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.
5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-8PWF-5HF8-8PVM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-24 09:30 – Updated: 2026-01-24 09:30The MetForm – Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, & Custom Form Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This is due to the use of a forgeable cookie value derived only from the entry ID and current user ID without a server-side secret. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access form submission entry data via MetForm shortcodes for entries created within the transient TTL (default is 15 minutes).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0633"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-24T09:15:52Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "The MetForm \u2013 Contact Form, Survey, Quiz, \u0026 Custom Form Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in versions up to, and including, 4.1.0. This is due to the use of a forgeable cookie value derived only from the entry ID and current user ID without a server-side secret. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to access form submission entry data via MetForm shortcodes for entries created within the transient TTL (default is 15 minutes).",
"id": "GHSA-8pwf-5hf8-8pvm",
"modified": "2026-01-24T09:30:27Z",
"published": "2026-01-24T09:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0633"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3438419/metform"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d72cc420-1ff5-403b-b4ea-7c820fdebcf3?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8Q4M-MMX3-P9JX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-27 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-08 00:00Dell Support Assist OS Recovery versions before 5.5.2 contain an Authentication Bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system may exploit this vulnerability by bypassing OS Recovery authentication in order to run arbitrary code on the system as Administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26865"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-26T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell Support Assist OS Recovery versions before 5.5.2 contain an Authentication Bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system may exploit this vulnerability by bypassing OS Recovery authentication in order to run arbitrary code on the system as Administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-8q4m-mmx3-p9jx",
"modified": "2022-06-08T00:00:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-27T00:00:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000198780/dsa-2022-102"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8Q57-R99X-PMHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:51 – Updated: 2022-05-24 16:51Bypass lock protection in the Nextcloud Android app prior to version 3.3.0 allowed access to files when being prompted for the lock protection and switching to the Nextcloud file provider.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-5453"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-30T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Bypass lock protection in the Nextcloud Android app prior to version 3.3.0 allowed access to files when being prompted for the lock protection and switching to the Nextcloud file provider.",
"id": "GHSA-8q57-r99x-pmhc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T16:51:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:51:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5453"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/331489"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8Q6M-XGQ7-PWV5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:44 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:44Cicoandcico CcMail 1.0.1 and earlier does not verify that the this_cookie cookie corresponds to an authenticated session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the "admin area" via a modified this_cookie cookie.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1904"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-04-22T04:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Cicoandcico CcMail 1.0.1 and earlier does not verify that the this_cookie cookie corresponds to an authenticated session, which allows remote attackers to obtain access to the \"admin area\" via a modified this_cookie cookie.",
"id": "GHSA-8q6m-xgq7-pwv5",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:44:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:44:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1904"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41797"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5433"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29812"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28751"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8Q8F-338R-VXHF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:06 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01NETGEAR WAC104 devices before 1.0.4.15 are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability in /usr/sbin/mini_httpd, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to invoke any action by adding the ¤tsetting.htm substring to the HTTP query, a related issue to CVE-2020-27866. This directly allows the attacker to change the web UI password, and eventually to enable debug mode (telnetd) and gain a shell on the device as the admin limited-user account (however, escalation to root is simple because of weak permissions on the /etc/ directory).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35973"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-30T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "NETGEAR WAC104 devices before 1.0.4.15 are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability in /usr/sbin/mini_httpd, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to invoke any action by adding the \u0026currentsetting.htm substring to the HTTP query, a related issue to CVE-2020-27866. This directly allows the attacker to change the web UI password, and eventually to enable debug mode (telnetd) and gain a shell on the device as the admin limited-user account (however, escalation to root is simple because of weak permissions on the /etc/ directory).",
"id": "GHSA-8q8f-338r-vxhf",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:06:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35973"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gynvael.coldwind.pl/?lang=en\u0026id=736"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000063785/Security-Advisory-for-Authentication-Bypass-on-WAC104-PSV-2021-0075"
}
],
"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-8QF5-H752-QM2M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-31 06:31 – Updated: 2026-05-31 06:31A weakness has been identified in OUSL-GROUP-BrinaryBrains School Student Management System up to 1e70e5ad1125b86dca4ee086eb6bb121f17708b6. This impacts the function sign_auth_cookie of the file application/controllers/Login.php of the component MY_Controller. Executing a manipulation of the argument role can lead to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-10167"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-31T05:16:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in OUSL-GROUP-BrinaryBrains School Student Management System up to 1e70e5ad1125b86dca4ee086eb6bb121f17708b6. This impacts the function sign_auth_cookie of the file application/controllers/Login.php of the component MY_Controller. Executing a manipulation of the argument role can lead to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This product takes the approach of rolling releases to provide continious delivery. Therefore, version details for affected and updated releases are not available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-8qf5-h752-qm2m",
"modified": "2026-05-31T06:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-05-31T06:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10167"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OUSL-GROUP-BrinaryBrains/School-Student-Management-System/issues/24"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/819157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/367421"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/367421/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QFF-6CX7-VMMV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:33 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:33The TIBCO Spotfire authentication component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace, and TIBCO Spotfire Server contains a vulnerability in the handling of the authentication that theoretically may allow an attacker to gain full access to a target account, independent of configured authentication mechanisms. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace: versions up to and including 10.0.0, and TIBCO Spotfire Server: versions up to and including 7.10.1; 7.11.0; 7.11.1; 7.12.0; 7.13.0; 7.14.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-18814"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-16T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The TIBCO Spotfire authentication component of TIBCO Software Inc.\u0027s TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace, and TIBCO Spotfire Server contains a vulnerability in the handling of the authentication that theoretically may allow an attacker to gain full access to a target account, independent of configured authentication mechanisms. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc. TIBCO Spotfire Analytics Platform for AWS Marketplace: versions up to and including 10.0.0, and TIBCO Spotfire Server: versions up to and including 7.10.1; 7.11.0; 7.11.1; 7.12.0; 7.13.0; 7.14.0.",
"id": "GHSA-8qff-6cx7-vmmv",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:33:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:33:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18814"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tibco.com/support/advisories/2019/01/tibco-security-advisory-january-16-2019-tibco-spotfire-2018-18814"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106635"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.tibco.com/services/support/advisories"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QG9-9FQC-XJJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-08 03:30 – Updated: 2024-09-26 21:31Due to missing authentication check in SAP Host Agent - version 7.22, an unauthenticated attacker can set an undocumented parameter to a particular compatibility value and in turn call read functions. This allows the attacker to gather some non-sensitive information about the server. There is no impact on integrity or availability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36926"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-08T01:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Due to missing authentication check in SAP Host Agent - version 7.22, an unauthenticated attacker can set an undocumented parameter to a particular compatibility value and in turn call read functions. This allows the attacker to gather some non-sensitive information about the server.\u00a0 There is no impact on integrity or availability.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-8qg9-9fqc-xjj6",
"modified": "2024-09-26T21:31:09Z",
"published": "2023-08-08T03:30:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36926"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3358328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QH6-379W-P4H2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:21 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:21On Grandstream GXV3611IR_HD before 1.0.3.23 devices, the root account lacks a password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-10661"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-30T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "On Grandstream GXV3611IR_HD before 1.0.3.23 devices, the root account lacks a password.",
"id": "GHSA-8qh6-379w-p4h2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:21:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:21:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10661"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/scarvell/grandstream_exploits"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=23920\u0026dl=1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QM9-HXP3-H3FP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2023-11-14 21:31Improper authentication for some Intel Unison software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-22663"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication for some Intel Unison software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.",
"id": "GHSA-8qm9-hxp3-h3fp",
"modified": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22663"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00963.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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.