CWE-288
AllowedAuthentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
1159 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WMVG-5R8J-H4HF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-01 06:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:34Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in appsbd Vitepos allows Authentication Abuse. This issue affects Vitepos: from n/a through 3.1.4.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-22277"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-01T06:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in appsbd Vitepos allows Authentication Abuse. This issue affects Vitepos: from n/a through 3.1.4.",
"id": "GHSA-wmvg-5r8j-h4hf",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:34:17Z",
"published": "2025-04-01T06:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22277"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/vitepos-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-vitepos-plugin-3-1-4-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WP3Q-P67P-P473
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Booknetic <= 4.8.5 versions.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-25439"
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"CWE-288"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T13:20:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Booknetic \u003c= 4.8.5 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-wp3q-p67p-p473",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:48Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25439"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/booknetic/vulnerability/wordpress-booknetic-plugin-4-8-5-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WPFJ-WC8P-WV72
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A firmware version 2.3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the dhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 8008 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-10912.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27863"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-12T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of D-Link DVA-2800 and DSL-2888A firmware version 2.3 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the dhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 8008 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose stored credentials, leading to further compromise. Was ZDI-CAN-10912.",
"id": "GHSA-wpfj-wc8p-wv72",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27863"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10196"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1427"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WR24-46RX-JR44
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-19 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:36In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible loading of arbitrary code into the System Settings app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-260567867
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21098"
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"CWE-288"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-19T20:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In multiple functions of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible loading of arbitrary code into the System Settings app due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12L Android-13Android ID: A-260567867",
"id": "GHSA-wr24-46rx-jr44",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:36:11Z",
"published": "2023-04-19T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21098"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVHJ-3792-HF6C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-09 03:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-10284"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-09T03:15:03Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the \u0027ce21_authentication_phrase\u0027 function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the email.",
"id": "GHSA-wvhj-3792-hf6c",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:39Z",
"published": "2024-11-09T03:30:43Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10284"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ce21-suite/trunk/single-sign-on-ce21.php?rev=3097700#L242"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3205463/ce21-suite#file3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/45d66743-300e-480d-98b8-99dc30b6e786?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
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GHSA-WVPV-FFCV-R6CW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2020-04-14 23:09 – Updated: 2021-01-08 20:22Impact
Every user of the library before version 1.0.4.
Patches
Patched in 1.0.4+.
Workarounds
None.
References
https://github.com/SeppPenner/WindowsHello/issues/3
For more information
It this library is used to encrypt text and write the output to a txt file, another executable could be able to decrypt the text using the static method NCryptDecrypt from this same library without the need to use Windows Hello Authentication again.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "NuGet",
"name": "HaemmerElectronics.SeppPenner.WindowsHello"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11005"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2020-04-14T22:26:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Impact\nEvery user of the library before version 1.0.4.\n\n### Patches\nPatched in 1.0.4+.\n\n### Workarounds\nNone.\n\n### References\nhttps://github.com/SeppPenner/WindowsHello/issues/3\n\n### For more information\nIt this library is used to encrypt text and write the output to a txt file, another executable could be able to decrypt the text using the static method NCryptDecrypt from this same library without the need to use Windows Hello Authentication again.",
"id": "GHSA-wvpv-ffcv-r6cw",
"modified": "2021-01-08T20:22:38Z",
"published": "2020-04-14T23:09:13Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SeppPenner/WindowsHello/security/advisories/GHSA-wvpv-ffcv-r6cw"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SeppPenner/WindowsHello/issues/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Internal NCryptDecrypt method could be used externally from WindowsHello library."
}
GHSA-WVXC-2969-V7X4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-26 03:30 – Updated: 2024-10-26 03:30The User Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to an improper capability check in the 'switchUser' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9890"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-26T03:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The User Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to an improper capability check in the \u0027switchUser\u0027 function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-wvxc-2969-v7x4",
"modified": "2024-10-26T03:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-10-26T03:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/user-toolkit/tags/1.2.3/src/UserSwitch.php#L51"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3175190/user-toolkit#file5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/805f18e2-9a5a-48cf-81f4-825da4bfd8ef?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WW95-XWW8-JVM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-27 12:31 – Updated: 2026-05-27 12:31Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Iqonic Design KiviCare kivicare-clinic-management-system allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects KiviCare: from n/a through <= 4.3.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-42735"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-27T11:16:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Iqonic Design KiviCare kivicare-clinic-management-system allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects KiviCare: from n/a through \u003c= 4.3.0.",
"id": "GHSA-ww95-xww8-jvm2",
"modified": "2026-05-27T12:31:22Z",
"published": "2026-05-27T12:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42735"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/kivicare-clinic-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-kivicare-plugin-4-3-0-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WWXR-XF9X-XPJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-25 15:31 – Updated: 2024-11-15 00:31This vulnerability exists in Matrix Door Controller Cosec Vega FAXQ due to improper implementation of session management at the web-based management interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted http request on the vulnerable device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attacker to gain unauthorized access and take complete control of the targeted device.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-10381"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-25T13:15:17Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "This vulnerability exists in Matrix Door Controller Cosec Vega FAXQ due to improper implementation of session management at the web-based management interface. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted http request on the vulnerable device.\n\nSuccessful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attacker to gain unauthorized access and take complete control of the targeted device.",
"id": "GHSA-wwxr-xf9x-xpj6",
"modified": "2024-11-15T00:31:50Z",
"published": "2024-10-25T15:31:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10381"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=PUBVLNOTES01\u0026VLCODE=CIVN-2024-0328"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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"
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}
GHSA-X29J-XWRC-HXR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-10 18:31 – Updated: 2026-03-10 18:31An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.2 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.2 through 7.2.10, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.2 through 7.2.11, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.2 through 7.2.10 may allow an attacker with knowledge of the admins password to bypass multifactor authentication checks via submitting multiple crafted requests.
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"CVE-2026-22572"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-10T18:18:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer 7.2.2 through 7.2.11, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.2.2 through 7.2.10, FortiManager 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager 7.2.2 through 7.2.11, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.2 through 7.2.10 may allow an attacker with knowledge of the admins password to bypass multifactor authentication checks via submitting multiple crafted requests.",
"id": "GHSA-x29j-xwrc-hxr3",
"modified": "2026-03-10T18:31:19Z",
"published": "2026-03-10T18:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22572"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-090"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation
Funnel all access through a single choke point to simplify how users can access a resource. For every access, perform a check to determine if the user has permissions to access the resource.
CAPEC-127: Directory Indexing
An adversary crafts a request to a target that results in the target listing/indexing the content of a directory as output. One common method of triggering directory contents as output is to construct a request containing a path that terminates in a directory name rather than a file name since many applications are configured to provide a list of the directory's contents when such a request is received. An adversary can use this to explore the directory tree on a target as well as learn the names of files. This can often end up revealing test files, backup files, temporary files, hidden files, configuration files, user accounts, script contents, as well as naming conventions, all of which can be used by an attacker to mount additional attacks.
CAPEC-665: Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws
An adversary leverages a firmware weakness within the Thunderbolt protocol, on a computing device to manipulate Thunderbolt controller firmware in order to exploit vulnerabilities in the implementation of authorization and verification schemes within Thunderbolt protection mechanisms. Upon gaining physical access to a target device, the adversary conducts high-level firmware manipulation of the victim Thunderbolt controller SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash, through the use of a SPI Programing device and an external Thunderbolt device, typically as the target device is booting up. If successful, this allows the adversary to modify memory, subvert authentication mechanisms, spoof identities and content, and extract data and memory from the target device. Currently 7 major vulnerabilities exist within Thunderbolt protocol with 9 attack vectors as noted in the Execution Flow.