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-V33X-PRHC-GPH5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-06-27 17:24 – Updated: 2021-06-09 20:12Spring Security, versions 4.2.x up to 4.2.12, and older unsupported versions support plain text passwords using PlaintextPasswordEncoder. If an application using an affected version of Spring Security is leveraging PlaintextPasswordEncoder and a user has a null encoded password, a malicious user (or attacker) can authenticate using a password of ?null?.
{
"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 4.2.12"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.springframework.security:spring-security-core"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.2.13"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 4.2.12.RELEASE"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.springframework.security:spring-security-cas"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.2.13.RELEASE"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-11272"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2019-06-27T17:23:36Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-06-26T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Spring Security, versions 4.2.x up to 4.2.12, and older unsupported versions support plain text passwords using PlaintextPasswordEncoder. If an application using an affected version of Spring Security is leveraging PlaintextPasswordEncoder and a user has a null encoded password, a malicious user (or attacker) can authenticate using a password of ?null?.",
"id": "GHSA-v33x-prhc-gph5",
"modified": "2021-06-09T20:12:57Z",
"published": "2019-06-27T17:24:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11272"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00008.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2019-11272"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Insufficiently Protected Credentials and Improper Authentication in Spring Security"
}
GHSA-V349-5PQR-X5HV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-05 06:30 – Updated: 2025-08-05 06:30A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This affects the function adminlogin/login of the component Verification Code Handler. The manipulation leads to guessable captcha. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named ecaf8d46944fd03e3c4ea05698f8acf0aaa570cf. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8546"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-05T05:15:38Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in atjiu pybbs up to 6.0.0. This affects the function adminlogin/login of the component Verification Code Handler. The manipulation leads to guessable captcha. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The patch is named ecaf8d46944fd03e3c4ea05698f8acf0aaa570cf. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.",
"id": "GHSA-v349-5pqr-x5hv",
"modified": "2025-08-05T06:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-08-05T06:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8546"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/issues/199"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/issues/199#issue-3256276118"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/issues/199#issuecomment-3134573731"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/atjiu/pybbs/commit/ecaf8d46944fd03e3c4ea05698f8acf0aaa570cf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.318675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.622179"
}
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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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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-V355-59PX-VMMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper change control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to perform unauthorized operations.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7358"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-11-14T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ZTE ZXHN H168N product with versions V2.2.0_PK1.2T5, V2.2.0_PK1.2T2, V2.2.0_PK11T7 and V2.2.0_PK11T have an improper change control vulnerability, which may allow an unauthorized user to perform unauthorized operations.",
"id": "GHSA-v355-59px-vmmr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7358"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45972"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1009523"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105963"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V35W-PVPV-4HXX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-31 06:30 – Updated: 2025-07-31 06:30A vulnerability has been found in Kehua Charging Pile Cloud Platform 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /home. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-8348"
],
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-31T04:16:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Kehua Charging Pile Cloud Platform 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /home. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-v35w-pvpv-4hxx",
"modified": "2025-07-31T06:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-07-31T06:30:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8348"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/qiantx/cve/blob/main/cve3.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.318298"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.318298"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.617568"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"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-V364-RR92-9X6X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-22 00:01** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A post-authentication arbitrary file read vulnerability impacting end-of-life Secure Remote Access (SRA) products and older firmware versions of Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series products, specifically the SRA appliances running all 8.x, 9.0.0.5-19sv and earlier versions and Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series products running older firmware 9.0.0.9-26sv and earlier versions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22279"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-22",
"CWE-23",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-13T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A post-authentication arbitrary file read vulnerability impacting end-of-life Secure Remote Access (SRA) products and older firmware versions of Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series products, specifically the SRA appliances running all 8.x, 9.0.0.5-19sv and earlier versions and Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series products running older firmware 9.0.0.9-26sv and earlier versions.",
"id": "GHSA-v364-rr92-9x6x",
"modified": "2022-04-22T00:01:09Z",
"published": "2022-04-14T00:00:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22279"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2022-0006"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V38M-G35P-GQ23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:05 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:05The slapi_printmessage function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS) before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via multiple incomplete DIGEST-MD5 connection attempts.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-2927"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-08-02T20:40:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The slapi_printmessage function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS) before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via multiple incomplete DIGEST-MD5 connection attempts.",
"id": "GHSA-v38m-g35p-gq23",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:05:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:05:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-2927"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60821"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/66782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/40791"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IO12399"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24027463"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42093"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-V3P8-3PMX-MQCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-13 06:32 – Updated: 2025-10-13 06:32A vulnerability was found in ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System up to 6b6fae5426044f89c08d0dd101c7fa71f9042a59. This affects an unknown part. Performing manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11661"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-13T05:15:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in ProjectsAndPrograms School Management System up to 6b6fae5426044f89c08d0dd101c7fa71f9042a59. This affects an unknown part. Performing manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery",
"id": "GHSA-v3p8-3pmx-mqcm",
"modified": "2025-10-13T06:32:36Z",
"published": "2025-10-13T06:32:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11661"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/qqy-123/cve/issues/6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.328078"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.328078"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.665611"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"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-V3Q9-2P3M-7G43
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-05-24 16:57 – Updated: 2023-08-29 23:07Impact
When using client authentication method "private_key_jwt" [1], OpenId specification says the following about assertion jti:
A unique identifier for the token, which can be used to prevent reuse of the token. These tokens MUST only be used once, unless conditions for reuse were negotiated between the parties
Hydra does not seem to check the uniqueness of this jti value. Here is me sending the same token request twice, hence with the same jti assertion, and getting two access tokens:
$ curl --insecure --location --request POST 'https://localhost/_/oauth2/token' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded' \
--data-urlencode 'grant_type=client_credentials' \
--data-urlencode 'client_id=c001d00d-5ecc-beef-ca4e-b00b1e54a111' \
--data-urlencode 'scope=application openid' \
--data-urlencode 'client_assertion_type=urn:ietf:params:oauth:client-assertion-type:jwt-bearer' \
--data-urlencode 'client_assertion=eyJhb [...] jTw'
{"access_token":"zeG0NoqOtlACl8q5J6A-TIsNegQRRUzqLZaYrQtoBZQ.VR6iUcJQYp3u_j7pwvL7YtPqGhtyQe5OhnBE2KCp5pM","expires_in":3599,"scope":"application openid","token_type":"bearer"}⏎
$ curl --insecure --location --request POST 'https://localhost/_/oauth2/token' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded' \
--data-urlencode 'grant_type=client_credentials' \
--data-urlencode 'client_id=c001d00d-5ecc-beef-ca4e-b00b1e54a111' \
--data-urlencode 'scope=application openid' \
--data-urlencode 'client_assertion_type=urn:ietf:params:oauth:client-assertion-type:jwt-bearer' \
--data-urlencode 'client_assertion=eyJhb [...] jTw'
{"access_token":"wOYtgCLxLXlELORrwZlmeiqqMQ4kRzV-STU2_Sollas.mwlQGCZWXN7G2IoegUe1P0Vw5iGoKrkOzOaplhMSjm4","expires_in":3599,"scope":"application openid","token_type":"bearer"}
Patches
This issue is patched in 0.31.0.
Workarounds
Do not allow clients to use private_key_jwt.
References
https://openid.net/specs/openid-connect-core-1_0.html#ClientAuthentication
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{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/ory/fosite"
},
"ranges": [
{
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"introduced": "0"
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"CVE-2020-15222"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-345"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-05-24T12:52:00Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-24T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nWhen using client authentication method \"private_key_jwt\" [[1]](https://openid.net/specs/openid-connect-core-1_0.html#ClientAuthentication), OpenId specification says the following about assertion `jti`:\n\n\u003e A unique identifier for the token, which can be used to prevent reuse of the token. These tokens MUST only be used once, unless conditions for reuse were negotiated between the parties\n\nHydra does not seem to check the uniqueness of this `jti` value. Here is me sending the same token request twice, hence with the same `jti` assertion, and getting two access tokens:\n\n```\n$ curl --insecure --location --request POST \u0027https://localhost/_/oauth2/token\u0027 \\\n --header \u0027Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027grant_type=client_credentials\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027client_id=c001d00d-5ecc-beef-ca4e-b00b1e54a111\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027scope=application openid\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027client_assertion_type=urn:ietf:params:oauth:client-assertion-type:jwt-bearer\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027client_assertion=eyJhb [...] jTw\u0027\n{\"access_token\":\"zeG0NoqOtlACl8q5J6A-TIsNegQRRUzqLZaYrQtoBZQ.VR6iUcJQYp3u_j7pwvL7YtPqGhtyQe5OhnBE2KCp5pM\",\"expires_in\":3599,\"scope\":\"application openid\",\"token_type\":\"bearer\"}\u23ce\n$ curl --insecure --location --request POST \u0027https://localhost/_/oauth2/token\u0027 \\\n --header \u0027Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027grant_type=client_credentials\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027client_id=c001d00d-5ecc-beef-ca4e-b00b1e54a111\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027scope=application openid\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027client_assertion_type=urn:ietf:params:oauth:client-assertion-type:jwt-bearer\u0027 \\\n --data-urlencode \u0027client_assertion=eyJhb [...] jTw\u0027\n{\"access_token\":\"wOYtgCLxLXlELORrwZlmeiqqMQ4kRzV-STU2_Sollas.mwlQGCZWXN7G2IoegUe1P0Vw5iGoKrkOzOaplhMSjm4\",\"expires_in\":3599,\"scope\":\"application openid\",\"token_type\":\"bearer\"}\n```\n\n### Patches\n\nThis issue is patched in 0.31.0.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nDo not allow clients to use `private_key_jwt`.\n\n### References\n\nhttps://openid.net/specs/openid-connect-core-1_0.html#ClientAuthentication",
"id": "GHSA-v3q9-2p3m-7g43",
"modified": "2023-08-29T23:07:22Z",
"published": "2021-05-24T16:57:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ory/fosite/security/advisories/GHSA-v3q9-2p3m-7g43"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15222"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ory/fosite/commit/0c9e0f6d654913ad57c507dd9a36631e1858a3e9"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/ory/fosite"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ory/fosite/releases/tag/v0.31.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://openid.net/specs/openid-connect-core-1_0.html#ClientAuthentication"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2021-0110"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Token reuse in Ory fosite"
}
GHSA-V3QQ-5WJ9-8242
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-19 18:32 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in azzaroco Ultimate Membership Pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Ultimate Membership Pro: from n/a through 12.6.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-43240"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-19T17:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in azzaroco Ultimate Membership Pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Ultimate Membership Pro: from n/a through 12.6.",
"id": "GHSA-v3qq-5wj9-8242",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:31:53Z",
"published": "2024-08-19T18:32:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43240"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/indeed-membership-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-indeed-ultimate-membership-pro-plugin-12-6-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/indeed-membership-pro/wordpress-indeed-ultimate-membership-pro-plugin-12-6-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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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:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V3V4-H24M-3CR8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-11 12:31 – Updated: 2025-09-27 00:30A vulnerability has been identified in PowerSys (All versions < V3.11). The affected application insufficiently protects responses to authentication requests. This could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication, thereby gaining administrative privileges for the managed remote devices.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-36266"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-11T12:15:18Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in PowerSys (All versions \u003c V3.11). The affected application insufficiently protects responses to authentication requests. This could allow a local attacker to bypass authentication, thereby gaining administrative privileges for the managed remote devices.",
"id": "GHSA-v3v4-h24m-3cr8",
"modified": "2025-09-27T00:30:28Z",
"published": "2024-06-11T12:31:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-024584.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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"
}
]
}
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.