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.
5993 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-2W8G-V9PC-7JPQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-05 00:29 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:57Belkin N900 router (F9K1104v1) contains an Authentication Bypass using "Javascript debugging".
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-3088"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-26T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Belkin N900 router (F9K1104v1) contains an Authentication Bypass using \"Javascript debugging\".",
"id": "GHSA-2w8g-v9pc-7jpq",
"modified": "2024-04-03T23:57:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-05T00:29:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3088"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ise.io/research/studies-and-papers/belkin_n900"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityevaluators.com/knowledge/case_studies/routers/belkin_n900.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2WHJ-C677-R58G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:39 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:39Media Origination System Suite Software 2.6 and earlier in Cisco Virtual Media Packager (VMP) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary Platform and Applications Manager (PAM) API calls via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuz52110.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-6377"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-09-03T20:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Media Origination System Suite Software 2.6 and earlier in Cisco Virtual Media Packager (VMP) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary Platform and Applications Manager (PAM) API calls via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuz52110.",
"id": "GHSA-2whj-c677-r58g",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:39:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:39:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6377"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160831-vmp"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92715"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2WM2-45C2-F92H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-01 21:31 – Updated: 2024-07-01 21:31The N-central server is vulnerable to an authentication bypass of the user interface. This vulnerability is present in all deployments of N-central prior to 2024.2.
This vulnerability was discovered through internal N-central source code review and N-able has not observed any exploitation in the wild.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28200"
],
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-01T21:15:03Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The N-central server is vulnerable to an authentication bypass of the user interface. This vulnerability is present in all deployments of N-central prior to 2024.2.\n\nThis vulnerability was discovered through internal N-central source code review and N-able has not observed any exploitation in the wild.",
"id": "GHSA-2wm2-45c2-f92h",
"modified": "2024-07-01T21:31:15Z",
"published": "2024-07-01T21:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28200"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/2024.2%20Release%20Notes.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArVy0000000673KAA/cve202428200-ncentral-authentication-bypass"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-2WP7-73Q4-52P8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-28 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-05 00:00IBM QRadar 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a malicious actor to impersonate an actor due to key exchange without entity authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 208756.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-38878"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-27T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM QRadar 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a malicious actor to impersonate an actor due to key exchange without entity authentication. IBM X-Force ID: 208756.",
"id": "GHSA-2wp7-73q4-52p8",
"modified": "2022-05-05T00:00:33Z",
"published": "2022-04-28T00:00:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38878"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/208756"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6574787"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2WR5-76PC-GH2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:46Xpress Server in SAP POS does not require authentication for read/write/delete file access. This is SAP Security Note 2520064.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-15295"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-16T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Xpress Server in SAP POS does not require authentication for read/write/delete file access. This is SAP Security Note 2520064.",
"id": "GHSA-2wr5-76pc-gh2p",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:46:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15295"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blogs.sap.com/2017/09/12/sap-security-patch-day-september-2017"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-033-sap-pos-missing-authentication-xpressserver"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://erpscan.io/research/hacking-sap-pos"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2WRC-43VF-7FHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-11 19:00 – Updated: 2022-11-17 18:30Improper authentication in firmware for Intel(R) AMT before versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, 16.1.25 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29893"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper authentication in firmware for Intel(R) AMT before versions 11.8.93, 11.22.93, 11.12.93, 12.0.92, 14.1.67, 15.0.42, 16.1.25 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.",
"id": "GHSA-2wrc-43vf-7fhc",
"modified": "2022-11-17T18:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-11-11T19:00:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29893"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00610.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2X3M-H8FC-HM6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-01 00:00 – Updated: 2022-10-05 00:00A vulnerability in the smart card login authentication of Cisco Duo for macOS could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to bypass authentication. This vulnerability exists because the assigned user of a smart card is not properly matched with the authenticating user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a smart card login to bypass Duo authentication. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use any personal identity verification (PIV) smart card for authentication, even if the smart card is not assigned to the authenticating user.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20662"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-30T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the smart card login authentication of Cisco Duo for macOS could allow an unauthenticated attacker with physical access to bypass authentication. This vulnerability exists because the assigned user of a smart card is not properly matched with the authenticating user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a smart card login to bypass Duo authentication. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to use any personal identity verification (PIV) smart card for authentication, even if the smart card is not assigned to the authenticating user.",
"id": "GHSA-2x3m-h8fc-hm6p",
"modified": "2022-10-05T00:00:38Z",
"published": "2022-10-01T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20662"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-duo-macOS-bypass-uKZNpXE6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2X3P-PWW2-FG9R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-25 12:30 – Updated: 2024-04-25 12:30An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 16.9.6, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.4, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.11.1. Under certain conditions, an attacker through a crafted email address may be able to bypass domain based restrictions on an instance or a group.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-1347"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-290"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-25T11:15:45Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions before 16.9.6, all versions starting from 16.10 before 16.10.4, all versions starting from 16.11 before 16.11.1. Under certain conditions, an attacker through a crafted email address may be able to bypass domain based restrictions on an instance or a group.",
"id": "GHSA-2x3p-pww2-fg9r",
"modified": "2024-04-25T12:30:50Z",
"published": "2024-04-25T12:30:50Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1347"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/2355565"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/441093"
}
],
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2X53-JV7F-C2X5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-17 15:30 – Updated: 2024-07-17 15:30The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was susceptible to a Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to perform arbitrary file deletion and leak sensitive information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28992"
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"CWE-22",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-17T15:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The SolarWinds Access Rights Manager was susceptible to a Directory Traversal and Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to perform arbitrary file deletion and leak sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-2x53-jv7f-c2x5",
"modified": "2024-07-17T15:30:51Z",
"published": "2024-07-17T15:30:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28992"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/arm/content/release_notes/arm_2024-3_release_notes.htm"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-2X7M-3P63-3M3V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in the password recovery function of Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of a password recovery request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a password recovery request and changing the password for any user on an affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain administrative-level privileges on the affected system. This vulnerability affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Releases 11.6 and prior. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd07253.
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"CVE-2018-0319"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-07T12:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the password recovery function of Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of a password recovery request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a password recovery request and changing the password for any user on an affected system. An exploit could allow the attacker to gain administrative-level privileges on the affected system. This vulnerability affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP) Releases 11.6 and prior. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd07253.",
"id": "GHSA-2x7m-3p63-3m3v",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0319"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180606-prime-password-recovery"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104431"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041079"
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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.