Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Discouraged

Improper 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.

5951 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-5P2M-H2QG-QCQ6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:18 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:18
VLAI
Details

The OneClickSigninBubbleView::WindowClosing function in browser/ui/views/sync/one_click_signin_bubble_view.cc in Google Chrome before 32.0.1700.76 on Windows and before 32.0.1700.77 on Mac OS X and Linux allows attackers to trigger a sync with an arbitrary Google account by leveraging improper handling of the closing of an untrusted signin confirm dialog.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-6643"
  ],
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      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-01-16T12:17:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The OneClickSigninBubbleView::WindowClosing function in browser/ui/views/sync/one_click_signin_bubble_view.cc in Google Chrome before 32.0.1700.76 on Windows and before 32.0.1700.77 on Mac OS X and Linux allows attackers to trigger a sync with an arbitrary Google account by leveraging improper handling of the closing of an untrusted signin confirm dialog.",
  "id": "GHSA-5p2m-h2qg-qcq6",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:18:03Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:18:03Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6643"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=321940"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://src.chromium.org/viewvc/chrome?revision=237115\u0026view=revision"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2014/01/stable-channel-update.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00008.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2862"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-5P42-9WW9-5P77

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:00 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:00
VLAI
Details

Frams's Fast File EXchange (F*EX, aka fex) 20100208, and possibly other versions before 20110610, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and upload arbitrary files via a request that lacks an authentication ID.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-1409"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-06-24T20:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Frams\u0027s Fast File EXchange (F*EX, aka fex) 20100208, and possibly other versions before 20110610, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and upload arbitrary files via a request that lacks an authentication ID.",
  "id": "GHSA-5p42-9ww9-5p77",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:00:38Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:00:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1409"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68005"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://fex.rus.uni-stuttgart.de/fex.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/44940"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2259"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48239"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-5P59-4GFW-79Q6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-28 12:30 – Updated: 2025-04-28 12:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. Affected is the function genCode of the file novel-admin/src/main/java/com/java2nb/common/controller/GeneratorController.java. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. 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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  "aliases": [
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      "CWE-306"
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    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-28T12:15:32Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in 20120630 Novel-Plus up to 0e156c04b4b7ce0563bef6c97af4476fcda8f160. Affected is the function genCode of the file novel-admin/src/main/java/com/java2nb/common/controller/GeneratorController.java. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. 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-5p59-4gfw-79q6",
  "modified": "2025-04-28T12:30:25Z",
  "published": "2025-04-28T12:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4019"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.306372"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.306372"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.558360"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cnblogs.com/aibot/p/18827469"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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-5P5W-J3G7-W4WV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-07-05 21:11 – Updated: 2021-06-11 14:24
VLAI
Summary
Authentication bypass via incorrect XML canonicalization and DOM traversal in saml2-js
Details

Versions of saml2-js prior to 1.12.4 or 2.0.2 are vulnerable to authentication bypass.

The saml2-js library may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature, allowing the attack to potentially bypass authentication to SAML service providers.

Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based markup language for security assertions regarding authentication and permissions, most commonly used for single sign-on (SSO) services.

Some XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs may be inconsistent in handling of comments within XML nodes. Incorrect use of these APIs by some SAML libraries results in incorrect parsing of the inner text of XML nodes such that any inner text after the comment is lost prior to cryptographically signing the SAML message. Text after the comment therefore has no impact on the signature on the SAML message.

A remote attacker can modify SAML content for a SAML service provider without invalidating the cryptographic signature, which may allow attackers to bypass primary authentication for the affected SAML service provider

Recommendation

If you use 1.x upgrade to version 1.12.4 or greater If you use 2.x upgrade to version 2.02 or greater

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        "ecosystem": "npm",
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      },
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    "CVE-2017-11429"
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2020-06-16T21:16:53Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Versions of `saml2-js` prior to 1.12.4 or 2.0.2 are vulnerable to authentication bypass.\n\nThe `saml2-js` library may incorrectly utilize the results of XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs in such a way that an attacker may be able to manipulate the SAML data without invalidating the cryptographic signature, allowing the attack to potentially bypass authentication to SAML service providers.\n\nSecurity Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is an XML-based markup language for security assertions regarding authentication and permissions, most commonly used for single sign-on (SSO) services.\n\nSome XML DOM traversal and canonicalization APIs may be inconsistent in handling of comments within XML nodes. Incorrect use of these APIs by some SAML libraries results in incorrect parsing of the inner text of XML nodes such that any inner text after the comment is lost prior to cryptographically signing the SAML message. Text after the comment therefore has no impact on the signature on the SAML message.\n\nA remote attacker can modify SAML content for a SAML service provider without invalidating the cryptographic signature, which may allow attackers to bypass primary authentication for the affected SAML service provider\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nIf you use 1.x upgrade to version 1.12.4 or greater \nIf you use 2.x upgrade to version 2.02 or greater",
  "id": "GHSA-5p5w-j3g7-w4wv",
  "modified": "2021-06-11T14:24:18Z",
  "published": "2019-07-05T21:11:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11429"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://duo.com/blog/duo-finds-saml-vulnerabilities-affecting-multiple-implementations"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-5p5w-j3g7-w4wv"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/475445"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/567"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Authentication bypass via incorrect XML canonicalization and DOM traversal in saml2-js"
}

GHSA-5P8V-M885-Q5FG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-18 09:30 – Updated: 2024-09-18 18:30
VLAI
Details

Improper authentication vulnerability in multiple digital video recorders provided by TAKENAKA ENGINEERING CO., LTD. allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command on the device or alter the device settings.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-41929"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-18T07:15:02Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper authentication vulnerability in multiple digital video recorders provided by TAKENAKA ENGINEERING CO., LTD. allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command on the device or alter the device settings.",
  "id": "GHSA-5p8v-m885-q5fg",
  "modified": "2024-09-18T18:30:51Z",
  "published": "2024-09-18T09:30:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41929"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90142679"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.takex-eng.co.jp/ja/news/news.php?s=68"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5PGP-MC2W-HJJX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-11 18:30 – Updated: 2026-03-11 18:30
VLAI
Details

An edgecase in SSO implementation in Neo4j Enterprise edition versions prior to version 2026.02 can lead to unauthorised access under the following conditions:

If a neo4j admin configures two or more OIDC providers AND configures one or more of them to be an authorization provider AND configures one or more of them to be authentication-only, then those that are authentication-only will also provide authorization. This edgecase becomes a security problem only if the authentication-only provider contains groups which have higher privileges than provided by the intended (configured) authorization provider.

When using multiple plugins for authentication and authorisation, prior to the fix the issue could lead to a plugin configured to provide only authentication or authorisation capabilities erroneously providing both capabilities. 

We recommend upgrading to versions 2026.02 (or 5.26.22) where the issue is fixed.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-1524"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-11T17:16:54Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "An edgecase in SSO implementation in Neo4j Enterprise edition versions prior to version 2026.02 can lead to unauthorised access under the following conditions:\n\n\nIf a neo4j admin configures two or more OIDC providers AND configures one or more of them to be an authorization provider AND configures one or more of them to be authentication-only, then those that are authentication-only will also provide authorization. This edgecase becomes a security problem only if\u00a0the authentication-only provider contains groups which have higher privileges than provided by the intended (configured) authorization provider.  \n\nWhen using multiple plugins for authentication and authorisation, prior to the fix the issue could lead to a plugin configured to provide only authentication or authorisation capabilities erroneously providing both capabilities.\u00a0\n\nWe recommend upgrading to versions 2026.02 (or 5.26.22) where the issue is fixed.",
  "id": "GHSA-5pgp-mc2w-hjjx",
  "modified": "2026-03-11T18:30:33Z",
  "published": "2026-03-11T18:30:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1524"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://neo4j.com/security/CVE-2026-1524"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Green",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5PJ7-XH4X-Q82M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-07 18:30 – Updated: 2024-09-07 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability that allows a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup & Replication to alter Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings and bypass MFA.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-40713"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-07T17:15:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability that allows a user who has been assigned a low-privileged role within Veeam Backup \u0026 Replication to alter Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) settings and bypass MFA.",
  "id": "GHSA-5pj7-xh4x-q82m",
  "modified": "2024-09-07T18:30:24Z",
  "published": "2024-09-07T18:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40713"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.veeam.com/kb4649"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5PQ8-PCJM-MV95

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:50 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:50
VLAI
Details

DokuWiki 2014-05-05a and earlier, when using Active Directory for LDAP authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a user name and password starting with a null (\0) character, which triggers an anonymous bind.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2014-8764"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-10-22T14:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "DokuWiki 2014-05-05a and earlier, when using Active Directory for LDAP authentication, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a user name and password starting with a null (\\0) character, which triggers an anonymous bind.",
  "id": "GHSA-5pq8-pcjm-mv95",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T03:50:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T03:50:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8764"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/splitbrain/dokuwiki/pull/868"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0438.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/61983"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3059"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.freelists.org/post/dokuwiki/Fwd-Dokuwiki-maybe-security-issue-Null-byte-poisoning-in-LDAP-authentication"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/13/3"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/16/9"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-5Q4R-RXFM-X9HM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 18:32
VLAI
Details

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-57107"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T17:17:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
  "id": "GHSA-5q4r-rxfm-x9hm",
  "modified": "2026-07-14T18:32:11Z",
  "published": "2026-07-14T18:32:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57107"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57107"
    }
  ],
  "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-5Q63-8X25-H545

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-20 00:30 – Updated: 2026-04-20 00:30
VLAI
Details

A weakness has been identified in liangliangyy DjangoBlog up to 2.1.0.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file blog/views.py of the component Clean Endpoint. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-6579"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-19T22:16:35Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A weakness has been identified in liangliangyy DjangoBlog up to 2.1.0.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file blog/views.py of the component Clean Endpoint. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-5q63-8x25-h545",
  "modified": "2026-04-20T00:30:13Z",
  "published": "2026-04-20T00:30:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6579"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/3em0/cve_repo/blob/main/DjangoBlog/Vuln-4-Unauthenticated-Cache-Purge.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/790286"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/358214"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/358214/cti"
    }
  ],
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/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"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

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.