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-HM27-52J9-PWGJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:52 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:52ProjectSend (formerly cFTP) r582 allows authentication bypass via a direct request for users.php, home.php, edit-file.php?file_id=1, or process-zip-download.php, or add_user_form_* parameters to users-add.php.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10732"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-29T12:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "ProjectSend (formerly cFTP) r582 allows authentication bypass via a direct request for users.php, home.php, edit-file.php?file_id=1, or process-zip-download.php, or add_user_form_* parameters to users-add.php.",
"id": "GHSA-hm27-52j9-pwgj",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:52:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:52:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10732"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/sandboxescape/ProjectSend-multiple-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"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-HM47-446Q-7W5F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-13 21:31 – Updated: 2026-01-09 00:30In ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, a syntax error in the 'searchKeyword' condition caused queries to bypass the owner_id filter. This issue may allow users to search data across the entire table instead of being restricted to their specfic owenr_id.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6083"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-13T21:15:20Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In ExtremeCloud Universal ZTNA, a syntax error in the \u0027searchKeyword\u0027 condition caused queries to bypass the owner_id filter. This issue may allow users to search data across the entire table instead of being restricted to their specfic owenr_id.",
"id": "GHSA-hm47-446q-7w5f",
"modified": "2026-01-09T00:30:27Z",
"published": "2025-06-13T21:31:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6083"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://extreme-networks.my.site.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000126912"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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:N/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-HM6G-QG69-H94P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:44 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:44A vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow a malicious attacker to compromise the systems confidentiality or integrity without authentication, leading to managed systems being compromised or services being denied to authentic end users and systems as a result.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-2319"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2017-04-24T15:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in Juniper Networks NorthStar Controller Application prior to version 2.1.0 Service Pack 1 may allow a malicious attacker to compromise the systems confidentiality or integrity without authentication, leading to managed systems being compromised or services being denied to authentic end users and systems as a result.",
"id": "GHSA-hm6g-qg69-h94p",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:44:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:44:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2319"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10783"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97659"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMCJ-2MFV-VX8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:15 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:15The Authentication Proxy feature in Cisco IOS does not properly handle invalid AAA return codes from RADIUS and TACACS+ servers, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication in opportunistic circumstances via a connection attempt that triggers an invalid code, as demonstrated by a connection attempt with a blank password, aka Bug IDs CSCuo09400 and CSCun16016.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-0607"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-03-06T03:00:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Authentication Proxy feature in Cisco IOS does not properly handle invalid AAA return codes from RADIUS and TACACS+ servers, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication in opportunistic circumstances via a connection attempt that triggers an invalid code, as demonstrated by a connection attempt with a blank password, aka Bug IDs CSCuo09400 and CSCun16016.",
"id": "GHSA-hmcj-2mfv-vx8m",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:15:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:15:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0607"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2015-0607"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=37711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72794"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031817"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HMGW-34Q4-8G9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10A vulnerability in the 802.1x multiple-authentication (multi-auth) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to bypass the authentication phase on an 802.1x multi-auth port. The vulnerability is due to a logic change error introduced into the code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by trying to access an 802.1x multi-auth port after a successful supplicant has authenticated. An exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the 802.1x access controls and obtain access to the network. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg69701.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0163"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-28T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the 802.1x multiple-authentication (multi-auth) feature of Cisco IOS Software could allow an unauthenticated, adjacent attacker to bypass the authentication phase on an 802.1x multi-auth port. The vulnerability is due to a logic change error introduced into the code. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by trying to access an 802.1x multi-auth port after a successful supplicant has authenticated. An exploit could allow the attacker to bypass the 802.1x access controls and obtain access to the network. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg69701.",
"id": "GHSA-hmgw-34q4-8g9x",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0163"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-dot1x"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103571"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMHG-JQWF-MCRH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:14 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:14The AAA functionality in the IPv4 SSL VPN implementations on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 8.2 before 8.2(5.30) and 8.3 before 8.3(2.34) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted authentication response, aka Bug ID CSCtz04566.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-4659"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-10-29T20:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The AAA functionality in the IPv4 SSL VPN implementations on Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services Module (ASASM) in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 8.2 before 8.2(5.30) and 8.3 before 8.3(2.34) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted authentication response, aka Bug ID CSCtz04566.",
"id": "GHSA-hmhg-jqwf-mcrh",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:14:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:14:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4659"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/86137"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20121010-asa"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55865"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HMQF-WPQ9-JQ83
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-20 06:31 – Updated: 2025-03-01 23:06Missing Authorization When Using @AuthorizeReturnObject in Spring Security 6.3.0 and 6.3.1 allows attacker to render security annotations inaffective.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.springframework.security:spring-security-core"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "6.3.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.3.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-38810"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-08-20T20:03:33Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-20T04:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization When Using @AuthorizeReturnObject in Spring Security 6.3.0 and 6.3.1 allows attacker to render security annotations inaffective.",
"id": "GHSA-hmqf-wpq9-jq83",
"modified": "2025-03-01T23:06:14Z",
"published": "2024-08-20T06:31:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38810"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-security"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://spring.io/security/cve-2024-38810"
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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:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Spring Security Missing Authorization vulnerability"
}
GHSA-HMRW-59P6-9FGX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-23 18:31 – Updated: 2026-06-23 18:31Low‑privileged session IDs generated for the web admin console could be reused in the XML‑RPC API, whose authentication is normally restricted to admin users. An attacker could leverage this to gain unauthorised access and exploit API‑level vulnerabilities. The session context (web/API) is now recorded along with other session data, preventing session IDs from being used interchangeably.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-34917"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-23T17:16:54Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Low\u2011privileged session IDs generated for the web admin console could be reused in the XML\u2011RPC API, whose authentication is normally restricted to admin users. An attacker could leverage this to gain unauthorised access and exploit API\u2011level vulnerabilities. The session context (web/API) is now recorded along with other session data, preventing session IDs from being used interchangeably.",
"id": "GHSA-hmrw-59p6-9fgx",
"modified": "2026-06-23T18:31:42Z",
"published": "2026-06-23T18:31:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-34917"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/3672641"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMWC-33FH-224C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:34** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** DCS-5000L v1.05 and DCS-932L v2.17 and older are affecged by Incorrect Acess Control. The use of the basic authentication for the devices command interface allows attack vectors that may compromise the cameras configuration and allow malicious users on the LAN to access the device. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41503"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-24T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** DCS-5000L v1.05 and DCS-932L v2.17 and older are affecged by Incorrect Acess Control. The use of the basic authentication for the devices command interface allows attack vectors that may compromise the cameras configuration and allow malicious users on the LAN to access the device. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.",
"id": "GHSA-hmwc-33fh-224c",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:34:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41503"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10247"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMWV-WMM7-QRJR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-04 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-11 00:01An MFA bypass vulnerability exists in the PingFederate PingOne MFA Integration Kit when adapter HTML templates are used as part of an authentication flow.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23723"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-02T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An MFA bypass vulnerability exists in the PingFederate PingOne MFA Integration Kit when adapter HTML templates are used as part of an authentication flow.",
"id": "GHSA-hmwv-wmm7-qrjr",
"modified": "2022-05-11T00:01:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-04T00:00:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23723"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.pingidentity.com/bundle/pingfederate-pingone-mfa-ik/page/wpt1599064234202.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.pingidentity.com/en/resources/downloads/pingfederate.html"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.