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CVE-2020-17510: Apache Shiro before 1.7.0, when using Apache Shiro with Spring, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause...

Apache Shiro before 1.7.0, when using Apache Shiro with Spring, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-17510 is an authentication bypass in Apache Shiro when used with Spring. A specially crafted HTTP request could allow access that should require authentication. The public bundle identifies Shiro versions before 1.7.0 as affected, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed active exploitation evidence.

Executive priority

Treat this as high priority for affected web applications because authentication bypass can undermine access controls directly. The urgency is strongest for internet-facing systems, but evidence in the supplied sources does not establish active exploitation.

Technical view

Apache Shiro before 1.7.0, in Spring integrations, may mishandle crafted HTTP requests in a way that bypasses authentication controls. The sources identify Apache Shiro 1.7.0 release and Debian LTS security update references, but provide limited technical detail in the supplied bundle.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely limited to applications using Apache Shiro with Spring on versions before 1.7.0 or unpatched vendor backports. Risk is higher where Shiro protects public web routes, administrative functions, or sensitive business workflows.

Exploitation context

The bundle says a specially crafted HTTP request may cause authentication bypass. It does not include exploit maturity, public proof-of-concept status, or CISA KEV listing. Active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources.

Researcher notes

The supplied record lacks CVSS, CWE, root-cause detail, and exploit references. Focus analysis on Shiro-plus-Spring deployments before 1.7.0, vendor backport status, and regression testing around protected route authorization boundaries.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade Apache Shiro to 1.7.0 or a later supported fixed release.
  • Use distro-vendor security packages where Shiro is supplied by the operating system.
  • Review Apache and vendor advisories for supported backports and deployment-specific guidance.
  • Prioritize internet-facing Spring applications where Shiro enforces authentication.
  • Retest protected routes after patching to confirm authentication behavior remains correct.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory applications and dependencies for Apache Shiro versions before 1.7.0.
  • Confirm whether each Shiro deployment uses Spring integration.
  • Map public and administrative routes protected by Shiro authentication.
  • Check package manager records for Debian LTS or vendor security updates.
  • Review access logs for unusual unauthenticated requests to protected routes.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
5

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Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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11Source links

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No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aApache ShiroApache Shiro to 1.7.0Listed
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