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Rewterz Threat Advisory –CVE-2016-4437 – Apache Shiro remember me Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2016-4437

Apache Shiro could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the use of a default cipher key for the “remember me” feature. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system or obtain sensitive information.

Impact

  • Code Execution

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2016-4437

Affected Vendors

Apache

Affected Products

Apache Shiro 1.0.0
Apache Shiro 1.1.0
Apache Shiro 1.2.0
Apache Shiro 1.2.1

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Shiro, available from the Apache Web site.

Apache Website

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