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.
5976 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3VRQ-6257-H5X3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35An authentication bypass vulnerability in the initial boot sequence of Juniper Networks Junos OS on vSRX Series may allow an attacker to gain full control of the system without authentication when the system is initially booted up. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D30 on vSRX.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0053"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-10T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in the initial boot sequence of Juniper Networks Junos OS on vSRX Series may allow an attacker to gain full control of the system without authentication when the system is initially booted up. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D30 on vSRX.",
"id": "GHSA-3vrq-6257-h5x3",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0053"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10887"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041854"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3W86-V2CJ-3Q4V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 9.3.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Agile PLM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Agile PLM. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46859"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:03Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile PLM product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 9.3.6. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Agile PLM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Agile PLM. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-3w86-v2cj-3q4v",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:32Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
],
"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-3W87-5JWJ-39VH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-30 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-12 00:02USU Oracle Optimization before 5.17.5 lacks Polkit authentication, which allows smartcollector users to achieve root access via pkexec. NOTE: this is not an Oracle Corporation product.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29934"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-29T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "USU Oracle Optimization before 5.17.5 lacks Polkit authentication, which allows smartcollector users to achieve root access via pkexec. NOTE: this is not an Oracle Corporation product.",
"id": "GHSA-3w87-5jwj-39vh",
"modified": "2022-05-12T00:02:07Z",
"published": "2022-04-30T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-4vr2-wxp6-w29v"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29934"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3W8M-PW3C-4478
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 04:00 – Updated: 2022-05-02 04:00admin/header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the cookgid cookie value to 1, a different vector than CVE-2008-3211.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-4987"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-08-25T20:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/header.php in Scripteen Free Image Hosting Script 2.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the cookgid cookie value to 1, a different vector than CVE-2008-3211.",
"id": "GHSA-3w8m-pw3c-4478",
"modified": "2022-05-02T04:00:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T04:00:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4987"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51996"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9256"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/56539"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35801"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-3W97-PRQ2-5CJC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:19 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:19Meross MSS110 devices through 1.1.24 contain an unauthenticated admin.htm administrative interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-10544"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-02T07:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Meross MSS110 devices through 1.1.24 contain an unauthenticated admin.htm administrative interface.",
"id": "GHSA-3w97-prq2-5cjc",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:19:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:19:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10544"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://garrettmiller.github.io/meross-mss110-vuln"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3W9P-PHQ7-3R7C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33** DISPUTED ** An issue was discovered in SMA Solar Technology products. An attacker can use Sunny Explorer or the SMAdata2+ network protocol to update the device firmware without ever having to authenticate. If an attacker is able to create a custom firmware version that is accepted by the inverter, the inverter is compromised completely. This allows the attacker to do nearly anything: for example, giving access to the local OS, creating a botnet, using the inverters as a stepping stone into companies, etc. NOTE: the vendor reports that this attack has always been blocked by "a final integrity and compatibility check." Also, only Sunny Boy TLST-21 and TL-21 and Sunny Tripower TL-10 and TL-30 could potentially be affected.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-9860"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-05T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "** DISPUTED ** An issue was discovered in SMA Solar Technology products. An attacker can use Sunny Explorer or the SMAdata2+ network protocol to update the device firmware without ever having to authenticate. If an attacker is able to create a custom firmware version that is accepted by the inverter, the inverter is compromised completely. This allows the attacker to do nearly anything: for example, giving access to the local OS, creating a botnet, using the inverters as a stepping stone into companies, etc. NOTE: the vendor reports that this attack has always been blocked by \"a final integrity and compatibility check.\" Also, only Sunny Boy TLST-21 and TL-21 and Sunny Tripower TL-10 and TL-30 could potentially be affected.",
"id": "GHSA-3w9p-phq7-3r7c",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9860"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://horusscenario.com/CVE-information"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.sma.de/en/statement-on-cyber-security.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.sma.de/fileadmin/content/global/specials/documents/cyber-security/Whitepaper-Cyber-Security-AEN1732_07.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3WCH-CP8H-4VH3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31Unauthentication vulnerabilities have been identified in Geutebruck G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.12.0.4 and Topline TopFD-2125 Version 3.15.1 IP cameras, which may allow remote code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7532"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-22T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unauthentication vulnerabilities have been identified in Geutebruck G-Cam/EFD-2250 Version 1.12.0.4 and Topline TopFD-2125 Version 3.15.1 IP cameras, which may allow remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-3wch-cp8h-4vh3",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7532"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-079-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://randorisec.fr/0day-anonymous-rce-on-geutebruck-ip-cameras-again"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103474"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3WJJ-6PP2-788H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-20 21:31 – Updated: 2026-05-20 21:31ArcGIS Server contains an improper authentication vulnerability in an undocumented administrative endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this issue by sending a crafted request to the endpoint. Successful exploitation may result in disruption of the web-based browsing interface. This issue affects ArcGIS Server 12.0 and earlier.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2812"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-20T20:16:36Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "ArcGIS Server contains an improper authentication vulnerability in an undocumented administrative endpoint. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this issue by sending a crafted request to the endpoint. Successful exploitation may result in disruption of the web-based browsing interface. This issue affects ArcGIS Server 12.0 and earlier.",
"id": "GHSA-3wjj-6pp2-788h",
"modified": "2026-05-20T21:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-05-20T21:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2812"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/trust-arcgis/administration/april2026_security_bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3WR3-V78Q-X45G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:29 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:29A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Realtek RTL8812AR 1.21WW, RTL8196D 1.0.0, RTL8192ER 2.10, and RTL8881AN 1.09 devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-18990"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-30T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Realtek RTL8812AR 1.21WW, RTL8196D 1.0.0, RTL8192ER 2.10, and RTL8881AN 1.09 devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.",
"id": "GHSA-3wr3-v78q-x45g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:29:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:29:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-sept2020"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-3WV4-M62M-7H6V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-23 00:00Improper authentication in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD DC Products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33076"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-20T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD DC Products may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.",
"id": "GHSA-3wv4-m62m-7h6v",
"modified": "2022-09-23T00:00:33Z",
"published": "2022-09-21T00:00:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solidigm.com/content/dam/newco-aem-site/master/site/support/Solidigm%20SA-000563%20rev1.1.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.