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.
5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-VXV3-8PCW-FWGR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:44 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:44The "Java Update" feature for Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier does not verify the signature of the JRE that is downloaded, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS man-in-the-middle attacks.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-5355"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-12-05T11:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The \"Java Update\" feature for Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier does not verify the signature of the JRE that is downloaded, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS man-in-the-middle attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-vxv3-8pcw-fwgr",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:44:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:44:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5355"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5664"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/50498"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/37386"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-244989-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL\u0026DocumentOID=829914\u0026poid="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021315"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-340A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3339"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www116.nortel.com/pub/repository/CLARIFY/DOCUMENT/2009/03/024431-01.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W23J-M5QF-8F8W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:06 – Updated: 2022-05-02 00:06admin/login.php in Stash 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a bsm cookie.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-4081"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-09-15T15:14:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/login.php in Stash 1.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a bsm cookie.",
"id": "GHSA-w23j-m5qf-8f8w",
"modified": "2022-05-02T00:06:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:06:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4081"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43903"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6406"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4258"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30286"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W24V-RJ49-6HH3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:36 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:44When MISP before 2.4.80 is configured with X.509 certificate authentication (CertAuth) in conjunction with a non-MISP external user management ReST API, if an external user provides X.509 certificate authentication and this API returns an empty value, the unauthenticated user can be granted access as an arbitrary user.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14337"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-12T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "When MISP before 2.4.80 is configured with X.509 certificate authentication (CertAuth) in conjunction with a non-MISP external user management ReST API, if an external user provides X.509 certificate authentication and this API returns an empty value, the unauthenticated user can be granted access as an arbitrary user.",
"id": "GHSA-w24v-rj49-6hh3",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:44:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:36:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14337"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MISP/MISP/commit/be111a470204a974c50682054c9c7d4b94396ed9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.circl.lu/advisory/CVE-2017-14337"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W25V-HRR2-2V78
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10D-Link DIR-822 C1 before v3.11B01Beta, DIR-822-US C1 before v3.11B01Beta, DIR-850L A before v1.21B08Beta, DIR-850L B before v2.22B03Beta, and DIR-880L A* before v1.20B02Beta devices allow authentication bypass.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-20675"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-09T00:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "D-Link DIR-822 C1 before v3.11B01Beta, DIR-822-US C1 before v3.11B01Beta, DIR-850L A* before v1.21B08Beta, DIR-850L B* before v2.22B03Beta, and DIR-880L A* before v1.20B02Beta devices allow authentication bypass.",
"id": "GHSA-w25v-hrr2-2v78",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securityadvisories.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10101"
}
],
"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-W287-VJ32-44RV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:50 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:50unattended-upgrades before 0.86.1 does not properly authenticate packages when the (1) force-confold or (2) force-confnew dpkg options are enabled in the DPkg::Options::* apt configuration, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to upload and execute arbitrary packages via unspecified vectors.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-1330"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-07-01T14:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "unattended-upgrades before 0.86.1 does not properly authenticate packages when the (1) force-confold or (2) force-confnew dpkg options are enabled in the DPkg::Options::* apt configuration, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to upload and execute arbitrary packages via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-w287-vj32-44rv",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:50:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:50:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1330"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs//main/u/unattended-upgrades/unattended-upgrades_0.86.1_changelog"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3297"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2657-1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W2P6-RJ4R-FQXV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-15 18:31 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM 11.10 and older, allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication. This vulnerability is unique to CVE-2023-35078 announced earlier.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35082"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-15T16:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in Ivanti EPMM 11.10 and older, allows unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or resources of the application without proper authentication. This vulnerability is unique to CVE-2023-35078 announced earlier.",
"id": "GHSA-w2p6-rj4r-fqxv",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:45Z",
"published": "2023-08-15T18:31:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35082"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-35082-Remote-Unauthenticated-API-Access-Vulnerability-in-MobileIron-Core-11-2-and-older?language=en_US"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-35082"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W2QQ-X44H-XP8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-29 15:30 – Updated: 2024-07-29 15:30Improper Authentication vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (SFTP module) can lead to Privilege Escalation.This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: from 2023.0.0 before 2023.0.12, from 2023.1.0 before 2023.1.7, from 2024.0.0 before 2024.0.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6576"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-29T14:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Progress MOVEit Transfer (SFTP module) can lead to Privilege Escalation.This issue affects MOVEit Transfer: from 2023.0.0 before 2023.0.12, from 2023.1.0 before 2023.1.7, from 2024.0.0 before 2024.0.3.",
"id": "GHSA-w2qq-x44h-xp8c",
"modified": "2024-07-29T15:30:38Z",
"published": "2024-07-29T15:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6576"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/MOVEit-Transfer-Product-Security-Alert-Bulletin-July-2024-CVE-2024-6576"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.progress.com/moveit"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W337-Q6FH-R4GH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-14 15:32 – Updated: 2024-11-14 15:32A vulnerability was found in Apereo CAS 6.6. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /login?service of the component 2FA. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate 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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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-11209"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-14T14:15:18Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Apereo CAS 6.6. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /login?service of the component 2FA. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate 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-w337-q6fh-r4gh",
"modified": "2024-11-14T15:32:16Z",
"published": "2024-11-14T15:32:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/0xArthurSouza/281e8ea8a797abc8371a8ced31dc5562"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.284523"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.284523"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.437238"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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-W396-2GG4-MXGV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 00:54 – Updated: 2022-05-14 00:54OpenStack Keystone Folsom, Grizzly before 2013.1.3, and Havana, when using LDAP with Anonymous binding, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-2157"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-08-20T22:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "OpenStack Keystone Folsom, Grizzly before 2013.1.3, and Havana, when using LDAP with Anonymous binding, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.",
"id": "GHSA-w396-2gg4-mxgv",
"modified": "2022-05-14T00:54:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T00:54:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0994.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1083.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/13/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/60545"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W39F-XX4C-RGMV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2024-07-30 03:30An issue was discovered in Svakom Siime Eye 14.1.00000001.3.330.0.0.3.14. By sending a set_params.cgi?telnetd=1&save=1&reboot=1 request to the webserver, it is possible to enable the telnet interface on the device. The telnet interface can then be used to obtain access to the device with root privileges via a reecam4debug default password. This default telnet password is the same across all Siime Eye devices. In order for the attack to be exploited, an attacker must be physically close in order to connect to the device's Wi-Fi access point.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11915"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1188",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-08T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Svakom Siime Eye 14.1.00000001.3.330.0.0.3.14. By sending a set_params.cgi?telnetd=1\u0026save=1\u0026reboot=1 request to the webserver, it is possible to enable the telnet interface on the device. The telnet interface can then be used to obtain access to the device with root privileges via a reecam4debug default password. This default telnet password is the same across all Siime Eye devices. In order for the attack to be exploited, an attacker must be physically close in order to connect to the device\u0027s Wi-Fi access point.",
"id": "GHSA-w39f-xx4c-rgmv",
"modified": "2024-07-30T03:30:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11915"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/vulnerable-wi-fi-dildo-camera-endoscope-yes-really"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/14"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.