Vulnerability identifier: #VU85349

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-46749

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apache Shiro
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Apache Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system. This can lead to authentication bypass when used together with path rewriting.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Shiro: 1.0.0 - 1.12.0

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External links
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q1/19

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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.