Authentication bypass in Apache Shiro



| Updated: 2024-08-16
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-32532
CWE-ID CWE-287
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Apache Shiro
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Apache Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper Authentication

EUVDB-ID: #VU64770

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-32532

CWE-ID: CWE-287 - Improper Authentication

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in RegexRequestMatcher configuration. A remote attacker can bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application. Applications using RegExPatternMatcher with `.` in the regular expression are affected by the vulnerability.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apache Shiro: 1.0.0 - 1.9.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2022/q2/215


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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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