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.
7024 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RHJ3-V77H-X35Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-02 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-04 21:30The Lenxel WP WordPress theme through 1.0.31 does not perform any authorization or ownership check on its password-reset action, validating only a CSRF nonce, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of any user (including an administrator) and take over the account.
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"CVE-2026-12586"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-02T06:16:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Lenxel WP WordPress theme through 1.0.31 does not perform any authorization or ownership check on its password-reset action, validating only a CSRF nonce, allowing unauthenticated attackers to reset the password of any user (including an administrator) and take over the account.",
"id": "GHSA-rhj3-v77h-x35q",
"modified": "2026-08-04T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2026-08-02T06:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12586"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/84555dc3-b35e-478f-b681-ea0a0fe481d9"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RHPC-M5P5-7379
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36An insufficient authentication vulnerability on platforms where Junos OS instances are run in a virtualized environment, may allow unprivileged users on the Junos OS instance to gain access to the host operating environment, and thus escalate privileges. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 14.1X53 prior to 14.1X53-D40 on QFX5110, QFX5200, QFX10002, QFX10008, QFX10016, EX4600 and NFX250; 15.1 prior to 15.1R5 on EX4600; 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D70 on vSRX, SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200; 16.1 prior to 16.1R2 on EX4600, ACX5000 series. This issue does not affect vMX. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.
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"CVE-2017-2341"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-17T13:18:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An insufficient authentication vulnerability on platforms where Junos OS instances are run in a virtualized environment, may allow unprivileged users on the Junos OS instance to gain access to the host operating environment, and thus escalate privileges. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS 14.1X53 prior to 14.1X53-D40 on QFX5110, QFX5200, QFX10002, QFX10008, QFX10016, EX4600 and NFX250; 15.1 prior to 15.1R5 on EX4600; 15.1X49 prior to 15.1X49-D70 on vSRX, SRX1500, SRX4100, SRX4200; 16.1 prior to 16.1R2 on EX4600, ACX5000 series. This issue does not affect vMX. No other Juniper Networks products or platforms are affected by this issue.",
"id": "GHSA-rhpc-m5p5-7379",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2341"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10787"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038893"
}
],
"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-RHRJ-763H-99FQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-13 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-20 21:31A path traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows an attacker with LAN authentication to access the router's IP and review the contents of the dynamically generated webproc file, which records the username and password submitted to the router GUI.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0408"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T16:16:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A path traversal vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows\n an attacker with LAN authentication to access the router\u0027s IP and \nreview the contents of the dynamically generated webproc file, which \nrecords the username and password submitted to the router GUI.",
"id": "GHSA-rhrj-763h-99fq",
"modified": "2026-02-20T21:31:17Z",
"published": "2026-01-13T18:31:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0408"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex2800"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex3110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex5000"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/ex6110"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-RHV8-WFM8-GJQJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-07 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-07 00:00In multiple Tecson Tankspion and GOKs SmartBox 4 products the affected application doesn't properly restrict access to an endpoint that is responsible for saving settings, to a unauthenticated user with limited access rights. Based on the lack of adequately implemented access-control rules, by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to change the application settings without authenticating at all, which violates originally laid ACL rules.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-12254"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-06T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In multiple Tecson Tankspion and GOKs SmartBox 4 products the affected application doesn\u0027t properly restrict access to an endpoint that is responsible for saving settings, to a unauthenticated user with limited access rights. Based on the lack of adequately implemented access-control rules, by accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the web server, a malicious user is able to change the application settings without authenticating at all, which violates originally laid ACL rules.",
"id": "GHSA-rhv8-wfm8-gjqj",
"modified": "2022-05-07T00:00:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-07T00:00:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12254"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2019-012"
}
],
"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RHW8-J8MV-2GM7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:52 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:34Incorrect authentication of application WebSocket connections in Loom Desktop for Mac up to 0.16.0 allows remote code execution from either malicious JavaScript in a browser or hosts on the same network, during periods in which a user is recording a video with the application. The same attack vector can be used to crash the application at any time.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-14432"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-08-07T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Incorrect authentication of application WebSocket connections in Loom Desktop for Mac up to 0.16.0 allows remote code execution from either malicious JavaScript in a browser or hosts on the same network, during periods in which a user is recording a video with the application. The same attack vector can be used to crash the application at any time.",
"id": "GHSA-rhw8-j8mv-2gm7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:34:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:52:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14432"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://thomask.sdf.org/blog/2019/08/07/cve-2019-14432-loom-desktop-rce-vulnerability.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.loom.com/blog/loom-desktop-application-security-fix"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RJ2Q-P862-W9R3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-20 03:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 03:30A weakness has been identified in CRMEB up to 5.6.3. The impacted element is the function remoteRegister of the file crmeb/app/services/user/LoginServices.php of the component JSON Token Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument uid can lead to improper authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1203"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-20T01:15:56Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in CRMEB up to 5.6.3. The impacted element is the function remoteRegister of the file crmeb/app/services/user/LoginServices.php of the component JSON Token Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument uid can lead to improper authentication. The attack may be performed from remote. The attack requires a high level of complexity. The exploitability is regarded as difficult. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-rj2q-p862-w9r3",
"modified": "2026-01-20T03:30:28Z",
"published": "2026-01-20T03:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1203"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/foeCat/CVE/blob/main/CRMEB/jwt_auth_bypass/remote_register_jwt_bypass.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.341789"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.341789"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.735349"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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:N/AC:H/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-RJ3C-33C5-42HM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:16 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:16The user_ldap (aka LDAP user and group backend) application in ownCloud before 5.0.18, 6.x before 6.0.6, and 7.x before 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a null byte in the password and a valid user name, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-9043"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-02-04T18:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The user_ldap (aka LDAP user and group backend) application in ownCloud before 5.0.18, 6.x before 6.0.6, and 7.x before 7.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a null byte in the password and a valid user name, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.",
"id": "GHSA-rj3c-33c5-42hm",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:16:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:16:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9043"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://owncloud.org/security/advisory/?id=oc-sa-2014-020"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RJ46-7436-JJGQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-25 00:00In setScanMode of AdapterService.java, there is a possible way to enable Bluetooth discovery mode without user interaction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-203431023
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20126"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-15T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In setScanMode of AdapterService.java, there is a possible way to enable Bluetooth discovery mode without user interaction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-203431023",
"id": "GHSA-rj46-7436-jjgq",
"modified": "2022-06-25T00:00:55Z",
"published": "2022-06-16T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20126"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RJ78-2FM5-WRFP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-10 21:30 – Updated: 2023-01-14 06:30An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the get_IFTTTTtoken.cgi functionality of Asus RT-AX82U 3.0.0.4.386_49674-ge182230. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to full administrative access to the device. An attacker would need to send a series of HTTP requests to exploit this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-35401"
],
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-324"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-10T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the get_IFTTTTtoken.cgi functionality of Asus RT-AX82U 3.0.0.4.386_49674-ge182230. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to full administrative access to the device. An attacker would need to send a series of HTTP requests to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-rj78-2fm5-wrfp",
"modified": "2023-01-14T06:30:29Z",
"published": "2023-01-10T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1586"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RJ8P-8V83-QRR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:46An issue was discovered in Devolutions Server before 2020.3. There is Broken Authentication with Windows domain users.
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"CVE-2021-23923"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-01T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered in Devolutions Server before 2020.3. There is Broken Authentication with Windows domain users.",
"id": "GHSA-rj8p-8v83-qrr3",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:46:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:46:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23923"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/devo-2021-0002"
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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.