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.

5969 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-7P5M-65PG-9VG4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-14 12:31 – Updated: 2026-01-14 12:31
VLAI
Details

A Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLP allows local users to arbitrarily control the power profile in use as well as the daemon’s log settings.This issue affects TLP: from 1.9 before 1.9.1.

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    "CVE-2025-67859"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-01-14T12:16:32Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A Improper Authentication vulnerability in TLP allows local users to arbitrarily control the power\nprofile in use as well as the daemon\u2019s log settings.This issue affects TLP: from 1.9 before 1.9.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-7p5m-65pg-9vg4",
  "modified": "2026-01-14T12:31:38Z",
  "published": "2026-01-14T12:31:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67859"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2025-67859"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.opensuse.org/2026/01/07/tlp-polkit-authentication-bypass.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-7P6Q-PP8G-MMJW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:28 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:28
VLAI
Details

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23, when a certain SSLv2 configuration with client authentication is used, allows remote attackers to bypass X.509 client-certificate authentication via unspecified vectors.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2012-0717"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-06-20T10:27:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0 before 7.0.0.23, when a certain SSLv2 configuration with client authentication is used, allows remote attackers to bypass X.509 client-certificate authentication via unspecified vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-7p6q-pp8g-mmjw",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T05:28:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:28:30Z",
  "references": [
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-0717"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PM52351"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21595172"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7P9V-555G-5HGG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2023-04-26 21:30
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. An unauthenticated attacker could bypass authentication to access authenticated pages and functionality.

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    "CVE-2020-24579"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
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    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-22T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered on D-Link DSL-2888A devices with firmware prior to AU_2.31_V1.1.47ae55. An unauthenticated attacker could bypass authentication to access authenticated pages and functionality.",
  "id": "GHSA-7p9v-555g-5hgg",
  "modified": "2023-04-26T21:30:36Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:37:02Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24579"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/blogs/spiderlabs-blog/d-link-multiple-security-vulnerabilities-leading-to-rce"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7PGR-5JGJ-XVCH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:30 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:30
VLAI
Details

Candlepin in Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager 1.0 through 1.3 uses a weak authentication scheme when the configuration file does not specify a scheme, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

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    "CVE-2013-6439"
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    "nvd_published_at": "2013-12-23T22:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Candlepin in Red Hat Subscription Asset Manager 1.0 through 1.3 uses a weak authentication scheme when the configuration file does not specify a scheme, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-7pgr-5jgj-xvch",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:30:28Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:30:28Z",
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-6439"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013:1863"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2013-6439"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1042677"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90134"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1863.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7PJW-C9W7-9XGF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:36
VLAI
Details

The Sterling Order Management APIs in IBM Sterling Multi-Channel Fulfillment Solution 8.0 before HF128 and IBM Sterling Selling and Fulfillment Foundation 8.5 before HF93, 9.0 before HF73, 9.1.0 before FP45, and 9.2.0 before FP17, when the API tester is enabled, do not require administrative credentials, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive database information via a request to the API tester URI.

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    "nvd_published_at": "2013-05-10T11:42:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-7pjw-c9w7-9xgf",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:36:57Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:36:57Z",
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0578"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83330"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC91829"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21636034"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7PP7-W996-V434

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-22 18:30 – Updated: 2025-09-22 18:30
VLAI
Details

Creacast Creabox Manager contains a critical authentication flaw that allows an attacker to bypass login validation. The system grants access when the username is creabox and the password begins with the string creacast, regardless of what follows.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-57434"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-09-22T17:16:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Creacast Creabox Manager contains a critical authentication flaw that allows an attacker to bypass login validation. The system grants access when the username is creabox and the password begins with the string creacast, regardless of what follows.",
  "id": "GHSA-7pp7-w996-v434",
  "modified": "2025-09-22T18:30:37Z",
  "published": "2025-09-22T18:30:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-57434"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/shiky8/my--cve-vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-57434"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.creacast.com"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7PPQ-32XP-4X2Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-25 00:00
VLAI
Details

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged in user’s desktop from the fast user switching screen.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-22656"
  ],
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      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-18T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6.5, macOS Monterey 12.3, Security Update 2022-003 Catalina. A local attacker may be able to view the previous logged in user\u2019s desktop from the fast user switching screen.",
  "id": "GHSA-7ppq-32xp-4x2q",
  "modified": "2022-03-25T00:00:44Z",
  "published": "2022-03-19T00:00:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22656"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213183"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213184"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213185"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7PQ6-V88G-WF3W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-15 21:25 – Updated: 2025-01-15 22:01
VLAI
Summary
Sentry's improper authentication on SAML SSO process allows user impersonation
Details

Impact

A critical vulnerability was discovered in the SAML SSO implementation of Sentry. It was reported to us via our private bug bounty program.

The vulnerability allows an attacker to take over any user account by using a malicious SAML Identity Provider and another organization on the same Sentry instance. The victim email address must be known in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Patches

  • Sentry SaaS: The fix was deployed on Jan 14, 2025.
  • Self-Hosted Sentry: If only a single organization is allowed (SENTRY_SINGLE_ORGANIZATION = True), then no action is needed. Otherwise, users should upgrade to version 25.1.0 or higher.

Workarounds

No known workarounds.

References

  • https://github.com/getsentry/sentry/pull/83407
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  "modified": "2025-01-15T22:01:20Z",
  "published": "2025-01-15T21:25:27Z",
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  "summary": "Sentry\u0027s improper authentication on SAML SSO process allows user impersonation"
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GHSA-7PX5-VQMH-8XJ8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:49 – Updated: 2022-07-30 00:00
VLAI
Details

In versions 8.2.1 through 8.5.2 of Pega Infinity, the password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.

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    "CVE-2021-27651"
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    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-29T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
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  "details": "In versions 8.2.1 through 8.5.2 of Pega Infinity, the password reset functionality for local accounts can be used to bypass local authentication checks.",
  "id": "GHSA-7px5-vqmh-8xj8",
  "modified": "2022-07-30T00:00:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:49:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27651"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://collaborate.pega.com/discussion/pega-security-advisory-a21-hotfix-matrix"
    }
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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-7Q22-X757-CMGC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-29 21:31 – Updated: 2024-12-03 21:36
VLAI
Summary
Withdrawn Advisory: Symfony http-security has authentication bypass
Details

Withdrawn Advisory

This advisory has been withdrawn because the report is not part of a valid vulnerability. This link is maintained to preserve external references. For more information, see advisory-database/pull/5046.

Original Description

In Symfony, a security vulnerability was identified in the FormLoginAuthenticator component, where it failed to adequately handle cases where the username or password field of a login request is empty. This flaw could lead to various security risks, including improper authentication logic handling or denial of service.

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    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-29T19:15:06Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
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  "id": "GHSA-7q22-x757-cmgc",
  "modified": "2024-12-03T21:36:47Z",
  "published": "2024-11-29T21:31:03Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36611"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/symfony/symfony/issues/59077#issuecomment-2513935018"
    },
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      "url": "https://github.com/github/advisory-database/pull/5046"
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      "type": "CVSS_V3"
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      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U",
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  "withdrawn": "2024-12-03T16:07:27Z"
}

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.