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.
6974 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-QFX6-GJVM-GRHG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:34 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:34admin/edit_user.php in KerviNet Forum 1.1 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary accounts and conduct SQL injection attacks via the del_user_id parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-2328"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-07-05T16:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/edit_user.php in KerviNet Forum 1.1 and earlier does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary accounts and conduct SQL injection attacks via the del_user_id parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-qfx6-gjvm-grhg",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:34:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:34:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9068"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QFXW-X567-FWFC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:32 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:32Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 1.1 before 1.1 patch 2, 2.0.0, and 2.0.1 does not authenticate connections between the console and the Ghost Management Agent, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified RPC requests in conjunction with ARP spoofing.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-0640"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-02-08T02:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Symantec Ghost Solution Suite 1.1 before 1.1 patch 2, 2.0.0, and 2.0.1 does not authenticate connections between the console and the Ghost Management Agent, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified RPC requests in conjunction with ARP spoofing.",
"id": "GHSA-qfxw-x567-fwfc",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:32:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:32:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0640"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/28853"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27644"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019356"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.02.07.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0474"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QG27-56WG-9VV3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-06 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:31Improper authentication in GallerySearchProvider of Gallery prior to version 14.5.01.2 allows attacker to access search history.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30724"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-06T04:15:15Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Improper authentication in GallerySearchProvider of Gallery prior to version 14.5.01.2 allows attacker to access search history.",
"id": "GHSA-qg27-56wg-9vv3",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:31:05Z",
"published": "2023-09-06T06:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30724"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=09"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QG29-GW69-6H3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:49 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:09A weak Cookie parameter is used in the web application of Moxa OnCell G3100-HSPA Series version 1.4 Build 16062919 and prior. An attacker can brute force parameters required to bypass authentication and access the web interface to use all its functions except for password change.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-11426"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-03T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A weak Cookie parameter is used in the web application of Moxa OnCell G3100-HSPA Series version 1.4 Build 16062919 and prior. An attacker can brute force parameters required to bypass authentication and access the web interface to use all its functions except for password change.",
"id": "GHSA-qg29-gw69-6h3h",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:09:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:49:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/KL-MOXA-2018-105.md"
}
],
"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-QG2M-C9GF-4QVP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 15:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 21:32An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management and Multi-Domain Security Management allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute administrative commands on the Management Server. Successful exploitation may also allow command execution on managed Security Gateways. Exploitation requires network access to the Management Server without firewall protection or a configuration that does not restrict Trusted Clients.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-62144"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-22T14:17:22Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Security Management and Multi-Domain Security Management allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute administrative commands on the Management Server. Successful exploitation may also allow command execution on managed Security Gateways. Exploitation requires network access to the Management Server without firewall protection or a configuration that does not restrict Trusted Clients.",
"id": "GHSA-qg2m-c9gf-4qvp",
"modified": "2026-07-22T21:32:03Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T15:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62144"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185152"
}
],
"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-QG4G-QVGV-F8Q2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-06 21:30 – Updated: 2025-04-09 21:30The DMSDP module of the distributed hardware has a vulnerability that may cause imposter control connections.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may disconnect normal service connections.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-47976"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-06T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The DMSDP module of the distributed hardware has a vulnerability that may cause imposter control connections.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may disconnect normal service connections.",
"id": "GHSA-qg4g-qvgv-f8q2",
"modified": "2025-04-09T21:30:35Z",
"published": "2023-01-06T21:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-47976"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202301-0000001435541166"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QG5Q-WMCG-F2VC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-11 00:30 – Updated: 2025-07-15 15:30An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in App Store Connect 3.0. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view sensitive user information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-31267"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-10T23:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in App Store Connect 3.0. An attacker with physical access to an unlocked device may be able to view sensitive user information.",
"id": "GHSA-qg5q-wmcg-f2vc",
"modified": "2025-07-15T15:30:39Z",
"published": "2025-07-11T00:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31267"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/123356"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QG62-4JMW-C4P6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:12 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:12Session fixation vulnerability in moziloWiki 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6131"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-02-13T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in moziloWiki 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-qg62-4jmw-c4p6",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:12:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:12:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6131"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45528"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=122278832621348\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32024"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://wiki.mozilo.de/index.php?page=Changelog"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.majorsecurity.de/index_2.php?major_rls=major_rls56"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31493"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QGG4-48VF-PGC7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Authentication Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Access Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60328"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Authentication Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Access Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-qgg4-48vf-pgc7",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:34Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
],
"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-QGGV-RQQ9-3Q3C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-01 21:31 – Updated: 2026-09-01 21:31Authentication bypasses in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retain limited access to the affected system after that access should have been revoked.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-73733"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-01T20:17:20Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Authentication bypasses in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer could allow an authenticated low privilege operator user to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to retain limited access to the affected system after that access should have been revoked.",
"id": "GHSA-qggv-rqq9-3q3c",
"modified": "2026-09-01T21:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-09-01T21:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73733"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05133en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.