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-9R8H-7MJM-7HX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:29 – Updated: 2025-10-14 00:31The web server on the AXN-NET Ethernet module accessory 3.04 for the Accuenergy Acuvim II allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify settings via a direct request to an unspecified URL.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-2373"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-602"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-11-05T11:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The web server on the AXN-NET Ethernet module accessory 3.04 for the Accuenergy Acuvim II allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and modify settings via a direct request to an unspecified URL.",
"id": "GHSA-9r8h-7mjm-7hx4",
"modified": "2025-10-14T00:31:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:29:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-14-275-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-14-275-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.accuenergy.com/firmware-update-axm-net"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9R8X-F5F3-R8CV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-27 21:31 – Updated: 2026-02-06 18:30Improper Authentication vulnerability in Delinea Inc. Secret Server On-Prem (RPC Password Rotation modules).This issue affects Secret Server On-Prem: 11.8.1, 11.9.6, 11.9.25.
A secret with "change password on check in" enabled automatically checks in even when the password change fails after reaching its retry limit. This leaves the secret in an inconsistent state with the wrong password.
Remediation: Upgrade to 11.9.47 or later. The secret will remain checked out when the password change fails.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-12810"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-27T20:16:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Delinea Inc. Secret Server On-Prem (RPC Password Rotation modules).This issue affects Secret Server On-Prem: 11.8.1, 11.9.6, 11.9.25.\n\nA secret with \"change password on check in\" enabled automatically checks in even when the password change fails after reaching its retry limit. This leaves the secret in an inconsistent state with the wrong password.\n\nRemediation: Upgrade to 11.9.47 or later. The secret will remain checked out when the password change fails.",
"id": "GHSA-9r8x-f5f3-r8cv",
"modified": "2026-02-06T18:30:29Z",
"published": "2026-01-27T21:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.delinea.com/online-help/secret-server/release-notes/ss-rn-11-9-000047.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://trust.delinea.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://trust.delinea.com/?tcuUid=48260de9-954d-45c2-9c66-2c9510798a0b"
}
],
"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:N/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/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:Y/R:A/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-9R92-JM28-MFMJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:43The Restrictions (aka Parental Controls) implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly handle purchase attempts after a Disable Restrictions action, which allows local users to bypass an intended Apple ID authentication step via an app that performs purchase transactions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-3741"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-09-20T21:55:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "The Restrictions (aka Parental Controls) implementation in Apple iOS before 6 does not properly handle purchase attempts after a Disable Restrictions action, which allows local users to bypass an intended Apple ID authentication step via an app that performs purchase transactions.",
"id": "GHSA-9r92-jm28-mfmj",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:43:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:43:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3741"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78721"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00003.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5503"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9RC5-4P7C-QP9H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-28 21:30 – Updated: 2023-12-04 21:30An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Direct Connection Module in Ezviz CS-C6N-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401, Ezviz CS-CV310-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401, Ezviz CS-C6CN-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401, Ezviz CS-C3N-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sending crafted messages to the affected devices.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-48121"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-28T19:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in the Direct Connection Module in Ezviz CS-C6N-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401, Ezviz CS-CV310-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401, Ezviz CS-C6CN-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401, Ezviz CS-C3N-xxx prior to v5.3.x build 20230401 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sending crafted messages to the affected devices.",
"id": "GHSA-9rc5-4p7c-qp9h",
"modified": "2023-12-04T21:30:52Z",
"published": "2023-11-28T21:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://joerngermany.github.io/ezviz_vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ezviz.com/data-security/security-notice/detail/911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.hikvision.com/hk/support/cybersecurity/security-advisory/security-vulnerability-in-some-hikvision-products"
}
],
"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-9RCQ-FC99-HXMQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00Grandstream GRP261x VoIP phone running firmware version 1.0.3.6 (Base) allow Authentication Bypass in its administrative web interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25218"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-29T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Grandstream GRP261x VoIP phone running firmware version 1.0.3.6 (Base) allow Authentication Bypass in its administrative web interface.",
"id": "GHSA-9rcq-fc99-hxmq",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/306.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/fireeye/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/FEYE-2021-0002/FEYE-2021-0002.md"
}
],
"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-9RCR-489Q-Q8XM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:42 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:42admin/files.php in simplePHPWeb 0.2 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform unspecified administrative actions via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-3158"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-09-10T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/files.php in simplePHPWeb 0.2 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform unspecified administrative actions via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.",
"id": "GHSA-9rcr-489q-q8xm",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:42:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:42:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3158"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52215"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9337"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2129"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9RF4-RH3M-RWM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:47 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:47The SSL VPN implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 before 8.2(5.47, 8.3 before 8.3(2.40), 8.4 before 8.4(7.3), 8.6 before 8.6(1.13), 9.0 before 9.0(3.8), and 9.1 before 9.1(3.2) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via (1) a crafted cookie value within modified HTTP POST data or (2) a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCua85555.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-2128"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-04-10T04:34:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The SSL VPN implementation in Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 before 8.2(5.47, 8.3 before 8.3(2.40), 8.4 before 8.4(7.3), 8.6 before 8.6(1.13), 9.0 before 9.0(3.8), and 9.1 before 9.1(3.2) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via (1) a crafted cookie value within modified HTTP POST data or (2) a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCua85555.",
"id": "GHSA-9rf4-rh3m-rwm3",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:47:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:47:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2128"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20140409-asa"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9RGH-JCQP-VVWC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:22 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:22Apache Pony Mail 0.6c through 0.8b allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-4460"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-22T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Apache Pony Mail 0.6c through 0.8b allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-9rgh-jcqp-vvwc",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:22:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:22:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4460"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://markmail.org/message/jy7o23cppny26icu"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100449"
}
],
"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-9RGM-96Q6-GC9M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18WebAccess/NMS (Versions prior to v3.0.3_Build6299) has an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow unauthorized users to view resources monitored and controlled by the WebAccess/NMS, as well as IP addresses and names of all the devices managed via WebAccess/NMS.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32951"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-27T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "WebAccess/NMS (Versions prior to v3.0.3_Build6299) has an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow unauthorized users to view resources monitored and controlled by the WebAccess/NMS, as well as IP addresses and names of all the devices managed via WebAccess/NMS.",
"id": "GHSA-9rgm-96q6-gc9m",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:18:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32951"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-229-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9RPQ-XFG3-93GQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:00 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:00ajax.cgi in the web interface on the Choice Wireless Green Packet WIXFMR-111 4G WiMax modem allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an Ajax (1) wmxState or (2) netState request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-3581"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-07-02T03:43:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ajax.cgi in the web interface on the Choice Wireless Green Packet WIXFMR-111 4G WiMax modem allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via an Ajax (1) wmxState or (2) netState request.",
"id": "GHSA-9rpq-xfg3-93gq",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:00:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:00:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3581"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/932044"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
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.