CWE-287
DiscouragedImproper Authentication
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
5996 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-2CX7-566F-CVRR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-16 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-22 03:30A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.
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"CWE-284",
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-15T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.",
"id": "GHSA-2cx7-566f-cvrr",
"modified": "2022-11-22T03:30:58Z",
"published": "2022-11-16T12:00:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20918"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcsfr-snmp-access-6gqgtJ4S"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcsfr-snmp-access-6gqgtJ4S"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CXV-RMXP-HVP9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-14 00:01A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication controls and log in to the device through the management interface This vulnerability is due to the improper implementation of the password validation algorithm. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with crafted credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and log in to the device as an administrator. The attacker could obtain privileges that are the same level as an administrative user but it depends on the crafted credentials. Note: This vulnerability exists because of a non-default device configuration that must be present for it to be exploitable. For details about the vulnerable configuration, see the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory.
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"details": "A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication controls and log in to the device through the management interface This vulnerability is due to the improper implementation of the password validation algorithm. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with crafted credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and log in to the device as an administrator. The attacker could obtain privileges that are the same level as an administrative user but it depends on the crafted credentials. Note: This vulnerability exists because of a non-default device configuration that must be present for it to be exploitable. For details about the vulnerable configuration, see the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-2cxv-rmxp-hvp9",
"modified": "2022-05-14T00:01:26Z",
"published": "2022-04-16T00:00:50Z",
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-wlc-auth-bypass-JRNhV4fF"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-2CXW-7CQC-PH9J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:50 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:50The Foscam FI8910W camera with firmware before 11.37.2.55 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive video and image data via a blank username and password.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-1911"
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"nvd_published_at": "2014-03-06T11:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The Foscam FI8910W camera with firmware before 11.37.2.55 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive video and image data via a blank username and password.",
"id": "GHSA-2cxw-7cqc-ph9j",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:50:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:50:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1911"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://foscam.us/forum/mjpeg-54-firmware-bug-user-logon-bypass-t8442.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/525132"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-2F28-2FWM-699F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:50 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:50The web interface on the Cisco Scientific Atlanta WebSTAR DPC2100R2 cable modem with firmware 2.0.2r1256-060303 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and reset the modem or replace the firmware, via a direct request to an unspecified page.
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"CVE-2010-2026"
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"nvd_published_at": "2010-05-26T19:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The web interface on the Cisco Scientific Atlanta WebSTAR DPC2100R2 cable modem with firmware 2.0.2r1256-060303 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and reset the modem or replace the firmware, via a direct request to an unspecified page.",
"id": "GHSA-2f28-2fwm-699f",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:50:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:50:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2026"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0322.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40346"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-2F45-J73V-44GW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-16 21:31 – Updated: 2025-10-16 21:31A vulnerability was found in Apeman ID71 218.53.203.117. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /onvif/device_service of the component ONVIF Service. Performing manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"CVE-2025-11852"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-16T19:15:32Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Apeman ID71 218.53.203.117. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /onvif/device_service of the component ONVIF Service. Performing manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-2f45-j73v-44gw",
"modified": "2025-10-16T21:31:15Z",
"published": "2025-10-16T21:31:15Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11852"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/juliourena/APEMAN-Camera-PoCs/blob/main/RTSP/RTSP_Unauthenticated.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.328798"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.328798"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.668899"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-2F4G-8M4C-65FM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-17 00:00 – Updated: 2025-06-03 15:31The WLAN module has a vulnerability in permission verification. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to affect WLAN functions.
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"CVE-2022-39009"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-16T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The WLAN module has a vulnerability in permission verification. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause third-party apps to affect WLAN functions.",
"id": "GHSA-2f4g-8m4c-65fm",
"modified": "2025-06-03T15:31:02Z",
"published": "2022-09-17T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2022/9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-phones-202209-0000001392278845"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2F4R-34M4-3W8Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-17 15:07 – Updated: 2025-05-17 15:07Overview Session cookies of applications using the Auth0 Wordpress plugin configured with CookieStore have authentication tags that can be brute forced, which may result in unauthorized access.
Am I Affected? You are affected by this vulnerability if you meet the following pre-conditions: 1. Applications using the Auth0 WordPress Plugin with version <=5.2.1 2. Auth0 WordPress Plugin uses the Auth0-PHP SDK with version 8.0.0-BETA1 or higher and below 8.14.0. 3. Session storage configured with CookieStore.
Fix Upgrade Auth0/wordpress plugin to v5.3.0. As an additional precautionary measure, we recommend rotating your cookie encryption keys. Note that once updated, any previous session cookies will be rejected.
Acknowledgement Okta would like to thank Félix Charette for discovering this vulnerability.
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"name": "auth0/wordpress"
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"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "**Overview**\nSession cookies of applications using the Auth0 Wordpress plugin configured with CookieStore have authentication tags that can be brute forced, which may result in unauthorized access.\n\n**Am I Affected?**\nYou are affected by this vulnerability if you meet the following pre-conditions:\n1. Applications using the Auth0 WordPress Plugin with version \u003c=5.2.1\n2. Auth0 WordPress Plugin uses the Auth0-PHP SDK with version 8.0.0-BETA1 or higher and below 8.14.0. \n3. Session storage configured with CookieStore.\n\n\n**Fix**\nUpgrade Auth0/wordpress plugin to v5.3.0. As an additional precautionary measure, we recommend rotating your cookie encryption keys. Note that once updated, any previous session cookies will be rejected.\n\n**Acknowledgement**\nOkta would like to thank F\u00e9lix Charette for discovering this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-2f4r-34m4-3w8q",
"modified": "2025-05-17T15:07:23Z",
"published": "2025-05-17T15:07:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/wordpress/security/advisories/GHSA-2f4r-34m4-3w8q"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47275"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/wordpress/commit/06b64468089472d8b62c881708be7eb3749b35ac"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/wordpress"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/wordpress/releases/tag/5.3.0"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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],
"summary": "Auth0 Wordpress plugin Vulnerable to Brute Force Authentication Tags of CookieStore Sessions"
}
GHSA-2F4R-9W89-PHG8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:01Improper authentication in Samsung Lock and mask apps setting prior to SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to change enable/disable without authentication
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"CVE-2022-25816"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:47:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Improper authentication in Samsung Lock and mask apps setting prior to SMR Mar-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to change enable/disable without authentication",
"id": "GHSA-2f4r-9w89-phg8",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:01:19Z",
"published": "2022-03-11T00:02:06Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25816"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=3"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2F52-V87J-7PPJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-05 09:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 18:30Under certain configurations, an attacker can login to Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator without supplying a multi-factor authentication code. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to login using only a username and password and successfully bypass MFA requirements in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software version(s): Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator (on-premises), Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-as-a-Service, Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-SP and Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator Global Enterprise Tenant Orchestrators - Orchestrator 9.2.1.40179 and below, - Orchestrator 9.1.4.40436 and below, - Orchestrator 9.0.7.40110 and below, - Orchestrator 8.10.23.40015 and below, - Any older branches of Orchestrator not specifically mentioned.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-05T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Under certain configurations, an attacker can login to Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator without supplying a multi-factor authentication code. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to login using only a username and password and successfully bypass MFA requirements in Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestration Software version(s): Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator (on-premises), Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-as-a-Service, Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator-SP and Aruba EdgeConnect Enterprise Orchestrator Global Enterprise Tenant Orchestrators - Orchestrator 9.2.1.40179 and below, - Orchestrator 9.1.4.40436 and below, - Orchestrator 9.0.7.40110 and below, - Orchestrator 8.10.23.40015 and below, - Any older branches of Orchestrator not specifically mentioned.",
"id": "GHSA-2f52-v87j-7ppj",
"modified": "2023-01-11T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2023-01-05T09:30:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43528"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-021.txt"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
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GHSA-2F5C-V3HW-HW9F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:07Improper access control vulnerability in Bluetooth application prior to SMR July-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted application to access the Bluetooth information in Bluetooth application.
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"CVE-2021-25430"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-08T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Improper access control vulnerability in Bluetooth application prior to SMR July-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted application to access the Bluetooth information in Bluetooth application.",
"id": "GHSA-2f5c-v3hw-hw9f",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:07:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:16Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25430"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021\u0026month=7"
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Mitigation
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.
CAPEC-114: Authentication Abuse
An attacker obtains unauthorized access to an application, service or device either through knowledge of the inherent weaknesses of an authentication mechanism, or by exploiting a flaw in the authentication scheme's implementation. In such an attack an authentication mechanism is functioning but a carefully controlled sequence of events causes the mechanism to grant access to the attacker.
CAPEC-115: Authentication Bypass
An attacker gains access to application, service, or device with the privileges of an authorized or privileged user by evading or circumventing an authentication mechanism. The attacker is therefore able to access protected data without authentication ever having taken place.
CAPEC-151: Identity Spoofing
Identity Spoofing refers to the action of assuming (i.e., taking on) the identity of some other entity (human or non-human) and then using that identity to accomplish a goal. An adversary may craft messages that appear to come from a different principle or use stolen / spoofed authentication credentials.
CAPEC-194: Fake the Source of Data
An adversary takes advantage of improper authentication to provide data or services under a falsified identity. The purpose of using the falsified identity may be to prevent traceability of the provided data or to assume the rights granted to another individual. One of the simplest forms of this attack would be the creation of an email message with a modified "From" field in order to appear that the message was sent from someone other than the actual sender. The root of the attack (in this case the email system) fails to properly authenticate the source and this results in the reader incorrectly performing the instructed action. Results of the attack vary depending on the details of the attack, but common results include privilege escalation, obfuscation of other attacks, and data corruption/manipulation.
CAPEC-22: Exploiting Trust in Client
An attack of this type exploits vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by communicating directly with the server where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.
CAPEC-57: Utilizing REST's Trust in the System Resource to Obtain Sensitive Data
This attack utilizes a REST(REpresentational State Transfer)-style applications' trust in the system resources and environment to obtain sensitive data once SSL is terminated.
CAPEC-593: Session Hijacking
This type of attack involves an adversary that exploits weaknesses in an application's use of sessions in performing authentication. The adversary is able to steal or manipulate an active session and use it to gain unathorized access to the application.
CAPEC-633: Token Impersonation
An adversary exploits a weakness in authentication to create an access token (or equivalent) that impersonates a different entity, and then associates a process/thread to that that impersonated token. This action causes a downstream user to make a decision or take action that is based on the assumed identity, and not the response that blocks the adversary.
CAPEC-650: Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server
By exploiting insufficient permissions, it is possible to upload a web shell to a web server in such a way that it can be executed remotely. This shell can have various capabilities, thereby acting as a "gateway" to the underlying web server. The shell might execute at the higher permission level of the web server, providing the ability the execute malicious code at elevated levels.
CAPEC-94: Adversary in the Middle (AiTM)
An adversary targets the communication between two components (typically client and server), in order to alter or obtain data from transactions. A general approach entails the adversary placing themself within the communication channel between the two components.