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-RJG7-W27J-Q4VJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-15 18:31 – Updated: 2025-04-15 21:31In JotUrl 2.0, is possible to bypass security requirements during the password change process.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-24949"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-15T16:16:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In JotUrl 2.0, is possible to bypass security requirements during the password change process.",
"id": "GHSA-rjg7-w27j-q4vj",
"modified": "2025-04-15T21:31:42Z",
"published": "2025-04-15T18:31:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24949"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gruppotim.it/it/footer/red-team.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RJGC-C55X-9463
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:11 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:11The auth-proxy functionality in Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) software 3.1 and 3.2 before 3.2(20.1), 4.0 before 4.0(15.2), and 4.1 before 4.1(5.1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCtg02624.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-1155"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-04-11T10:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The auth-proxy functionality in Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) software 3.1 and 3.2 before 3.2(20.1), 4.0 before 4.0(15.2), and 4.1 before 4.1(5.1) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCtg02624.",
"id": "GHSA-rjgc-c55x-9463",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:11:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:11:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1155"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20130410-fwsm"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RJQM-QFJG-658J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Ctek SkyRouter Series 4200 and 4400, all versions prior to V6.00.11. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access the application without authenticating.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14000"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-05T01:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Ctek SkyRouter Series 4200 and 4400, all versions prior to V6.00.11. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to access the application without authenticating.",
"id": "GHSA-rjqm-qfjg-658j",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:37:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14000"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-264-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100953"
}
],
"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RJRV-98G6-3695
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-04 12:31 – Updated: 2024-06-04 12:31Improper Authentication vulnerability in Pluggabl LLC Booster for WooCommerce allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Booster for WooCommerce: from n/a through 7.1.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-48747"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-04T11:15:50Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Pluggabl LLC Booster for WooCommerce allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Booster for WooCommerce: from n/a through 7.1.2.",
"id": "GHSA-rjrv-98g6-3695",
"modified": "2024-06-04T12:31:04Z",
"published": "2024-06-04T12:31:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-jetpack/wordpress-booster-for-woocommerce-plugin-7-1-2-authenticated-production-creation-modification-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RJVR-RWWJ-QXQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-27 18:30 – Updated: 2024-01-25 18:30A vulnerability in the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) APIs of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application as an arbitrary user.
This vulnerability is due to improper authentication checks for SAML APIs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending requests directly to the SAML API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to generate an authorization token sufficient to gain access to the application.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20252"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-27T18:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) APIs of Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application as an arbitrary user.\n\n This vulnerability is due to improper authentication checks for SAML APIs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending requests directly to the SAML API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to generate an authorization token sufficient to gain access to the application.",
"id": "GHSA-rjvr-rwwj-qxq2",
"modified": "2024-01-25T18:30:44Z",
"published": "2023-09-27T18:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20252"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwan-vman-sc-LRLfu2z"
}
],
"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-RJW2-HWJ8-5QCX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:54 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:54VASCO IDENTIKEY Authentication Server (IAS) 3.4.x allows remote authenticated users to bypass Active Directory (AD) authentication by entering only a DIGIPASS one-time password, instead of the intended combination of this one-time password and a multiple-time AD password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-7292"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-01-13T15:37:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "VASCO IDENTIKEY Authentication Server (IAS) 3.4.x allows remote authenticated users to bypass Active Directory (AD) authentication by entering only a DIGIPASS one-time password, instead of the intended combination of this one-time password and a multiple-time AD password.",
"id": "GHSA-rjw2-hwj8-5qcx",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:54:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:54:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-7292"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/612076"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RM2R-H55Q-8R58
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:36 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:36zKup CMS 2.0 through 2.3 does not require administrative authentication for admin/configuration/modifier.php, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a direct request, as demonstrated by adding a new administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-7124"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-08-31T10:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "zKup CMS 2.0 through 2.3 does not require administrative authentication for admin/configuration/modifier.php, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via a direct request, as demonstrated by adding a new administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-rm2r-h55q-8r58",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:36:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:36:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-7124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41068"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5219"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5220"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/43081"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29276"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28149"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.zkup.fr/actualite-zkup/maj-critique-v203v204.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RM3R-65F5-5QCC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:50Incorrect access control was discovered in the stdonato Dashboard plugin through 0.9.7 for GLPI, affecting df.php, issue.php, load.php, mem.php, traf.php, and uptime.php in front/sh.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-12530"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-06-02T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect access control was discovered in the stdonato Dashboard plugin through 0.9.7 for GLPI, affecting df.php, issue.php, load.php, mem.php, traf.php, and uptime.php in front/sh.",
"id": "GHSA-rm3r-65f5-5qcc",
"modified": "2024-04-04T00:50:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:46:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12530"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/stdonato/glpi-dashboard/commit/3a89f0085a221d7ad76d1104df6df6c634bd7f14"
}
],
"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-RM5M-9MX4-G5R7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:40 – Updated: 2022-11-01 23:01Blue Ocean allows the creation of GitHub organization folders that are set up to scan a GitHub organization for repositories and branches containing a Jenkinsfile, and create corresponding pipelines in Jenkins. It did not properly check the current user's authentication and authorization when configuring existing GitHub organization folders. This allowed users with read access to the GitHub organization folder to reconfigure it, including changing the GitHub API endpoint for the organization folder to an attacker-controlled server to obtain the GitHub access token, if the organization folder was initially created using Blue Ocean.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "io.jenkins.blueocean:blueocean"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.2.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-1000110"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-11-01T23:01:41Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-05T01:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Blue Ocean allows the creation of GitHub organization folders that are set up to scan a GitHub organization for repositories and branches containing a Jenkinsfile, and create corresponding pipelines in Jenkins. It did not properly check the current user\u0027s authentication and authorization when configuring existing GitHub organization folders. This allowed users with read access to the GitHub organization folder to reconfigure it, including changing the GitHub API endpoint for the organization folder to an attacker-controlled server to obtain the GitHub access token, if the organization folder was initially created using Blue Ocean.",
"id": "GHSA-rm5m-9mx4-g5r7",
"modified": "2022-11-01T23:01:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:40:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-08-07"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Authentication in Jenkins Blue Ocean Plugin"
}
GHSA-RM76-FCJ7-6CXH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-27 12:31 – Updated: 2026-02-27 12:31The Japanized for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Authentication in versions up to, and including, 2.8.4. This is due to a flawed permission check in the paidy_webhook_permission_check function that unconditionally returns true when the webhook signature header is omitted. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass payment verification and fraudulently mark orders as "Processing" or "Completed" without actual payment via a crafted POST request to the Paidy webhook endpoint.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1305"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-27T10:16:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Japanized for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Improper Authentication in versions up to, and including, 2.8.4. This is due to a flawed permission check in the `paidy_webhook_permission_check` function that unconditionally returns `true` when the webhook signature header is omitted. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to bypass payment verification and fraudulently mark orders as \"Processing\" or \"Completed\" without actual payment via a crafted POST request to the Paidy webhook endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-rm76-fcj7-6cxh",
"modified": "2026-02-27T12:31:25Z",
"published": "2026-02-27T12:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1305"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-for-japan/tags/2.8.2/includes/gateways/paidy/class-wc-paidy-endpoint.php#L108"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-for-japan/tags/2.8.2/includes/gateways/paidy/class-wc-paidy-endpoint.php#L63"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-for-japan/trunk/includes/gateways/paidy/class-wc-paidy-endpoint.php#L108"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-for-japan/trunk/includes/gateways/paidy/class-wc-paidy-endpoint.php#L63"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3464868/woocommerce-for-japan/trunk/includes/gateways/paidy/class-wc-paidy-endpoint.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8cef4b2b-ae8d-4e18-b763-6960a0b944f7?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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.