CVE-2026-56091: CWE-289 Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name in Apache Software Foundation Apache Shiro
When using Apache Shiro with the shiro-guice module in a web servlet context, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass. This vulnerability is similar to https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-1957 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord , except that it affects the `shiro-guice` module instead of the `shiro-spring` module. This issue affects all Apache Shiro versions through 2.x, and 3.0.0-alpha-1 only when using `shiro-guice` module in a web servlet context. Upgrade to version 3.0.0 or later, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Shiro's shiro-guice module allows an attacker to bypass authentication in a web servlet context by sending a specially crafted HTTP request. It is similar to CVE-2020-1957 but affects the shiro-guice module instead of shiro-spring. All Apache Shiro versions through 2.x and 3.0.0-alpha-0 are affected. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 3.0.0 or later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected resources. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.2 (high severity), indicating a significant security risk without user interaction or privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Shiro to version 3.0.0 or later, which contains the fix for this authentication bypass vulnerability. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly stated but the upgrade guidance is authoritative.
CVE-2026-56091: CWE-289 Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name in Apache Software Foundation Apache Shiro
Description
When using Apache Shiro with the shiro-guice module in a web servlet context, a specially crafted HTTP request may cause an authentication bypass. This vulnerability is similar to https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-1957 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord , except that it affects the `shiro-guice` module instead of the `shiro-spring` module. This issue affects all Apache Shiro versions through 2.x, and 3.0.0-alpha-1 only when using `shiro-guice` module in a web servlet context. Upgrade to version 3.0.0 or later, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.2high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Shiro's shiro-guice module allows an attacker to bypass authentication in a web servlet context by sending a specially crafted HTTP request. It is similar to CVE-2020-1957 but affects the shiro-guice module instead of shiro-spring. All Apache Shiro versions through 2.x and 3.0.0-alpha-0 are affected. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 3.0.0 or later.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to protected resources. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.2 (high severity), indicating a significant security risk without user interaction or privileges required.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Shiro to version 3.0.0 or later, which contains the fix for this authentication bypass vulnerability. No other official remediation or temporary fixes are documented. Patch status is not explicitly stated but the upgrade guidance is authoritative.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-18T17:12:37.896Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3cf1db4853345fc1b1afda
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 09:16:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 09:30:54 UTC
Last updated: 08/08/2026, 12:41:11 UTC
Views: 199
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