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.

5970 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-P256-GW98-W4CG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-13 12:35 – Updated: 2026-07-13 12:35
VLAI
Details

The charging station does not require authentication for Bluetooth commands to perform actions. The functionality exposed includes sensitive information leakage, triggering reboots, or pushing a firmware update URL.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-22099"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-13T10:16:27Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The charging station does not require authentication for Bluetooth commands to perform actions. The functionality exposed includes sensitive information leakage, triggering reboots, or pushing a firmware update URL.",
  "id": "GHSA-p256-gw98-w4cg",
  "modified": "2026-07-13T12:35:01Z",
  "published": "2026-07-13T12:35:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22099"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://csirt.divd.nl/DIVD-2026-00001"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P276-C5V8-F347

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35
VLAI
Details

An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access stored passwords without authentication.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-27902"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-08T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An authentication issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2. A person with physical access to an iOS device may be able to access stored passwords without authentication.",
  "id": "GHSA-p276-c5v8-f347",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:35:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27902"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211929"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P2H3-66X4-J6C8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-20 00:02
VLAI
Details

Improper access control vulnerability in S Assistant prior to version 7.5 allows attacker to remotely get senstive information.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-22289"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-10T14:12:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control vulnerability in S Assistant prior to version 7.5 allows attacker to remotely get senstive information.",
  "id": "GHSA-p2h3-66x4-j6c8",
  "modified": "2022-01-20T00:02:50Z",
  "published": "2022-01-11T00:00:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22289"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P2J4-WP52-G89Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:50
VLAI
Details

The openshift-origin-broker in Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 2.0.5, 1.2.7, and earlier does not properly handle authentication requests from the remote-user auth plugin, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and impersonate arbitrary users via the X-Remote-User header in a request to a passthrough trigger.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2014-0188"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-04-24T14:55:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The openshift-origin-broker in Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 2.0.5, 1.2.7, and earlier does not properly handle authentication requests from the remote-user auth plugin, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and impersonate arbitrary users via the X-Remote-User header in a request to a passthrough trigger.",
  "id": "GHSA-p2j4-wp52-g89q",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T01:50:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T01:50:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0188"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0422"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:0423"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-0188"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1090120"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0422.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0423.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P2M4-JQH9-RV9V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:37 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:37
VLAI
Details

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. Specially crafted requests allow a possible authentication bypass that could allow remote code execution.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-12698"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-08-30T18:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech WebAccess versions prior to V8.2_20170817. Specially crafted requests allow a possible authentication bypass that could allow remote code execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-p2m4-jqh9-rv9v",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:37:47Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:37:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12698"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-241-02"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100526"
    }
  ],
  "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-P2Q3-GPJ5-6R93

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:01 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:01
VLAI
Details

** DISPUTED ** An issue was discovered in the LINE jp.naver.line application 8.8.1 for Android. The Passcode feature allows authentication bypass via runtime manipulation that forces a certain method's return value to true. In other words, an attacker could authenticate with an arbitrary passcode. NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is not an attack of interest within the context of their threat model, which excludes Android devices on which rooting has occurred.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-13446"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-08-16T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "** DISPUTED ** An issue was discovered in the LINE jp.naver.line application 8.8.1 for Android. The Passcode feature allows authentication bypass via runtime manipulation that forces a certain method\u0027s return value to true. In other words, an attacker could authenticate with an arbitrary passcode.  NOTE: the vendor indicates that this is not an attack of interest within the context of their threat model, which excludes Android devices on which rooting has occurred.",
  "id": "GHSA-p2q3-gpj5-6r93",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T02:01:18Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T02:01:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-13446"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/tanprathan/efde53e5b312f50edb08f050b6be3928"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P33G-779C-CCMQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-17 03:30 – Updated: 2024-10-28 06:32
VLAI
Details

TN-5900 Series firmware version v3.3 and prior is vulnerable to improper-authentication vulnerability. This vulnerability arises from inadequate authentication measures implemented in the web API handler, allowing low-privileged APIs to execute restricted actions that only high-privileged APIs are allowed This presents a potential risk of unauthorized exploitation by malicious actors. 

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-33237"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-17T02:15:41Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "TN-5900 Series firmware version v3.3 and prior is vulnerable to improper-authentication vulnerability. This vulnerability arises from inadequate authentication measures implemented in the web API handler, allowing low-privileged APIs to execute restricted actions that only high-privileged APIs are allowed This presents a potential risk of unauthorized exploitation by malicious actors.\u00a0\n",
  "id": "GHSA-p33g-779c-ccmq",
  "modified": "2024-10-28T06:32:32Z",
  "published": "2023-08-17T03:30:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-33237"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-230402-tn-5900-and-tn-4900-series-web-server-multiple-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "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-P34X-8GXH-MJ58

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:20
VLAI
Details

In JetBrains Ktor before 1.6.4, nonce verification during the OAuth2 authentication process is implemented improperly.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-43203"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-09T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In JetBrains Ktor before 1.6.4, nonce verification during the OAuth2 authentication process is implemented improperly.",
  "id": "GHSA-p34x-8gxh-mj58",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:20:06Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:20:06Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43203"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2021/11/08/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q3-2021"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P357-H73M-92RG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-20 18:30 – Updated: 2023-01-27 15:30
VLAI
Details

Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP through 13003 is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to the unsafe LDAP configuration (issue 1 of 2).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-22964"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-01-20T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Zoho ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus MSP through 13003 is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to the unsafe LDAP configuration (issue 1 of 2).",
  "id": "GHSA-p357-h73m-92rg",
  "modified": "2023-01-27T15:30:31Z",
  "published": "2023-01-20T18:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22964"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://manageengine.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk-msp/cve-2023-22964.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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P358-58JJ-HP65

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:46 – Updated: 2024-03-18 13:06
VLAI
Summary
Improper Authentication in Apache ActiveMQ
Details

The web console in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via HTTP requests.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.activemq:activemq-client"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "5.8.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-3060"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-08T19:14:28Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2013-04-21T21:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The web console in Apache ActiveMQ before 5.8.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via HTTP requests.",
  "id": "GHSA-p358-58jj-hp65",
  "modified": "2024-03-18T13:06:32Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T03:46:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3060"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/22bc55b9487df98a3c3cb04f99f4618fcba364fe"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/437ea2f6e58d18837ae0e68dcd2fdadc1fff3723"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/activemq/commit/ced33d2551a040813cb40bd6d36fdd322034fa73"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://fisheye6.atlassian.com/changelog/activemq?cs=1404998"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/activemq"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AMQ-4124"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ReleaseNote.jspa?projectId=12311210\u0026version=12323282"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://activemq.2283324.n4.nabble.com/DISCUSS-ActiveMQ-out-of-the-box-Should-not-include-the-demos-tc4658044.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://activemq.apache.org/activemq-580-release.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1029.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1221.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [],
  "summary": "Improper Authentication in Apache ActiveMQ"
}

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.