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.
5984 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PQF8-45F6-3RGV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35An issue was discovered on Fujitsu Eternus Storage DX200 S4 devices through 2020-11-25. After logging into the portal as a root user (using any web browser), the portal can be accessed with root privileges when the URI cgi-bin/csp?cspid={XXXXXXXXXX}&csppage=cgi_PgOverview&csplang=en is visited from a different web browser.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-29127"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-30T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on Fujitsu Eternus Storage DX200 S4 devices through 2020-11-25. After logging into the portal as a root user (using any web browser), the portal can be accessed with root privileges when the URI cgi-bin/csp?cspid={XXXXXXXXXX}\u0026csppage=cgi_PgOverview\u0026csplang=en is visited from a different web browser.",
"id": "GHSA-pqf8-45f6-3rgv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29127"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2020110215"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seccops.com/fujitsu-eternus-storage-dx200-s4-broken-authentication"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.first.org/members/teams/fujitsu_psirt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160255/Fujitsu-Eternus-Storage-DX200-S4-Broken-Authentication.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PQRM-M74P-4CJ9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in the Cisco IOS XE Software REST API could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass API authorization checks and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks for requests that are sent to the REST API of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious request to an affected device via the REST API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to selectively bypass authorization checks for the REST API of the affected software and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuz56428.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0195"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-28T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Cisco IOS XE Software REST API could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass API authorization checks and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization checks for requests that are sent to the REST API of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious request to an affected device via the REST API. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to selectively bypass authorization checks for the REST API of the affected software and use the API to perform privileged actions on an affected device. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuz56428.",
"id": "GHSA-pqrm-m74p-4cj9",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0195"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180328-rest"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103557"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PQW6-9PGR-FR4X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:31 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:31Apple Safari before 3.2.2 uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an "SSL tampering" attack.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-2058"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-06-15T19:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Apple Safari before 3.2.2 uses the HTTP Host header to determine the context of a document provided in a (1) 4xx or (2) 5xx CONNECT response from a proxy server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary web script by modifying this CONNECT response, aka an \"SSL tampering\" attack.",
"id": "GHSA-pqw6-9pgr-fr4x",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:31:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:31:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2058"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51193"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79323"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://research.microsoft.com/pubs/79323/pbp-final-with-update.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PQX4-W6CX-6H2X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-04 09:31 – Updated: 2026-07-04 09:31A vulnerability was found in jairiidriss restaurant-website-php-mysql up to 521428b5b612449df0cf4a5d15ee40cba67f3d35. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/ajax_files of the component AJAX Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery. Therefore, version details for affected or updated releases cannot be specified. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-14622"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-04T09:16:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in jairiidriss restaurant-website-php-mysql up to 521428b5b612449df0cf4a5d15ee40cba67f3d35. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/ajax_files of the component AJAX Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. This product adopts a rolling release strategy to maintain continuous delivery. Therefore, version details for affected or updated releases cannot be specified. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-pqx4-w6cx-6h2x",
"modified": "2026-07-04T09:31:45Z",
"published": "2026-07-04T09:31:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14622"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jairiidriss/restaurant-website-php-mysql/issues/6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jairiidriss/restaurant-website-php-mysql"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-14622"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/845099"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/376138"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/376138/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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-PQX6-26GH-VX6H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10MaLion for Windows and Mac 5.0.0 to 5.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication to alter settings in Relay Service Server.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-10817"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-04T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "MaLion for Windows and Mac 5.0.0 to 5.2.1 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication to alter settings in Relay Service Server.",
"id": "GHSA-pqx6-26gh-vx6h",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10817"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU91587298/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.intercom.co.jp/information/2017/0801.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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PR8R-JP27-HQG7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:58 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:58admin/index.php in Maian Guestbook 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by sending an arbitrary gbook_cookie cookie.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-3320"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-07-25T16:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/index.php in Maian Guestbook 3.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by sending an arbitrary gbook_cookie cookie.",
"id": "GHSA-pr8r-jp27-hqg7",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:58:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:58:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3320"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6061"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31070"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.maianscriptworld.co.uk/free-php-scripts/maian-guestbook/development/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30203"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PRCJ-VVJ7-6GM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-19 09:33 – Updated: 2025-02-26 00:32A vulnerability exists in ChurchCRM 5.13.0 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim's browser via Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the EditEventAttendees.php page. This requires Administration privileges and affects the EID parameter. The flaw allows an attacker to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of an authenticated user, and gain unauthorized access to the application.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-1024"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-79"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-19T09:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability exists in ChurchCRM 5.13.0\u00a0that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim\u0027s browser via Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in the EditEventAttendees.php\u00a0page. This requires Administration privileges and affects the EID parameter. The flaw allows an attacker to steal session cookies, perform actions on behalf of an authenticated user, and gain unauthorized access to the application.",
"id": "GHSA-prcj-vvj7-6gm4",
"modified": "2025-02-26T00:32:18Z",
"published": "2025-02-19T09:33:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1024"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ChurchCRM/CRM/issues/7250"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:H/VI:L/VA:H/SC:H/SI:L/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:Y/R:U/V:C/RE:L/U:Amber",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-PRCQ-GFFQ-R32V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31Authentication Bypass vulnerability in TPM autoboot in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) 7.1.0 and above allows physically proximate attackers to bypass local security protection via specific set of circumstances.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-6686"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-27T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass vulnerability in TPM autoboot in McAfee Drive Encryption (MDE) 7.1.0 and above allows physically proximate attackers to bypass local security protection via specific set of circumstances.",
"id": "GHSA-prcq-gffq-r32v",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6686"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10242"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PRGR-9XF7-V9FW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:51 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:51GNU GRand Unified Bootloader (GRUB) 2 1.97 only compares the submitted portion of a password with the actual password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to conduct brute force attacks and bypass authentication by submitting a password whose length is 1.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-4128"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-12-01T16:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "GNU GRand Unified Bootloader (GRUB) 2 1.97 only compares the submitted portion of a password with the actual password, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to conduct brute force attacks and bypass authentication by submitting a password whose length is 1.",
"id": "GHSA-prgr-9xf7-v9fw",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:51:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:51:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4128"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=555195"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/01/15/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36968"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PRJG-45G9-9QGC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:48 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:48The OpenID module in Drupal 6.x before 6.18, and the OpenID module 5.x before 5.x-1.4 for Drupal, violates the OpenID 2.0 protocol by not verifying the openid.return_to value, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an assertion from an OpenID provider.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-3091"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-09-29T17:00:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The OpenID module in Drupal 6.x before 6.18, and the OpenID module 5.x before 5.x-1.4 for Drupal, violates the OpenID 2.0 protocol by not verifying the openid.return_to value, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by leveraging an assertion from an OpenID provider.",
"id": "GHSA-prjg-45g9-9qgc",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:48:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:48:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3091"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://drupal.org/node/880476"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://drupal.org/node/880480"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=oss-security\u0026m=128418560705305\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=oss-security\u0026m=128440896914512\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2113"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42388"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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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.