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.
5978 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PHW8-FW9G-V3XC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:44 – Updated: 2023-08-29 23:50Apache QPID 0.14, 0.16, and earlier uses a NullAuthenticator mechanism to authenticate catch-up shadow connections to AMQP brokers, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.qpid:qpid-parent"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.17"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2012-3467"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-08-29T23:50:20Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2012-08-27T23:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Apache QPID 0.14, 0.16, and earlier uses a NullAuthenticator mechanism to authenticate catch-up shadow connections to AMQP brokers, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-phw8-fw9g-v3xc",
"modified": "2023-08-29T23:50:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:44:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-3467"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=836276"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77568"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/qpid"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-3849"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20200229113556/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54954"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1277.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1279.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision\u0026revision=1352992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/08/09/6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [],
"summary": "Apache QPID Allows Remote Authentication Bypass"
}
GHSA-PHWM-P823-F2FJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:26 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:26The SecurityAgent component in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows attackers with physical access to bypass the authentication dialog of the screen saver and send keystrokes to a process, related to "handling of keyboard focus between secure text fields."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-4693"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-11-15T01:46:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The SecurityAgent component in Mac OS X 10.4 through 10.4.10 allows attackers with physical access to bypass the authentication dialog of the screen saver and send keystrokes to a process, related to \"handling of keyboard focus between secure text fields.\"",
"id": "GHSA-phwm-p823-f2fj",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:26:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:26:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-4693"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38480"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27643"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1018951"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26444"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-319A.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3868"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PJ2J-CMXG-76XC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:35The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the HSTS Strict-Transport-Security header, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to hijack sessions or obtain sensitive information by leveraging the presence of HTTP requests.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-3046"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-05-26T04:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Meeting Server in IBM Sametime 8.x through 8.5.2.1 and 9.x through 9.0.0.1 does not send the HSTS Strict-Transport-Security header, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to hijack sessions or obtain sensitive information by leveraging the presence of HTTP requests.",
"id": "GHSA-pj2j-cmxg-76xc",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:35:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:35:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-3046"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/84819"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21671201"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PJ32-CRQ8-R292
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-10 15:31 – Updated: 2026-07-10 15:31Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an improper validation vulnerability in the accept_invitation endpoint that creates user accounts before captcha validation is enforced. Attackers can bypass captcha protection by sending POST requests with invalid captcha tokens to create unwanted accounts and burn invite links.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-56312"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-10T15:16:42Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an improper validation vulnerability in the accept_invitation endpoint that creates user accounts before captcha validation is enforced. Attackers can bypass captcha protection by sending POST requests with invalid captcha tokens to create unwanted accounts and burn invite links.",
"id": "GHSA-pj32-crq8-r292",
"modified": "2026-07-10T15:31:39Z",
"published": "2026-07-10T15:31:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-whc5-fvr7-g5v3"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56312"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-account-creation-before-captcha-validation-in-accept-invitation-endpoint"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-PJ35-HGMM-7FGG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-16 00:32 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication. The product could then be exploited through a vulnerable URL. The 2023-03-09 vendor advisory stated "a new Array AG release with the fix will be available soon."
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28461"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-15T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Array Networks Array AG Series and vxAG (9.4.0.481 and earlier) allow remote code execution. An attacker can browse the filesystem on the SSL VPN gateway using a flags attribute in an HTTP header without authentication. The product could then be exploited through a vulnerable URL. The 2023-03-09 vendor advisory stated \"a new Array AG release with the fix will be available soon.\"",
"id": "GHSA-pj35-hgmm-7fgg",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:43Z",
"published": "2023-03-16T00:32:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28461"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.arraynetworks.net/prx/001/http/supportportal.arraynetworks.net/documentation/FieldNotice/Array_Networks_Security_Advisory_for_Remote_Code_Execution_Vulnerability_AG.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-28461"
}
],
"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-PJ76-75CM-3552
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-28 15:30 – Updated: 2023-11-22 16:35Concrete CMS (previously concrete5) before 9.2 is vulnerable to possible Auth bypass in the jobs section.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "concrete5/concrete5"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "9.2.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28473"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-05-01T13:44:37Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-28T14:15:10Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Concrete CMS (previously concrete5) before 9.2 is vulnerable to possible Auth bypass in the jobs section.",
"id": "GHSA-pj76-75cm-3552",
"modified": "2023-11-22T16:35:51Z",
"published": "2023-04-28T15:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28473"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/pull/11749"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://concretecms.com"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/concretecms/concretecms/releases/tag/8.5.13"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.concretecms.org/about/project-news/security/2023-11-09-security-blog-about-updated-cves-and-new-release"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.concretecms.org/about/project-news/security/concrete-cms-security-advisory-2023-04-20"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Concrete CMS (previously concrete5) is vulnerable to possible auth bypass in the jobs section"
}
GHSA-PJ87-JXWM-9W7P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-19 18:30 – Updated: 2025-03-19 18:30Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.26, Enables Live-Restore setting which enhances security by keeping containers running during daemon restarts, reducing attack exposure, preventing accidental misconfigurations, and ensuring security controls remain active.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-26475"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-19T16:15:31Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance - SRS, version(s) 5.26, Enables Live-Restore setting which enhances security by keeping containers running during daemon restarts, reducing attack exposure, preventing accidental misconfigurations, and ensuring security controls remain active.",
"id": "GHSA-pj87-jxwm-9w7p",
"modified": "2025-03-19T18:30:51Z",
"published": "2025-03-19T18:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26475"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-uk/000291028/dell-secure-connect-gateway-security-update-for-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PJCQ-QF93-GJGV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-18 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-29 18:31Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: ≤ WA850RE V2_160527,
≤
WA850RE V3_160922.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14738"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-18T18:15:45Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper authentication vulnerability in TP-Link WA850RE (httpd modules) allows unauthenticated attackers to download the configuration file.This issue affects: \u2264 WA850RE V2_160527,\n\n \u2264 \n\n WA850RE V3_160922.",
"id": "GHSA-pjcq-qf93-gjgv",
"modified": "2026-01-29T18:31:31Z",
"published": "2025-12-18T18:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.exodusintel.com/2022/06/23/tp-link-wa850re-unauthenticated-configuration-disclosure-vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa850re/v2/#Firmware"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/download/tl-wa850re/v3/#Firmware"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/4848"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-PJF5-76HQ-MJ8Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:28 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:28Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager (VSOM) does not require authentication for MySQL database connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service by leveraging network connectivity from a client system with a crafted host name, aka Bug ID CSCud10992.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-0674"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-01-24T04:38:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Cisco Video Surveillance Operations Manager (VSOM) does not require authentication for MySQL database connections, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service by leveraging network connectivity from a client system with a crafted host name, aka Bug ID CSCud10992.",
"id": "GHSA-pjf5-76hq-mj8q",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:28:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:28:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0674"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90651"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/102409"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/56619"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-0674"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65111"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2739-1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PJHP-XJ66-5M57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:16 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:16Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of some components. An attacker can get a user's smart phone and install malicious apps in the mobile phone, allowing the attacker to reset the password and fingerprint of the phone without authentication.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-8151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-22T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Huawei Honor 5S smart phones with software the versions before TAG-TL00C01B173 have an authentication bypass vulnerability due to the improper design of some components. An attacker can get a user\u0027s smart phone and install malicious apps in the mobile phone, allowing the attacker to reset the password and fingerprint of the phone without authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-pjhp-xj66-5m57",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:16:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:16:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20170816-03-smartphone-en"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/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.