Padding attack in Apache Shiro
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-12422 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-310 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Apache Shiro Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
| Vendor | Apache Foundation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Cryptographic issues
EUVDB-ID: #VU22836
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12422
CWE-ID:
CWE-310 - Cryptographic Issues
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a padding attack.
The vulnerability exists due to using the default "remember me" configuration. A remote attacker can perform a padding attack on cookies and gain sensitive information on the target system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsApache Shiro: 1.0.0 - 1.4.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_shiro:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_shiro:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache_foundation:apache_shiro:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
