CVE-2026-56130: CWE-294 Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in Apache Software Foundation Apache Shiro
"Remember me" cookie age is not verified on the server. This potentially allows an attacker to intercept a valid cookie and reuse it indefinitely, even after the configured expiration time has passed. This issue affects all Apache Shiro versions from 1.2.4 through 2.x, and 3.0.0-alpha-1, only when RememberMe functionality is enabled. Upgrade to version 3.0.0 or later, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability in Apache Shiro's "Remember Me" feature arises because the server does not verify the age of the cookie. Consequently, an attacker who captures a valid "Remember Me" cookie can replay it indefinitely to bypass authentication. This affects all versions from 1.2.4 up to and including 2.x and the 3.0.0-alpha-1 pre-release version, but only when the RememberMe functionality is enabled. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 3.0.0 or later.
Potential Impact
An attacker who intercepts a valid "Remember Me" cookie can reuse it indefinitely to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user sessions even after the cookie expiration time. The impact is limited by the requirement that RememberMe functionality be enabled and the attack complexity is high due to the need to capture a valid cookie. The CVSS score is low, reflecting limited severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Shiro to version 3.0.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No official patch or temporary fix is documented beyond upgrading. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider disabling the RememberMe functionality to mitigate the risk.
CVE-2026-56130: CWE-294 Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay in Apache Software Foundation Apache Shiro
Description
"Remember me" cookie age is not verified on the server. This potentially allows an attacker to intercept a valid cookie and reuse it indefinitely, even after the configured expiration time has passed. This issue affects all Apache Shiro versions from 1.2.4 through 2.x, and 3.0.0-alpha-1, only when RememberMe functionality is enabled. Upgrade to version 3.0.0 or later, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 2.0low
Affected software
pkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.shiro:shiro-webRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability in Apache Shiro's "Remember Me" feature arises because the server does not verify the age of the cookie. Consequently, an attacker who captures a valid "Remember Me" cookie can replay it indefinitely to bypass authentication. This affects all versions from 1.2.4 up to and including 2.x and the 3.0.0-alpha-1 pre-release version, but only when the RememberMe functionality is enabled. The issue is resolved by upgrading to version 3.0.0 or later.
Potential Impact
An attacker who intercepts a valid "Remember Me" cookie can reuse it indefinitely to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user sessions even after the cookie expiration time. The impact is limited by the requirement that RememberMe functionality be enabled and the attack complexity is high due to the need to capture a valid cookie. The CVSS score is low, reflecting limited severity.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Shiro to version 3.0.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No official patch or temporary fix is documented beyond upgrading. If upgrading is not immediately possible, consider disabling the RememberMe functionality to mitigate the risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-19T02:22:39.706Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a3cf1db4853345fc1b1afdd
Added to database: 06/25/2026, 09:16:11 UTC
Last enriched: 06/25/2026, 09:31:09 UTC
Last updated: 06/25/2026, 10:16:05 UTC
Views: 3
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