override your current dependencies using NES and rebuild your project—no code refactoring required, no breaking changes. Your existing Solr & Lucene components continue working exactly as before.

What happens now that Apache Solr & Lucene 8.x is end-of-life?

Apache Solr & Lucene v8.x are no longer receiving updates from the open-source community. That means no new security patches or bug fixes. However, NES for Apache Solr & Lucene ensures ongoing support so you can keep using Solr & Lucene without concerns.

Can I get Solr & Lucene security patches anywhere else?

No, only HeroDevs secures the transitive dependency layer of Spring and Java and is adding more support for dependencies all the time.

How are Apache Solr & Lucene used in Spring Data for Apache Solr?

If you are using the deprecated 'Spring Data for Apache Solr' project, you are pulling in Apache Solr & Lucene as transitive dependencies. If you're using this with Spring Boot 2.7, the bundled versions are vulnerable. NES secures those versions and mitigates known risks.

Secure drop-in replacements for Apache Solr & Lucene version 8.11.x

NEVER-ENDING SUPPORT FOR
Apache Solr & Lucene

Name: NES for Apache Solr & Lucene
Brand: HeroDevs
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Legacy Apache Solr & Lucene versions still function after support ends — but that's not good enough for internal SLAs, CVE disclosures, and security audits.

Never-Ending Support (NES) for Apache Solr & Lucene keeps you compliant, secure, and audit-ready without an unplanned migration or risky patchwork.

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Patch CVEs, Meet Internal SLAs, Pass Audits — in Minutes.

Why Choose Never-Ending Support for Solr & Lucene

Security Without Disruption

Receive critical security patches without changing your existing infrastructure

Compliance Confidence

Meet regulatory requirements with documented patch management and vulnerability remediation

Performance Optimization

Access tuning expertise to maximize query performance and indexing efficiency

Migration Freedom

Upgrade on your timeline—not when forced by end-of-support deadlines

Specialized Expertise

Work with search specialists who understand your specific implementation challenges

CVE Protection

0 Security Issues Fixed in NES for Apache Solr & Lucene
(and always looking for more)

By purchasing HeroDevs’ Never-Ending Support for Apache Solr & Lucene, you ensure that your Solr & Lucene applications stay secure and mitigate these vulnerabilities. As more CVEs are discovered, you can rest easy knowing HeroDevs will fix them.

If you’re currently using Solr & Lucene in your application’s tech stack, your application is vulnerable to the CVEs listed below.

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Who Needs Never-Ending Support for Solr & Lucene?

E-commerce platforms relying on Solr for product search and recommendations

Content publishers with large document repositories requiring advanced search functionality

Financial services organizations with compliance-mandated retention of search infrastructure

Enterprise applications with deep Solr & Lucene integration that would be costly to replace

Organizations with limited in-house Solr expertise seeking specialized support

NES for Apache Solr & Lucene

is a secure drop-in replacement for

Apache Solr & Lucene

and takes just a few minutes to set up.

Step 1

Update your project’s Maven or Gradle Files

Step 2

Set up token

Step 3

Install & Run!

What is Never-Ending Support?

Security Fixes

A new version of NES for Apache Solr & Lucene will be released each time we find, validate, and fix a security issue.

Drop-In Compatibility

A direct replacement for your framework—no migrations, no rewrites, just ongoing support.

SLA Compliance

HeroDevs provides SLAs that ensure compliance by providing incident response and remediation in accordance with industry-standard regulations, including SOC 2, FedRAMP, PCI, and HIPAA.

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Team of Experts

NES for Apache Solr & Lucene is built by dedicated senior-level Java and security engineers.

Easy to Install

Our simple drop-in replacement means all you have to do is update your Maven/Gradle files and rebuild your project. No code changes or find & replace required.

Intellectual Property Protection

NES for Apache Solr & Lucene is not only secure; HeroDevs also offers enterprise-level protection for all products.

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The Problem We Solve

HeroDevs Never-Ending Support (NES) allows your clients to migrate their unsupported open source technologies on their own time, or not at all. Your clients stay supported and secure on the open source software that runs your business critical systems.

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