Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Discouraged

Improper 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.

5961 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-JCGW-M6MJ-82VV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-20 00:01
VLAI
Details

Improper authentication in ImsService prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to get IMSI without READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE permission.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-25833"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-11T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Improper authentication in ImsService prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allows attackers to get IMSI without READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE permission.",
  "id": "GHSA-jcgw-m6mj-82vv",
  "modified": "2022-04-20T00:01:07Z",
  "published": "2022-04-12T00:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25833"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=4"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-JCJ3-VGFW-M9GQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:45 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:45
VLAI
Details

Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read graphs or infrastructure information, via a direct request to (1) graphs/alarms_events.php or (2) host/draw_tree.php.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2009-3441"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-09-28T22:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Open Source Security Information Management (OSSIM) before 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and read graphs or infrastructure information, via a direct request to (1) graphs/alarms_events.php or (2) host/draw_tree.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-jcj3-vgfw-m9gq",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T03:45:11Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T03:45:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3441"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=155"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/36867"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506663/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36504"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JCRG-XWMR-3VGM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-12 06:30 – Updated: 2024-12-12 06:30
VLAI
Details

The Sign In With Google plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This is due to the 'authenticate_user' user function not implementing sufficient null value checks when setting the access token and user information. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first user who has signed in using Google OAuth, which could be the site administrator.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-11015"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-12T04:15:04Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Sign In With Google plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.0. This is due to the \u0027authenticate_user\u0027 user function not implementing sufficient null value checks when setting the access token and user information. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first user who has signed in using Google OAuth, which could be the site administrator.",
  "id": "GHSA-jcrg-xwmr-3vgm",
  "modified": "2024-12-12T06:30:49Z",
  "published": "2024-12-12T06:30:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/sign-in-with-google/trunk/src/admin/class-sign-in-with-google-admin.php#L525"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/afe894b0-5e91-4aa2-bbd1-1f74274701cf?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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-JCWQ-43PM-WP74

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30
VLAI
Details

Improper group membership validation when deleting a user account in GitLab >=7.12 allows a user to delete own account without deleting/transferring their group.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-13335"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-07T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper group membership validation when deleting a user account in GitLab \u003e=7.12 allows a user to delete own account without deleting/transferring their group.",
  "id": "GHSA-jcwq-43pm-wp74",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:15Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:30:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13335"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/503823"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-13335.json"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/27231"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JCX4-2JJ5-XR9C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the Quality of Voice Reporting (QOVR) service of Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance (PCA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the system as a valid user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the QOVR service with a valid username. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform actions with the privileges of the user that is used for access. This vulnerability affects Cisco PCA Software Releases prior to 12.1 SP2.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-1662"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-02-21T17:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the Quality of Voice Reporting (QOVR) service of Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance (PCA) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access the system as a valid user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the QOVR service with a valid username. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform actions with the privileges of the user that is used for access. This vulnerability affects Cisco PCA Software Releases prior to 12.1 SP2.",
  "id": "GHSA-jcx4-2jj5-xr9c",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:28Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:31:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1662"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190220-pca-access"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107096"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-JF2P-5456-5593

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:24 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:24
VLAI
Details

An encryption-bypass issue was discovered on Espressif ESP-IDF devices through 4.2, ESP8266_NONOS_SDK devices through 3.0.3, and ESP8266_RTOS_SDK devices through 3.3. Broadcasting forged beacon frames forces a device to change its authentication mode to OPEN, effectively disabling its 802.11 encryption.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-12638"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-07-23T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An encryption-bypass issue was discovered on Espressif ESP-IDF devices through 4.2, ESP8266_NONOS_SDK devices through 3.0.3, and ESP8266_RTOS_SDK devices through 3.3. Broadcasting forged beacon frames forces a device to change its authentication mode to OPEN, effectively disabling its 802.11 encryption.",
  "id": "GHSA-jf2p-5456-5593",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:24:13Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:24:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12638"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/espressif/ESP8266_NONOS_SDK"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/espressif/ESP8266_RTOS_SDK"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lbsfilm.at/blog/wpa2-authenticationmode-downgrade-in-espressif-microprocessors"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JF69-6WXX-CPXG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:20 – Updated: 2025-04-11 04:03
VLAI
Details

The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 uses authentication directories even when they have weak permissions, which allows remote attackers to impersonate users by renaming a user's authentication directory.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2012-3492"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-09-28T17:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The filesystem authentication (condor_io/condor_auth_fs.cpp) in Condor 7.6.x before 7.6.10 and 7.8.x before 7.8.4 uses authentication directories even when they have weak permissions, which allows remote attackers to impersonate users by renaming a user\u0027s authentication directory.",
  "id": "GHSA-jf69-6wxx-cpxg",
  "modified": "2025-04-11T04:03:12Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:20:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3492"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-3492"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://condor-git.cs.wisc.edu/?p=condor.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=1db67805"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://condor-git.cs.wisc.edu/?p=condor.git;a=commitdiff;h=1db67805"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.6/8_3Stable_Release.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://research.cs.wisc.edu/condor/manual/v7.8/9_3Stable_Release.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1278.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1281.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/50666"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/20/9"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55632"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JF7J-3GGW-6MCV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:53 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:38
VLAI
Details

PCManager 9.1.3.1 has an improper authentication vulnerability. The certain driver interface of the software does not perform a validation of user-mode data properly, successful exploit could result in malicious code execution.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-5223"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-08-13T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PCManager 9.1.3.1 has an improper authentication vulnerability. The certain driver interface of the software does not perform a validation of user-mode data properly, successful exploit could result in malicious code execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-jf7j-3ggw-6mcv",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T01:38:12Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:53:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-5223"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20190718-01-pcmanager-en"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-JF8X-8GQ4-QCG2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

iSpyConnect iSpy v7.2.2.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted URL.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-29775"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "iSpyConnect iSpy v7.2.2.0 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted URL.",
  "id": "GHSA-jf8x-8gq4-qcg2",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:25Z",
  "published": "2022-06-22T00:00:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29775"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/securylight/79f673aa3a453c80c0e78f356a8f650b"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/securylight/CVES_write_ups"
    }
  ],
  "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-JFMG-V2HP-86Q7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:42 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:42
VLAI
Details

Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain limited access to an arbitrary user account via the fpb_username cookie.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-6398"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-12-17T18:46:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Flat PHP Board 1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain limited access to an arbitrary user account via the fpb_username cookie.",
  "id": "GHSA-jfmg-v2hp-86q7",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T18:42:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:42:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6398"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4705"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/43678"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/484803/100/100/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26782"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

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.