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CVE-2020-11989: Improper Authentication

June 22, 2020 (updated July 21, 2021)

Apache Shiro, when using Apache Shiro with Spring dynamic controllers, a specially crafted request may cause an authentication bypass.

References

  • nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11989

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Affected versions

All versions before 1.5.3

Fixed versions

  • 1.5.3

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.5.3 or above.

Impact 9.8 CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness

  • CWE-287: Improper Authentication

Source file

maven/org.apache.shiro/shiro-web/CVE-2020-11989.yml

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