CVE-2026-48589
Apache Shiro: Jakarta EE open redirect via untrusted Referer in post-login redirect flow
Description
Apache Shiro’s Jakarta EE module used the HTTP Referer header in certain cases to issue redirect after a user login. In affected versions, insufficient validation of this client-controlled value could allow an attacker to influence the redirect target in applications using the Jakarta EE module. This issue affects Apache Shiro from 2.0-alpha to 2.2.0, and 3.0.0-alpha-1, only when using shiro-jakarta-ee integration module.
INFO
Published Date :
May 25, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 28, 2026, 1:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | NONE | f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | NONE | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Apache Shiro to a patched version.
- Remove the shiro-jakarta-ee integration module if possible.
- Validate all user-controlled redirect URLs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-48589.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://shiro.apache.org/security-reports.html#cve_2026_48589 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/25/9 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 28, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:shiro:3.0.0:alpha1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:shiro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0 up to (excluding) 2.2.1 Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/25/9 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://shiro.apache.org/security-reports.html#cve_2026_48589 Types: Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
May. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/25/9 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache Shiro’s Jakarta EE module used the HTTP Referer header in certain cases to issue redirect after a user login. In affected versions, insufficient validation of this client-controlled value could allow an attacker to influence the redirect target in applications using the Jakarta EE module. This issue affects Apache Shiro from 2.0-alpha to 2.2.0, and 3.0.0-alpha-1, only when using shiro-jakarta-ee integration module. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:N/AU:Y/R:A/V:D/RE:X/U:Green Added CWE CWE-601 Added Reference https://shiro.apache.org/security-reports.html#cve_2026_48589