apache aurora CVE-2016-4437 in Apache and Red Hat Products
Published on June 7, 2016

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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.

NVD

Known Exploited Vulnerability

This Apache Shiro 1.2.4 Cookie RememberME Deserial Remote Code Execution Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. 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.

The following remediation steps are recommended / required by May 3, 2022: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2016-4437 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. It has the highest possible exploitability rating (3.9). The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.


Products Associated with CVE-2016-4437

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Apache Aurora
 
Apache Shiro
 
Red Hat Jboss Middleware Text Only Advisories
 
Red Hat Fuse
 

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