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.
6021 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-C8J9-WPJX-GC58
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W devices allow Authentication Bypass. Affected Version(s): 2.5.1.8. The Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W web interface does not use session cookies for tracking authenticated sessions. Instead, the web interface uses a "SEID" token that is appended to the end of URLs in GET requests. Thus the "SEID" would be exposed in web proxy logs and browser history. An attacker that is able to capture the "SEID" and originate requests from the same IP address (via a NAT device or web proxy) would be able to access the user interface of the device without having to know the credentials.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-28333"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-24T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W devices allow Authentication Bypass. Affected Version(s): 2.5.1.8. The Barco wePresent WiPG-1600W web interface does not use session cookies for tracking authenticated sessions. Instead, the web interface uses a \"SEID\" token that is appended to the end of URLs in GET requests. Thus the \"SEID\" would be exposed in web proxy logs and browser history. An attacker that is able to capture the \"SEID\" and originate requests from the same IP address (via a NAT device or web proxy) would be able to access the user interface of the device without having to know the credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-c8j9-wpjx-gc58",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28333"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2020-006.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160161/Barco-wePresent-Authentication-Bypass.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C8QR-WQJF-46XV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in General Motors (GM) and Shanghai OnStar (SOS) SOS iOS Client 7.1. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to subvert security mechanisms and reset a user account password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-12695"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-09T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in General Motors (GM) and Shanghai OnStar (SOS) SOS iOS Client 7.1. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to subvert security mechanisms and reset a user account password.",
"id": "GHSA-c8qr-wqjf-46xv",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-234-04"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102481"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C8RV-H68C-JVWR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:49 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:49Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 do not require authentication for Embedded_Ace_Get_Task.cgi requests.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-5068"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-10T03:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 do not require authentication for Embedded_Ace_Get_Task.cgi requests.",
"id": "GHSA-c8rv-h68c-jvwr",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:49:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:49:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5068"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://carvesystems.com/sierra-wireless-2016-advisory.html"
}
],
"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-C8XC-GC49-4VF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00The Very Simple Contact Form WordPress plugin before 11.6 exposes the solution to the captcha in the rendered contact form, both as hidden input fields and as plain text in the page, making it very easy for bots to bypass the captcha check, rendering the page a likely target for spam bots.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-1801"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-804",
"CWE-863"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-20T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Very Simple Contact Form WordPress plugin before 11.6 exposes the solution to the captcha in the rendered contact form, both as hidden input fields and as plain text in the page, making it very easy for bots to bypass the captcha check, rendering the page a likely target for spam bots.",
"id": "GHSA-c8xc-gc49-4vf2",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:27Z",
"published": "2022-06-21T00:00:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1801"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a5c97809-2ffc-4efb-8c80-1b734361cd06"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-C92F-MQW6-5W27
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:18 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:32The "IP address range limitation" function in OpenPNE 1.6 through 1.8, 2.0 through 2.8, 2.10 through 2.14, and 3.0 through 3.4, when mobile device support is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the "simple login" functionality via unknown vectors related to spoofing.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-1040"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-03-23T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The \"IP address range limitation\" function in OpenPNE 1.6 through 1.8, 2.0 through 2.8, 2.10 through 2.14, and 3.0 through 3.4, when mobile device support is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the \"simple login\" functionality via unknown vectors related to spoofing.",
"id": "GHSA-c92f-mqw6-5w27",
"modified": "2025-04-11T03:32:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T06:18:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN06874657/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2010/JVNDB-2010-000006.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/38857"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ipa.go.jp/security/vuln/alert/201003_openpne.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openpne.jp/archives/4612"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C93X-56C5-PF53
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-03 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-12 00:00An attacker with physical access to the victim's device can bypass the application's password/pin lock to access user data. This is possible due to lack of adequate security controls to prevent dynamic code manipulation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-1716"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-02T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An attacker with physical access to the victim\u0027s device can bypass the application\u0027s password/pin lock to access user data. This is possible due to lack of adequate security controls to prevent dynamic code manipulation.",
"id": "GHSA-c93x-56c5-pf53",
"modified": "2022-06-12T00:00:47Z",
"published": "2022-06-03T00:00:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/tyler"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kitetech.co/keepmynotes"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C9CG-Q8R2-XVJQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-10-24 20:56 – Updated: 2021-08-18 22:01Auth0 auth0.net before 6.5.4 has Incorrect Access Control because IdentityTokenValidator can be accidentally used to validate untrusted ID tokens.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "NuGet",
"name": "Auth0.AuthenticationApi"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "5.8.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.5.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16929"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2019-10-24T20:55:50Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-10-08T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Auth0 auth0.net before 6.5.4 has Incorrect Access Control because IdentityTokenValidator can be accidentally used to validate untrusted ID tokens.",
"id": "GHSA-c9cg-q8r2-xvjq",
"modified": "2021-08-18T22:01:20Z",
"published": "2019-10-24T20:56:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16929"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://auth0.com/docs/security/bulletins/cve-2019-16929"
}
],
"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": "Improper Authentication in Auth0.AuthenticationApi"
}
GHSA-C9GF-R7P8-QF28
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:21 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:21The WebDAV extension in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 on Windows 2000 SP4 does not properly decode URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and possibly read or create files, via a crafted HTTP request, aka "IIS 5.0 WebDAV Authentication Bypass Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1535.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-1122"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-06-10T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WebDAV extension in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 on Windows 2000 SP4 does not properly decode URLs, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and possibly read or create files, via a crafted HTTP request, aka \"IIS 5.0 WebDAV Authentication Bypass Vulnerability,\" a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1535.",
"id": "GHSA-c9gf-r7p8-qf28",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:21:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:21:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-020"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5861"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2009-June/002192.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35232"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022358"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-160A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1539"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C9H3-CR9M-XR3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34NetComm Wireless G LTE Light Industrial M2M Router (NWL-25) with firmware 2.0.29.11 and prior. The device allows access to configuration files and profiles without authenticating the user.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-14782"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-10T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NetComm Wireless G LTE Light Industrial M2M Router (NWL-25) with firmware 2.0.29.11 and prior. The device allows access to configuration files and profiles without authenticating the user.",
"id": "GHSA-c9h3-cr9m-xr3g",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:34:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-221-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105053"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C9H6-V78W-52WJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 18:25 – Updated: 2025-03-14 20:25A flaw was found in Keycloak. An active keycloak session can be hijacked by initiating a new authentication (having the query parameter prompt=login) and forcing the user to enter his credentials once again. If the user cancels this re-authentication by clicking Restart login, the account takeover could take place as the new session, with a different SUB, will have the same SID as the previous session.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.keycloak:keycloak-services"
},
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "22.0.10"
}
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"name": "org.keycloak:keycloak-services"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "23.0.0"
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"fixed": "24.0.3"
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],
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6787"
],
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-384",
"CWE-613"
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"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-17T18:25:29Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-25T16:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in Keycloak. An active keycloak session can be hijacked by initiating a new authentication (having the query parameter prompt=login) and forcing the user to enter his credentials once again. If the user cancels this re-authentication by clicking Restart login, the account takeover could take place as the new session, with a different SUB, will have the same SID as the previous session.",
"id": "GHSA-c9h6-v78w-52wj",
"modified": "2025-03-14T20:25:54Z",
"published": "2024-04-17T18:25:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak/security/advisories/GHSA-c9h6-v78w-52wj"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6787"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1868"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-6787"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2254375"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Keycloak vulnerable to session hijacking via re-authentication"
}
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.