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.
6082 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-2CH6-FW6M-3V29
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-05 21:31 – Updated: 2024-06-05 21:31An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor, and Modem Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, Modem 5123, Modem 5300, and Auto T5123. The baseband software does not properly check format types specified by the NAS (Non-Access-Stratum) module. This can lead to bypass of authentication.
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"CVE-2023-50804"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-05T19:15:11Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Samsung Mobile Processor, Automotive Processor, and Modem Exynos 9820, 9825, 980, 990, 850, 1080, 2100, 2200, 1280, 1380, 1330, Modem 5123, Modem 5300, and Auto T5123. The baseband software does not properly check format types specified by the NAS (Non-Access-Stratum) module. This can lead to bypass of authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-2ch6-fw6m-3v29",
"modified": "2024-06-05T21:31:27Z",
"published": "2024-06-05T21:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50804"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CHR-GGJW-HV3V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:44 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:08A missing password verification in the web interface in AudioCodes 405HD VoIP phone with firmware 2.2.12 allows an remote attacker (in the same network as the device) to change the admin password without authentication via a POST request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-16219"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-25T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A missing password verification in the web interface in AudioCodes 405HD VoIP phone with firmware 2.2.12 allows an remote attacker (in the same network as the device) to change the admin password without authentication via a POST request.",
"id": "GHSA-2chr-ggjw-hv3v",
"modified": "2024-04-04T00:08:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:44:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16219"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sit.fraunhofer.de/fileadmin/dokumente/CVE/Advisory_AudioCodes_405HD.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CJC-RGMP-X649
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:07 – Updated: 2023-10-05 18:53Containous Traefik 1.6.x before 1.6.6, when --api is used, exposes the configuration and secret if authentication is missing and the API's port is publicly reachable.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/traefik/traefik"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "1.6.0"
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"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-19T23:20:05Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-21T01:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Containous Traefik 1.6.x before 1.6.6, when `--api` is used, exposes the configuration and secret if authentication is missing and the API\u0027s port is publicly reachable.",
"id": "GHSA-2cjc-rgmp-x649",
"modified": "2023-10-05T18:53:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:07:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-15598"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/containous/traefik/pull/3790"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/containous/traefik/commit/113250ce5735d554c502ca16fb03bb9119ca79f1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/containous/traefik/commit/368bd170913078732bde58160f92f202f370278b"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/containous/traefik"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/containous/traefik/releases/tag/v1.6.6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Traefik Missing Authentication"
}
GHSA-2CJG-6XM9-4WH6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:33 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:33IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request or forced browsing to a page other than URL intended. IBM X-Force ID: 142561.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1539"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-09-25T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "IBM Rational Engineering Lifecycle Manager 5.0 through 5.02 and 6.0 through 6.0.6 could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a direct request or forced browsing to a page other than URL intended. IBM X-Force ID: 142561.",
"id": "GHSA-2cjg-6xm9-4wh6",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:33:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:33:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1539"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/142561"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10731511"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CM5-F78C-H2C8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2024-01-30 22:19It was found that there were no permission checks performed in the Distributed Fork plugin before and including 1.5.0 for Jenkins that provides the dist-fork CLI command beyond the basic check for Overall/Read permission, allowing anyone with that permission to run arbitrary shell commands on all connected nodes.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:distfork"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-2652"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-01-30T22:19:19Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-27T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "It was found that there were no permission checks performed in the Distributed Fork plugin before and including 1.5.0 for Jenkins that provides the dist-fork CLI command beyond the basic check for Overall/Read permission, allowing anyone with that permission to run arbitrary shell commands on all connected nodes.",
"id": "GHSA-2cm5-f78c-h2c8",
"modified": "2024-01-30T22:19:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2652"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-03-20"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96980"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Missing permission checks in Jenkins Distributed Fork Plugin"
}
GHSA-2CQM-696M-6JX3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-13 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-12 18:30An authentication bypass vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi devices allows users connected to the local network to access the router web interface as an admin.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0405"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-13T16:16:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in NETGEAR Orbi devices allows \nusers connected to the local network to access the router web interface \nas an admin.",
"id": "GHSA-2cqm-696m-6jx3",
"modified": "2026-02-12T18:30:19Z",
"published": "2026-01-13T18:31:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0405"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbse960"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbse950"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs860"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs850"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs840"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbs750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre960"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbre950"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr860"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr850"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr840"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbr750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe971"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe970"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe773"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe771"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe770"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe374"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe372"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe371"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/rbe370"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/nbr750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netgear.com/support/product/cbr750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000070442/January-2026-NETGEAR-Security-Advisory"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/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:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-2CVQ-M957-R86C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:35 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31The ping tool in multiple D-Link and TRENDnet devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-1187"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-21T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The ping tool in multiple D-Link and TRENDnet devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the ping_addr parameter to ping.ccp.",
"id": "GHSA-2cvq-m957-r86c",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:35:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/darkarnium/secpub/tree/master/Multivendor/ncc2"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-1187"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130607/D-Link-DIR636L-Remote-Command-Injection.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/131465/D-Link-TRENDnet-NCC-Service-Command-Injection.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/15"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityadvisories.dlink.com/security/publication.aspx?name=SAP10052"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72848"
}
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"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-2CWM-8G9V-GMR9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:53 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:53Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services module in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 7.0 before 7.0(8.13), 7.1 and 7.2 before 7.2(5.3), 8.0 before 8.0(5.24), 8.1 before 8.1(2.50), 8.2 before 8.2(5), 8.3 before 8.3(2.18), 8.4 before 8.4(1.10), and 8.5 before 8.5(1.1) and Cisco Firewall Services Module (aka FWSM) 3.1 before 3.1(21), 3.2 before 3.2(22), 4.0 before 4.0(16), and 4.1 before 4.1(7) allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted TACACS+ reply, aka Bug IDs CSCto40365 and CSCto74274.
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-10-06T10:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) 5500 series devices, and the ASA Services module in Cisco Catalyst 6500 series devices, with software 7.0 before 7.0(8.13), 7.1 and 7.2 before 7.2(5.3), 8.0 before 8.0(5.24), 8.1 before 8.1(2.50), 8.2 before 8.2(5), 8.3 before 8.3(2.18), 8.4 before 8.4(1.10), and 8.5 before 8.5(1.1) and Cisco Firewall Services Module (aka FWSM) 3.1 before 3.1(21), 3.2 before 3.2(22), 4.0 before 4.0(16), and 4.1 before 4.1(7) allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted TACACS+ reply, aka Bug IDs CSCto40365 and CSCto74274.",
"id": "GHSA-2cwm-8g9v-gmr9",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:53:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:53:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3298"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20111005-asa.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20111005-fwsm.shtml"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-2CX7-566F-CVRR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-16 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-22 03:30A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20918"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-15T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.",
"id": "GHSA-2cx7-566f-cvrr",
"modified": "2022-11-22T03:30:58Z",
"published": "2022-11-16T12:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20918"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcsfr-snmp-access-6gqgtJ4S"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcsfr-snmp-access-6gqgtJ4S"
}
],
"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-2CXV-RMXP-HVP9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-14 00:01A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication controls and log in to the device through the management interface This vulnerability is due to the improper implementation of the password validation algorithm. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with crafted credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and log in to the device as an administrator. The attacker could obtain privileges that are the same level as an administrative user but it depends on the crafted credentials. Note: This vulnerability exists because of a non-default device configuration that must be present for it to be exploitable. For details about the vulnerable configuration, see the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20695"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the authentication functionality of Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication controls and log in to the device through the management interface This vulnerability is due to the improper implementation of the password validation algorithm. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected device with crafted credentials. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass authentication and log in to the device as an administrator. The attacker could obtain privileges that are the same level as an administrative user but it depends on the crafted credentials. Note: This vulnerability exists because of a non-default device configuration that must be present for it to be exploitable. For details about the vulnerable configuration, see the Vulnerable Products section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-2cxv-rmxp-hvp9",
"modified": "2022-05-14T00:01:26Z",
"published": "2022-04-16T00:00:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-wlc-auth-bypass-JRNhV4fF"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.