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.

5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-MJ28-WP87-QQJJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-03 03:15 – Updated: 2022-05-03 03:15
VLAI
Details

RIPd in Quagga 0.98 and 0.99 before 20060503 does not properly enforce RIPv2 authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to modify routing state via RIPv1 RESPONSE packets.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2006-2224"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2006-05-05T19:02:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "RIPd in Quagga 0.98 and 0.99 before 20060503 does not properly enforce RIPv2 authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to modify routing state via RIPv1 RESPONSE packets.",
  "id": "GHSA-mj28-wp87-qqjj",
  "modified": "2022-05-03T03:15:55Z",
  "published": "2022-05-03T03:15:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2224"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26251"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10775"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/284-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://bugzilla.quagga.net/show_bug.cgi?id=262"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/19910"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20137"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20138"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20221"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20420"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20421"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/20782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/21159"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1016204"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1059"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-15.xml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_17_sr.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.osvdb.org/25225"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0525.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0533.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432823/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432856/100/0/threaded"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17808"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MJ3W-GQHR-FVQX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:02 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:02
VLAI
Details

The administrative web interface in Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote attackers to watch video feeds via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCtg72262.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-3417"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-09-30T17:09:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The administrative web interface in Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager does not properly perform authentication, which allows remote attackers to watch video feeds via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCtg72262.",
  "id": "GHSA-mj3w-gqhr-fvqx",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T05:02:46Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T05:02:46Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3417"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2013-3417"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MJ6P-GHHJ-R3Q4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42
VLAI
Details

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 firmware version 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-27866"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-288"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-12T00:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 firmware version 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.",
  "id": "GHSA-mj6p-ghhj-r3q4",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27866"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-Routers"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1451"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MJ7G-945C-PF2G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:47 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:47
VLAI
Details

360fly 4K cameras allow unauthenticated Wi-Fi password changes and complete access with REST by using the Bluetooth Low Energy pairing procedure, which is available at any time and does not require a password. This affects firmware 2.1.4. Exploitation can use the 360fly Android or iOS application, or the BlueZ gatttool program.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-8403"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-05-01T20:59:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "360fly 4K cameras allow unauthenticated Wi-Fi password changes and complete access with REST by using the Bluetooth Low Energy pairing procedure, which is available at any time and does not require a password. This affects firmware 2.1.4. Exploitation can use the 360fly Android or iOS application, or the BlueZ gatttool program.",
  "id": "GHSA-mj7g-945c-pf2g",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:47:32Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:47:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8403"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.slideshare.net/fuguet/bluediot-when-a-mature-and-immature-technology-mixes-becomes-an-idiot-situation-75529672"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MJ98-44VP-W79W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-01 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:44
VLAI
Details

D-Link DIR-879 v105A1 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via phpcgi.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-30061"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-05-01T14:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "D-Link DIR-879 v105A1 is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via phpcgi.",
  "id": "GHSA-mj98-44vp-w79w",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T03:44:40Z",
  "published": "2023-05-01T15:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30061"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Zarathustra-L/IoT_Vul/tree/main/D-Link/DIR-879"
    },
    {
      "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MJFM-WH8J-9FGG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-13 09:30 – Updated: 2023-12-13 09:30
VLAI
Details

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in Fortinet FortiWAN version 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 and version 5.1.1 through 5.1.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to escalate his privileges via HTTP or HTTPs requests with crafted JWT token values.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-44252"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-12-13T09:15:34Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **An improper authentication vulnerability [CWE-287] in Fortinet FortiWAN version 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 and version 5.1.1 through 5.1.2 may allow an authenticated attacker to escalate his privileges via HTTP or HTTPs requests with crafted JWT token values.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjfm-wh8j-9fgg",
  "modified": "2023-12-13T09:30:32Z",
  "published": "2023-12-13T09:30:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44252"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-23-061"
    }
  ],
  "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-MJFV-7Q85-FJ8M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-06 15:30 – Updated: 2023-03-11 03:30
VLAI
Details

The undo_mark_statuses_as_sensitive method in app/services/approve_appeal_service.rb in Mastodon 3.5.x before 3.5.3 does not use the server's representative account, resulting in moderator identity disclosure when a moderator approves the appeal of a user whose status update was marked as sensitive.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-48364"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-03-06T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The undo_mark_statuses_as_sensitive method in app/services/approve_appeal_service.rb in Mastodon 3.5.x before 3.5.3 does not use the server\u0027s representative account, resulting in moderator identity disclosure when a moderator approves the appeal of a user whose status update was marked as sensitive.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjfv-7q85-fj8m",
  "modified": "2023-03-11T03:30:18Z",
  "published": "2023-03-06T15:30:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48364"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/pull/18525"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/40826d/advisories/blob/master/CVE-2022-48364/README.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#353---2022-05-26"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mastodon/mastodon/compare/v3.5.2...v3.5.3"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MJMW-3M65-4C84

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-11 15:32 – Updated: 2025-02-11 15:32
VLAI
Details

Improper password reset in PAM Module in Devolutions Server 2024.3.10.0 and earlier allows an authenticated user to reuse the oracle user password after check-in due to crash in the password reset functionality.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-1231"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-640"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-02-11T14:15:31Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper password reset in PAM Module in Devolutions Server 2024.3.10.0 and earlier allows an authenticated user to reuse the oracle user password after check-in due to crash in the password reset functionality.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjmw-3m65-4c84",
  "modified": "2025-02-11T15:32:24Z",
  "published": "2025-02-11T15:32:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1231"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2025-0002"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MJP6-789G-5X22

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-04 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:17
VLAI
Details

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.1 - 7.1.2.12, 7.2 through 7.2.3.5, and 7.3 through 7.3.2.0 under certain configurations could allow an authenticated user to make changes to environment variables due to improper authentication controls. IBM X-Force ID: 263581.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-40376"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-04T14:15:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.1 - 7.1.2.12, 7.2 through 7.2.3.5, and 7.3 through 7.3.2.0 under certain configurations could allow an authenticated user to make changes to environment variables due to improper authentication controls.  IBM X-Force ID:  263581.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjp6-789g-5x22",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T08:17:33Z",
  "published": "2023-10-04T15:30:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40376"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263581"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7037230"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MJRJ-FH9M-GG6W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:12 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:12
VLAI
Details

Graylog2 before 0.92 allows remote attackers to bypass LDAP authentication via crafted wildcards.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2014-9217"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-12-08T11:59:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Graylog2 before 0.92 allows remote attackers to bypass LDAP authentication via crafted wildcards.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjrj-fh9m-gg6w",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:12:04Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:12:04Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-9217"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99571"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q4/1130"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.graylog2.org/news/post/0010-graylog2-v0-92"
    }
  ],
  "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.