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.
5972 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-G7J7-888J-QV8X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-01 12:00 – Updated: 2025-05-06 06:30In affected versions of Octopus Server where access is managed by an external authentication provider, it was possible that the API key/keys of a disabled/deleted user were still valid after the access was revoked.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2572"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-01T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In affected versions of Octopus Server where access is managed by an external authentication provider, it was possible that the API key/keys of a disabled/deleted user were still valid after the access was revoked.",
"id": "GHSA-g7j7-888j-qv8x",
"modified": "2025-05-06T06:30:34Z",
"published": "2022-11-01T12:00:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2572"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://advisories.octopus.com/post/2022/sa2022-23"
}
],
"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-G7MX-M23Q-RFM8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-20 15:30 – Updated: 2025-06-20 15:30An issue was discovered in the COROS application through 3.8.12 for Android. Bluetooth pairing and bonding is neither initiated nor enforced by the application itself. Also, the watch does not enforce pairing and bonding. As a result, any data transmitted via BLE remains unencrypted, allowing attackers within Bluetooth range to eavesdrop on the communication. Furthermore, even if a user manually initiates pairing and bonding in the Android settings, the application continues to transmit data without requiring the watch to be bonded. This fallback behavior enables attackers to exploit the communication, for example, by conducting an active machine-in-the-middle attack.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-32875"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-20T14:15:27Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in the COROS application through 3.8.12 for Android. Bluetooth pairing and bonding is neither initiated nor enforced by the application itself. Also, the watch does not enforce pairing and bonding. As a result, any data transmitted via BLE remains unencrypted, allowing attackers within Bluetooth range to eavesdrop on the communication. Furthermore, even if a user manually initiates pairing and bonding in the Android settings, the application continues to transmit data without requiring the watch to be bonded. This fallback behavior enables attackers to exploit the communication, for example, by conducting an active machine-in-the-middle attack.",
"id": "GHSA-g7mx-m23q-rfm8",
"modified": "2025-06-20T15:30:37Z",
"published": "2025-06-20T15:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.coros.com/hc/en-us/categories/4416357319956-Software-Updates"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://syss.de"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2025-025.txt"
}
],
"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-G7PH-V8R7-8MXF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:41 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:41A password hash usage authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-3601"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-09T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A password hash usage authentication bypass vulnerability in Trend Micro Control Manager 6.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations.",
"id": "GHSA-g7ph-v8r7-8mxf",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:41:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:41:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-3601"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/1119158"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-113"
}
],
"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-G7R6-HV8W-2MJR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:16 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:16Unspecified vulnerability in the Web Server in Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing 6.0 before 6.0(517.0) (aka 6.0 MR4) and 7.0 before 7.0(2) (aka 7.0 MR1) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a crafted URL.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0614"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-02-26T16:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unspecified vulnerability in the Web Server in Cisco Unified MeetingPlace Web Conferencing 6.0 before 6.0(517.0) (aka 6.0 MR4) and 7.0 before 7.0(2) (aka 7.0 MR1) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a crafted URL.",
"id": "GHSA-g7r6-hv8w-2mjr",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:16:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:16:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0614"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48888"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a7bc86.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33901"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G7RF-35VV-9PQX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-30 18:22 – Updated: 2022-04-30 18:22Unspecified vulnerability in the bind function in config.inc of aldap 0.09 allows remote attackers to authenticate with Manager permissions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2002-2279"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2002-12-31T05:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unspecified vulnerability in the bind function in config.inc of aldap 0.09 allows remote attackers to authenticate with Manager permissions.",
"id": "GHSA-g7rf-35vv-9pqx",
"modified": "2022-04-30T18:22:52Z",
"published": "2022-04-30T18:22:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-2279"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10733"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://alcastle.com/index.php?id=6\u0026subject=%2Faldap%2F\u0026view=CHANGE.LOG.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6310"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G7X5-GG6R-RHM7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:09 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:09file/edit_html.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier does not perform an authorization check before showing a file's unedited contents, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file field.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-2983"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-09-11T18:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "file/edit_html.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier does not perform an authorization check before showing a file\u0027s unedited contents, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the file field.",
"id": "GHSA-g7x5-gg6r-rhm7",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:09:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:09:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2983"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/4cd7bad70e23e4e19be8ccf7b9f245445b2b3b80"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://americaninfosec.com/research/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.americaninfosec.com/research/dossiers/AISG-12-002.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/788478"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027507"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-G86P-HGX5-2PFH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-05-29 18:48 – Updated: 2024-09-13 17:46Buildbot before 1.8.2 and 2.x before 2.3.1 accepts a user-submitted authorization token from OAuth and uses it to authenticate a user. If an attacker has a token allowing them to read the user details of a victim, they can login as the victim.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "buildbot"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.8.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "buildbot"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.3.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-12300"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2019-05-29T18:47:56Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-05-23T15:30:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Buildbot before 1.8.2 and 2.x before 2.3.1 accepts a user-submitted authorization token from OAuth and uses it to authenticate a user. If an attacker has a token allowing them to read the user details of a victim, they can login as the victim.",
"id": "GHSA-g86p-hgx5-2pfh",
"modified": "2024-09-13T17:46:56Z",
"published": "2019-05-29T18:48:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12300"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-g86p-hgx5-2pfh"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/buildbot/buildbot"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/buildbot/buildbot/wiki/OAuth-vulnerability-in-using-submitted-authorization-token-for-authentication"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/buildbot/PYSEC-2019-6.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4XLOM2K4M4723BCLHZJEX52KJXZSEVRL"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/7GXKO7OYLKBTXXXKF4VPHWT7GVYWFVYA"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Authentication in Buildbot"
}
GHSA-G894-8F9C-Q7GH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453 that could allow an unauthenticated remote user to upload arbitrary code and execute it with the permissions of the operating-system user running the web server by sending specially crafted network packets to port 443/TCP or port 80/TCP.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6869"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-08T00:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was discovered in Siemens ViewPort for Web Office Portal before revision number 1453 that could allow an unauthenticated remote user to upload arbitrary code and execute it with the permissions of the operating-system user running the web server by sending specially crafted network packets to port 443/TCP or port 80/TCP.",
"id": "GHSA-g894-8f9c-q7gh",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6869"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-545214.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99343"
}
],
"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-G89G-74WR-QHG3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-29 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-29 06:30ArmorX Android APP's multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the login function is not properly implemented. Remote attackers who obtain user credentials can bypass MFA, allowing them to successfully log into the APP.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-4303"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-29T06:15:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ArmorX Android APP\u0027s multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the login function is not properly implemented. Remote attackers who obtain user credentials can bypass MFA, allowing them to successfully log into the APP.",
"id": "GHSA-g89g-74wr-qhg3",
"modified": "2024-04-29T06:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-04-29T06:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4303"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-7781-ef309-1.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G89V-H54Q-6RCC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:39Multiple NEC products (Express5800/T110j, Express5800/T110j-S, Express5800/T110j (2nd-Gen), Express5800/T110j-S (2nd-Gen), iStorage NS100Ti, and Express5800/GT110j) where Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware Rev1.09 and earlier is applied allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and then obtain/modify BMC setting information, obtain monitoring information, or reboot/shut down the vulnerable product via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-5633"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-13T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Multiple NEC products (Express5800/T110j, Express5800/T110j-S, Express5800/T110j (2nd-Gen), Express5800/T110j-S (2nd-Gen), iStorage NS100Ti, and Express5800/GT110j) where Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware Rev1.09 and earlier is applied allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and then obtain/modify BMC setting information, obtain monitoring information, or reboot/shut down the vulnerable product via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-g89v-h54q-6rcc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:39:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5633"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jpn.nec.com/security-info/secinfo/nv21-002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN38752718/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.support.nec.co.jp/View.aspx?id=9010108754"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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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.