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-MJVF-4H88-6XM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-16 09:30 – Updated: 2025-07-02 00:01Solr instances using the PKIAuthenticationPlugin, which is enabled by default when Solr Authentication is used, are vulnerable to Authentication bypass. A fake ending at the end of any Solr API URL path, will allow requests to skip Authentication while maintaining the API contract with the original URL Path. This fake ending looks like an unprotected API path, however it is stripped off internally after authentication but before API routing.
This issue affects Apache Solr: from 5.3.0 before 8.11.4, from 9.0.0 before 9.7.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 9.7.0, or 8.11.4, which fix the issue.
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"name": "org.apache.solr:solr"
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"introduced": "5.3.0"
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"name": "org.apache.solr:solr"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-45216"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-10-16T17:46:16Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-16T08:15:05Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Solr instances using the PKIAuthenticationPlugin, which is enabled by default when Solr Authentication is used, are vulnerable to Authentication bypass. A fake ending at the end of any Solr API URL path, will allow requests to skip Authentication while maintaining the API contract with the original URL Path. This fake ending looks like an unprotected API path, however it is stripped off internally after authentication but before API routing.\n\n\nThis issue affects Apache Solr: from 5.3.0 before 8.11.4, from 9.0.0 before 9.7.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 9.7.0, or 8.11.4, which fix the issue.",
"id": "GHSA-mjvf-4h88-6xm3",
"modified": "2025-07-02T00:01:27Z",
"published": "2024-10-16T09:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45216"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SOLR-17417"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://solr.apache.org/security.html#cve-2024-45216-apache-solr-authentication-bypass-possible-using-a-fake-url-path-ending"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "http://svn.apache.org/viewvc/lucene/dev/branches/branch_4x/solr/webapp"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/10/15/8"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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"
},
{
"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 vulnerability in Apache Solr"
}
GHSA-MM4J-2J55-F9F2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35If RSH service is enabled on Junos OS and if the PAM authentication is disabled, a remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain root access to the device. RSH service is disabled by default on Junos. There is no documented CLI command to enable this service. However, an undocumented CLI command allows a privileged Junos user to enable RSH service and disable PAM, and hence expose the system to unauthenticated root access. When RSH is enabled, the device is listing to RSH connections on port 514. This issue is not exploitable on platforms where Junos release is based on FreeBSD 10+. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D77 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S10; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D75 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D47 on QFX/EX Series; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R6-S6, 15.1R7; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D131, 15.1X49-D140 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D59 on EX2300/EX3400 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D67 on QFX10K Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D233 on QFX5200/QFX5110 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490 on NFX Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R3-S9, 16.1R4-S9, 16.1R5-S4, 16.1R6-S4, 16.1R7; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S5; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R1-S7, 17.1R2-S7, 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S6, 17.2R2-S4, 17.2R3; 17.2X75 versions prior to 17.2X75-D110, 17.2X75-D91; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R1-S4, 17.3R2-S2, 17.3R3; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S3, 17.4R2; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D5.
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"CVE-2018-0052"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-10T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "If RSH service is enabled on Junos OS and if the PAM authentication is disabled, a remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain root access to the device. RSH service is disabled by default on Junos. There is no documented CLI command to enable this service. However, an undocumented CLI command allows a privileged Junos user to enable RSH service and disable PAM, and hence expose the system to unauthenticated root access. When RSH is enabled, the device is listing to RSH connections on port 514. This issue is not exploitable on platforms where Junos release is based on FreeBSD 10+. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D77 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R12-S10; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D75 on SRX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D47 on QFX/EX Series; 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R4-S9, 15.1R6-S6, 15.1R7; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D131, 15.1X49-D140 on SRX Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D59 on EX2300/EX3400 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D67 on QFX10K Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D233 on QFX5200/QFX5110 Series; 15.1X53 versions prior to 15.1X53-D471, 15.1X53-D490 on NFX Series; 16.1 versions prior to 16.1R3-S9, 16.1R4-S9, 16.1R5-S4, 16.1R6-S4, 16.1R7; 16.2 versions prior to 16.2R2-S5; 17.1 versions prior to 17.1R1-S7, 17.1R2-S7, 17.1R3; 17.2 versions prior to 17.2R1-S6, 17.2R2-S4, 17.2R3; 17.2X75 versions prior to 17.2X75-D110, 17.2X75-D91; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R1-S4, 17.3R2-S2, 17.3R3; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R1-S3, 17.4R2; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D5.",
"id": "GHSA-mm4j-2j55-f9f2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0052"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10886"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041853"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MM7F-23WF-J4QF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-15 15:30 – Updated: 2024-06-15 15:30IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by an insufficient authority requirement. A local user without administrator privilege can configure a physical file trigger to execute with the privileges of a user socially engineered to access the target file. The correction is to require administrator privilege to configure trigger support. IBM X-Force ID: 285203.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27275"
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"CWE-266",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-15T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability caused by an insufficient authority requirement. A local user without administrator privilege can configure a physical file trigger to execute with the privileges of a user socially engineered to access the target file. The correction is to require administrator privilege to configure trigger support. IBM X-Force ID: 285203.",
"id": "GHSA-mm7f-23wf-j4qf",
"modified": "2024-06-15T15:30:27Z",
"published": "2024-06-15T15:30:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27275"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/285203"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7157637"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MM8M-6WW2-39CC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:40 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:40Gallarific Free Edition 1.1 does not require authentication for (1) photos.php, (2) comments.php, and (3) gallery.php in gadmin/, which allows remote attackers to edit objects via a direct request, different vectors than CVE-2008-1327. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1469"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-03-24T21:44:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Gallarific Free Edition 1.1 does not require authentication for (1) photos.php, (2) comments.php, and (3) gallery.php in gadmin/, which allows remote attackers to edit objects via a direct request, different vectors than CVE-2008-1327. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.",
"id": "GHSA-mm8m-6ww2-39cc",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:40:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:40:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1469"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/29399"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MMFJ-R26Q-8FXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:41 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:41Bux.to Clone script allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the loggedin cookie to 1 and the usNick cookie to admin.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-6162"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-02-20T06:46:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Bux.to Clone script allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the loggedin cookie to 1 and the usNick cookie to admin.",
"id": "GHSA-mmfj-r26q-8fxj",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:41:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:41:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6162"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45640"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6652"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31542"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MMHQ-QJV3-4Q6F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-25 15:30 – Updated: 2025-05-25 15:30A vulnerability was found in WCMS up to 8.3.11. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getMemberByUid of the file /index.php?articleadmin/getallcon of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument uid leads to improper authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-5149"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-25T13:15:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in WCMS up to 8.3.11. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function getMemberByUid of the file /index.php?articleadmin/getallcon of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument uid leads to improper authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-mmhq-qjv3-4q6f",
"modified": "2025-05-25T15:30:32Z",
"published": "2025-05-25T15:30:32Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5149"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/nwtmd5/cve/issues/IC6O7D"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.310237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.574590"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
GHSA-MMJQ-R7XW-FQR8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:38 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:38Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid user by using their certificate and entering 'password' as the password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-4973"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-15T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Authentication bypass vulnerability in mod_nss 1.0.8 allows remote attackers to assume the identity of a valid user by using their certificate and entering \u0027password\u0027 as the password.",
"id": "GHSA-mmjq-r7xw-fqr8",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:38:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:38:06Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4973"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1017197"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.redhat.com/archives/mod_nss-list/2011-May/msg00001.html"
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"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-MMM5-F82C-58J8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32The administrator application on ASUS GT-AC2900 devices before 3.0.0.4.386.42643 allows authentication bypass when processing remote input from an unauthenticated user, leading to unauthorized access to the administrator interface. This relates to handle_request in router/httpd/httpd.c and auth_check in web_hook.o. An attacker-supplied value of '\0' matches the device's default value of '\0' in some situations.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32030"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The administrator application on ASUS GT-AC2900 devices before 3.0.0.4.386.42643 allows authentication bypass when processing remote input from an unauthenticated user, leading to unauthorized access to the administrator interface. This relates to handle_request in router/httpd/httpd.c and auth_check in web_hook.o. An attacker-supplied value of \u0027\\0\u0027 matches the device\u0027s default value of \u0027\\0\u0027 in some situations.",
"id": "GHSA-mmm5-f82c-58j8",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32030"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/atredispartners/advisories/blob/master/ATREDIS-2020-0010.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.asus.com/Networking-IoT-Servers/WiFi-Routers/ASUS-Gaming-Routers/RT-AC2900/HelpDesk_BIOS"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.asus.com/us/supportonly/lyra%20mini/helpdesk_bios"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.atredis.com/blog/2021/4/30/asus-authentication-bypass"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-32030"
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"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-MMVF-77M3-FP4G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 06:22 – Updated: 2022-05-02 06:22NetAuthSysAgent in Network Authorization in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not have the expected authorization requirements, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-1375"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-06-17T16:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NetAuthSysAgent in Network Authorization in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not have the expected authorization requirements, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-mmvf-77m3-fp4g",
"modified": "2022-05-02T06:22:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T06:22:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1375"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/40220"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1024103"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MMW8-H8GG-XW23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-19 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-19 18:31The Itel DAB Encoder (IDEnc build 25aec8d) is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass due to improper JWT validation across devices. Attackers can reuse a valid JWT token obtained from one device to authenticate and gain administrative access to any other device running the same firmware, even if the passwords and networks are different. This allows full compromise of affected devices.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-63224"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-19T16:15:48Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Itel DAB Encoder (IDEnc build 25aec8d) is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass due to improper JWT validation across devices. Attackers can reuse a valid JWT token obtained from one device to authenticate and gain administrative access to any other device running the same firmware, even if the passwords and networks are different. This allows full compromise of affected devices.",
"id": "GHSA-mmw8-h8gg-xw23",
"modified": "2025-11-19T18:31:19Z",
"published": "2025-11-19T18:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-63224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/shiky8/my--cve-vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-63224_Itel%20DAB%20Encoder%20Authentication%20Bypass"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.itel.it"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"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.