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CVE-2023-34478: Apache Shiro before 1.12.0, or 2.0.0-alpha-3, may be susceptible to a path traversal attack when used together with APIs or other web frameworks that route requests based on non-normalized requests.

First published: Mon Jul 24 2023(Updated: )

Apache Shiro could allow a remote authenticated attacker to traverse directories on the system, caused by improper validation of user request. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Credit: security@apache.org security@apache.org security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Shiro=2.0.0-alpha2
Apache Shiro=2.0.0-alpha1
Apache Shiro<1.12.0
maven/org.apache.shiro:shiro-web>=2.0.0-alpha-1<2.0.0-alpha-3
2.0.0-alpha-3
maven/org.apache.shiro:shiro-web<1.12.0
1.12.0
<=2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-34478?

    CVE-2023-34478 is a vulnerability in Apache Shiro that may allow a path traversal attack resulting in an authentication bypass.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-34478?

    CVE-2023-34478 has a severity score of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • Which versions of Apache Shiro are affected by CVE-2023-34478?

    Apache Shiro versions 1.12.0 and 2.0.0-alpha-3, as well as versions 2.0.0-alpha2 and 2.0.0-alpha1, are affected by CVE-2023-34478.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2023-34478?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-34478, update Apache Shiro to version 1.12.0 or 2.0.0-alpha-3.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34478?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-34478 at the following references: - [NIST CVE-2023-34478](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34478) - [Apache Mailing List](https://lists.apache.org/thread/mbv26onkgw9o35rldh7vmq11wpv2t2qk) - [Openwall](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/07/24/4)

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