#VU68270 Improper Authentication in Apache Shiro - CVE-2022-40664
Published: October 12, 2022 / Updated: October 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU68270
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40664
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apache Shiro
Apache Shiro
Software vendor:
Apache Foundation
Apache Foundation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when forwarding or including requests via RequestDispatcher. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.