critical
9.8
CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-17523

First published: Wed Feb 03 2021(Updated: )

Apache Shiro before 1.7.1, when using Apache Shiro with Spring, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Shiro<1.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-17523?

    CVE-2020-17523 is a vulnerability in Apache Shiro before 1.7.1 that can bypass authentication when using Apache Shiro with Spring.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-17523?

    CVE-2020-17523 has a severity of 9.8 (Critical).

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-17523?

    Apache Shiro versions up to 1.7.1 are affected by CVE-2020-17523.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-17523?

    To fix CVE-2020-17523, update Apache Shiro to version 1.7.1 or later.

  • What is the CWE of CVE-2020-17523?

    CVE-2020-17523 is associated with CWE-287, which is an improper authentication vulnerability.

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