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.
5964 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-VM2V-HCR8-HPQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-03 21:30 – Updated: 2023-11-03 21:30A locally authenticated attacker with low privileges can bypass authentication due to insecure inter-process communication.
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"CVE-2022-44569"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-03T20:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A locally authenticated attacker with low privileges can bypass authentication due to insecure inter-process communication.",
"id": "GHSA-vm2v-hcr8-hpq8",
"modified": "2023-11-03T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-11-03T21:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44569"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.ivanti.com/res/help/en_US/IA/2023/Admin/Content/relnotes.htm"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VM3Q-W7CC-43FF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-05 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-05 12:30A vulnerability was detected in badlogic pi-mono up to 0.58.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file packages/mom/src/slack.ts of the component pi-mom Slack Bot. The manipulation results in authentication bypass using alternate channel. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-5557"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-05T10:16:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was detected in badlogic pi-mono up to 0.58.4. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file packages/mom/src/slack.ts of the component pi-mom Slack Bot. The manipulation results in authentication bypass using alternate channel. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-vm3q-w7cc-43ff",
"modified": "2026-04-05T12:30:24Z",
"published": "2026-04-05T12:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/August829/CVEP/issues/28"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/782879"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/355327"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/355327/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/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-VM3W-Q3R8-XGM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-14 00:31 – Updated: 2024-03-14 00:31Improper authentication vulnerability in OpenText™ Exceed Turbo X affecting versions 12.5.0 and 12.5.1. The vulnerability could allow disclosure of restricted information in unauthenticated RPC.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38534"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-13T22:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper authentication vulnerability in\u00a0OpenText\u2122\u00a0Exceed Turbo X affecting versions 12.5.0 and 12.5.1. The vulnerability could allow disclosure of restricted information in unauthenticated RPC.\u00a0",
"id": "GHSA-vm3w-q3r8-xgm3",
"modified": "2024-03-14T00:31:05Z",
"published": "2024-03-14T00:31:05Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38534"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.opentext.com/csm?id=kb_article_view\u0026sysparm_article=KB0796609"
}
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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:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VM4W-FVWJ-JPQX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-02 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-09 00:00Improper cleaning of secure memory between authenticated users can lead to face authentication bypass in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1950"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-01T05:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper cleaning of secure memory between authenticated users can lead to face authentication bypass in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking",
"id": "GHSA-vm4w-fvwj-jpqx",
"modified": "2022-04-09T00:00:50Z",
"published": "2022-04-02T00:00:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1950"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/march-2022-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VM64-7VCF-58W4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-21 18:31 – Updated: 2026-03-21 18:31A security vulnerability has been detected in OmniPEMF NeoRhythm up to 20260308. This affects an unknown function of the component BLE Interface. Such manipulation leads to missing authentication. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2756"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-21T18:16:01Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "A security vulnerability has been detected in OmniPEMF NeoRhythm up to 20260308. This affects an unknown function of the component BLE Interface. Such manipulation leads to missing authentication. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. This attack is characterized by high complexity. The exploitability is reported as difficult. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-vm64-7vcf-58w4",
"modified": "2026-03-21T18:31:05Z",
"published": "2026-03-21T18:31:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2756"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ab3j.radio/NeoRhythm.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352383"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.352383"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.774937"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-VM75-74F6-G8QP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:40 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:40Progress Sitefinity 9.1 uses wrap_access_token as a non-expiring authentication token that remains valid after a password change or a session termination. Also, it is transmitted as a GET parameter. This is fixed in 10.1.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-18179"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-12T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Progress Sitefinity 9.1 uses wrap_access_token as a non-expiring authentication token that remains valid after a password change or a session termination. Also, it is transmitted as a GET parameter. This is fixed in 10.1.",
"id": "GHSA-vm75-74f6-g8qp",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:40:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:40:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18179"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143894/Progress-Sitefinity-9.1-XSS-Session-Management-Open-Redirect.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-progress-sitefinity/index.html"
}
],
"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-VM9R-W2Q2-4M5X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:26 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:26NordVPN 3.3.10 for macOS suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability. The vulnerability stems from its privileged helper tool's implemented XPC service. This XPC service is responsible for receiving and processing new OpenVPN connection requests from the main application. Unfortunately this XPC service is not protected, which allows arbitrary applications to connect and send it XPC messages. An attacker can send a crafted XPC message to the privileged helper tool requesting it make a new OpenVPN connection. Because he or she controls the contents of the XPC message, the attacker can specify the location of the openvpn executable, which could point to something malicious they control located on disk. Without validation of the openvpn executable, this will give the attacker code execution in the context of the privileged helper tool.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-9105"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-27T23:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NordVPN 3.3.10 for macOS suffers from a root privilege escalation vulnerability. The vulnerability stems from its privileged helper tool\u0027s implemented XPC service. This XPC service is responsible for receiving and processing new OpenVPN connection requests from the main application. Unfortunately this XPC service is not protected, which allows arbitrary applications to connect and send it XPC messages. An attacker can send a crafted XPC message to the privileged helper tool requesting it make a new OpenVPN connection. Because he or she controls the contents of the XPC message, the attacker can specify the location of the openvpn executable, which could point to something malicious they control located on disk. Without validation of the openvpn executable, this will give the attacker code execution in the context of the privileged helper tool.",
"id": "GHSA-vm9r-w2q2-4m5x",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:26:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140939"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2018-015.md"
}
],
"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-VMHR-5QXJ-XVCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-10-26 12:00Improper Authentication vulnerability in the cookie parameter of Circutor SGE-PLC1000 firmware version 0.9.2b allows an attacker to perform operations as an authenticated user. In order to exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must be within the network where the device affected is located.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33842"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-565"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-09T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in the cookie parameter of Circutor SGE-PLC1000 firmware version 0.9.2b allows an attacker to perform operations as an authenticated user. In order to exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must be within the network where the device affected is located.",
"id": "GHSA-vmhr-5qxj-xvcm",
"modified": "2022-10-26T12:00:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33842"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe-cert.es/en/early-warning/ics-advisories/circutor-sge-plc1000-improper-authentication"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso-sci/circutor-sge-plc1000-improper-authentication"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VMJG-J3QQ-H4FV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS 7 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < V7.5 SP2). Due to an insecure password verification process, an attacker could bypass the password protection set on protected files, thus being granted access to the protected content, circumventing authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10048"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC PCS 7 (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC (All versions \u003c V7.5 SP2). Due to an insecure password verification process, an attacker could bypass the password protection set on protected files, thus being granted access to the protected content, circumventing authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-vmjg-j3qq-h4fv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10048"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-944678.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VMQ8-94RQ-XCHH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:38 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:38U&M Software JustBookIt 1.0 does not require administrative authentication for all scripts in the admin/ directory, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a direct request to (1) user_manual.php, (2) user_config.php, (3) user_kundnamn.php, (4) user_kundlista.php, (5) user_aktiva_kunder.php, (6) database.php, and possibly (7) index.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6718"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-04-13T15:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "U\u0026M Software JustBookIt 1.0 does not require administrative authentication for all scripts in the admin/ directory, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a direct request to (1) user_manual.php, (2) user_config.php, (3) user_kundnamn.php, (4) user_kundlista.php, (5) user_aktiva_kunder.php, (6) database.php, and possibly (7) index.php.",
"id": "GHSA-vmq8-94rq-xchh",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:38:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:38:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6718"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7033"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32166"
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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.