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-9PC2-6XRQ-3V52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:37 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:37Absolute Banner Manager .NET 4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6858"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-07-14T14:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Absolute Banner Manager .NET 4.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting a cookie to a certain value.",
"id": "GHSA-9pc2-6xrq-3v52",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:37:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:37:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6858"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46244"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32472"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32023"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9PCQ-GFCW-3R87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:26 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:26Teraway LinkTracker 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a userid=1&lvl=1 value for the twLTadmin cookie.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-1617"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-05-12T16:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Teraway LinkTracker 1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via a userid=1\u0026lvl=1 value for the twLTadmin cookie.",
"id": "GHSA-9pcq-gfcw-3r87",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:26:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:26:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1617"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8550"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/34903"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34735"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9PFX-9VHR-V8MJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:33Remote file upload vulnerability in Wordpress Plugin Mobile App Native 3.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6104"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-03-02T22:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Remote file upload vulnerability in Wordpress Plugin Mobile App Native 3.0.",
"id": "GHSA-9pfx-9vhr-v8mj",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:33:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6104"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/8743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96547"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=178"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9PHF-78XF-GM33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:30 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:30Ascad Networks Password Protector SD 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) c7portal and (2) cookname cookies to "admin."
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-2003"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-06-08T19:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Ascad Networks Password Protector SD 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the (1) c7portal and (2) cookname cookies to \"admin.\"",
"id": "GHSA-9phf-78xf-gm33",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:30:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8668"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34930"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9PHW-7H96-Q3RV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-21 18:22 – Updated: 2024-05-21 18:22In versions prior to 3.26.0 and prior to 4.11.0 of the "scheb/two-factor-bundle" project, a security vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) using the remember_me cookie. When the remember_me checkbox was used during login, a "REMEMBERME" cookie was created. Upon redirection to the 2FA page, attackers could manipulate the SESSIONID key, granting access to the homepage "/" and gaining authentication without completing 2FA.
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{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "scheb/two-factor-bundle"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "4.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.11.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "scheb/two-factor-bundle"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.26.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [],
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-05-21T18:22:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In versions prior to 3.26.0 and prior to 4.11.0 of the \"scheb/two-factor-bundle\" project, a security vulnerability allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) using the remember_me cookie. When the remember_me checkbox was used during login, a \"REMEMBERME\" cookie was created. Upon redirection to the 2FA page, attackers could manipulate the SESSIONID key, granting access to the homepage \"/\" and gaining authentication without completing 2FA.",
"id": "GHSA-9phw-7h96-q3rv",
"modified": "2024-05-21T18:22:04Z",
"published": "2024-05-21T18:22:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/scheb/two-factor-bundle/issues/253"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/scheb/two-factor-bundle/commit/3fbca9e821985559b444207a7c2d73b9b569b58b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/scheb/two-factor-bundle/commit/a149808d25c1553757c529b9568913ea1cec0894"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/scheb/two-factor-bundle/2019-12-19.yaml"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/scheb/two-factor-bundle"
}
],
"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:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "scheb/two-factor-bundle bypass two-factor authentication with remember-me option"
}
GHSA-9PMG-927M-MM79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-14 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-20 21:30BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an attacker to lock out an account that has never been logged in. Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-37028"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-645"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-14T15:15:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "BIG-IP Next Central Manager may allow an attacker to lock out an account that has never been logged in.\u00a0 Note: Software versions which have reached End of Technical Support (EoTS) are not evaluated.",
"id": "GHSA-9pmg-927m-mm79",
"modified": "2024-08-20T21:30:31Z",
"published": "2024-08-14T15:31:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000139938"
}
],
"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/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-9PPF-2R5R-2CHH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-05 00:00The authfile directive in the booth config file is ignored, preventing use of authentication in communications from node to node. As a result, nodes that do not have the correct authentication key are not prevented from communicating with other nodes in the cluster.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2553"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-28T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The authfile directive in the booth config file is ignored, preventing use of authentication in communications from node to node. As a result, nodes that do not have the correct authentication key are not prevented from communicating with other nodes in the cluster.",
"id": "GHSA-9ppf-2r5r-2chh",
"modified": "2022-08-05T00:00:30Z",
"published": "2022-07-29T00:00:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2553"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ClusterLabs/booth/commit/35bf0b7b048d715f671eb68974fb6b4af6528c67"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J4T4TTXAABVUCMPUL7XQ2PH5EYYOOQZY"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/OHDOFX7NQFH3UGZZA3SGW5SVMDDHIUVD"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5194"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9PVG-W7XF-PGQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:33 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:33An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1106"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-04-23T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass flaw has been found in PackageKit before 1.1.10 that allows users without administrator privileges to install signed packages. A local attacker can use this vulnerability to install vulnerable packages to further compromise a system.",
"id": "GHSA-9pvg-w7xf-pgq7",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:33:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:33:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1106"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1565992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3634-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4207"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/04/23/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9PWW-FVV6-CHH3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:44 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:44Amtelco miSecureMessages allows remote attackers to read the messages of arbitrary users via an XML request containing a valid license key and a modified contactID value, as demonstrated by a request from the iOS or Android application.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-0357"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-04-15T10:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Amtelco miSecureMessages allows remote attackers to read the messages of arbitrary users via an XML request containing a valid license key and a modified contactID value, as demonstrated by a request from the iOS or Android application.",
"id": "GHSA-9pww-fvv6-chh3",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:44:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:44:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0357"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://service.amtelco.com/INFINITY/MSM/MSM6.2SecurityBriefing.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-121-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/251628"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9Q22-R645-J34J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:04 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:04Session fixation vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-2546"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-05-09T10:19:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) 1.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions by setting the PHPSESSID parameter.",
"id": "GHSA-9q22-r645-j34j",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:04:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:04:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-2546"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/35705"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/25139"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2676"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.majorsecurity.de/index_2.php?major_rls=major_rls47"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467748/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471414/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24482"
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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.