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CVE-2016-4437

CISA KEV

Published November 3, 2021 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Apache Shiro contains a vulnerability which may allow remote attackers to execute code or bypass intended access restrictions via an unspecified request parameter when a cipher key has not been configured for the "remember me" feature.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
ApacheShiro

Patch Status

Patch by 2022-05-03

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2016-4437.