CVE-2010-3863

CVE-2010-3863 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Shiro with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 55% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3863?
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.
How severe is CVE-2010-3863?
CVE-2010-3863 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3863 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 55% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3863?
CVE-2010-3863 primarily affects Apache Shiro. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3863?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3863 published?
CVE-2010-3863 was published on 2010-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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