ID:5114 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Apache Shiro - CVE-2020-17523

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5114 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Apache Shiro - CVE-2020-17523

ID:5114 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Apache Shiro - CVE-2020-17523

Published: February 4, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50177
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17523
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Apache Shiro

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in when processing authentication requests in Apache Shiro with Spring. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request to bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.