Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Allowed

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

API response cwe.mitre.org

The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.

4935 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-H9H6-5VXM-9XX3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-16 09:30 – Updated: 2025-06-11 15:30
VLAI
Details

Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in First Corporation's DVRs allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to rewrite or obtain the configuration information of the affected device. Note that updates are provided only for Late model of CFR-4EABC, CFR-4EAB, CFR-8EAB, CFR-16EAB, MD-404AB, and MD-808AB. As for the other products, apply the workaround.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
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-2023-47674"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-16T08:15:33Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability in First Corporation\u0027s DVRs allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to rewrite or obtain the configuration information of the affected device. Note that updates are provided only for Late model of CFR-4EABC, CFR-4EAB, CFR-8EAB, CFR-16EAB, MD-404AB, and MD-808AB. As for the other products, apply the workaround.",
  "id": "GHSA-h9h6-5vxm-9xx3",
  "modified": "2025-06-11T15:30:24Z",
  "published": "2023-11-16T09:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47674"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU99077347"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.c-first.co.jp/information/ddososhirase"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.c-first.co.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/tuushin.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "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-H9HG-X52X-C465

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-16 18:32 – Updated: 2026-09-16 18:32
VLAI
Details

Covenant through 0.6 registers the CovenantHub SignalR hub without an Authorize attribute, allowing unauthenticated callers to invoke CreateHttpListener and receive a signed JWT token. Attackers can use the obtained token to authenticate against the entire operator API and access grunts, credentials, binaries, events, and the operator roster.

Severity
9.1 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
9.3 (Critical)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-92717"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-16T18:17:22Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Covenant through 0.6 registers the CovenantHub SignalR hub without an Authorize attribute, allowing unauthenticated callers to invoke CreateHttpListener and receive a signed JWT token. Attackers can use the obtained token to authenticate against the entire operator API and access grunts, credentials, binaries, events, and the operator roster.",
  "id": "GHSA-h9hg-x52x-c465",
  "modified": "2026-09-16T18:32:07Z",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:32:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-92717"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/cobbr/Covenant/issues/406"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/cobbr/Covenant"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/cobbr/Covenant/blob/v0.6/Covenant/Core/CovenantService.cs#L3958-L3975"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/cobbr/Covenant/blob/v0.6/Covenant/Hubs/CovenantHub.cs#L28-L33"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/covenant-through-0.6-missing-authentication-on-the-covenanthub-signalr-hub"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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-H9QM-FW5R-9VMM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-10-27 19:00
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Details

A vulnerability in the user registration component found in the ~/src/Classes/RegistrationAuth.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to register on sites as an administrator. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
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-2021-34621"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-07T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the user registration component found in the ~/src/Classes/RegistrationAuth.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to register on sites as an administrator. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .",
  "id": "GHSA-h9qm-fw5r-9vmm",
  "modified": "2022-10-27T19:00:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:07:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34621"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/06/easily-exploitable-critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-profilepress-plugin"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163973/WordPress-ProfilePress-3.1.3-Privilege-Escalation.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-H9RW-4PM8-962H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-14 09:31 – Updated: 2026-02-14 09:31
VLAI
Details

The One to one user Chat by WPGuppy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the /wp-json/guppylite/v2/channel-authorize rest endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to intercept and view private chat messages between users.

Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-6792"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-14T07:16:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The One to one user Chat by WPGuppy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the /wp-json/guppylite/v2/channel-authorize rest endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to intercept and view private chat messages between users.",
  "id": "GHSA-h9rw-4pm8-962h",
  "modified": "2026-02-14T09:31:32Z",
  "published": "2026-02-14T09:31:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6792"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpguppy-lite"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/03774303-c9f4-4666-ac88-78f92aaf81dc?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-H9W3-VW4P-H6VW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-16 18:34 – Updated: 2026-10-16 18:34
VLAI
Details

Misaka Danmu Server through 2.8.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary configuration keys via the unprotected POST /api/ui/config-history/rollback endpoint. Attackers can set the ipWhitelist key to their own /32 address, or alter trustedProxies and webhookApiKey, to access every protected endpoint as the administrator.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.3 (Critical)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-111643"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-10-16T18:17:45Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Misaka Danmu Server through 2.8.9 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to write arbitrary configuration keys via the unprotected POST /api/ui/config-history/rollback endpoint. Attackers can set the ipWhitelist key to their own /32 address, or alter trustedProxies and webhookApiKey, to access every protected endpoint as the administrator.",
  "id": "GHSA-h9w3-vw4p-h6vw",
  "modified": "2026-10-16T18:34:46Z",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:34:46Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111643"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/l429609201/misaka_danmu_server/blob/v2.8.9/src/api/ui/config_history.py#L51-L66"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/l429609201/misaka_danmu_server/blob/v2.8.9/src/security.py#L136-L182"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackmd.io/@hieuPenguinnn/misaka-danmu-server-ui-api-missing-authentication"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/misaka-danmu-server-through-2.8.9-authentication-bypass-via-config-history-rollback"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-H9X2-2G66-P8R3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31
VLAI
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).

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
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-2026-60355"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:38Z",
    "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-h9x2-2g66-p8r3",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:36Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60355"
    },
    {
      "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-HC2F-R46J-4W6X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 21:31
VLAI
Details

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-56164"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T17:17:09Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.",
  "id": "GHSA-hc2f-r46j-4w6x",
  "modified": "2026-07-14T21:31:50Z",
  "published": "2026-07-14T18:32:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56164"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56164"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-56164"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-HC36-4GF4-49QX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-15 09:31 – Updated: 2025-05-15 09:31
VLAI
Details

Missing authentication for critical function issue exists in I-O DATA network attached hard disk 'HDL-T Series' firmware Ver.1.21 and earlier. If exploited, a remote unauthenticated attacker may change the product settings.

Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
6.9 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-32738"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-15T09:15:19Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing authentication for critical function issue exists in I-O DATA network attached hard disk \u0027HDL-T Series\u0027 firmware Ver.1.21 and earlier. If exploited, a remote unauthenticated attacker may change the product settings.",
  "id": "GHSA-hc36-4gf4-49qx",
  "modified": "2025-05-15T09:31:21Z",
  "published": "2025-05-15T09:31:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32738"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91726405"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.iodata.jp/support/information/2025/05_hdl-t"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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-HC3C-8H8R-VCG7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-29 15:30 – Updated: 2026-08-29 15:30
VLAI
Details

rust-iot-platform through commit 5df942ab contains an authentication bypass vulnerability where most REST API routes lack authentication guards in their handler signatures. Unauthenticated attackers can create, update, list, retrieve, and delete user accounts by directly accessing unprotected endpoints without providing valid credentials.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.3 (Critical)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-82452"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-29T14:16:38Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "rust-iot-platform through commit 5df942ab contains an authentication bypass vulnerability where most REST API routes lack authentication guards in their handler signatures. Unauthenticated attackers can create, update, list, retrieve, and delete user accounts by directly accessing unprotected endpoints without providing valid credentials.",
  "id": "GHSA-hc3c-8h8r-vcg7",
  "modified": "2026-08-29T15:30:20Z",
  "published": "2026-08-29T15:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82452"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/iot-ecology/rust-iot-platform"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/iot-ecology/rust-iot-platform/blob/5df942ab6bc46a3bf83dbee8c7970554f92c972d/api/src/controller/user_router.rs"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/rust-iot-platform-authentication-bypass-via-missing-request-guards"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-HC5V-GXVJ-58WH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-08 21:58 – Updated: 2026-10-08 21:58
VLAI
Summary
PraisonAI: MCP HTTP-stream transport is unauthenticated by default, exposing tool enumeration and an unvalidated tool-call surface
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Summary

PraisonAI's MCP HTTP-stream server authenticates requests only when an API key is configured; the CLI defaults --api-key to None, so praisonai mcp serve --transport http-stream exposes the full MCP surface unauthenticated. A request with no Authorization (and no Origin) can initialize and tools/list (~50 tools), and the dispatcher forwards tool-call arguments to handlers without validating them against the advertised inputSchema. Runtime-confirmed for unauthenticated initialize/tools/list and the dispatcher schema-bypass. This is not an RCE/file-read in 4.6.63 — workflow.run/workflow.run_file are runtime-refuted (adapter regression). Severity Medium–High.

Details

Affected component

  • Package: praisonai 4.6.63. Files: src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/transports/http_stream.py, mcp_server/cli.py, mcp_server/server.py (dispatcher).

Vulnerable code / root cause

Path: src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/transports/http_stream.py

Function: mcp_post / _validate_origin

Snippet:

if self.api_key:                       # auth applied ONLY when api_key is set
    auth_header = request.headers.get("Authorization", "")
    if not auth_header.startswith("Bearer ") or auth_header[7:] != self.api_key:
        return JSONResponse({"error": "Unauthorized"}, status_code=401)
# _validate_origin: returns True when the Origin header is absent

Issue: with api_key=None, no auth check runs; a missing Origin header is allowed, so non-browser clients (curl/Burp) are not blocked.

Path: src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/cli.py

Function: cmd_serve (argparse)

Snippet:

parser.add_argument("--api-key", default=None)   # unauthenticated by default

Path: src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/server.py

Function: _handle_tools_call

Snippet:

result = await tool.handler(**arguments)   # arguments forwarded without inputSchema validation

Issue: attacker-controlled arguments are passed straight to the handler; the dispatcher does not validate them against the tool's advertised inputSchema. The only thing rejecting undeclared keys is the handler's own Python signature.

Attack flow

  1. Operator runs praisonai mcp serve --transport http-stream (no --api-key).
  2. Attacker (no auth, no Origin) sends initialize → session; tools/list → enumerates ~50 tools; tools/call → arguments pass through unvalidated.

Why existing protection is bypassed

Auth is opt-in (only added when an api key is set); missing Origin is allowed; the dispatcher does not enforce inputSchema.

Security boundary

Unauthenticated access to the MCP tool surface. Default bind 127.0.0.1 (any local process / multi-user host; remote only if --host 0.0.0.0).

Scope limits (do not overclaim)

  • praisonai.workflow.run / workflow.run_file are runtime-refuted in 4.6.63: the adapter calls AgentsGenerator(...) missing the required config_list argument → errors before any execution/file open. Several other tool adapters also error at runtime. No unauthenticated RCE/arbitrary-file-open via these tools at HEAD.
  • MCP knowledge.add file read is broken (see FT-01_Knowledge_FileRead_Negative_Report.md).

Proof of Concept

Environment

Real MCP HTTP-stream server (api_key=None) in a local runtime (127.0.0.1:18090). Runnable assets: PraisonAI-Runtime-Repro\runtime-files\ (docker-compose.mcp.yml). MCP requests use Accept: application/json + header Mcp-Session-Id.

Steps to reproduce

  1. MCP-Initialize: POST /mcp initialize (no Authorization) → 200 + mcp-session-id.
  2. MCP-Tools-List-NoAuth: POST /mcp tools/list with that session id → 200 + ~50 tools.
  3. MCP-Schema-Bypass: tools/call with an undeclared extra argument (__undeclared_evil_param__).

Expected result

The transport requires authentication; the dispatcher validates arguments against inputSchema.

Actual result

  • initialize/tools/list succeed with no auth and no Origin header.
  • The undeclared argument reaches the handler (got an unexpected keyword argument '__undeclared_evil_param__'), proving no schema validation at the dispatcher.

Screenshots

03-MCP-Schema-Bypass 02-MCP-Tools-List-NoAuth

Screenshots

Unauthenticated MCP initialize

A POST request to /mcp with method initialize succeeds without an Authorization header. The server returns HTTP 200 OK, exposes MCP capabilities, and issues an mcp-session-id to the unauthenticated client.

01-MCP-Initialize-NoAuth

Unauthenticated MCP tools/list

After initialization, the same unauthenticated MCP session can call tools/list using only the issued Mcp-Session-Id. The server returns HTTP 200 OK and exposes tool names, schemas, and annotations.

02-MCP-Tools-List-NoAuth

MCP tool-call schema bypass

The unauthenticated MCP client calls tools/call with an extra argument not declared in the tool schema. Instead of rejecting the schema-violating input at the dispatcher layer, the unexpected parameter reaches the Python handler and causes an unexpected keyword argument error. This confirms incomplete input-schema enforcement for tool calls.

03-MCP-Schema-Bypass

Impact

Unauthenticated tool enumeration and tool-call surface; LLM-key/cost abuse and data access via whichever tools function (impact currently limited by several broken adapters and the default loopback bind). No confirmed unauthenticated RCE/file-read in 4.6.63.

Severity
7.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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  "details": "## Summary\n\nPraisonAI\u0027s MCP HTTP-stream server authenticates requests only when an API key is configured; the CLI defaults `--api-key` to `None`, so `praisonai mcp serve --transport http-stream` exposes the full MCP surface unauthenticated. A request with no `Authorization` (and no `Origin`) can `initialize` and `tools/list` (~50 tools), and the dispatcher forwards tool-call arguments to handlers without validating them against the advertised `inputSchema`. Runtime-confirmed for unauthenticated `initialize`/`tools/list` and the dispatcher schema-bypass. This is **not** an RCE/file-read in 4.6.63 \u2014 `workflow.run`/`workflow.run_file` are runtime-refuted (adapter regression). Severity Medium\u2013High.\n\n## Details\n\n### Affected component\n- Package: `praisonai` 4.6.63. Files: `src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/transports/http_stream.py`, `mcp_server/cli.py`, `mcp_server/server.py` (dispatcher).\n\n### Vulnerable code / root cause\n\nPath:\n`src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/transports/http_stream.py`\n\nFunction:\n`mcp_post` / `_validate_origin`\n\nSnippet:\n```python\nif self.api_key:                       # auth applied ONLY when api_key is set\n    auth_header = request.headers.get(\"Authorization\", \"\")\n    if not auth_header.startswith(\"Bearer \") or auth_header[7:] != self.api_key:\n        return JSONResponse({\"error\": \"Unauthorized\"}, status_code=401)\n# _validate_origin: returns True when the Origin header is absent\n```\nIssue: with `api_key=None`, no auth check runs; a missing `Origin` header is allowed, so non-browser clients (curl/Burp) are not blocked.\n\nPath:\n`src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/cli.py`\n\nFunction:\n`cmd_serve` (argparse)\n\nSnippet:\n```python\nparser.add_argument(\"--api-key\", default=None)   # unauthenticated by default\n```\n\nPath:\n`src/praisonai/praisonai/mcp_server/server.py`\n\nFunction:\n`_handle_tools_call`\n\nSnippet:\n```python\nresult = await tool.handler(**arguments)   # arguments forwarded without inputSchema validation\n```\nIssue: attacker-controlled `arguments` are passed straight to the handler; the dispatcher does not validate them against the tool\u0027s advertised `inputSchema`. The only thing rejecting undeclared keys is the handler\u0027s own Python signature.\n\n### Attack flow\n1. Operator runs `praisonai mcp serve --transport http-stream` (no `--api-key`).\n2. Attacker (no auth, no Origin) sends `initialize` \u2192 session; `tools/list` \u2192 enumerates ~50 tools; `tools/call` \u2192 arguments pass through unvalidated.\n\n### Why existing protection is bypassed\nAuth is opt-in (only added when an api key is set); missing `Origin` is allowed; the dispatcher does not enforce `inputSchema`.\n\n### Security boundary\nUnauthenticated access to the MCP tool surface. Default bind `127.0.0.1` (any local process / multi-user host; remote only if `--host 0.0.0.0`).\n\n### Scope limits (do not overclaim)\n- `praisonai.workflow.run` / `workflow.run_file` are **runtime-refuted in 4.6.63**: the adapter calls `AgentsGenerator(...)` missing the required `config_list` argument \u2192 errors before any execution/file open. Several other tool adapters also error at runtime. No unauthenticated RCE/arbitrary-file-open via these tools at HEAD.\n- MCP `knowledge.add` file read is broken (see `FT-01_Knowledge_FileRead_Negative_Report.md`).\n\n## Proof of Concept\n\n### Environment\nReal MCP HTTP-stream server (`api_key=None`) in a local runtime (`127.0.0.1:18090`). Runnable assets: `PraisonAI-Runtime-Repro\\runtime-files\\` (`docker-compose.mcp.yml`). MCP requests use `Accept: application/json` + header `Mcp-Session-Id`.\n\n### Steps to reproduce\n1. `MCP-Initialize`: `POST /mcp` initialize (no Authorization) \u2192 `200` + `mcp-session-id`.\n2. `MCP-Tools-List-NoAuth`: `POST /mcp` `tools/list` with that session id \u2192 `200` + ~50 tools.\n3. `MCP-Schema-Bypass`: `tools/call` with an undeclared extra argument (`__undeclared_evil_param__`).\n\n### Expected result\nThe transport requires authentication; the dispatcher validates arguments against `inputSchema`.\n\n### Actual result\n- `initialize`/`tools/list` succeed with no auth and no Origin header.\n- The undeclared argument reaches the handler (`got an unexpected keyword argument \u0027__undeclared_evil_param__\u0027`), proving no schema validation at the dispatcher.\n\n### Screenshots\n\u003cimg width=\"1544\" height=\"798\" alt=\"03-MCP-Schema-Bypass\" src=\"https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/5a4cb764-9428-487d-b4e0-2854cbda7fb7\" /\u003e\n\u003cimg width=\"1538\" height=\"793\" alt=\"02-MCP-Tools-List-NoAuth\" src=\"https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6356af71-867f-4fbc-a994-c7ca338fd2aa\" /\u003e\n\n### Screenshots\n\n**Unauthenticated MCP initialize**\n\nA POST request to `/mcp` with method `initialize` succeeds without an `Authorization` header. The server returns HTTP 200 OK, exposes MCP capabilities, and issues an `mcp-session-id` to the unauthenticated client.\n\n\u003cimg width=\"1546\" height=\"804\" alt=\"01-MCP-Initialize-NoAuth\" src=\"https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2a62ee6b-99d3-4a38-a752-bfe6165c8c04\" /\u003e\n\n**Unauthenticated MCP tools/list**\n\nAfter initialization, the same unauthenticated MCP session can call `tools/list` using only the issued `Mcp-Session-Id`. The server returns HTTP 200 OK and exposes tool names, schemas, and annotations.\n\n\u003cimg width=\"1538\" height=\"793\" alt=\"02-MCP-Tools-List-NoAuth\" src=\"https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/f55189ff-13aa-4c36-a617-3d2ee4a52a84\" /\u003e\n\n**MCP tool-call schema bypass**\n\nThe unauthenticated MCP client calls `tools/call` with an extra argument not declared in the tool schema. Instead of rejecting the schema-violating input at the dispatcher layer, the unexpected parameter reaches the Python handler and causes an `unexpected keyword argument` error. This confirms incomplete input-schema enforcement for tool calls.\n\n\u003cimg width=\"1544\" height=\"798\" alt=\"03-MCP-Schema-Bypass\" src=\"https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d3f36e50-2363-4eb2-8b3c-985ff0e27f6e\" /\u003e\n\n## Impact\nUnauthenticated tool enumeration and tool-call surface; LLM-key/cost abuse and data access via whichever tools function (impact currently limited by several broken adapters and the default loopback bind). No confirmed unauthenticated RCE/file-read in 4.6.63.",
  "id": "GHSA-hc5v-gxvj-58wh",
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  "published": "2026-10-08T21:58:42Z",
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Mitigation
Architecture and Design
  • Divide the software into anonymous, normal, privileged, and administrative areas. Identify which of these areas require a proven user identity, and use a centralized authentication capability.
  • Identify all potential communication channels, or other means of interaction with the software, to ensure that all channels are appropriately protected, including those channels that are assumed to be accessible only by authorized parties. Developers sometimes perform authentication at the primary channel, but open up a secondary channel that is assumed to be private. For example, a login mechanism may be listening on one network port, but after successful authentication, it may open up a second port where it waits for the connection, but avoids authentication because it assumes that only the authenticated party will connect to the port.
  • In general, if the software or protocol allows a single session or user state to persist across multiple connections or channels, authentication and appropriate credential management need to be used throughout.
Mitigation MIT-15
Architecture and Design

For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.

Mitigation
Architecture and Design
  • Where possible, avoid implementing custom, "grow-your-own" authentication routines and consider using authentication capabilities as provided by the surrounding framework, operating system, or environment. These capabilities may avoid common weaknesses that are unique to authentication; support automatic auditing and tracking; and make it easier to provide a clear separation between authentication tasks and authorization tasks.
  • In environments such as the World Wide Web, the line between authentication and authorization is sometimes blurred. If custom authentication routines are required instead of those provided by the server, then these routines must be applied to every single page, since these pages could be requested directly.
Mitigation MIT-4.5
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks

  • Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
  • For example, consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator [REF-45].
Mitigation
Implementation System Configuration Operation

When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to require strong authentication for users who should be allowed to access the data [REF-1297] [REF-1298] [REF-1302].

CAPEC-12: Choosing Message Identifier

This pattern of attack is defined by the selection of messages distributed via multicast or public information channels that are intended for another client by determining the parameter value assigned to that client. This attack allows the adversary to gain access to potentially privileged information, and to possibly perpetrate other attacks through the distribution means by impersonation. If the channel/message being manipulated is an input rather than output mechanism for the system, (such as a command bus), this style of attack could be used to change the adversary's identifier to more a privileged one.

CAPEC-166: Force the System to Reset Values

An attacker forces the target into a previous state in order to leverage potential weaknesses in the target dependent upon a prior configuration or state-dependent factors. Even in cases where an attacker may not be able to directly control the configuration of the targeted application, they may be able to reset the configuration to a prior state since many applications implement reset functions.

CAPEC-216: Communication Channel Manipulation

An adversary manipulates a setting or parameter on communications channel in order to compromise its security. This can result in information exposure, insertion/removal of information from the communications stream, and/or potentially system compromise.

CAPEC-36: Using Unpublished Interfaces or Functionality

An adversary searches for and invokes interfaces or functionality that the target system designers did not intend to be publicly available. If interfaces fail to authenticate requests, the attacker may be able to invoke functionality they are not authorized for.

CAPEC-62: Cross Site Request Forgery

An attacker crafts malicious web links and distributes them (via web pages, email, etc.), typically in a targeted manner, hoping to induce users to click on the link and execute the malicious action against some third-party application. If successful, the action embedded in the malicious link will be processed and accepted by the targeted application with the users' privilege level. This type of attack leverages the persistence and implicit trust placed in user session cookies by many web applications today. In such an architecture, once the user authenticates to an application and a session cookie is created on the user's system, all following transactions for that session are authenticated using that cookie including potential actions initiated by an attacker and simply "riding" the existing session cookie.

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