Vulnerability · Published Sep 17, 2021 · Assigned by apache
CVE-2021-41303Apache Shiro before 1.8.0, when using Apache Shiro with Spring Boot, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in Apache Shiro from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 76.1% (higher than 99.5% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)76.1%top 0.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Apache Shiro before 1.8.0, when using Apache Shiro with Spring Boot, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass. Users should update to Apache Shiro 1.8.0.
Affected packages & fixed versions
| Ecosystem | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | shiro | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-41303 |
| Debian:13 | shiro | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-41303 |
| Debian:14 | shiro | no fix listed | DEBIAN-CVE-2021-41303 |
| Maven | org.apache.shiro:shiro-core | 1.8.0 | GHSA-f6jp-j6w3-w9hm |
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Shiro | Apache Shiro – before 1.8.0 |
Weakness: CWE-287
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/re470be1ffea44bca28ccb0e67a4cf5d744e2d2b981d00fdbbf5abc13%40%3Cannounce.shiro.apache.org%3E x_refsource_MISC
- [shiro-user] 20210929 Re: CVE-2021-41303: Apache Shiro before 1.8.0, when using Apache Shiro with Spring Boot, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220609-0001/ x_refsource_CONFIRM