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Live intelligence Updated 20 Aug 2026 · 01:51 UTC

Apache, Redhat · Aurora, Shiro, Fuse +1 more

CVE-2016-4437

Apache Shiro Code Execution Vulnerability

Recommended action

Validate affected assets and exposure now, then remediate on an accelerated schedule. Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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CVSS9.8
EPSS93.0%
KEVYes
ExploitationConfirmed exploitation
PatchPatch or guidance available ↓

Assessment

Why it matters

CISA lists this vulnerability as known to be exploited; exploitation is confirmed; EPSS is 93.0%; technical severity is CVSS 9.8.

Apache Shiro before 1.2.5, when a cipher key has not been configured for the "remember me" feature, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or bypass intended access restrictions via an unspecified request parameter.

Who should care

  • Teams operating Aurora, Shiro, Fuse +1 more
  • Vulnerability and exposure management teams
  • Security operations teams monitoring exploitation activity

Response plan

What I would do

  1. Confirm whether Aurora, Shiro, Fuse +1 more is present in the environment.
  2. Identify affected versions and establish whether vulnerable services are exposed or reachable.
  3. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  4. Review relevant security telemetry for evidence of attempted or successful exploitation.
  5. Document the remediation decision and track it to verified completion.

Vendor remediation

Patch and remediation links

Use the vendor source below to confirm the correct fixed version, package or mitigation for your affected product.

Technical details

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-284
Affected versions
Apache Aurora (Start Including: 0.10.0, End Excluding: 0.18.1); Apache Shiro (End Excluding: 1.2.5); Redhat Fuse (Version: 1.0); Redhat Jboss Middleware Text-only Advisories (Version: 1.0)
Published
7 June 2016
Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
None
User interaction
None

Signal timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Added to CISA KEV
  3. Latest EPSS score: 93.0%
  4. Signal calculated at 84

External references

Live public intelligence This assessment combines public-source evidence. Validate the affected product, version and exposure against your own environment before making a risk decision.