CVE-2023-46749

Apache Shiro before 1.13.0 or 2.0.0-alpha-4, may be susceptible to a path traversal attack that results in an authentication bypass when used together with path rewriting

Description

Apache Shiro before 1.13.0 or 2.0.0-alpha-4, may be susceptible to a path traversal attack that results in an authentication bypass when used together with path rewriting Mitigation: Update to Apache Shiro 1.13.0+ or 2.0.0-alpha-4+, or ensure `blockSemicolon` is enabled (this is the default).

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.20%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Shiro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/mdv7ftz7k4488rzloxo2fb0p9shnp9wm vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46749?
CVE-2023-46749 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46749?
To fix CVE-2023-46749, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-46749 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46749 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-46749?
CVE-2023-46749 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Shiro.
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