Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Discouraged

Improper 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.

5964 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-V5XQ-942Q-FWVR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:47 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:52
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the Secure Shell (SSH) authentication function of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to successfully log in to an affected device using two distinct usernames. The vulnerability is due to a logic error that may occur when certain sequences of actions are processed during an SSH login event on the affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by initiating an SSH session to the device with a specific sequence that presents the two usernames. A successful exploit could result in logging data misrepresentation, user enumeration, or, in certain circumstances, a command authorization bypass. See the Details section for more information.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-1842"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-285",
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-06-05T17:29:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the Secure Shell (SSH) authentication function of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to successfully log in to an affected device using two distinct usernames. The vulnerability is due to a logic error that may occur when certain sequences of actions are processed during an SSH login event on the affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by initiating an SSH session to the device with a specific sequence that presents the two usernames. A successful exploit could result in logging data misrepresentation, user enumeration, or, in certain circumstances, a command authorization bypass. See the Details section for more information.",
  "id": "GHSA-v5xq-942q-fwvr",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T00:52:43Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:47:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1842"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190605-iosxr-ssh"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108687"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-V66C-4XGF-59C7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-11 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-12 15:32
VLAI
Details

A missing authentication mechanism in the web management API components of Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics ZBT WE2001 23.09.27 allows unauthenticated attackers on the local network to modify router and network configurations. By invoking operations whose names end with "*_nocommit" and supplying the parameters expected by the invoked function, an attacker can change configuration data, including SSID, Wi-Fi credentials, and administrative passwords, without authentication or an existing session.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-65128"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-11T18:16:04Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A missing authentication mechanism in the web management API components of Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics ZBT WE2001 23.09.27 allows unauthenticated attackers on the local network to modify router and network configurations. By invoking operations whose names end with \"*_nocommit\" and supplying the parameters expected by the invoked function, an attacker can change configuration data, including SSID, Wi-Fi credentials, and administrative passwords, without authentication or an existing session.",
  "id": "GHSA-v66c-4xgf-59c7",
  "modified": "2026-02-12T15:32:43Z",
  "published": "2026-02-11T18:31:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-65128"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://neutsec.io/advisories/cve-2025-65128"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zbtwifi.com"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-V66P-W7QX-WV98

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2020-09-04 17:29 – Updated: 2020-08-31 18:59
VLAI
Summary
Authentication Bypass in express-laravel-passport
Details

All versions of express-laravel-passport are vulnerable to an Authentication Bypass. The package fails to properly validate JWTs, allowing attackers to send HTTP requests impersonating other users.

Recommendation

Upgrade to version 2.0.5 or later.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "express-laravel-passport"
      },
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        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0.0.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
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  ],
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      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2020-08-31T18:59:44Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "All versions of `express-laravel-passport` are vulnerable to an Authentication Bypass. The package fails to properly validate JWTs, allowing attackers to send HTTP requests impersonating other users.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nUpgrade to version 2.0.5 or later.",
  "id": "GHSA-v66p-w7qx-wv98",
  "modified": "2020-08-31T18:59:44Z",
  "published": "2020-09-04T17:29:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/748214"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/1450"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [],
  "summary": "Authentication Bypass in express-laravel-passport"
}

GHSA-V68G-62V9-39W5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-29 22:40 – Updated: 2022-07-13 19:56
VLAI
Summary
Unpublished, protected files can be published via shortcode
Details

Silverstripe silverstripe/assets through 1.10 is vulnerable to improper access control that allows protected images to be published by changing an existing image short code on website content. Draft protected images can be published by changing an existing image shortcode on website content to match the ID of the draft protected image and then publishing the website content.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "silverstripe/assets"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.0.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.10.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
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  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-29858"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-29T22:40:16Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-28T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Silverstripe silverstripe/assets through 1.10 is vulnerable to improper access control that allows protected images to be published by changing an existing image short code on website content. Draft protected images can be published by changing an existing image shortcode on website content to match the ID of the draft protected image and then publishing the website content.",
  "id": "GHSA-v68g-62v9-39w5",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T19:56:53Z",
  "published": "2022-06-29T22:40:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29858"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/silverstripe/silverstripe-assets/commit/5f6a73b010c01587ffbfb954441f6b7cbb54e767"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://forum.silverstripe.org/c/releases"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/silverstripe/assets/CVE-2022-29858.yaml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/90e17d95-9f2f-44eb-9f26-49fa13a41d5a"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.silverstripe.org/blog/tag/release"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.silverstripe.org/download/security-releases/cve-2022-29858"
    }
  ],
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Unpublished, protected files can be published via shortcode"
}

GHSA-V6H4-975X-X7VQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:20 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:20
VLAI
Details

IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a user to bypass authentication which could lead to code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 138824.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-1418"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-04-26T14:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "IBM Security QRadar SIEM 7.2 and 7.3 could allow a user to bypass authentication which could lead to code execution. IBM X-Force ID: 138824.",
  "id": "GHSA-v6h4-975x-x7vq",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T01:20:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T01:20:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1418"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138824"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45005"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015797"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-V6JV-P6R8-J78W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-06 16:31 – Updated: 2025-01-06 18:43
VLAI
Summary
NiceGUI On Air authentication issue
Details

Summary

Once a user logins to one browser, all other browsers are logged in without entering password. Even incognito mode.

Impact

high

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    {
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        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2.9.0"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "nicegui"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.9.1"
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          ],
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      ]
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  ],
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    "CVE-2025-21618"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-01-06T16:31:16Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-06T17:15:47Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "### Summary\nOnce a user logins to one browser, all other browsers are logged in without entering password. Even incognito mode.\n\n### Impact\nhigh",
  "id": "GHSA-v6jv-p6r8-j78w",
  "modified": "2025-01-06T18:43:16Z",
  "published": "2025-01-06T16:31:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui/security/advisories/GHSA-v6jv-p6r8-j78w"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-21618"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui/commit/1621a4ba6a06676b8094362d36623551e651adc1"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/zauberzeug/nicegui"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "NiceGUI On Air authentication issue"
}

GHSA-V6M8-QW2G-93XC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:45 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:45
VLAI
Details

Sony Mylo COM-2 Japanese model firmware before 1.002 does not properly verify web server SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and conduct spoofing attacks.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-1938"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-04-25T06:05:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Sony Mylo COM-2 Japanese model firmware before 1.002 does not properly verify web server SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and conduct spoofing attacks.",
  "id": "GHSA-v6m8-qw2g-93xc",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T23:45:03Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T23:45:03Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1938"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41971"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-item.pl?news_id=262\u0026mdl=COM2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/jp/JVN%2376788395/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://mylo.nccl.sony.co.jp/download/M-W002-001-02/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://mylo.nccl.sony.co.jp/hotnews/2008/04/01/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29928"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28905"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1349/references"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-V6RH-HP5X-86RV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-09 19:09 – Updated: 2024-11-18 16:26
VLAI
Summary
Potential bypass of an upstream access control based on URL paths in Django
Details

In Django 2.2 before 2.2.25, 3.1 before 3.1.14, and 3.2 before 3.2.10, HTTP requests for URLs with trailing newlines could bypass upstream access control based on URL paths. This issue has low severity, according to the Django security policy.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "Django"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.2a1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.2.25"
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      ]
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        "name": "Django"
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      "ranges": [
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            }
          ],
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        }
      ]
    },
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
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      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "3.2a1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "3.2.10"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-44420"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2021-12-09T17:35:08Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-08T00:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In Django 2.2 before 2.2.25, 3.1 before 3.1.14, and 3.2 before 3.2.10, HTTP requests for URLs with trailing newlines could bypass upstream access control based on URL paths. This issue has low severity, according to the Django security policy.",
  "id": "GHSA-v6rh-hp5x-86rv",
  "modified": "2024-11-18T16:26:18Z",
  "published": "2021-12-09T19:09:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44420"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/django/django/commit/d4dcd5b9dd9e462fec8220e33e3e6c822b7e88a6"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.djangoproject.com/en/3.2/releases/security"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-v6rh-hp5x-86rv"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/django/django"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/django/PYSEC-2021-439.yaml"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/django-announce"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/B4SQG2EAF4WCI2SLRL6XRDJ3RPK3ZRDV"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211229-0006"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2021/dec/07/security-releases"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/12/07/1"
    }
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  "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",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Potential bypass of an upstream access control based on URL paths in Django"
}

GHSA-V6V9-MHX2-R84M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:03 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:03
VLAI
Details

Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 does not properly handle HTTP proxy authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-4488"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-12-07T21:00:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Google Chrome before 8.0.552.215 does not properly handle HTTP proxy authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-v6v9-mhx2-r84m",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:03:07Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:03:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4488"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12037"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=61701"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/12/stable-beta-channel-updates.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42472"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-V73W-JC37-W35Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-14 12:31 – Updated: 2025-01-14 12:31
VLAI
Details

The Paid Membership Subscriptions – Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments & Content Restriction plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.13.7. This is due to the pms_pb_payment_redirect_link function using the user-controlled value supplied via the 'pms_payment_id' parameter to authenticate users without any further identity validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers with knowledge of a valid payment ID to log in as any user who has made a purchase on the targeted site.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-12919"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-14T10:15:07Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Paid Membership Subscriptions \u2013 Effortless Memberships, Recurring Payments \u0026 Content Restriction plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.13.7. This is due to the pms_pb_payment_redirect_link function using the user-controlled value supplied via the \u0027pms_payment_id\u0027 parameter to authenticate users without any further identity validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers with knowledge of a valid payment ID to log in as any user who has made a purchase on the targeted site.",
  "id": "GHSA-v73w-jc37-w35q",
  "modified": "2025-01-14T12:31:49Z",
  "published": "2025-01-14T12:31:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12919"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3214706/paid-member-subscriptions"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d3a4fa4d-a7d2-4890-b0f5-5fe69bc5e7ac?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

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.