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.
5970 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-QQQV-WFVC-WRGW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-14 00:01 – Updated: 2022-03-18 00:01A limited authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered that could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution and escalate privileges on the My Cloud devices. Addressed this vulnerability by changing access token validation logic and rewriting rule logic on PHP scripts.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22990"
],
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-697"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-13T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A limited authentication bypass vulnerability was discovered that could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution and escalate privileges on the My Cloud devices. Addressed this vulnerability by changing access token validation logic and rewriting rule logic on PHP scripts.",
"id": "GHSA-qqqv-wfvc-wrgw",
"modified": "2022-03-18T00:01:43Z",
"published": "2022-01-14T00:01:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-22002-my-cloud-os5-firmware-5-19-117"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-347"
}
],
"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:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QQV4-HJ7R-XR74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:40 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:40FileDownload.jsp in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 before Build 8012 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read files from a specific directory via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-2756"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-07-17T20:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "FileDownload.jsp in ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus 8.0 before Build 8012 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read files from a specific directory via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-qqv4-hj7r-xr74",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:40:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:40:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2756"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/543310"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QQWF-PRW2-CF87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:33 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:33Session fixation vulnerability in IBM Cognos Command Center before 10.2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via an authorization cookie.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-4001"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-12-14T22:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in IBM Cognos Command Center before 10.2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via an authorization cookie.",
"id": "GHSA-qqwf-prw2-cf87",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:33:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:33:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4001"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/85151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21657932"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QR32-FCM4-M5H9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-18 15:31 – Updated: 2025-02-19 15:32A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-57049"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-18T15:15:16Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the TP-Link Archer c20 router with firmware version V6.6_230412 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory. When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-qr32-fcm4-m5h9",
"modified": "2025-02-19T15:32:11Z",
"published": "2025-02-18T15:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57049"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/archer%20c20/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20archer%20c20.md"
}
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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-QR63-7PPG-Q2F9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-01 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-01 21:30A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Hotel and Tourism Reservation System 1.0. This issue affects the function password_verify of the file /admin/login.php of the component Admin Login. Such manipulation of the argument Password leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-10288"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T21:16:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Hotel and Tourism Reservation System 1.0. This issue affects the function password_verify of the file /admin/login.php of the component Admin Login. Such manipulation of the argument Password leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.",
"id": "GHSA-qr63-7ppg-q2f9",
"modified": "2026-06-01T21:30:44Z",
"published": "2026-06-01T21:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10288"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://code-projects.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Xmyronn/Hotel-and-Tourism-Reservation-System---Authentication-Bypass.git"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10288"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/825786"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/367581"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/367581/cti"
}
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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: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"
}
]
}
GHSA-QR8C-F5QW-7CRQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34ABB eSOMS version 6.0.2 may allow unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present. Both conditions are required to exploit this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-14805"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-29T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "ABB eSOMS version 6.0.2 may allow unauthorized access to the system when LDAP is set to allow anonymous authentication, and specific key values within the eSOMS web.config file are present. Both conditions are required to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-qr8c-f5qw-7crq",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:34:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14805"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-240-04"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=9AKK107046A5821\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105169"
}
],
"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-QR9C-FQFX-66CW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:36 – Updated: 2025-04-09 03:55The management interface in Akamai Client (formerly Red Swoosh) 3322 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request that contains (1) no Referer header, or (2) a spoofed Referer header that matches an approved domain, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and force the client to download and execute arbitrary files.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1106"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-06-09T23:32:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The management interface in Akamai Client (formerly Red Swoosh) 3322 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP request that contains (1) no Referer header, or (2) a spoofed Referer header that matches an approved domain, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks and force the client to download and execute arbitrary files.",
"id": "GHSA-qr9c-fqfx-66cw",
"modified": "2025-04-09T03:55:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:36:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1106"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42895"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30135"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-19/advisory"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3930"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493169/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493170/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020208"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1761/references"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QRW2-P44V-4F43
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-20 09:32 – Updated: 2026-03-20 09:32A vulnerability was found in Yi Technology YI Home Camera 2 2.1.1_20171024151200. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file home/web/ipc of the component CGI Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-4476"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-20T07:16:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Yi Technology YI Home Camera 2 2.1.1_20171024151200. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file home/web/ipc of the component CGI Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. Access to the local network is required for this attack. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-qrw2-p44v-4f43",
"modified": "2026-03-20T09:32:09Z",
"published": "2026-03-20T09:32:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4476"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.351766"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.351766"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.773070"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-QRX5-HC62-QWV6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-15 12:30 – Updated: 2026-06-01 15:30Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication in SICK FTMg AIR FLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526 allows an unprivileged remote attacker to use a password hash instead of an actual password to login to a valid user account via the REST interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-23450"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-836"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-15T11:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Use of Password Hash Instead of Password for Authentication in SICK FTMg AIR\nFLOW SENSOR with Partnumbers 1100214, 1100215, 1100216, 1120114, 1120116, 1122524, 1122526\nallows an unprivileged remote attacker to use a password hash instead of an actual password to login\nto a valid user account via the REST interface.",
"id": "GHSA-qrx5-hc62-qwv6",
"modified": "2026-06-01T15:30:31Z",
"published": "2023-05-15T12:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23450"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0004.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2023/sca-2023-0004.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sick.com/psirt"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QRXH-6XJ5-G3WH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-23 06:30 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:35** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper authentication vulnerability in Rakuten WiFi Pocket all versions allows a network-adjacent attacker to log in to the product's Management Screen. As a result, sensitive information may be obtained and/or the settings may be changed.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40282"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-23T04:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper authentication vulnerability in Rakuten WiFi Pocket all versions allows a network-adjacent attacker to log in to the product\u0027s Management Screen. As a result, sensitive information may be obtained and/or the settings may be changed.",
"id": "GHSA-qrxh-6xj5-g3wh",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:35:41Z",
"published": "2023-08-23T06:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40282"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN55217369"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://network.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/product/internet/rakuten-wifi-pocket/support"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/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.