CVE-2016-6802 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-284 vulnerability in org.apache.shiro:shiro-all. A fix is available for org.apache.shiro:shiro-all — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Improper Access Control in Apache Shiro
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
org.apache.shiro:shiro-all☕org.apache.shiro:shiro-webReal-time download stats are indexed for npm and PyPI packages. This vulnerability affects Maven packages — download data is not available via public APIs for these ecosystems.
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.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.apache.shiro:shiro-all | all versions | 1.3.2org.apache.shiro:shiro-all:1.3.2 |
| ☕Maven | org.apache.shiro:shiro-web | all versions | 1.3.2org.apache.shiro:shiro-web:1.3.2 |
Affected Products
shiroapacheDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.shiro:shiro-all, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.shiro:shiro-all to 1.3.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2016-6802 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
Put an independent control in front of the weakness: restrict the affected endpoint or interface to trusted networks, require an additional authentication factor or proxy-level check, and invalidate existing sessions and credentials in case the flaw has already been used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2016-6802 in your dependencies?
Find it across Maven, including transitive dependencies.