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.
6013 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-56H7-99R3-XGMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:14 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:14Russ Allbery pam-krb5 before 3.13, when linked against MIT Kerberos, does not properly initialize the Kerberos libraries for setuid use, which allows local users to gain privileges by pointing an environment variable to a modified Kerberos configuration file, and then launching a PAM-based setuid application.
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"nvd_published_at": "2009-02-13T17:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Russ Allbery pam-krb5 before 3.13, when linked against MIT Kerberos, does not properly initialize the Kerberos libraries for setuid use, which allows local users to gain privileges by pointing an environment variable to a modified Kerberos configuration file, and then launching a PAM-based setuid application.",
"id": "GHSA-56h7-99r3-xgmr",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:14:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:14:54Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5669"
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"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5732"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33914"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33917"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34260"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34449"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-39.xml"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1021711"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-252767-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-070.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1721"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.eyrie.org/~eagle/software/pam-krb5/security/2009-02-11.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/500892/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33740"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-719-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0410"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0979"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-56JF-7XMQ-4CV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:57 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:57HP Support Assistant before 8.1.52.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.
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"nvd_published_at": "2016-03-19T15:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "HP Support Assistant before 8.1.52.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-56jf-7xmq-4cv8",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:57:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:57:47Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2245"
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"url": "https://h20565.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c05031674"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-56JH-3Q9P-9X3Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-13 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-20 21:31An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range extenders allows a network adjacent attacker with WiFi authentication or a physical Ethernet port connection to bypass the authentication process and access the admin panel.
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"CVE-2026-0407"
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"details": "An insufficient authentication vulnerability in NETGEAR WiFi range \nextenders allows a network adjacent attacker with WiFi authentication\u00a0or\n a physical\u00a0Ethernet port connection to bypass the authentication \nprocess and access the admin panel.",
"id": "GHSA-56jh-3q9p-9x3q",
"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-2026-0407"
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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"
}
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"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"
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]
}
GHSA-56M3-PPXH-QP77
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2023-11-14 21:31Improper authentication in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC11PH USB firmware installation software before version 1.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28377"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Improper authentication in some Intel(R) NUC Kit NUC11PH USB firmware installation software before version 1.1 for Windows may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-56m3-ppxh-qp77",
"modified": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28377"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-56MW-G4X8-4WWM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-25 00:01 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31Authentication bypass vulnerability in a-blog cms Ver.2.8.x series versions prior to Ver.2.8.74, Ver.2.9.x series versions prior to Ver.2.9.39, Ver.2.10.x series versions prior to Ver.2.10.43, and Ver.2.11.x series versions prior to Ver.2.11.41 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication under the specific condition.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21142"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-24T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Authentication bypass vulnerability in a-blog cms Ver.2.8.x series versions prior to Ver.2.8.74, Ver.2.9.x series versions prior to Ver.2.9.39, Ver.2.10.x series versions prior to Ver.2.10.43, and Ver.2.11.x series versions prior to Ver.2.11.41 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication under the specific condition.",
"id": "GHSA-56mw-g4x8-4wwm",
"modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:44Z",
"published": "2022-02-25T00:01:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21142"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://developer.a-blogcms.jp/blog/news/security-202202.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN14706307/index.html"
}
],
"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"
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]
}
GHSA-56R6-CCM5-8HG3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-21 14:20 – Updated: 2025-07-21 14:20Impact
A potential security issue has been mitigated on old account deployment functions from the factory. Smart wallets in use on all existing supported networks are not impacted.
Patches
Please direct creation of new wallets to either createSemiModularAccount on AccountFactory.sol or createWebAuthnAccount on WebAuthnFactory.sol.
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"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "@account-kit/smart-contracts"
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"id": "GHSA-56r6-ccm5-8hg3",
"modified": "2025-07-21T14:20:40Z",
"published": "2025-07-21T14:20:40Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/alchemyplatform/modular-account/security/advisories/GHSA-56r6-ccm5-8hg3"
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"url": "https://github.com/alchemyplatform/aa-sdk/commit/b343437a9e4a833c25fed7bc8785a815cbbae0ee"
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"url": "https://github.com/alchemyplatform/modular-account/commit/2352c9b692935ba97d98619cb31ba1653eee241f"
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"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:U",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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"summary": "Alchemy Non-SMA and Webauthn Account Security Advisory"
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GHSA-56R6-MR9C-XV6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Pexip Infinity Connect before 1.8.0 omits certain provisioning authenticity checks. Thus, untrusted code may execute.
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"CVE-2021-29655"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-18T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Pexip Infinity Connect before 1.8.0 omits certain provisioning authenticity checks. Thus, untrusted code may execute.",
"id": "GHSA-56r6-mr9c-xv6j",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:16Z",
"published": "2022-02-19T00:00:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29655"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.pexip.com/admin/security_bulletins.htm"
}
],
"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-56WJ-JFHP-FQ9F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-31 21:32 – Updated: 2024-08-13 15:31A vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager prior to version 2.8.90.11211 that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.
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"CVE-2019-6198"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-31T21:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability was reported in Lenovo PC Manager prior to version\u00a02.8.90.11211 that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-56wj-jfhp-fq9f",
"modified": "2024-08-13T15:31:33Z",
"published": "2024-07-31T21:32:38Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-6198"
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"url": "https://iknow.lenovo.com.cn/detail/186945.html"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-56XV-X6XM-R262
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:26 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:32Session fixation vulnerability in CubeCart before 5.2.9 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the PHPSESSID parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-2341"
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"nvd_published_at": "2014-04-22T13:06:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in CubeCart before 5.2.9 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via the PHPSESSID parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-56xv-x6xm-r262",
"modified": "2025-04-12T12:32:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:26:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2341"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92526"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://forums.cubecart.com/topic/48427-cubecart-529-relased"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/57856"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32830"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/105784"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66805"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030086"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-572H-92HG-4MQM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-12 15:30 – Updated: 2024-08-12 15:30Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock <= 8.4 allow attackers to disable two factor authorization of any user by predicting the token for the disable_2fa link.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-12T13:38:32Z",
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"details": "Insufficiently random values for generating password reset token in FIWARE Keyrock \u003c= 8.4 allow attackers to disable two factor authorization of any user by predicting the token for the disable_2fa link.",
"id": "GHSA-572h-92hg-4mqm",
"modified": "2024-08-12T15:30:50Z",
"published": "2024-08-12T15:30:50Z",
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"url": "https://www.ait.ac.at/themen/cyber-security/pentesting/security-advisories"
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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.