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-CQQH-9Q5P-RJFX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:21 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:21Several web pages in SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (Runtime Workbench), fixed in versions 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50; can be accessed without user authentication, which might expose internal data like release information, Java package and Java object names which can be misused by the attacker.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-0282"
],
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-10T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Several web pages in SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (Runtime Workbench), fixed in versions 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50; can be accessed without user authentication, which might expose internal data like release information, Java package and Java object names which can be misused by the attacker.",
"id": "GHSA-cqqh-9q5p-rjfx",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:21:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:21:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0282"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2742758"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=517899114"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CQVG-WFH9-39XV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:19An issue was discovered in Fimer Aurora Vision before 2.97.10. An attacker can (in the WebUI) obtain plant information without authentication by reading the response of APIs from a kiosk view of a plant.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33210"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-03T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Fimer Aurora Vision before 2.97.10. An attacker can (in the WebUI) obtain plant information without authentication by reading the response of APIs from a kiosk view of a plant.",
"id": "GHSA-cqvg-wfh9-39xv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:19:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:19:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fimeronline.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/GLB-publicsp/EZGyNsndR-hNgtWtDsxoRAoBchaLX4o7RWdTiX1qgD19WQ?e=I9uW0p"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://twitter.com/FIMERspa"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CQWG-QQ7J-C4FR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-09 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-12 18:30Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29838"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-09T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in the encrypted volumes and auto mount features of Western Digital My Cloud devices allows insecure direct access to the drive information in the case of a device reset. This issue affects: Western Digital My Cloud My Cloud versions prior to 5.25.124 on Linux.",
"id": "GHSA-cqwg-qq7j-c4fr",
"modified": "2022-12-12T18:30:28Z",
"published": "2022-12-09T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29838"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/wdc-22019-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-25-124"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CR8P-VP27-F6RH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:42 – Updated: 2025-01-21 18:31Mevin Productions Basic PHP Events Lister 2.0 does not properly restrict access to (1) admin/reset.php and (2) admin/user_add.php, which allows remote authenticated users to reset administrative passwords or add administrators via a direct request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-3168"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-09-11T20:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Mevin Productions Basic PHP Events Lister 2.0 does not properly restrict access to (1) admin/reset.php and (2) admin/user_add.php, which allows remote authenticated users to reset administrative passwords or add administrators via a direct request.",
"id": "GHSA-cr8p-vp27-f6rh",
"modified": "2025-01-21T18:31:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:42:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3168"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36525"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9558"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/57595"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36198"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2497"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CR8X-X9W7-QWPF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:38 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:38Collabtive 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and create new users, including administrators, via unspecified vectors associated with the added mode in a users action to admin.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6947"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-08-12T10:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Collabtive 0.4.8 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and create new users, including administrators, via unspecified vectors associated with the added mode in a users action to admin.php.",
"id": "GHSA-cr8x-x9w7-qwpf",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:38:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:38:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6947"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46497"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/498186/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32229"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CRF6-F3JP-FMM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-07 15:32 – Updated: 2026-07-07 15:32Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 an improper authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-53483"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-07T13:16:31Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.7, LTS2026 release version 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.10, LTS2025 release version 8.3.1.0 through 8.3.1.30, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.70 an improper authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized access. This is a critical severity vulnerability as it allows an attacker to take complete control of system; so Dell recommends customers to upgrade at the earliest opportunity.",
"id": "GHSA-crf6-f3jp-fmm4",
"modified": "2026-07-07T15:32:57Z",
"published": "2026-07-07T15:32:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53483"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000481268/dsa-2026-278-security-update-for-dell-powerprotect-data-domain-multiple-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"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-CRG8-779P-H56Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-06-03 00:00A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 may allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8606"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-27T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 may allow remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance.",
"id": "GHSA-crg8-779p-h56q",
"modified": "2022-06-03T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8606"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000253095"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-677"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158171/Trend-Micro-Web-Security-Virtual-Appliance-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158423/Trend-Micro-Web-Security-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
}
],
"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-CRGR-72P3-3G72
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-01 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-09 03:30Medtronic identified that the Pelvic Health clinician apps, which are installed on the Smart Programmer mobile device, have a password vulnerability that requires a security update to fix. Not updating could potentially result in unauthorized control of the clinician therapy application, which has greater control over therapy parameters than the patient app. Changes still cannot be made outside of the established therapy parameters of the programmer. For unauthorized access to occur, an individual would need physical access to the Smart Programmer.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-25931"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-01T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Medtronic identified that the Pelvic Health clinician apps, which are installed on the Smart Programmer mobile device, have a password vulnerability that requires a security update to fix. Not updating could potentially result in unauthorized control of the clinician therapy application, which has greater control over therapy parameters than the patient app. Changes still cannot be made outside of the established therapy parameters of the programmer. For unauthorized access to occur, an individual would need physical access to the Smart Programmer.",
"id": "GHSA-crgr-72p3-3g72",
"modified": "2023-03-09T03:30:15Z",
"published": "2023-03-01T21:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-25931"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://global.medtronic.com/xg-en/product-security/security-bulletins/pelvic-health-interstim-micro.html"
}
],
"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-CRWP-WQXV-CRR4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-27 06:30 – Updated: 2024-08-02 18:31In TeslaMate before 1.27.2, there is unauthorized access to port 4000 for remote viewing and operation of user data. After accessing the IP address for the TeslaMate instance, an attacker can switch the port to 3000 to enter Grafana for remote operations. At that time, the default username and password can be used to enter the Grafana management console without logging in, a related issue to CVE-2022-23126.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-31634"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-27T06:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In TeslaMate before 1.27.2, there is unauthorized access to port 4000 for remote viewing and operation of user data. After accessing the IP address for the TeslaMate instance, an attacker can switch the port to 3000 to enter Grafana for remote operations. At that time, the default username and password can be used to enter the Grafana management console without logging in, a related issue to CVE-2022-23126.",
"id": "GHSA-crwp-wqxv-crr4",
"modified": "2024-08-02T18:31:09Z",
"published": "2024-03-27T06:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31634"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/XC9409/CVE-2023-31634/blob/main/PoC"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/adriankumpf/teslamate/releases/tag/v1.27.2"
}
],
"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-CRWR-HCRM-RQ6F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-22 00:00 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31USBView 2.1 before 2.2 allows some local users (e.g., ones logged in via SSH) to execute arbitrary code as root because certain Polkit settings (e.g., allow_any=yes) for pkexec disable the authentication requirement. Code execution can, for example, use the --gtk-module option. This affects Ubuntu, Debian, and Gentoo.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23220"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-21T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "USBView 2.1 before 2.2 allows some local users (e.g., ones logged in via SSH) to execute arbitrary code as root because certain Polkit settings (e.g., allow_any=yes) for pkexec disable the authentication requirement. Code execution can, for example, use the --gtk-module option. This affects Ubuntu, Debian, and Gentoo.",
"id": "GHSA-crwr-hcrm-rq6f",
"modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:37Z",
"published": "2022-01-22T00:00:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23220"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/gregkh/usbview/commit/bf374fa4e5b9a756789dfd88efa93806a395463b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-15"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5052"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/21/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/22/1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"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.