What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-6802?

CVE-2016-6802 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 13.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6802?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-6802. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Shiro CVE-2016-6802

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2016-09-20 cve@mitre.org

Apache Authentication Bypass Shiro

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 20, 2016 - 19:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

Blast Radius

ecosystem impact

† from your stack dependencies † transitive graph · vuln.today resolves 4-path depth

3 maven packages depend on org.apache.shiro:shiro-all (3 direct, 0 indirect)
718 maven packages depend on org.apache.shiro:shiro-web (82 direct, 643 indirect)

Ecosystem-wide dependent count for version 1.3.2 and other introduced versions.

DescriptionCVE.org

Apache Shiro before 1.3.2 allows attackers to bypass intended servlet filters and gain access by leveraging use of a non-root servlet context path.

AnalysisAI

Apache Shiro before 1.3.2 allows attackers to bypass intended servlet filters and gain access by leveraging use of a non-root servlet context path. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 13.5%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Apache Shiro before 1.3.2 allows attackers to bypass intended servlet filters and gain access by leveraging use of a non-root servlet context path. Affected products include: Apache Shiro. Version information: before 1.3.2.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.