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.
5998 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-9MXG-P873-6793
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2025-05-14 07:43The SimpleCaptcha implementation in Liferay Portal 7.3.4, 7.3.5 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before fix pack 1 does not invalidate CAPTCHA answers after it is used, which allows remote attackers to repeatedly perform actions protected by a CAPTCHA challenge by reusing the same CAPTCHA answer.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.liferay.portal:release.portal.bom"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "7.3.4"
},
{
"fixed": "7.3.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.liferay.portal:release.dxp.bom"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "7.3.10.fp1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-29047"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-14T07:43:27Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-16T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The SimpleCaptcha implementation in Liferay Portal 7.3.4, 7.3.5 and Liferay DXP 7.3 before fix pack 1 does not invalidate CAPTCHA answers after it is used, which allows remote attackers to repeatedly perform actions protected by a CAPTCHA challenge by reusing the same CAPTCHA answer.",
"id": "GHSA-9mxg-p873-6793",
"modified": "2025-05-14T07:43:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:02:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29047"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/liferay/liferay-portal"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210524180455/https://portal.liferay.dev/learn/security/known-vulnerabilities/-/asset_publisher/HbL5mxmVrnXW/content/id/120743467"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://liferay.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Liferay Portal and Liferay DXP Fails to Invalidate CAPTCHA Answers After Use"
}
GHSA-9P49-7VH4-82RX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-07 00:00 – Updated: 2021-12-08 00:01The authentication algorithm of the WebHMI portal is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-43931"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-06T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The authentication algorithm of the WebHMI portal is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.",
"id": "GHSA-9p49-7vh4-82rx",
"modified": "2021-12-08T00:01:52Z",
"published": "2021-12-07T00:00:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43931"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-336-03"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9P5C-9RHF-4Q9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:15 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:37The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "SetPassword logic" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-0833"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-07-28T12:48:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses \"SetPassword logic\" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.",
"id": "GHSA-9p5c-9rhf-4q9x",
"modified": "2025-04-11T03:37:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T06:15:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=129719002806096\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/40725"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/40736"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43244"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.likewise.com/community/index.php/forums/viewthread/772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512643/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025031"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-964-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1913"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0312"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9P64-9RXJ-34PM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-25 15:30 – Updated: 2025-07-25 15:30An issue in the OTP mechanism of Chavara Family Welfare Centre Chavara Matrimony Site v2.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication via supplying a crafted request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-45777"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-25T14:15:34Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in the OTP mechanism of Chavara Family Welfare Centre Chavara Matrimony Site v2.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication via supplying a crafted request.",
"id": "GHSA-9p64-9rxj-34pm",
"modified": "2025-07-25T15:30:54Z",
"published": "2025-07-25T15:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-45777"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/edwin-0990/CVE_ID/tree/main/CVE-2025-45777"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.chavaramatrimony.com/register-free"
}
],
"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-9P6F-43F7-GMQ3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-22 03:30 – Updated: 2024-09-23 18:30An issue was discovered in vesoft NebulaGraph through 3.8.0. It allows bypassing authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-47218"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-22T01:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in vesoft NebulaGraph through 3.8.0. It allows bypassing authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-9p6f-43f7-gmq3",
"modified": "2024-09-23T18:30:34Z",
"published": "2024-09-22T03:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-47218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vesoft-inc/nebula/pull/5936"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vesoft-inc/nebula/pull/5936/commits/cd6c5976ccfe817b2e0a2d46227cd361bfefb45c"
}
],
"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-9P6M-P9P2-R6M5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:08 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:08An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3. There is internal installation path disclosure due to the lack of authentication for /html/repository.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-16668"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-09-18T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in CIRCONTROL CirCarLife before 4.3. There is internal installation path disclosure due to the lack of authentication for /html/repository.",
"id": "GHSA-9p6m-p9p2-r6m5",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:08:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:08:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16668"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SadFud/Exploits/tree/master/Real%20World/Suites/cir-pwn-life"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45384"
}
],
"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-9P96-PF4V-V529
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in the FTP server of the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to the FTP server of the device without a valid password. The attacker does need to have a valid username. The vulnerability is due to incorrect FTP user credential validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using FTP to connect to the management IP address of the targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the FTP server of the Cisco WSA without having a valid password. This vulnerability affects Cisco AsyncOS for WSA Software on both virtual and hardware appliances that are running any release of Cisco AsyncOS 10.5.1 for WSA Software. The device is vulnerable only if FTP is enabled on the management interface. FTP is disabled by default. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf74281.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0087"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-08T07:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the FTP server of the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to log in to the FTP server of the device without a valid password. The attacker does need to have a valid username. The vulnerability is due to incorrect FTP user credential validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using FTP to connect to the management IP address of the targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the FTP server of the Cisco WSA without having a valid password. This vulnerability affects Cisco AsyncOS for WSA Software on both virtual and hardware appliances that are running any release of Cisco AsyncOS 10.5.1 for WSA Software. The device is vulnerable only if FTP is enabled on the management interface. FTP is disabled by default. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf74281.",
"id": "GHSA-9p96-pf4v-v529",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0087"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180307-wsa"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103407"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040464"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9PC2-6XRQ-3V52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:37 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:37Absolute Banner Manager .NET 4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6858"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-07-14T14:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Absolute Banner Manager .NET 4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.",
"id": "GHSA-9pc2-6xrq-3v52",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:37:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:37:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6858"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46244"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32472"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32023"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9PCQ-GFCW-3R87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:26 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:26Teraway LinkTracker 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a userid=1&lvl=1 value for the twLTadmin cookie.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-1617"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-05-12T16:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Teraway LinkTracker 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a userid=1\u0026lvl=1 value for the twLTadmin cookie.",
"id": "GHSA-9pcq-gfcw-3r87",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:26:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:26:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1617"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8550"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34903"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34735"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9PFX-9VHR-V8MJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:33Remote file upload vulnerability in Wordpress Plugin Mobile App Native 3.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6104"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-03-02T22:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Remote file upload vulnerability in Wordpress Plugin Mobile App Native 3.0.",
"id": "GHSA-9pfx-9vhr-v8mj",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:33:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6104"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96547"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=178"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"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.