CVE-2020-17510: Critical severity apache shiro vulnerability

Published Nov 5, 2020
·
Updated

A flaw was found in Apache shiro. When using Apache Shiro with Spring, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass. This highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.

Other sources

Apache Shiro before 1.7.0, when using Apache Shiro with Spring, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass.

Ubuntu

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<1.7.0
1.7.0
Apache Shiro<1.7.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Nov 5, 2020
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:17 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:44 PM
Description

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17510?

CVE-2020-17510 is a vulnerability in Apache Shiro that allows an authentication bypass when using Apache Shiro with Spring.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17510?

CVE-2020-17510 has a severity rating of critical with a value of 9.

3

How can CVE-2020-17510 affect my system?

CVE-2020-17510 can impact data confidentiality, integrity, and system availability.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17510?

Apache Shiro versions up to and excluding 1.7.0 are affected by CVE-2020-17510.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-17510?

To fix CVE-2020-17510, update Apache Shiro to version 1.7.0 or higher.

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