Authentication bypass in Apache Shiro
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-17510 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-287 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Apache Shiro Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper Authentication
EUVDB-ID: #VU48197
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17510
CWE-ID:
CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when using Apache Shiro with Spring. A remote attacker can send a specially crfated HTTP request, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Shiro: 1.6.0
External linkshttp://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r95bdf3703858b5f958b5e190d747421771b430d97095880db91980d6@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E
http://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc2cff2538b683d480426393eecf1ce8dd80e052fbef49303b4f47171%40%3Cdev.shiro.apache.org%3E
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2020/q4/97
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
