CVE-2026-44598: Shiro jakarta ee Apache Shiro Vulnerable To Open Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wpqm-4gwx-w843
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CWE-601
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-44598 is a MODERATE apache shiro vulnerable to open vulnerability (CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')) affecting Shiro jakarta ee libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache shiro vulnerable to open redirect, server-side request forgery. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.0, 3.0.0-alpha-2.

CVE-2026-44598 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-44598
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wpqm-4gwx-w843
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')
Affected Product Shiro jakarta ee
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2026-44598

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Shiro jakarta ee dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.shiro:shiro-jakarta-ee fixed: 2.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.shiro</groupId>
    <artifactId>shiro-jakarta-ee</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.0</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.shiro:shiro-jakarta-ee fixed: 3.0.0-alpha-2 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.shiro</groupId>
    <artifactId>shiro-jakarta-ee</artifactId>
    <version>3.0.0-alpha-2</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.shiro

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-44598, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.shiro

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Shiro jakarta ee in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.shiro command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), where the web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect. In Shiro jakarta ee, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

With valid login credentials, URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'), Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in Apache Shiro. This issue affects Apache Shiro from 2.0-alpha to 2.1.0, and 3.0.0-alpha-1, only when using shiro-jakarta-ee integration module. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.1, or 3.0.0-alpha-2 or later, which fixes the issue by encrypting the cookie. After successful login, Jakarta EE integration module uses shiroSavedRequest cookie to redirect to a particular web page after login. This cookie was not validated, and can be forged to send a HTTP GET request from the server itself to an arbitrary URL from the cookie.

CVE-2026-44598 Affected Shiro jakarta ee Versions

2 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.03.0.0-alpha-2
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.shiro:shiro-jakarta-ee
maven/org.apache.shiro/shiro-jakarta-ee
Maven
≥ 2.0.0-alpha-0
< 2.2.0
2.2.0
org.apache.shiro:shiro-jakarta-ee
maven/org.apache.shiro/shiro-jakarta-ee
Maven
≥ 3.0.0-alpha-1
< 3.0.0-alpha-2
All 1 versions
3.0.0-alpha-1
3.0.0-alpha-2

References

NVD — CVE-2026-44598 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44598
Shiro jakarta ee Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/shiro
Shiro jakarta ee Security Information SECURITY
https://shiro.apache.org/security-reports.html#cve_2026_44598
Shiro jakarta ee Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/25/8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44598?
CVE-2026-44598 is a security vulnerability in Shiro jakarta ee involving Apache Shiro Vulnerable to Open Redirect, Server-Side Request Forgery under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect').
Which Shiro jakarta ee versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.0, 3.0.0-alpha-2 across affected packages: org.apache.shiro:shiro-jakarta-ee.
What version fixes CVE-2026-44598?
Upgrading to 2.2.0, 3.0.0-alpha-2 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is shiro-jakarta-ee affected?
Yes, org.apache.shiro:shiro-jakarta-ee is affected in releases prior to 2.2.0, 3.0.0-alpha-2. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.0, 3.0.0-alpha-2 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-44598?
CVE-2026-44598 is classified under CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') (The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-44598?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.shiro'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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