CVE-2010-3863: Path Traversal

Published Nov 5, 2010
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Updated

Apache Shiro before 1.1.0, and JSecurity 0.9.x, does not canonicalize URI paths before comparing them to entries in the shiro.ini file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request, as demonstrated by the /./account/index.jsp URI.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.shiro:shiro-root<1.1.0
1.1.0
JSecurity JSecurity=0.9.0
Apache Shiro<=1.0.0

Event History

Nov 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:28 PM
Description
May 14, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·02:42 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3863?

CVE-2010-3863 is considered critical due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3863?

To fix CVE-2010-3863, upgrade Apache Shiro to version 1.1.0 or later, or JSecurity to version 0.9.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3863?

CVE-2010-3863 affects Apache Shiro versions before 1.1.0 and JSecurity 0.9.x.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2010-3863 allow?

CVE-2010-3863 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions through crafted URI paths.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-3863?

There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2010-3863, so upgrading is strongly recommended.

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