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.
5978 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FRQC-Q27W-5P4J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-30 18:31 – Updated: 2023-11-30 18:31Tyler Technologies Court Case Management Plus allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to enumerate and access sensitive files using the tiffserver/tssp.aspx 'FN' and 'PN' parameters. This behavior is related to the use of a deprecated version of Aquaforest TIFF Server, possibly 2.x. The vulnerable Aquaforest TIFF Server feature was removed on or around 2023-11-01. Insecure configuration issues in Aquaforest TIFF Server are identified separately as CVE-2023-6352. CVE-2023-6343 is similar to CVE-2020-9323. CVE-2023-6343 is related to or partially caused by CVE-2023-6352.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-30T18:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Tyler Technologies Court Case Management Plus allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to enumerate and access sensitive files using the tiffserver/tssp.aspx \u0027FN\u0027 and \u0027PN\u0027 parameters. This behavior is related to the use of a deprecated version of Aquaforest TIFF Server, possibly 2.x. The vulnerable Aquaforest TIFF Server feature was removed on or around 2023-11-01. Insecure configuration issues in Aquaforest TIFF Server are identified separately as CVE-2023-6352. CVE-2023-6343 is similar to CVE-2020-9323. CVE-2023-6343 is related to or partially caused by CVE-2023-6352.\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-frqc-q27w-5p4j",
"modified": "2023-11-30T18:31:19Z",
"published": "2023-11-30T18:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6343"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/qwell/disorder-in-the-court/blob/main/README-TylerTechnologies.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/30/us-court-records-systems-vulnerabilities-exposed-sealed-documents"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.aquaforest.com/blog/aquaforest-tiff-server-sunsetting"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.aquaforest.com/blog/tiff-server-security-update"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2023/11/30/multiple-vulnerabilities-affecting-web-based-court-case-and-document-management-systems"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tylertech.com/solutions/courts-public-safety/courts-justice"
}
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"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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FRRC-QVJW-HWJ9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:01 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:01It was found that 389-ds-base since 1.3.6.1 up to and including 1.4.0.3 did not always handle internal hash comparison operations correctly during the authentication process. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially use this flaw to bypass the authentication process under very rare and specific circumstances.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "It was found that 389-ds-base since 1.3.6.1 up to and including 1.4.0.3 did not always handle internal hash comparison operations correctly during the authentication process. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially use this flaw to bypass the authentication process under very rare and specific circumstances.",
"id": "GHSA-frrc-qvjw-hwj9",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:01:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:01:39Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15135"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0414"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0515"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15135"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1525628"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00033.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102811"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-FV3C-XWJM-JFXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-16 09:30 – Updated: 2025-06-11 18:35Authorization vulnerability in the BootLoader module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service integrity.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-52111"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-863"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-16T08:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Authorization vulnerability in the BootLoader module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service integrity.",
"id": "GHSA-fv3c-xwjm-jfxw",
"modified": "2025-06-11T18:35:37Z",
"published": "2024-01-16T09:30:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52111"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/1"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202401-0000001799925977"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-FV4Q-WM8C-WJG4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:02 – Updated: 2023-09-26 19:52A vulnerability was found in Keycloak 7.x where the user federation LDAP bind type is none (LDAP anonymous bind), any password, invalid or valid will be accepted.
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"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-18T22:03:15Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-04T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Keycloak 7.x where the user federation LDAP bind type is none (LDAP anonymous bind), any password, invalid or valid will be accepted.",
"id": "GHSA-fv4q-wm8c-wjg4",
"modified": "2023-09-26T19:52:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:02:40Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14909"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-14909"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14909"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/keycloak/keycloak"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "Keycloak Authentication Error"
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GHSA-FV7W-FX4G-V68C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:27 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:27Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-15531"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-23T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Symantec Reporter 9.5 prior to 9.5.4.1 and 10.1 prior to 10.1.5.5 does not restrict excessive authentication attempts for management interface users. A remote attacker can use brute force search to guess a user password and gain access to Reporter.",
"id": "GHSA-fv7w-fx4g-v68c",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:27:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:27:14Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15531"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.symantec.com/security-center/network-protection-security-advisories/SA158"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102751"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FV8F-H6JW-598X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-10 00:00Hitachi Energy LinkOne product, has a vulnerability due to a web server misconfiguration, that enables debug mode and reveals the full path of the filesystem directory when an attacker generates errors during a query operation. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy LinkOne 3.20; 3.22; 3.23; 3.24; 3.25; 3.26.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40338"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-209",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-28T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Hitachi Energy LinkOne product, has a vulnerability due to a web server misconfiguration, that enables debug mode and reveals the full path of the filesystem directory when an attacker generates errors during a query operation. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy LinkOne 3.20; 3.22; 3.23; 3.24; 3.25; 3.26.",
"id": "GHSA-fv8f-h6jw-598x",
"modified": "2022-08-10T00:00:32Z",
"published": "2022-01-29T00:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40338"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000079\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-FVC7-QRRW-9PWH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31Echelon SmartServer 1 all versions, SmartServer 2 all versions prior to release 4.11.007, i.LON 100 all versions, and i.LON 600 all versions. An attacker can bypass the required authentication specified in the security configuration file by including extra characters in the directory name when specifying the directory to be accessed. This vulnerability does not affect the i.LON 600 product.
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"CVE-2018-8859"
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"CWE-287",
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-24T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Echelon SmartServer 1 all versions, SmartServer 2 all versions prior to release 4.11.007, i.LON 100 all versions, and i.LON 600 all versions. An attacker can bypass the required authentication specified in the security configuration file by including extra characters in the directory name when specifying the directory to be accessed. This vulnerability does not affect the i.LON 600 product.",
"id": "GHSA-fvc7-qrrw-9pwh",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8859"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-200-03"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-FVCJ-HVFW-7F2V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-03-08 15:49 – Updated: 2024-01-02 15:05Impact
A maliciously crafted claim may be incorrectly authenticated by the bot. Impacts bots that are not configured to be used as a Skill. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have internal knowledge of the bot.
Patches
The problem has been patched in all affected versions. Please see the list of patched versions for the most appropriate one for your individual case.
Workarounds
Users who do not wish or are not able to upgrade can add an authentication configuration containing ClaimsValidator, which throws an exception if the Claims are Skill Claims.
For detailed instructions, see the link in the References section.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in Microsoft Bot Builder SDK * Email us at bf-reports@microsoft.com
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"name": "botframework-connector"
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"CVE-2021-1725"
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"github_reviewed_at": "2021-03-08T15:47:09Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-12T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Impact\nA maliciously crafted claim may be incorrectly authenticated by the bot. Impacts bots that are not configured to be used as a Skill. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have internal knowledge of the bot.\n\n### Patches\nThe problem has been patched in all affected versions. Please see the list of patched versions for the most appropriate one for your individual case.\n\n### Workarounds\nUsers who do not wish or are not able to upgrade can add an authentication configuration containing ClaimsValidator, which throws an exception if the Claims are Skill Claims.\n\nFor detailed instructions, see the link in the References section.\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Microsoft Bot Builder SDK](https://github.com/microsoft/botbuilder-dotnet)\n* Email us at [bf-reports@microsoft.com](mailto:bf-reports@microsoft.com)",
"id": "GHSA-fvcj-hvfw-7f2v",
"modified": "2024-01-02T15:05:56Z",
"published": "2021-03-08T15:49:53Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/microsoft/botbuilder-js/security/advisories/GHSA-fvcj-hvfw-7f2v"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
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"url": "https://aka.ms/SkillClaimsValidationJavascript"
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"url": "https://github.com/microsoft/botbuilder-js"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1725"
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"url": "https://www.npmjs.com/package/botframework-connector"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "botframework-connector vulnerable to Improper Authentication"
}
GHSA-FVF3-V835-PWVX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:29 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:29The Openfire server in Cisco Finesse Desktop 10.5(1) and 11.0(1) and Unified Contact Center Express 10.6(1) has a hardcoded account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an XMPP session, aka Bug ID CSCuw79085.
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"nvd_published_at": "2016-02-07T11:59:00Z",
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"id": "GHSA-fvf3-v835-pwvx",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:29:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:29:29Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1307"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160202-fducce"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034920"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034921"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-FVG7-P9R8-PCRJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:01 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:01The implementations of EAP-PWD in hostapd EAP Server and wpa_supplicant EAP Peer do not validate the scalar and element values in EAP-pwd-Commit. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to complete EAP-PWD authentication without knowing the password. However, unless the crypto library does not implement additional checks for the EC point, the attacker will not be able to derive the session key or complete the key exchange. Both hostapd with SAE support and wpa_supplicant with SAE support prior to and including version 2.4 are affected. Both hostapd with EAP-pwd support and wpa_supplicant with EAP-pwd support prior to and including version 2.7 are affected.
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-17T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The implementations of EAP-PWD in hostapd EAP Server and wpa_supplicant EAP Peer do not validate the scalar and element values in EAP-pwd-Commit. This vulnerability may allow an attacker to complete EAP-PWD authentication without knowing the password. However, unless the crypto library does not implement additional checks for the EC point, the attacker will not be able to derive the session key or complete the key exchange. Both hostapd with SAE support and wpa_supplicant with SAE support prior to and including version 2.4 are affected. Both hostapd with EAP-pwd support and wpa_supplicant with EAP-pwd support prior to and including version 2.7 are affected.",
"id": "GHSA-fvg7-p9r8-pcrj",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:01:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:01:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9497"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/07/msg00030.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/56OBBOJJSKRTDGEXZOVFSTP4HDSDBLAE"
},
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SVMJOFEYBGXZLFF5IOLW67SSOPKFEJP3"
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TDOZGR3T7FVO5JSZWK2QPR7AOFIEJTIZ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/May/40"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-19:03.wpa.asc"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://w1.fi/security/2019-4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_19_16"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00021.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152914/FreeBSD-Security-Advisory-FreeBSD-SA-19-03.wpa.html"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/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.