Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Discouraged

Improper 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.

5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-7M62-4JFR-67WH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:03 – Updated: 2026-05-28 21:31
VLAI
Details

OpenSSH 5.6 and earlier, when J-PAKE is enabled, does not properly validate the public parameters in the J-PAKE protocol, which allows remote attackers to bypass the need for knowledge of the shared secret, and successfully authenticate, by sending crafted values in each round of the protocol, a related issue to CVE-2010-4252.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2010-4478"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2010-12-06T22:30:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "OpenSSH 5.6 and earlier, when J-PAKE is enabled, does not properly validate the public parameters in the J-PAKE protocol, which allows remote attackers to bypass the need for knowledge of the shared secret, and successfully authenticate, by sending crafted values in each round of the protocol, a related issue to CVE-2010-4252.",
  "id": "GHSA-7m62-4jfr-67wh",
  "modified": "2026-05-28T21:31:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:03:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4478"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=659297"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/seb-m/jpake"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12338"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content\u0026id=JSA10673"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seb.dbzteam.org/crypto/jpake-session-key-retrieval.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/usr.bin/ssh/jpake.c#rev1.5"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/usr.bin/ssh/jpake.c.diff?r1=1.4%3Br2=1.5%3Bf=h"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openbsd.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/src/usr.bin/ssh/jpake.c.diff?r1=1.4;r2=1.5;f=h"
    }
  ],
  "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-7M73-Q993-VW77

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:07 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:07
VLAI
Details

bind.cpp in back-ndb in OpenLDAP 2.4.x before 2.4.24 does not require authentication for the root Distinguished Name (DN), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an arbitrary password.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-1025"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2011-03-20T02:00:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "bind.cpp in back-ndb in OpenLDAP 2.4.x before 2.4.24 does not require authentication for the root Distinguished Name (DN), which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an arbitrary password.",
  "id": "GHSA-7m73-q993-vw77",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T03:07:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T03:07:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1025"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=680472"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content\u0026id=JSA10705"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/12"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/25/13"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43331"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43718"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-36.xml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1025190"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:056"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/servers/slapd/back-ndb/bind.cpp.diff?r1=1.5\u0026r2=1.8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi/Software%20Bugs?id=6661"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openldap.org/lists/openldap-announce/201102/msg00000.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0347.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1100-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0665"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7M98-WHF4-6699

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-15 00:01 – Updated: 2021-12-18 00:01
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability has been identified in SiPass integrated V2.76 (All versions), SiPass integrated V2.80 (All versions), SiPass integrated V2.85 (All versions), Siveillance Identity V1.5 (All versions), Siveillance Identity V1.6 (All versions < V1.6.284.0). Affected applications insufficiently limit the access to the internal user authentication service. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger several actions on behalf of valid user accounts.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-44524"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-668"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-14T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SiPass integrated V2.76 (All versions), SiPass integrated V2.80 (All versions), SiPass integrated V2.85 (All versions), Siveillance Identity V1.5 (All versions), Siveillance Identity V1.6 (All versions \u003c V1.6.284.0). Affected applications insufficiently limit the access to the internal user authentication service. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to trigger several actions on behalf of valid user accounts.",
  "id": "GHSA-7m98-whf4-6699",
  "modified": "2021-12-18T00:01:57Z",
  "published": "2021-12-15T00:01:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44524"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-160202.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-463116.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7M9Q-532F-6Q43

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:13 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:13
VLAI
Details

Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W devices have an incorrect RBAC configuration for the default account, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access via a login session with that account, aka Bug IDs CSCuv90139, CSCux58175, and CSCux73557.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2015-6397"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-08-08T00:59:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Cisco RV110W, RV130W, and RV215W devices have an incorrect RBAC configuration for the default account, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access via a login session with that account, aka Bug IDs CSCuv90139, CSCux58175, and CSCux73557.",
  "id": "GHSA-7m9q-532f-6q43",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T02:13:31Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T02:13:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6397"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160803-rv110_130w2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92273"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036524"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7MCQ-4G86-CGX3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:12 – Updated: 2022-07-09 00:00
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the EtherChannel port subscription logic of Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass access control list (ACL) rules that are configured on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to oversubscription of resources that occurs when applying ACLs to port channel interfaces. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to access network resources that are protected by the ACL. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access network resources that would be protected by the ACL that was applied on the port channel interface.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1591"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-25T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the EtherChannel port subscription logic of Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Switches could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass access control list (ACL) rules that are configured on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to oversubscription of resources that occurs when applying ACLs to port channel interfaces. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by attempting to access network resources that are protected by the ACL. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access network resources that would be protected by the ACL that was applied on the port channel interface.",
  "id": "GHSA-7mcq-4g86-cgx3",
  "modified": "2022-07-09T00:00:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:12:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1591"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nexus-acl-vrvQYPVe"
    }
  ],
  "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-7MFX-869F-5W95

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:36 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:36
VLAI
Details

SQLLoginModule in Apache Geronimo 2.0 through 2.1 does not throw an exception for a nonexistent username, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a login attempt with any username not contained in the database.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-5797"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-11-03T00:46:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "SQLLoginModule in Apache Geronimo 2.0 through 2.1 does not throw an exception for a nonexistent username, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a login attempt with any username not contained in the database.",
  "id": "GHSA-7mfx-869f-5w95",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T18:36:45Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:36:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5797"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-3543"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/38662"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27478"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27482"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21286105"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26287"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3675"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3676"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7MG4-JHXW-PMC3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:08 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:08
VLAI
Details

SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot Configuration Software, as used on SoftBank SHARP 3G handsets, SoftBank Panasonic 3G handsets, SoftBank NEC 3G handsets, SoftBank Samsung 3G handsets, SoftBank mobile Wi-Fi routers, SoftBank Android smartphones with the Wi-Fi application before 1.7.1, SoftBank Windows Mobile smartphones with the WISPrClient application before 1.3.1, SoftBank Disney Mobile Android smartphones with the Wi-Fi application before 1.7.1, and WILLCOM Android smartphones with the Wi-Fi application before 1.7.1, does not properly connect to access points, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to an 802.11 network.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-2310"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-06-17T03:29:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "SoftBank Wi-Fi Spot Configuration Software, as used on SoftBank SHARP 3G handsets, SoftBank Panasonic 3G handsets, SoftBank NEC 3G handsets, SoftBank Samsung 3G handsets, SoftBank mobile Wi-Fi routers, SoftBank Android smartphones with the Wi-Fi application before 1.7.1, SoftBank Windows Mobile smartphones with the WISPrClient application before 1.3.1, SoftBank Disney Mobile Android smartphones with the Wi-Fi application before 1.7.1, and WILLCOM Android smartphones with the Wi-Fi application before 1.7.1, does not properly connect to access points, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging access to an 802.11 network.",
  "id": "GHSA-7mg4-jhxw-pmc3",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T05:08:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:08:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2310"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85371480/397327/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85371480/995319/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85371480/995417/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN85371480/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2013-000039"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7MGX-GVJW-M3W3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-30 03:30 – Updated: 2024-11-20 18:42
VLAI
Summary
CrateDB authentication bypass vulnerability
Details

CrateDB 5.5.1 is contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Admin UI component. After configuring password authentication and_ Local_ In the case of an address, identity authentication can be bypassed by setting the X-Real IP request header to a specific value and accessing the Admin UI directly using the default user identity.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "io.crate:crate"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "5.2.11"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "io.crate:crate"
      },
      "ranges": [
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          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "5.3.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "5.3.8"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "io.crate:crate"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "5.4.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "5.4.7"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "io.crate:crate"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "5.5.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "5.5.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-51982"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-01-30T18:43:26Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-30T01:15:59Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "CrateDB 5.5.1 is contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the Admin UI component. After configuring password authentication and_ Local_ In the case of an address, identity authentication can be bypassed by setting the X-Real IP request header to a specific value and accessing the Admin UI directly using the default user identity.",
  "id": "GHSA-7mgx-gvjw-m3w3",
  "modified": "2024-11-20T18:42:39Z",
  "published": "2024-01-30T03:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51982"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate/issues/15231"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate/pull/15234"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate/commit/0c166ef083bec4d64dd55c1d8cb9b3dec350d241"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate/commit/5be7b3864137c23305ece10df3f7c311ee50ae4d"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate/commit/b8b4cec49a1c7eb2b5af568400bd571d194dc03e"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate/commit/da59311ca920743ebc58ee64c29cfe5723487f56"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/crate/crate"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/crate/PYSEC-2024-27.yaml"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "CrateDB authentication bypass vulnerability"
}

GHSA-7MJM-4VRC-GHVC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-02 03:30 – Updated: 2024-02-02 03:30
VLAI
Details

IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 uses single-factor authentication which can lead to unnecessary risk of compromise when compared with the benefits of a dual-factor authentication scheme. IBM X-Force ID: 275114.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-50934"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-308"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-02-02T02:15:16Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 uses single-factor authentication which can lead to unnecessary risk of compromise when compared with the benefits of a dual-factor authentication scheme.  IBM X-Force ID:  275114.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-7mjm-4vrc-ghvc",
  "modified": "2024-02-02T03:30:32Z",
  "published": "2024-02-02T03:30:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50934"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/275114"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
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}

GHSA-7MJP-H9MR-4JW2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:21
VLAI
Details

Networking OS10, versions prior to October 2021 with RESTCONF API enabled, contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access and perform actions on the affected system.

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  "aliases": [
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  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:21:10Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:21:10Z",
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Mitigation
Architecture and Design

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.