CVE-2016-4437: Apache Shiro Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jun 07 2016(Updated: )
Apache Shiro before 1.2.5, when a cipher key has not been configured for the "remember me" feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or bypass intended access restrictions via an unspecified request parameter.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Shiro | <=1.2.4 | |
| maven/org.apache.shiro:shiro-core | <=1.2.4 | 1.2.5 |
| Apache Shiro | ||
| debian/shiro | 1.3.2-4+deb11u1 1.3.2-5 | |
| Apache Aurora | >=0.10.0<0.18.1 | |
| Apache Shiro | <1.2.5 | |
| Red Hat Fuse | =1.0 | |
| Red Hat JBoss Middleware | =1.0 | |
| >=0.10.0<0.18.1 | ||
| <1.2.5 | ||
| =1.0 | ||
| =1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137310/Apache-Shiro-1.2.4-Information-Disclosure.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157497/Apache-Shiro-1.2.4-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2035.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2036.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538570/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91024
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ef3a800c7d727a00e04b78e2f06c5cd8960f09ca28c9b69d94c3c4c4@%3Cannouncements.aurora.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ef3a800c7d727a00e04b78e2f06c5cd8960f09ca28c9b69d94c3c4c4%40%3Cannouncements.aurora.apache.org%3E
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4437
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-p836-389h-j692 (Advisory)
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-4437
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-4437
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-4437
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-4437
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4437?
CVE-2016-4437 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4437?
To fix CVE-2016-4437, upgrade Apache Shiro to version 1.2.5 or later.
What versions of Apache Shiro are affected by CVE-2016-4437?
CVE-2016-4437 affects Apache Shiro versions prior to 1.2.5.
What can be exploited in CVE-2016-4437?
CVE-2016-4437 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or bypass access restrictions without a configured cipher key.
Is CVE-2016-4437 limited to a specific platform?
CVE-2016-4437 affects the Apache Shiro framework across various platforms that utilize the vulnerable versions.
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