Path Traversal Affecting org.apache.shiro:shiro-web package, versions [,1.13.0) [2.0.0-alpha-1,2.0.0-alpha-4)
Threat Intelligence
EPSS
0.04% (11th
percentile)
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- published 15 Jan 2024
- disclosed 12 Jan 2024
- credit Unknown
How to fix?
Upgrade org.apache.shiro:shiro-web to version 1.13.0, 2.0.0-alpha-4 or higher.
Overview
org.apache.shiro:shiro-web is a powerful and easy-to-use Java security framework that performs authentication, authorization, cryptography, and session management.
Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Path Traversal via the path rewriting feature. An attacker can bypass authentication controls by exploiting the path traversal flaw.
Workaround
This flaw can be mitigated by making sure blockSemicolon is enabled. Thus, the CVSS AC is High.
References
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