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.
5968 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-7GJQ-GPPQ-92RQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:09 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:09Improper Authentication vulnerability in the "LDAP / SSO Authentication" (ig_ldap_sso_auth) extension 2.0.0 for TYPO3.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-1401"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-28T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in the \"LDAP / SSO Authentication\" (ig_ldap_sso_auth) extension 2.0.0 for TYPO3.",
"id": "GHSA-7gjq-gppq-92rq",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:09:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:09:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/11/7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/27/31"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71981"
}
],
"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-7GQ2-MC3V-CV43
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-04 03:30 – Updated: 2024-01-04 03:30Improper authentication vulnerability in Bluetooth pairing process prior to SMR Jan-2024 Release 1 allows remote attackers to establish pairing process without user interaction.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-20803"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-04T01:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication vulnerability in Bluetooth pairing process prior to SMR Jan-2024 Release 1 allows remote attackers to establish pairing process without user interaction.",
"id": "GHSA-7gq2-mc3v-cv43",
"modified": "2024-01-04T03:30:38Z",
"published": "2024-01-04T03:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20803"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2024\u0026month=01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7GQF-4CMV-G9FM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-11 03:32 – Updated: 2023-02-21 18:30PowerPath Management Appliance with versions 3.3 & 3.2* contains Authorization Bypass vulnerability. An authenticated remote user with limited privileges (e.g., of role Monitoring) can exploit this issue and gain access to sensitive information, and modify the configuration.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34446"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-285",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-11T01:23:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PowerPath Management Appliance with versions 3.3 \u0026 3.2* contains Authorization Bypass vulnerability. An authenticated remote user with limited privileges (e.g., of role Monitoring) can exploit this issue and gain access to sensitive information, and modify the configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-7gqf-4cmv-g9fm",
"modified": "2023-02-21T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-02-11T03:32:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000205404"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7GWP-9C24-5FPC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-24 00:01Improper authentication in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD, Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD, Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD DC and Intel(R) SSD DC Products may allow an privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33083"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-12T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication in firmware for some Intel(R) SSD, Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD, Intel(R) Optane(TM) SSD DC and Intel(R) SSD DC Products may allow an privileged user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-7gwp-9c24-5fpc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T00:01:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T00:00:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33083"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00563.html"
},
{
"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:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7GX7-VVXP-V372
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-22 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-26 15:30zhisheng17 blog 3.0.1-SNAPSHOT has an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access API without any token.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-50644"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-22T17:15:31Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "zhisheng17 blog 3.0.1-SNAPSHOT has an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access API without any token.",
"id": "GHSA-7gx7-vvxp-v372",
"modified": "2025-08-26T15:30:55Z",
"published": "2025-08-22T18:31:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50644"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zhisheng17/blog/issues/64"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/fushuling/cve/blob/master/CVE-2024-50644.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zhisheng17/blog"
}
],
"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-7H47-C92X-CF8W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-19 09:30 – Updated: 2025-12-19 09:30There is an improper authentication vulnerability in some Hikvision DVR products. Due to the improper implementation of authentication for the serial port, an attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected products and run a series of commands.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66174"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-19T07:16:01Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "There is an improper authentication vulnerability in some Hikvision DVR products. Due to the improper implementation of authentication for the serial port, an attacker with physical access could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected products and run a series of commands.",
"id": "GHSA-7h47-c92x-cf8w",
"modified": "2025-12-19T09:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-12-19T09:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66174"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.hikvision.com/en/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/serial-port-privilege-escalation-vulnerabilities-in-some-hikvision-nvr-devices"
}
],
"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7H6M-RQ82-825P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:12 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01IOMMU page mapping issues on x86 T[his CNA information record relates to multiple CVEs; the text explains which aspects/vulnerabilities correspond to which CVE.] Both AMD and Intel allow ACPI tables to specify regions of memory which should be left untranslated, which typically means these addresses should pass the translation phase unaltered. While these are typically device specific ACPI properties, they can also be specified to apply to a range of devices, or even all devices. On all systems with such regions Xen failed to prevent guests from undoing/replacing such mappings (CVE-2021-28694). On AMD systems, where a discontinuous range is specified by firmware, the supposedly-excluded middle range will also be identity-mapped (CVE-2021-28695). Further, on AMD systems, upon de-assigment of a physical device from a guest, the identity mappings would be left in place, allowing a guest continued access to ranges of memory which it shouldn't have access to anymore (CVE-2021-28696).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-28694"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-27T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IOMMU page mapping issues on x86 T[his CNA information record relates to multiple CVEs; the text explains which aspects/vulnerabilities correspond to which CVE.] Both AMD and Intel allow ACPI tables to specify regions of memory which should be left untranslated, which typically means these addresses should pass the translation phase unaltered. While these are typically device specific ACPI properties, they can also be specified to apply to a range of devices, or even all devices. On all systems with such regions Xen failed to prevent guests from undoing/replacing such mappings (CVE-2021-28694). On AMD systems, where a discontinuous range is specified by firmware, the supposedly-excluded middle range will also be identity-mapped (CVE-2021-28695). Further, on AMD systems, upon de-assigment of a physical device from a guest, the identity mappings would be left in place, allowing a guest continued access to ranges of memory which it shouldn\u0027t have access to anymore (CVE-2021-28696).",
"id": "GHSA-7h6m-rq82-825p",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:12:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28694"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2VQCFAPBNGBBAOMJZG6QBREOG5IIDZID"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FZCNPSRPGFCQRYE2BI4D4Q4SCE56ANV2"
},
{
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LPRVHW4J4ZCPPOHZEWP5MOJT7XDGFFPJ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-23"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4977"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://xenbits.xenproject.org/xsa/advisory-378.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/09/01/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/09/01/5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/09/01/6"
}
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"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-7H7W-C9M3-P7HV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of the web-based service portal of Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrator privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions that are imposed by the web-based service portal of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting an empty password value to an affected portal when prompted to enter an administrative password for the portal. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges for the web-based service portal of the affected software. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software Release 3.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg29809.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0121"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-22T00:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of the web-based service portal of Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary actions with administrator privileges on an affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper security restrictions that are imposed by the web-based service portal of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting an empty password value to an affected portal when prompted to enter an administrative password for the portal. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges for the web-based service portal of the affected software. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller Software Release 3.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg29809.",
"id": "GHSA-7h7w-c9m3-p7hv",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180221-esc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103113"
}
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"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-7HF9-WFM3-25M4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:38 – Updated: 2025-04-09 03:52cp06_wifi_m_nocifr.cgi in the admin panel on the Alice Gate 2 Plus Wi-Fi router does not verify authentication credentials, which allows remote attackers to disable Wi-Fi encryption via a certain request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1269"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-03-10T17:44:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "cp06_wifi_m_nocifr.cgi in the admin panel on the Alice Gate 2 Plus Wi-Fi router does not verify authentication credentials, which allows remote attackers to disable Wi-Fi encryption via a certain request.",
"id": "GHSA-7hf9-wfm3-25m4",
"modified": "2025-04-09T03:52:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:38:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://vx.netlux.org/wargamevx/alice_gate2_pluswifi_PoC.zip"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-7HFH-VFCV-WFQP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-04 18:30 – Updated: 2025-04-10 21:30There is a difficult to exploit improper authentication issue in the Home application for Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.8.1 through 11.2 on Windows and Linux, and ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 and below on Kubernetes which, under unique circumstances, could potentially allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the software.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25699"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-323"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-04T18:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "There is a difficult to exploit improper authentication issue in the Home application for Esri Portal for ArcGIS versions 10.8.1 through 11.2 on Windows and Linux, and ArcGIS Enterprise 11.1 and below on Kubernetes which, under unique circumstances, could potentially allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the software.",
"id": "GHSA-7hfh-vfcv-wfqp",
"modified": "2025-04-10T21:30:46Z",
"published": "2024-04-04T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25699"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/portal-for-arcgis-security-2024-update-1"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.esri.com/arcgis-blog/products/arcgis-enterprise/administration/portal-for-arcgis-security-2024-update-2"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.