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.
5970 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-P487-39H9-HM84
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-20 01:29The Google Login Plugin (versions 1.0 and 1.1) allows malicious anonymous users to authenticate successfully against Jenkins instances that are supposed to be locked down to a particular Google Apps domain through client-side request modification.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:google-login"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "1.0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-5298"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-20T01:29:19Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-07T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Google Login Plugin (versions 1.0 and 1.1) allows malicious anonymous users to authenticate successfully against Jenkins instances that are supposed to be locked down to a particular Google Apps domain through client-side request modification.",
"id": "GHSA-p487-39h9-hm84",
"modified": "2022-07-20T01:29:19Z",
"published": "2022-07-08T00:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5298"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/google-login-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2015-10-12"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://exfiltrated.com/research-CVE-2015-5298.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Jenkins Google Login Plugin 1.0 and 1.1 allows anonymous users to authenticate through client-side request modification"
}
GHSA-P492-RHV2-844C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2024-09-25 12:30Missing authentication in the GetStudentGroupStudents method in IDAttend’s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows retrieval of student and teacher data by unauthenticated attackers.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-27258"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Missing authentication in the GetStudentGroupStudents method in IDAttend\u2019s IDWeb application 3.1.052 and earlier allows retrieval of student and teacher data by unauthenticated attackers. ",
"id": "GHSA-p492-rhv2-844c",
"modified": "2024-09-25T12:30:40Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27258"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.themissinglink.com.au/security-advisories/cve-2023-27258"
}
],
"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-P4CQ-46Q3-JR7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-25 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-25 18:31A vulnerability in the peering authentication in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, formerly SD-WAN vSmart, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly SD-WAN vManage, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain administrative privileges on an affected system.
This vulnerability exists because the peering authentication mechanism in an affected system is not working properly. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to an affected Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller as an internal, high-privileged, non-root user account. Using this account, the attacker could access NETCONF, which would then allow the attacker to manipulate network configuration for the SD-WAN fabric.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-20127"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-25T17:25:29Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the peering authentication in Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller, formerly SD-WAN vSmart, and Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, formerly SD-WAN vManage, could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain administrative privileges on an affected system.\n\nThis vulnerability exists because the peering authentication mechanism in an affected system is not working properly. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted requests to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to an affected Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller as an internal, high-privileged, non-root\u0026nbsp;user account. Using this account, the attacker could access NETCONF, which would then allow the attacker to manipulate network configuration for the SD-WAN fabric.\u0026nbsp;",
"id": "GHSA-p4cq-46q3-jr7w",
"modified": "2026-02-25T18:31:38Z",
"published": "2026-02-25T18:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20127"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwan-rpa-EHchtZk"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-20127"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-P4FF-5C3H-8JWW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-02 21:32 – Updated: 2025-07-02 21:32A cookie encryption bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome’s AppBound mechanism due to weak path validation logic within the elevation service. When Chrome encrypts a cookie key, it records its own executable path as validation metadata. Later, when decrypting, the elevation service compares the requesting process’s path to this stored path. However, due to path canonicalization inconsistencies, an attacker can impersonate Chrome (e.g., by naming their binary chrome.exe and placing it in a similar path) and successfully retrieve the encrypted cookie key. This allows malicious processes to retrieve cookies intended to be restricted to the Chrome process only.
Confirmed in Google Chrome with AppBound Encryption enabled. Other Chromium-based browsers may be affected if they implement similar COM-based encryption mechanisms.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-34092"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-02T20:15:30Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A cookie encryption bypass vulnerability exists in Google Chrome\u2019s AppBound mechanism due to weak path validation logic within the elevation service. When Chrome encrypts a cookie key, it records its own executable path as validation metadata. Later, when decrypting, the elevation service compares the requesting process\u2019s path to this stored path. However, due to path canonicalization inconsistencies, an attacker can impersonate Chrome (e.g., by naming their binary chrome.exe and placing it in a similar path) and successfully retrieve the encrypted cookie key. This allows malicious processes to retrieve cookies intended to be restricted to the Chrome process only.\n\nConfirmed in Google Chrome with AppBound Encryption enabled. Other Chromium-based browsers may be affected if they implement similar COM-based encryption mechanisms.",
"id": "GHSA-p4ff-5c3h-8jww",
"modified": "2025-07-02T21:32:00Z",
"published": "2025-07-02T21:32:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-34092"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vulncheck.com/advisories/google-chrome-appbound-cookie-encryption"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cyberark.com/resources/threat-research-blog/c4-bomb-blowing-up-chromes-appbound-cookie-encryption"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-P4G5-CHR9-3GF5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-23 00:30 – Updated: 2024-05-23 00:30Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager allows unauthenticated users to log in as any user to enterprise manager web interface.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-29849"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-22T23:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager allows unauthenticated users to log in as any user to enterprise manager web interface.",
"id": "GHSA-p4g5-chr9-3gf5",
"modified": "2024-05-23T00:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-05-23T00:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29849"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://veeam.com/kb4581"
}
],
"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-P4JJ-WJCF-VHHR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2025-06-05 00:31In Philips Ultrasound ClearVue Versions 3.2 and prior, Ultrasound CX Versions 5.0.2 and prior, Ultrasound EPIQ/Affiniti Versions VM5.0 and prior, Ultrasound Sparq Version 3.0.2 and prior and Ultrasound Xperius all versions, an attacker may use an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication of the alternate service login to view or modify information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14477"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-26T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "In Philips Ultrasound ClearVue Versions 3.2 and prior, Ultrasound CX Versions 5.0.2 and prior, Ultrasound EPIQ/Affiniti Versions VM5.0 and prior, Ultrasound Sparq Version 3.0.2 and prior and Ultrasound Xperius all versions, an attacker may use an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication of the alternate service login to view or modify information.",
"id": "GHSA-p4jj-wjcf-vhhr",
"modified": "2025-06-05T00:31:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:21:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14477"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-20-177-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P4MW-XC4P-683J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-07 21:31 – Updated: 2025-07-08 18:31An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Stylus Tools component of Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on Lenovo devices allows a physical attacker to bypass the lock screen and access user files by removing the stylus while the device is closed and using the screen capture feature.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6044"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-07T19:15:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the Stylus Tools component of Google ChromeOS version 16238.64.0 on Lenovo devices allows a physical attacker to bypass the lock screen and access user files by removing the stylus while the device is closed and using the screen capture feature.",
"id": "GHSA-p4mw-xc4p-683j",
"modified": "2025-07-08T18:31:28Z",
"published": "2025-07-07T21:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6044"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/b/421184743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/421184743"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P4R6-GXF8-G5V4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:02 – Updated: 2025-04-09 03:57The management console in the Volume Manager Scheduler Service (aka VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation for Windows (SFW) 5.0, 5.0 RP1a, and 5.1 accepts NULL NTLMSSP authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via requests to the service socket that create "snapshots schedules" registry values specifying future command execution. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-2279.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-3703"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-08-18T17:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The management console in the Volume Manager Scheduler Service (aka VxSchedService.exe) in Symantec Veritas Storage Foundation for Windows (SFW) 5.0, 5.0 RP1a, and 5.1 accepts NULL NTLMSSP authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via requests to the service socket that create \"snapshots schedules\" registry values specifying future command execution. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-2279.",
"id": "GHSA-p4r6-gxf8-g5v4",
"modified": "2025-04-09T03:57:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:02:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3703"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31486"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4161"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1020699"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/306386.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495481"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495487/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30596"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2008.08.14a.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2395"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-053"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P4RX-RCV8-8M8X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 17:51 – Updated: 2022-05-01 17:51IBM DB2 UDB 8.2 before Fixpak 7 (aka fixpack 14), and DB2 9 before Fix Pack 2, on UNIX allows the "fenced" user to access certain unauthorized directories.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-1228"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-03-02T22:19:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM DB2 UDB 8.2 before Fixpak 7 (aka fixpack 14), and DB2 9 before Fix Pack 2, on UNIX allows the \"fenced\" user to access certain unauthorized directories.",
"id": "GHSA-p4rx-rcv8-8m8x",
"modified": "2022-05-01T17:51:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T17:51:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-1228"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/24387"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY86711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IY87492"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22729"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017731"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P4WM-RJ32-63X3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:57 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:57Huawei mobile phones with versions earlier before Emily-AL00A 8.1.0.153(C00) have an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker could trick the user to connect to a malicious device. In the debug mode, the malicious software in the device may exploit the vulnerability to bypass some specific function. Successful exploit may cause some malicious applications to be installed in the mobile phones.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7947"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-31T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Huawei mobile phones with versions earlier before Emily-AL00A 8.1.0.153(C00) have an authentication bypass vulnerability. An attacker could trick the user to connect to a malicious device. In the debug mode, the malicious software in the device may exploit the vulnerability to bypass some specific function. Successful exploit may cause some malicious applications to be installed in the mobile phones.",
"id": "GHSA-p4wm-rj32-63x3",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:57:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:57:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7947"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20180720-01-mobile-en"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"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.