Vulnerability in N/a
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.
EPSS: 0.943 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- N/a — versions n/a
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- RHSA-2016:2035 (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- [announcements@aurora.apache.org] 20171101 Apache Aurora information disclosure vulnerability (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/137310/Apache-Shiro-1.2.4-Information-Disclosure… (x_refsource_MISC)
- RHSA-2016:2036 (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory)
- 91024 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- 20160603 [Announce] CVE-2016-4437: Apache Shiro information disclosure vulnerability (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/157497/Apache-Shiro-1.2.4-Remote-Code-Execution.h… (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4437?
- CVE-2016-4437 is a vulnerability in N/a. Published 2016-06-07.
- Is CVE-2016-4437 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2016-4437 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 79 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.