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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-6802 · published 20 September 2016

CVE-2016-6802: Apache shiro improper access control vulnerability

Apache · Shiro

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.

7.5 CVSS 3.0 High EPSS 9.7% · top 4.7% CWE-284 · Improper access control
7.5CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 5.0
9.7%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138709/Apache-Shiro-Filter-Bypass.html Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539397/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92947 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138709/Apache-Shiro-Filter-Bypass.html Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539397/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92947 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-6802), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.