CVE-2026-44598: Apache Shiro Jakarta EE module: Open redirect and SSRF (requires valid credentials)

Published May 25, 2026
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Updated

With valid login credentials, URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Shiro.

This issue affects Apache Shiro from 2.0-alpha to 2.1.0, and 3.0.0-alpha-1, only when using shiro-jakarta-ee integration module.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1, or 3.0.0-alpha-2 or later, which fixes the issue by encrypting the cookie.

After successful login, Jakarta EE integration module uses shiroSavedRequest cookie to redirect to a particular web page after login. This cookie was not validated, and can be forged to send a HTTP GET request from the server itself to an arbitrary URL from the cookie.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apache Shiro (shiro-jakarta-ee)>=2.0-alpha<=2.1.0, =3.0.0-alpha-1
Apache Shiro>=2.0.0<2.1.1
Apache Shiro=3.0.0-alpha1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Shiro Jakarta EE module to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.1.1
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Shiro Jakarta EE module to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.0-alpha-2

Event History

May 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-44598?

CVE-2026-44598 has a medium severity rating of 5.1 based on the CVSS score.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-44598?

To mitigate CVE-2026-44598, update to a fixed version of Apache Shiro that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2026-44598?

CVE-2026-44598 is associated with Open Redirect and Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

4

Which versions of Apache Shiro are affected by CVE-2026-44598?

CVE-2026-44598 affects Apache Shiro versions from 2.0-alpha to 2.1.0 and 3.0.0-alpha-1 when using the shiro-jakarta-ee integration module.

5

Do valid credentials affect the exploitation of CVE-2026-44598?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2026-44598 requires valid login credentials.

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