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.
6627 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-54HW-PP59-J3RC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-22 00:01VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 & CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth2 ACS framework. A malicious actor may bypass the authentication mechanism and execute any operation due to exposed endpoints in the authentication framework.
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-13T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "VMware Workspace ONE Access has two authentication bypass vulnerabilities (CVE-2022-22955 \u0026 CVE-2022-22956) in the OAuth2 ACS framework. A malicious actor may bypass the authentication mechanism and execute any operation due to exposed endpoints in the authentication framework.",
"id": "GHSA-54hw-pp59-j3rc",
"modified": "2022-04-22T00:01:06Z",
"published": "2022-04-14T00:00:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22956"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/Mware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171918/VMware-Workspace-ONE-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
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"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-54PF-9QMV-M7PJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-23 18:31 – Updated: 2025-01-29 12:31API Security bypass through header manipulation
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"CVE-2024-55925"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-290"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-23T17:15:15Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "API Security bypass through header manipulation",
"id": "GHSA-54pf-9qmv-m7pj",
"modified": "2025-01-29T12:31:45Z",
"published": "2025-01-23T18:31:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55925"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Xerox-Security-Bulletin-XRX25-002-for-Xerox%C2%AE-Workplace-Suite%C2%AE.pdf"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Xerox-Security-Bulletin-XRX25-002-for-Xerox%C2%AE-WorkplaceSuite%C2%AE.pdf"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-54QF-2P7X-6XWX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01A man-in-the-middle vulnerability in Cohesity DataPlatform support channel in version 6.3 up to 6.3.1g, 6.4 up to 6.4.1c and 6.5.1 through 6.5.1b. Missing server authentication in impacted versions can allow an attacker to Man-in-the-middle (MITM) support channel UI session to Cohesity DataPlatform cluster.
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"CVE-2021-28124"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-02T15:15:00Z",
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"details": "A man-in-the-middle vulnerability in Cohesity DataPlatform support channel in version 6.3 up to 6.3.1g, 6.4 up to 6.4.1c and 6.5.1 through 6.5.1b. Missing server authentication in impacted versions can allow an attacker to Man-in-the-middle (MITM) support channel UI session to Cohesity DataPlatform cluster.",
"id": "GHSA-54qf-2p7x-6xwx",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:46:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28124"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cohesity/SecAdvisory/blob/master/CVE-2021-28124.md"
}
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"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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-54QF-XM33-5GG7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:15 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:15An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The OBD port is used to receive measurement data and debug information from the car. This on-board diagnostics feature can also be used to send commands to the car (different for every vendor / car product line / car). No authentication is needed, which allows attacks from the local Wi-Fi network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-11478"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-30T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered on Vgate iCar 2 Wi-Fi OBD2 Dongle devices. The OBD port is used to receive measurement data and debug information from the car. This on-board diagnostics feature can also be used to send commands to the car (different for every vendor / car product line / car). No authentication is needed, which allows attacks from the local Wi-Fi network.",
"id": "GHSA-54qf-xm33-5gg7",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:15:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:15:00Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11478"
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"url": "https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/unprotected-wifi-access-unencrypted-data-transfer-in-vgate-icar2-wifi-obd2-dongle"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/May/66"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-54QX-8P8W-XHG8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-16 21:05 – Updated: 2022-09-16 21:05Impact
SFTPGo WebAdmin and WebClient support login using TOTP (Time-based One Time Passwords) as a seconday authentication factor. Because TOTPs are often configured on mobile devices that can be lost, stolen or damaged, SFTPGo also supports recovery codes. These are a set of one time use codes that can be used instead of the TOTP.
In SFTPGo versions from v2.2.0 to v2.3.3 recovery codes can be generated before enabling two-factor authentication. An attacker who knows the user's password could potentially generate some recovery codes and then bypass two-factor authentication after it is enabled on the account at a later time.
Patches
Fixed in v2.3.4. Recovery codes can now only be generated after enabling two-factor authentication and are deleted after disabling it.
Workarounds
Regenerate recovery codes after enabling two-factor authentication.
References
https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo/issues/965
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"introduced": "2.2.0"
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"details": "### Impact\n\nSFTPGo WebAdmin and WebClient support login using TOTP (Time-based One Time Passwords) as a seconday authentication factor. Because TOTPs are often configured on mobile devices that can be lost, stolen or damaged, SFTPGo also supports recovery codes. These are a set of one time use codes that can be used instead of the TOTP.\n\nIn SFTPGo versions from v2.2.0 to v2.3.3 recovery codes can be generated before enabling two-factor authentication.\nAn attacker who knows the user\u0027s password could potentially generate some recovery codes and then bypass two-factor authentication after it is enabled on the account at a later time.\n\n### Patches\n\nFixed in v2.3.4.\nRecovery codes can now only be generated after enabling two-factor authentication and are deleted after disabling it.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nRegenerate recovery codes after enabling two-factor authentication.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo/issues/965\n",
"id": "GHSA-54qx-8p8w-xhg8",
"modified": "2022-09-16T21:05:28Z",
"published": "2022-09-16T21:05:28Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo/security/advisories/GHSA-54qx-8p8w-xhg8"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36071"
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"url": "https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo/issues/965"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/drakkan/sftpgo"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "SFTPGo vulnerable to recovery codes abuse"
}
GHSA-54R4-PPJ3-FQ8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-01 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-12 00:00PingID Windows Login prior to 2.8 does not authenticate communication with a local Java service used to capture security key requests. An attacker with the ability to execute code on the target machine maybe able to exploit and spoof the local Java service using multiple attack vectors. A successful attack can lead to code executed as SYSTEM by the PingID Windows Login application, or even a denial of service for offline security key authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23719"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-30T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "PingID Windows Login prior to 2.8 does not authenticate communication with a local Java service used to capture security key requests. An attacker with the ability to execute code on the target machine maybe able to exploit and spoof the local Java service using multiple attack vectors. A successful attack can lead to code executed as SYSTEM by the PingID Windows Login application, or even a denial of service for offline security key authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-54r4-ppj3-fq8f",
"modified": "2022-07-12T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-07-01T00:01:05Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23719"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.pingidentity.com/bundle/pingid/page/zhy1653552428545.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.pingidentity.com/en/resources/downloads/pingid.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-54V2-H723-373X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-17 19:00 – Updated: 2022-10-19 19:00Remote code execution vulnerability due to insufficient user privilege verification in reverseWall-MDS. Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability such as stealing account, through remote code execution.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23769"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-17T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Remote code execution vulnerability due to insufficient user privilege verification in reverseWall-MDS. Remote attackers can exploit the vulnerability such as stealing account, through remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-54v2-h723-373x",
"modified": "2022-10-19T19:00:24Z",
"published": "2022-10-17T19:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23769"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.krcert.or.kr/krcert/secNoticeView.do?bulletin_writing_sequence=66962"
}
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"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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]
}
GHSA-54W5-MMVV-3MHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-14 03:30 – Updated: 2026-09-14 03:30A vulnerability was determined in 0x4m4 HexStrike AI up to d689933ff579d839c676c82b231f8e98326c5f04. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file hexstrike_server.py of the component API Command Endpoint. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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"CVE-2026-90620"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-14T03:16:37Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was determined in 0x4m4 HexStrike AI up to d689933ff579d839c676c82b231f8e98326c5f04. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file hexstrike_server.py of the component API Command Endpoint. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-54w5-mmvv-3mhc",
"modified": "2026-09-14T03:30:22Z",
"published": "2026-09-14T03:30:22Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90620"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/0x4m4/hexstrike-ai/issues/223"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90620"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/914813"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/403202"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/403202/cti"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-552J-R9HX-PGWR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:24 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:24The login method in LoginModule implementations in Apache Geronimo 2.0 does not throw FailedLoginException for failed logins, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements, deploy arbitrary modules, and gain administrative access by sending a blank username and password with the command line deployer in the deployment module.
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"CVE-2007-4548"
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"details": "The login method in LoginModule implementations in Apache Geronimo 2.0 does not throw FailedLoginException for failed logins, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication requirements, deploy arbitrary modules, and gain administrative access by sending a blank username and password with the command line deployer in the deployment module.",
"id": "GHSA-552j-r9hx-pgwr",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:24:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:24:46Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-4548"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-1201"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-3404"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://geronimo.apache.org/2007/08/13/apache-geronimo-v20-release-delayed-due-to-security-issue.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://geronimo.apache.org/2007/08/21/apache-geronimo-201-released.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.nabble.com/Geronimo-2.0-Release-suspended-due-to-security-issue-found-before-release-t4263667s134.html"
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GHSA-5564-P6X7-M79F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is V16. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework executes to compromise Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:58Z",
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"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is V16. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with access to the physical communication segment attached to the hardware where the Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework executes to compromise Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Enterprise Command Center Framework accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-5564-p6x7-m79f",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60579"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
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}
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.