https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q3/62: 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.

Published Jul 24, 2023
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Shiro<1.12.0, <2.0.0-alpha-3
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-34478?

The severity of CVE-2023-34478 is classified as important.

2

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

CVE-2023-34478 affects Apache Shiro versions before 1.12.0 and before 2.0.0-alpha-3.

3

How do I fix CVE-2023-34478?

To fix CVE-2023-34478, upgrade Apache Shiro to version 1.12.0 or 2.0.0-alpha-3 or later.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-34478 allow?

CVE-2023-34478 allows for a path traversal attack that can result in authentication bypass.

5

What usage context makes CVE-2023-34478 a risk?

CVE-2023-34478 is a risk when Apache Shiro is used in conjunction with APIs or other web frameworks that route requests based on non-normalized requests.

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