QID 730496

Date Published: 2022-05-25

QID 730496: Apache Shiro Remote Code Execution (RCE) Vulnerability

Apache Shiro is an open source software security framework that performs authentication, authorization, cryptography and session management.

CVE-2016-4437: Apache Shiro before 1.2.5, when a cipher key has not been configured for the "remember me" feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or bypass intended access restrictions via an unspecified request parameter.

Affected Versions:
Apache Shiro versions prior to 1.2.5

QID Detection Logic(Unauthenticated): This QID checks for vulnerable Apache Shiro by sending a specially crafted payload for command execution or make a query that will trigger Qualys Periscope detection mechanism.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary command on the target system.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.1 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
    • Solution
    Upgrade to Apache Shiro 1.2.5 or later to remediate this vulnerability.Workaround:
    Either ensure a secret cipher key is configured, or disable the 'remember me' feature.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 730496

    CVE-2016-4437 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    Apache Shiro Advisory URL Logo shiro.apache.org/security-reports.html#cve_2016_4437
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