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-R846-97C8-MFHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-13 00:00Cynet 360 Web Portal before v4.5 was discovered to allow attackers to access a list of monitored files and profiles via a crafted GET request sent to /WebApp/SettingsFileMonitor/GetFileMonitorProfiles.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27968"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-08T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Cynet 360 Web Portal before v4.5 was discovered to allow attackers to access a list of monitored files and profiles via a crafted GET request sent to /WebApp/SettingsFileMonitor/GetFileMonitorProfiles.",
"id": "GHSA-r846-97c8-mfhp",
"modified": "2022-09-13T00:00:40Z",
"published": "2022-09-09T00:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27968"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cynet.com/platform"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.srlabs.de/bites/edr-security"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R86G-X26V-WR3R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-07-11 00:00Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in Online Book Store v1.0 via admin_verify.php, which could let a remote mailicious user bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-19111"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in Online Book Store v1.0 via admin_verify.php, which could let a remote mailicious user bypass authentication and obtain sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-r86g-x26v-wr3r",
"modified": "2022-07-11T00:00:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-19111"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/projectworldsofficial/online-book-store-project-in-php/issues/14"
},
{
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"url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/287.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-R86H-G4G8-QQMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:31 – Updated: 2024-11-26 18:38A vulnerability in the Common Access Card (CAC) authentication feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and access the FMC system. The attacker must have a valid CAC to initiate the access attempt. The vulnerability is due to incorrect session invalidation during CAC authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by performing a CAC-based authentication attempt to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access an affected system with the privileges of a CAC-authenticated user who is currently logged in.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3410"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-21T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Common Access Card (CAC) authentication feature of Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and access the FMC system. The attacker must have a valid CAC to initiate the access attempt. The vulnerability is due to incorrect session invalidation during CAC authentication. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by performing a CAC-based authentication attempt to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access an affected system with the privileges of a CAC-authenticated user who is currently logged in.",
"id": "GHSA-r86h-g4g8-qqmr",
"modified": "2024-11-26T18:38:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:31:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3410"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmc-cacauthbyp-NCLGZm3Q"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R875-HFQX-6P82
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:25 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:25The TRITON management console in Websense Web Security before 7.6 Hotfix 24 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read arbitrary reports via a crafted uid field, in conjunction with a crafted userRoles field, in a cookie, as demonstrated by a request to explorer_wse/favorites.exe.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-4604"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-08-23T10:32:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The TRITON management console in Websense Web Security before 7.6 Hotfix 24 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read arbitrary reports via a crafted uid field, in conjunction with a crafted userRoles field, in a cookie, as demonstrated by a request to explorer_wse/favorites.exe.",
"id": "GHSA-r875-hfqx-6p82",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:25:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:25:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4604"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/522530"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R8GM-4MQ4-M5VP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-29 03:30 – Updated: 2025-09-29 03:30A weakness has been identified in iHongRen pptp-vpn 1.0/1.0.1 on macOS. This issue affects the function shouldAcceptNewConnection of the file HelpTool/HelperTool.m of the component XPC Service. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11130"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-29T01:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in iHongRen pptp-vpn 1.0/1.0.1 on macOS. This issue affects the function shouldAcceptNewConnection of the file HelpTool/HelperTool.m of the component XPC Service. This manipulation causes missing authentication. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-r8gm-4mq4-m5vp",
"modified": "2025-09-29T03:30:19Z",
"published": "2025-09-29T03:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11130"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SwayZGl1tZyyy/n-days/blob/main/pptp-vpn/README.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.326210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.326210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.655456"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-R8HM-W595-QCJ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-09 03:57RSSFromParent in Plain Black WebGUI before 7.5.13 does not restrict view access to Collaboration System (CS) RSS feeds, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (CS data).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-3503"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-08-06T18:41:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "RSSFromParent in Plain Black WebGUI before 7.5.13 does not restrict view access to Collaboration System (CS) RSS feeds, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (CS data).",
"id": "GHSA-r8hm-w595-qcj4",
"modified": "2025-04-09T03:57:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:00:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3503"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43344"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29927"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1932/references"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.webgui.org/bugs/tracker/security-issue---collaboration-rss"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.webgui.org/getwebgui/advisories/webgui-7_5_13-beta-released"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R8PW-P7Q7-5244
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-30 18:31 – Updated: 2023-11-30 18:31Tyler Technologies Court Case Management Plus allows a remote attacker to authenticate as any user by manipulating at least the 'CmWebSearchPfp/Login.aspx?xyzldk=' and 'payforprint_CM/Redirector.ashx?userid=' parameters. The vulnerable "pay for print" feature was removed on or around 2023-11-01.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6342"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-30T18:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Tyler Technologies Court Case Management Plus allows a remote attacker to authenticate as any user by manipulating at least the \u0027CmWebSearchPfp/Login.aspx?xyzldk=\u0027 and \n\u0027payforprint_CM/Redirector.ashx?userid=\u0027 parameters. The vulnerable \"pay for print\" feature was removed on or around 2023-11-01.",
"id": "GHSA-r8pw-p7q7-5244",
"modified": "2023-11-30T18:31:19Z",
"published": "2023-11-30T18:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6342"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/qwell/disorder-in-the-court/blob/main/README-TylerTechnologies.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/30/us-court-records-systems-vulnerabilities-exposed-sealed-documents"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2023/11/30/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-web-based-court-case-and-document-management-systems"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tylertech.com/solutions/courts-public-safety/courts-justice"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R8QW-7CHV-8GCX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:35 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:35A vulnerability in the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) service of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCx) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to masquerade as a legitimate user, aka a Clear Text Authentication Vulnerability. More Information: CSCuw86638. Known Affected Releases: 10.6(1). Known Fixed Releases: 11.5(1.10000.61).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6722"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-04T00:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) service of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCx) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to masquerade as a legitimate user, aka a Clear Text Authentication Vulnerability. More Information: CSCuw86638. Known Affected Releases: 10.6(1). Known Fixed Releases: 11.5(1.10000.61).",
"id": "GHSA-r8qw-7chv-8gcx",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:35:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:35:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6722"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170621-ucce"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99201"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038749"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R8RM-JW25-4H55
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-27 18:30 – Updated: 2023-01-05 06:30Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unauthenticated enable or disable SSHD service. After bypassing the firewall access control policy, by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface, an attacker could enable or disable the SSHD service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45430"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-27T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Some Dahua software products have a vulnerability of unauthenticated enable or disable SSHD service. After bypassing the firewall access control policy, by sending a specific crafted packet to the vulnerable interface, an attacker could enable or disable the SSHD service.",
"id": "GHSA-r8rm-jw25-4h55",
"modified": "2023-01-05T06:30:23Z",
"published": "2022-12-27T18:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45430"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dahuasecurity.com/support/cybersecurity/details/1137"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R8VM-PXWG-4RMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-12 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:44Milesight NCR/camera version 71.8.0.6-r5 allows authentication bypass through an unspecified method.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-32220"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-863"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-12T21:15:22Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Milesight NCR/camera version 71.8.0.6-r5 allows authentication bypass through an unspecified method.",
"id": "GHSA-r8vm-pxwg-4rmm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:44:31Z",
"published": "2023-06-12T21:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32220"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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.