CVE-2020-13933: Input Validation

Published Aug 17, 2020
·
Updated

A flaw was found in Apache Shiro in versions prior to 1.6.0. A specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

Other sources

Apache Shiro before 1.6.0, when using Apache Shiro, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass.

Ubuntu

Apache Shiro could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper authentication validation. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass access restrictions.

IBM

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
debian/shiro
1.3.2-4+deb10u11.3.2-4+deb11u11.3.2-5
ubuntu/shiro<1.3.2-3ubuntu0.18.04.1~
1.3.2-3ubuntu0.18.04.1~
ubuntu/shiro<1.3.2-4ubuntu0.2
1.3.2-4ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/shiro<1.3.2-5
1.3.2-5
ubuntu/shiro<1.3.2-5
1.3.2-5
redhat/shiro<1.6.0
1.6.0
Apache Shiro<1.6.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:19 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:39 PM
Description
Aug 3, 2024
Data Sourced
via IBM·10:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13933?

CVE-2020-13933 is a vulnerability that affects Apache Shiro before version 1.6.0.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13933?

The severity of CVE-2020-13933 is high with a severity value of 7.

3

How does CVE-2020-13933 affect Apache Shiro?

CVE-2020-13933 can potentially cause an authentication bypass when a specially crafted HTTP request is used.

4

Which versions of Apache Shiro are affected by CVE-2020-13933?

Versions of Apache Shiro prior to 1.6.0 are affected by CVE-2020-13933.

5

Are there any remedies available for CVE-2020-13933?

Yes, the remedy for CVE-2020-13933 is to update to Apache Shiro version 1.6.0 or higher.

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