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.
5957 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-5JJ8-CX85-VM6H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-23 21:31 – Updated: 2025-06-23 21:31A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in 70mai 1S up to 20250611. This affects an unknown part of the component Video Services. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6524"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-23T21:15:27Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in 70mai 1S up to 20250611. This affects an unknown part of the component Video Services. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-5jj8-cx85-vm6h",
"modified": "2025-06-23T21:31:56Z",
"published": "2025-06-23T21:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6524"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/geo-chen/70mai/blob/main/README.md#finding-2-unauthenticated-file-storage-allowing-remote-dumping-of-video-footage-and-live-video-stream"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.313641"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.313641"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.595444"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/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-5JM6-X4X7-P9PQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:25 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:25Absolute Form Processor XE 1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the xlaAFPadmin cookie to "lvl=1&userid=1."
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-1504"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-05-01T17:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Absolute Form Processor XE 1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the xlaAFPadmin cookie to \"lvl=1\u0026userid=1.\"",
"id": "GHSA-5jm6-x4x7-p9pq",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:25:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:25:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1504"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8529"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5JPX-H96G-MGMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:42 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:42The web-based administration interface on the Camtron CMNC-200 Full HD IP Camera and TecVoz CMNC-200 Megapixel IP Camera with firmware 1.102A-008 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a // (slash slash) at the beginning of a URI, as demonstrated by the //system.html URI.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-4232"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-11-17T01:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The web-based administration interface on the Camtron CMNC-200 Full HD IP Camera and TecVoz CMNC-200 Megapixel IP Camera with firmware 1.102A-008 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a // (slash slash) at the beginning of a URI, as demonstrated by the //system.html URI.",
"id": "GHSA-5jpx-h96g-mgmr",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:42:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:42:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4232"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2010-006.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15506"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514753/100/0/threaded"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5M5P-HVXJ-GRXR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-17 00:31 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:31An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-44202"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-17T00:15:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-5m5p-hvxj-grxr",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:31:56Z",
"published": "2024-09-17T00:31:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-44202"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/121241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/121250"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Sep/32"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5M5V-PWJ7-RJ26
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-13 09:30 – Updated: 2025-06-13 09:30Multiple methods in the salt master skip minion token validation. Therefore a misbehaving minion can impersonate another minion.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-38822"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-13T07:15:19Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Multiple methods in the salt master skip minion token validation. Therefore a misbehaving minion can impersonate another minion.",
"id": "GHSA-5m5v-pwj7-rj26",
"modified": "2025-06-13T09:30:33Z",
"published": "2025-06-13T09:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38822"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.saltproject.io/en/3006/topics/releases/3006.12.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.saltproject.io/en/3007/topics/releases/3007.4.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5M6Q-C52M-C8V4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-29 21:30 – Updated: 2025-09-29 21:30A vulnerability in the Ruijie RG-ES series switch firmware ESW_1.0(1)B1P39 enables remote attackers to fully bypass authentication mechanisms, providing them with unrestricted access to alter administrative settings and potentially seize control of affected devices via crafted HTTP POST request to /user.cgi.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-56752"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-03T18:15:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Ruijie RG-ES series switch firmware ESW_1.0(1)B1P39 enables remote attackers to fully bypass authentication mechanisms, providing them with unrestricted access to alter administrative settings and potentially seize control of affected devices via crafted HTTP POST request to /user.cgi.",
"id": "GHSA-5m6q-c52m-c8v4",
"modified": "2025-09-29T21:30:20Z",
"published": "2025-09-29T21:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-56752"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TNCX-byte/Vulnerability_Research/blob/main/CVE-2025-56752/README.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5M9R-PX69-W4V3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:25 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:25includes/user.php in Fungamez RC1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the user cookie parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-1489"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-04-29T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "includes/user.php in Fungamez RC1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the user cookie parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-5m9r-px69-w4v3",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:25:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:25:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1489"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50424"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=124025031126068\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1117"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5MC5-63FC-WPF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:36 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:36AJ Classifieds allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges via a direct request to admin/home.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-7041"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-08-24T10:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "AJ Classifieds allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges via a direct request to admin/home.php.",
"id": "GHSA-5mc5-63fc-wpf2",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:36:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:36:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-7041"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46547"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32256"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5MCF-4JXX-FHQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-24 00:00The server checks the user's cookie in a non-standard way, and a value is entered in the cookie value name of the status and its value is set to true to bypass the identification with the system using a username and password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-30623"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-18T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The server checks the user\u0027s cookie in a non-standard way, and a value is entered in the cookie value name of the status and its value is set to true to bypass the identification with the system using a username and password.",
"id": "GHSA-5mcf-4jxx-fhq7",
"modified": "2022-07-24T00:00:36Z",
"published": "2022-07-19T00:00:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
}
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"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-5MH8-87HF-R6J9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:36 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:36Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0.x before 6.0.2.2 and 5.3 before Fix Pack 14 allows attackers to bypass access restrictions for a queue manager via a SVRCONN (MQ client) channel.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1130"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-03-04T00:44:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unspecified vulnerability in IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0.x before 6.0.2.2 and 5.3 before Fix Pack 14 allows attackers to bypass access restrictions for a queue manager via a SVRCONN (MQ client) channel.",
"id": "GHSA-5mh8-87hf-r6j9",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:36:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:36:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1130"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29170"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171\u0026uid=swg1IZ01272"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28046"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019527"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0719"
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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.