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.
5964 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XC4X-F462-G6P7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-13 03:30 – Updated: 2025-02-13 18:31The authentication mechanism in SonicWall GMS and Analytics Web Services had insufficient checks, allowing authentication bypass. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-34124"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-305"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-13T01:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The authentication mechanism in SonicWall GMS and Analytics Web Services had insufficient checks, allowing authentication bypass. This issue affects GMS: 9.3.2-SP1 and earlier versions; Analytics: 2.5.0.4-R7 and earlier versions.",
"id": "GHSA-xc4x-f462-g6p7",
"modified": "2025-02-13T18:31:40Z",
"published": "2023-07-13T03:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0010"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sonicwall.com/support/notices/230710150218060"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174571/Sonicwall-GMS-9.9.9320-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
}
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"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-XCH8-FRXX-V8Q6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-29 03:30 – Updated: 2025-04-17 21:30An issue was discovered in Sesami Cash Point & Transport Optimizer (CPTO) 6.3.8.6 (#718), allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information and bypass authentication via "Back Button Refresh" attack.
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"CVE-2023-31292"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-29T02:15:44Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Sesami Cash Point \u0026 Transport Optimizer (CPTO) 6.3.8.6 (#718), allows local attackers to obtain sensitive information and bypass authentication via \"Back Button Refresh\" attack.",
"id": "GHSA-xch8-frxx-v8q6",
"modified": "2025-04-17T21:30:38Z",
"published": "2023-12-29T03:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-31292"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://herolab.usd.de/en/security-advisories/usd-2022-0051"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XCJ3-HFW8-H3H5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-14 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-16 21:32A user authentication vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® View SE v12. The vulnerability allows a user from a remote system with FTView to send a packet to the customer’s server to view an HMI project. This action is allowed without proper authentication verification.
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"CVE-2024-37367"
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A user authentication vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk\u00ae View SE v12. The vulnerability allows a user from a remote system with FTView to send a packet to the customer\u2019s server to view an HMI project. This action is allowed without proper authentication verification.",
"id": "GHSA-xcj3-hfw8-h3h5",
"modified": "2024-08-16T21:32:35Z",
"published": "2024-06-14T15:31:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37367"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1675.html"
}
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"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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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-XCMW-C5V3-HVV7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-16 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-16 15:30A vulnerability was identified in Tiandy Easy7 Integrated Management Platform 7.17.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /WebService/UpdateLocalDevInfo.jsp of the component Device Identifier Handler. Such manipulation of the argument username/password leads to missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"CVE-2026-4187"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-16T14:20:01Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was identified in Tiandy Easy7 Integrated Management Platform 7.17.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /WebService/UpdateLocalDevInfo.jsp of the component Device Identifier Handler. Such manipulation of the argument username/password leads to missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-xcmw-c5v3-hvv7",
"modified": "2026-03-16T15:30:45Z",
"published": "2026-03-16T15:30:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4187"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://my.feishu.cn/docx/Vc4QdU5KNoMF57xxubOcBwPSnqf?from=from_copylink"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.351093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.351093"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.769931"
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"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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/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-XCPX-MPJQ-W6PH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-26 18:31 – Updated: 2026-05-28 21:31Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-48896"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-26T17:16:54Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks.",
"id": "GHSA-xcpx-mpjq-w6ph",
"modified": "2026-05-28T21:31:56Z",
"published": "2026-05-26T18:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48896"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://developer.joomla.org/security-centre/1043-20260511-core-mfa-authentication-bypass.html"
}
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"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:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/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-XCWH-7F9R-53H8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:55 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:55The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-1520"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-03-25T19:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The default configuration of the server console in IBM Lotus Domino does not require a password (aka Server_Console_Password), which allows physically proximate attackers to perform administrative changes or obtain sensitive information via a (1) Load, (2) Tell, or (3) Set Configuration command.",
"id": "GHSA-xcwh-7f9r-53h8",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:55:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:55:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1520"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/domhelp/v8r0/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.help.domino.admin.doc/DOC/H_THE_DOMINO_CONTROLLER_AND_CONSOLE_OVER.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8164"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.lotus.com/ldd/doc/domino_notes/rnext/help6_admin.nsf/2e73cbb2141acefa85256b8700688cea/0c50e423038555d085256c1d003a31f0?OpenDocument"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.lotus.com/ldd/dominowiki.nsf/dx/server_console_password"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517119/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-110"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XF37-QCVF-7M57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2024-10-26 22:50An issue was discovered in SaltStack Salt before 3003.3. The salt minion installer will accept and use a minion config file at C:\salt\conf if that file is in place before the installer is run. This allows for a malicious actor to subvert the proper behaviour of the given minion software.
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"name": "salt"
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"fixed": "3003.3"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22004"
],
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-23T06:42:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in SaltStack Salt before 3003.3. The salt minion installer will accept and use a minion config file at C:\\salt\\conf if that file is in place before the installer is run. This allows for a malicious actor to subvert the proper behaviour of the given minion software.",
"id": "GHSA-xf37-qcvf-7m57",
"modified": "2024-10-26T22:50:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:13:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22004"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xf37-qcvf-7m57"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/salt/PYSEC-2021-346.yaml"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/saltstack/salt"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6BUWUF5VTENNP2ZYZBVFKPSUHLKLUBD5"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ACVT7M4YLZRLWWQ6SGRK3C6TOF4FXOXT"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MBAHHSGZLEJRCG4DX6J4RBWJAAWH55RQ"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://saltproject.io/security_announcements/salt-security-advisory-2021-sep-02"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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"summary": "Improper Authentication in SaltStack Salt"
}
GHSA-XF6Q-39F7-5V8G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:02 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:02The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android uses a custom keypad for which the input element is available to the Accessibility service, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-9820"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-24T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The National Payments Corporation of India BHIM application 1.3 for Android uses a custom keypad for which the input element is available to the Accessibility service, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-xf6q-39f7-5v8g",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:02:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:02:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9820"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148925"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/magicj3lly/appexploits/blob/master/BHIM-App-PreliminaryReport.pdf"
}
],
"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-XF6W-J33H-544M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:32 – Updated: 2025-04-09 03:47The Thomson/Alcatel SpeedTouch 7G router, as used for the BT Home Hub 6.2.6.B and earlier, allows remote attackers on an intranet to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via vectors including a '/' (slash) character at the end of the PATH_INFO to cgi/b, aka "double-slash auth bypass." NOTE: remote attackers outside the intranet can exploit this by leveraging a separate CSRF vulnerability. NOTE: SpeedTouch 780 might also be affected by some of these issues.
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"CVE-2007-5383"
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"nvd_published_at": "2007-10-12T01:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Thomson/Alcatel SpeedTouch 7G router, as used for the BT Home Hub 6.2.6.B and earlier, allows remote attackers on an intranet to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via vectors including a \u0027/\u0027 (slash) character at the end of the PATH_INFO to cgi/b, aka \"double-slash auth bypass.\" NOTE: remote attackers outside the intranet can exploit this by leveraging a separate CSRF vulnerability. NOTE: SpeedTouch 780 might also be affected by some of these issues.",
"id": "GHSA-xf6w-j33h-544m",
"modified": "2025-04-09T03:47:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:32:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5383"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3213"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/bt-home-flub-pwnin-the-bt-home-hub"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/holes-in-embedded-devices-authentication-bypass-pt-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.gnucitizen.org/projects/router-hacking-challenge"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481835/100/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489009/100/0/threaded"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25972"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10/09/bt_home_hub_vuln"
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GHSA-XF78-WQH9-3PWP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-09 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-10 12:01Unauthorized access to Gateway user capabilities
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27510"
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"CWE-287",
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-08T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unauthorized access to Gateway user capabilities",
"id": "GHSA-xf78-wqh9-3pwp",
"modified": "2022-11-10T12:01:11Z",
"published": "2022-11-09T12:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27510"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX463706/citrix-gateway-and-citrix-adc-security-bulletin-for-cve202227510-cve202227513-and-cve202227516"
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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"
}
]
}
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.