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.
5961 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XFG6-FR73-Q2FQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-25 18:33 – Updated: 2024-11-25 18:33Improper authentication in SQL data source MFA validation in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2024.3.17 and earlier on Windows allows an authenticated user to bypass the MFA validation via data source switching.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-11671"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-25T15:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication in SQL data source MFA validation in Devolutions Remote Desktop Manager 2024.3.17 and earlier on Windows allows an authenticated user to bypass the MFA validation via data source switching.",
"id": "GHSA-xfg6-fr73-q2fq",
"modified": "2024-11-25T18:33:26Z",
"published": "2024-11-25T18:33:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11671"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2024-0016"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XFGJ-9GC9-R597
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-15 15:30 – Updated: 2024-02-15 15:30Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-20738"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-15T13:15:48Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Adobe Framemaker versions 2022.1 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.",
"id": "GHSA-xfgj-9gc9-r597",
"modified": "2024-02-15T15:30:28Z",
"published": "2024-02-15T15:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-20738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/framemaker-publishing-server/apsb24-10.html"
}
],
"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-XFGM-R927-X577
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-03 03:20 – Updated: 2022-05-03 03:20The CMS_verify function in OpenSSL 0.9.8h through 0.9.8j, when CMS is enabled, does not properly handle errors associated with malformed signed attributes, which allows remote attackers to repudiate a signature that originally appeared to be valid but was actually invalid.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0591"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-03-27T16:30:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "The CMS_verify function in OpenSSL 0.9.8h through 0.9.8j, when CMS is enabled, does not properly handle errors associated with malformed signed attributes, which allows remote attackers to repudiate a signature that originally appeared to be valid but was actually invalid.",
"id": "GHSA-xfgm-r927-x577",
"modified": "2022-05-03T03:20:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-03T03:20:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0591"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49432"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.bluecoat.com/index?page=content\u0026id=SA50"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=124464882609472\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=127678688104458\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34411"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34460"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34666"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/35065"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/35380"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/35729"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36701"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42724"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42733"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1021907"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=671059\u0026group_id=116847"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://voodoo-circle.sourceforge.net/sa/sa-20090326-01.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openssl.org/news/secadv_20090325.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/52865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.php.net/archive/2009.php#id2009-04-08-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34256"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0850"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1020"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1175"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1548"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XFJ3-XVVF-2P8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:07 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:54Cisco EPC3928 devices with EDVA 5.5.10, 5.5.11, and 5.7.1 allow remote attackers to bypass an intended authentication requirement and execute unspecified administrative functions via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux24941.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-6401"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-12-14T03:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Cisco EPC3928 devices with EDVA 5.5.10, 5.5.11, and 5.7.1 allow remote attackers to bypass an intended authentication requirement and execute unspecified administrative functions via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux24941.",
"id": "GHSA-xfj3-xvvf-2p8c",
"modified": "2025-04-12T12:54:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:07:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39904"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151208-cwr"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034347"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XFJG-WWWQ-36HP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:55 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:55An issue was discovered in Moxa OnCell OnCellG3470A-LTE, AWK-1131A/3131A/4131A Series, AWK-3191 Series, AWK-5232/6232 Series, AWK-1121/1127 Series, WAC-1001 V2 Series, WAC-2004 Series, AWK-3121-M12-RTG Series, AWK-3131-M12-RCC Series, AWK-5232-M12-RCC Series, TAP-6226 Series, AWK-3121/4121 Series, AWK-3131/4131 Series, and AWK-5222/6222 Series. Any user is able to download log files by accessing a specific URL.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-8362"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-02-13T21:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Moxa OnCell OnCellG3470A-LTE, AWK-1131A/3131A/4131A Series, AWK-3191 Series, AWK-5232/6232 Series, AWK-1121/1127 Series, WAC-1001 V2 Series, WAC-2004 Series, AWK-3121-M12-RTG Series, AWK-3131-M12-RCC Series, AWK-5232-M12-RCC Series, TAP-6226 Series, AWK-3121/4121 Series, AWK-3131/4131 Series, and AWK-5222/6222 Series. Any user is able to download log files by accessing a specific URL.",
"id": "GHSA-xfjg-wwwq-36hp",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:55:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:55:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8362"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-308-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94092"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XFW6-M86R-MWWX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-07 00:00 – Updated: 2022-10-13 19:00NPS before v0.26.10 was discovered to contain an authentication bypass vulnerability via constantly generating and sending the Auth key and Timestamp parameters.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-40494"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-06T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "NPS before v0.26.10 was discovered to contain an authentication bypass vulnerability via constantly generating and sending the Auth key and Timestamp parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-xfw6-m86r-mwwx",
"modified": "2022-10-13T19:00:22Z",
"published": "2022-10-07T00:00:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40494"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.carrot2.cn/2022/08/cve-2022-40494.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/1security/Vulnerability/blob/main/web/nps/1.md"
}
],
"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-XFXV-HQVJ-FPFC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-03 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-14 00:00PowerStore contains Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability in PowerStore X & T environments running versions 2.0.0.x and 2.0.1.x A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22557"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-256",
"CWE-287",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-02T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PowerStore contains Plain-Text Password Storage Vulnerability in PowerStore X \u0026 T environments running versions 2.0.0.x and 2.0.1.x A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the disclosure of certain user credentials. The attacker may be able to use the exposed credentials to access the vulnerable application with privileges of the compromised account.",
"id": "GHSA-xfxv-hqvj-fpfc",
"modified": "2022-06-14T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-06-03T00:00:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000196367"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XG4P-HRWG-FQJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.6.x, 8.0 before 8.0.121.0, and 8.1 before 8.1.131.0 allow remote attackers to change configuration settings via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuw06153.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-6314"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-01-15T03:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) devices with software 7.6.x, 8.0 before 8.0.121.0, and 8.1 before 8.1.131.0 allow remote attackers to change configuration settings via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuw06153.",
"id": "GHSA-xg4p-hrwg-fqj6",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6314"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160113-wlc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034665"
}
],
"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-XG79-VPM4-CG56
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-10 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:46PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in SemWifiApTimeOutImpl in framework prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access ContentProvider without proper permission.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30700"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-10T02:15:12Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in SemWifiApTimeOutImpl in framework prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to access ContentProvider without proper permission.",
"id": "GHSA-xg79-vpm4-cg56",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:46:32Z",
"published": "2023-08-10T03:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30700"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=08"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XG7J-HJR6-42Q2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:20Improper Access Control vulnerability in the application authentication and authorization of Hitachi Energy Retail Operations, Counterparty Settlement and Billing (CSB) allows an attacker to execute a modified signed Java Applet JAR file. A successful exploitation may lead to data extraction or modification of data inside the application. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy Retail Operations 5.7.3 and prior versions. Hitachi Energy Counterparty Settlement and Billing (CSB) 5.7.3 prior versions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35528"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-17T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Access Control vulnerability in the application authentication and authorization of Hitachi Energy Retail Operations, Counterparty Settlement and Billing (CSB) allows an attacker to execute a modified signed Java Applet JAR file. A successful exploitation may lead to data extraction or modification of data inside the application. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy Retail Operations 5.7.3 and prior versions. Hitachi Energy Counterparty Settlement and Billing (CSB) 5.7.3 prior versions.",
"id": "GHSA-xg7j-hjr6-42q2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:20:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:20:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35528"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000067\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000068\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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.