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-VCFF-M44G-82C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:06 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:06An issue was discovered in Western Bridge Cobub Razor 0.7.2. Authentication is not required for /index.php?/install/installation/createuserinfo requests, resulting in account creation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7745"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-07T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Western Bridge Cobub Razor 0.7.2. Authentication is not required for /index.php?/install/installation/createuserinfo requests, resulting in account creation.",
"id": "GHSA-vcff-m44g-82c2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:06:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:06:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7745"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cobub/razor/issues/161"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44419"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VCG2-PQ78-9MHR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:47 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:44In Mosquitto before 1.4.12, pattern based ACLs can be bypassed by clients that set their username/client id to '#' or '+'. This allows locally or remotely connected clients to access MQTT topics that they do have the rights to. The same issue may be present in third party authentication/access control plugins for Mosquitto.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-7650"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-11T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Mosquitto before 1.4.12, pattern based ACLs can be bypassed by clients that set their username/client id to \u0027#\u0027 or \u0027+\u0027. This allows locally or remotely connected clients to access MQTT topics that they do have the rights to. The same issue may be present in third party authentication/access control plugins for Mosquitto.",
"id": "GHSA-vcg2-pq78-9mhr",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:44:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:47:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7650"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.eclipse.org/bugs/show_bug.cgi?id=516765"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://mosquitto.org/2017/05/security-advisory-cve-2017-7650"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98741"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VCMX-3577-7JH3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-30 00:34 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:31This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, Safari 17.6. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-40794"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-29T23:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, Safari 17.6. Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-vcmx-3577-7jh3",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:31:49Z",
"published": "2024-07-30T00:34:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40794"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/09/msg00006.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120909"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120913"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214117"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214117"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/15"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/16"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18"
}
],
"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-VCX9-38WQ-HX3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-14 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-14 15:31An authentication bypass vulnerability in GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.6.0 allows Admin Users with access to the Agent Console to circumvent some permission checks when attempting to visit other pages. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25157"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-303"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-14T15:15:18Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in GoAnywhere MFT prior to 7.6.0 allows Admin Users with access to the Agent Console to circumvent some permission checks when attempting to visit other pages. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure or modification.",
"id": "GHSA-vcx9-38wq-hx3h",
"modified": "2024-08-14T15:31:17Z",
"published": "2024-08-14T15:31:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.fortra.com/security/advisories/product-security/fi-2024-009"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VF24-WHV8-R4JJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-13 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-15 18:30Denial of service in Modem module due to improper authorization while error handling in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25685"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Denial of service in Modem module due to improper authorization while error handling in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wearables",
"id": "GHSA-vf24-whv8-r4jj",
"modified": "2022-12-15T18:30:20Z",
"published": "2022-12-13T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25685"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/december-2022-bulletin"
}
],
"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-VF2M-J6H8-V6C5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:19 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:19Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pumps (models Alaris GS, Alaris GH, Alaris CC, and Alaris TIVA) versions 2.3.6 and prior are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability where the software does not perform authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity, where it may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to various Alaris Syringe pumps and impact the intended operation of the pump when it is connected to a terminal server via the serial port.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-14786"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-23T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Alaris Plus medical syringe pumps (models Alaris GS, Alaris GH, Alaris CC, and Alaris TIVA) versions 2.3.6 and prior are affected by an improper authentication vulnerability where the software does not perform authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity, where it may allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to various Alaris Syringe pumps and impact the intended operation of the pump when it is connected to a terminal server via the serial port.",
"id": "GHSA-vf2m-j6h8-v6c5",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:19:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:19:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14786"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-235-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.bd.com/en-us/support/product-security-and-privacy/product-security-bulletin-for-various-alaris-plus-syringe-pumps-sold-and-in-use-outside-the-united-states"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105147"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VF34-94XF-5QJW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-02 15:31 – Updated: 2026-03-02 15:31A remote authentication bypass vulnerability
exists in HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-23600"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-02T15:16:32Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A remote authentication bypass vulnerability\u00a0\n\n exists in HPE AutoPass License Server (APLS).",
"id": "GHSA-vf34-94xf-5qjw",
"modified": "2026-03-02T15:31:24Z",
"published": "2026-03-02T15:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23600"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbgn05003en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-VF34-GG37-3QC4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:31 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:31Opera detects http content in https web pages only when the top-level frame uses https, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site's context, by modifying an http page to include an https iframe that references a script file on an http site, related to "HTTP-Intended-but-HTTPS-Loadable (HPIHSL) pages."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-2067"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-06-15T19:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Opera detects http content in https web pages only when the top-level frame uses https, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script, in an https site\u0027s context, by modifying an http page to include an https iframe that references a script file on an http site, related to \"HTTP-Intended-but-HTTPS-Loadable (HPIHSL) pages.\"",
"id": "GHSA-vf34-gg37-3qc4",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:31:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2067"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79323"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/79323/pbp-final-with-update.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35403"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VF3V-3G7G-88RM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-01 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:44D-Link DIR-890L FW1.10 A1 is vulnerable to Authentication bypass.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30063"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-01T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "D-Link DIR-890L FW1.10 A1 is vulnerable to Authentication bypass.",
"id": "GHSA-vf3v-3g7g-88rm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:44:38Z",
"published": "2023-05-01T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30063"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Zarathustra-L/IoT_Vul/tree/main/D-Link/DIR-890L/Auth%20bypass"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VF92-J6MR-CJMJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-07 09:30 – Updated: 2025-03-11 18:32JFrog Artifactory versions 7.59 and above, but below 7.59.18, 7.63.18, 7.68.19, 7.71.8 are vulnerable to an issue whereby user interaction with specially crafted URLs could lead to exposure of user access tokens due to improper handling of the CLI / IDE browser based SSO integration.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42662"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-07T09:15:38Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "JFrog Artifactory versions 7.59 and above, but below 7.59.18, 7.63.18, 7.68.19, 7.71.8 are vulnerable to an issue whereby user interaction with specially crafted URLs could lead to exposure of user access tokens due to improper handling of the CLI / IDE browser based SSO integration.",
"id": "GHSA-vf92-j6mr-cjmj",
"modified": "2025-03-11T18:32:02Z",
"published": "2024-03-07T09:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42662"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jfrog.com/help/r/jfrog-release-information/jfrog-security-advisories"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.