Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2010-3863?

Affected: Shiro (Apache); Jsecurity versions 0.9.0; org.apache.shiro:shiro-root (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2010-3863 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2010-3863 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2010-3863?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2010-3863?

Fixed versions are available, including Shiro 1.0.0, org.apache.shiro:shiro-root 1.1.0.

How urgently should CVE-2010-3863 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2010-3863

MediumPublic exploit

Apache Shiro Path Traversal vulnerability

Published May 14, 2022 · Updated Dec 4, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-3jx9-mgwx-4q83

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2010-3863 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Shiro (Apache), Jsecurity, org.apache.shiro:shiro-root (maven).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Shiro 1.0.0, org.apache.shiro:shiro-root 1.1.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

5.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

55%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Apache Shiro before 1.1.0, and JSecurity 0.9.x, does not canonicalize URI paths before comparing them to entries in the shiro.ini file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request, as demonstrated by the /./account/index.jsp URI.

Affected Products

8 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
ShiroApache	See advisory	1.0.0
JsecurityJsecurity	0.9.0	n/a
org.apache.shiro:shiro-rootmaven	See advisory	1.1.0

Patched Releases

Shiro

1.0.0

org.apache.shiro:shiro-root

1.1.0

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
May 14, 2022
Last updated
Dec 4, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

advisory41989
advisoryGHSA advisory
advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3863
exploitExploitDB-34952
exploit44616

10 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Apache Shiro before 1.1.0, and JSecurity 0.9.x, does not canonicalize URI paths before comparing them to entries in the shiro.ini file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted request, as demonstrated by the /./account/index.jsp URI.
Affected: Shiro (Apache); Jsecurity versions 0.9.0; org.apache.shiro:shiro-root (maven). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Shiro 1.0.0, org.apache.shiro:shiro-root 1.1.0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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