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-H89J-V7MH-22Q2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:45The ViewUpgrades resource in Jira before version 7.13.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers who have obtained access to administrator's session to access the ViewUpgrades administrative resource without needing to re-authenticate to pass "WebSudo" through an improper access control vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-8443"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-05-22T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The ViewUpgrades resource in Jira before version 7.13.4, from version 8.0.0 before version 8.0.4, and from version 8.1.0 before version 8.1.1 allows remote attackers who have obtained access to administrator\u0027s session to access the ViewUpgrades administrative resource without needing to re-authenticate to pass \"WebSudo\" through an improper access control vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-h89j-v7mh-22q2",
"modified": "2024-04-04T00:45:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:46:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8443"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRASERVER-69240"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108458"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H8FG-8J3G-7P4X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-05 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-14 00:00Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 does not protect against additional software programming connections. An attacker can connect to the PLC while an existing connection is already active.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32980"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-04T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 does not protect against additional software programming connections. An attacker can connect to the PLC while an existing connection is already active.",
"id": "GHSA-h8fg-8j3g-7p4x",
"modified": "2022-04-14T00:00:44Z",
"published": "2022-04-05T00:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32980"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-166-02"
}
],
"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-H8GF-GCF3-7W52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:13 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:13EMC RSA Authentication Agent for Web: Apache Web Server version 8.0 and RSA Authentication Agent for Web: Apache Web Server version 8.0.1 prior to Build 618 have a security vulnerability that could potentially lead to authentication bypass.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14377"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-29T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "EMC RSA Authentication Agent for Web: Apache Web Server version 8.0 and RSA Authentication Agent for Web: Apache Web Server version 8.0.1 prior to Build 618 have a security vulnerability that could potentially lead to authentication bypass.",
"id": "GHSA-h8gf-gcf3-7w52",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:13:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:13:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14377"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Nov/46"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101980"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039876"
}
],
"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-H8JC-FXC6-J8GP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 02:02 – Updated: 2022-05-17 02:02The Java Servlet framework on Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch (CTMS) devices with software 1.0.x, 1.1.x, 1.5.x, and 1.6.x does not require administrative authentication for unspecified actions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, aka Bug ID CSCtf01253.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-0384"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-02-25T12:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Java Servlet framework on Cisco TelePresence Multipoint Switch (CTMS) devices with software 1.0.x, 1.1.x, 1.5.x, and 1.6.x does not require administrative authentication for unspecified actions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, aka Bug ID CSCtf01253.",
"id": "GHSA-h8jc-fxc6-j8gp",
"modified": "2022-05-17T02:02:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T02:02:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0384"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65620"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b6e14e.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46520"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025113"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-H8JC-JMRF-9H8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-07-26 21:19 – Updated: 2024-08-07 19:44In Argo CD versions 1.8.0 and prior, the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name. For insiders with access to the cluster or logs, this issue could be abused for privilege escalation, as Argo has privileged roles. A malicious insider is the most realistic threat, but pod names are not meant to be kept secret and could wind up just about anywhere.
Workaround:
The recommended mitigation as described in the user documentation is to use SSO integration. The default admin password should only be used for initial configuration and then disabled or at least changed to a more secure password.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/argoproj/argo-cd"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "1.8.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8828"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1188",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-07-26T21:14:45Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-08T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Argo CD versions 1.8.0 and prior, the default admin password is set to the argocd-server pod name. For insiders with access to the cluster or logs, this issue could be abused for privilege escalation, as Argo has privileged roles. A malicious insider is the most realistic threat, but pod names are not meant to be kept secret and could wind up just about anywhere.\n\n#### Workaround:\n\nThe recommended mitigation as described in the user documentation is to use SSO integration. The default admin password should only be used for initial configuration and then [disabled](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/user-management/#disable-admin-user) or at least changed to a more secure password.",
"id": "GHSA-h8jc-jmrf-9h8f",
"modified": "2024-08-07T19:44:16Z",
"published": "2021-07-26T21:19:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8828"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/security_considerations/#cve-2020-8828-insecure-default-administrative-password"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://argoproj.github.io/argo-cd/security_considerations"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/blob/129cf5370f9e2c6f99c9a5515099250a7ba42099/docs/security_considerations.md#cve-2020-8828---insecure-default-administrative-password"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo/releases"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.soluble.ai/blog/argo-cves-2020"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Argo CD Insecure default administrative password"
}
GHSA-H8MW-3Q4J-45HM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:45 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:45The account_save action in admin/userinfo.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier does not require authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified password and password_retype parameters.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-5221"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-11-25T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The account_save action in admin/userinfo.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier does not require authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified password and password_retype parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-h8mw-3q4j-45hm",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:45:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:45:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5221"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7170"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32384"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3219"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-H8VF-V4QW-MVQ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-05 06:30 – Updated: 2025-04-24 15:30Improper authentication vulnerability in WordPress versions prior to 6.0.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain the email address of the user who posted a blog using the WordPress Post by Email Feature.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-43504"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-05T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication vulnerability in WordPress versions prior to 6.0.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain the email address of the user who posted a blog using the WordPress Post by Email Feature.",
"id": "GHSA-h8vf-v4qw-mvq4",
"modified": "2025-04-24T15:30:38Z",
"published": "2022-12-05T06:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43504"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN09409909/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/download"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/news/2022/10/wordpress-6-0-3-security-release"
}
],
"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-H8VP-RF22-CHJR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-03 03:30 – Updated: 2023-01-03 03:30aEnrich a+HRD has improper validation for login function. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and access API function to perform arbitrary system command or disrupt service.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-39042"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-03T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "aEnrich a+HRD has improper validation for login function. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to bypass authentication and access API function to perform arbitrary system command or disrupt service.",
"id": "GHSA-h8vp-rf22-chjr",
"modified": "2023-01-03T03:30:20Z",
"published": "2023-01-03T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39042"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6795-f7fe6-1.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-H932-R8MQ-2CCG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:41 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:34The Java Glassfish Admin Console in HP Executive Scorecard 9.40 and 9.41 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a session on TCP port 10001, aka ZDI-CAN-2116.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-2609"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-06-19T10:50:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Java Glassfish Admin Console in HP Executive Scorecard 9.40 and 9.41 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a session on TCP port 10001, aka ZDI-CAN-2116.",
"id": "GHSA-h932-r8mq-2ccg",
"modified": "2025-04-12T12:34:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:41:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-2609"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c04341295"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030439"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-208"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-H93J-R724-8967
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-27 00:01An access control issue in D-Link DIR816L_FW206b01 allows unauthenticated attackers to access folders folder_view.php and category_view.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-28955"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-18T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An access control issue in D-Link DIR816L_FW206b01 allows unauthenticated attackers to access folders folder_view.php and category_view.php.",
"id": "GHSA-h93j-r724-8967",
"modified": "2022-05-27T00:01:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-19T00:00:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-28955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/shijin0925/IOT/blob/master/DIR816/1.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"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.