CWE-288
AllowedAuthentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
1184 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-Q8PQ-MM5C-RQ9H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-07 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-09 15:35megagao production_ssm v1.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the user addition functionality. The insert() method in UserController.java lacks authentication checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create super administrator accounts by directly accessing the /user/insert endpoint. This leads to complete system compromise.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-31271"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-07T18:16:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "megagao production_ssm v1.0 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in the user addition functionality. The insert() method in UserController.java lacks authentication checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to create super administrator accounts by directly accessing the /user/insert endpoint. This leads to complete system compromise.",
"id": "GHSA-q8pq-mm5c-rq9h",
"modified": "2026-04-09T15:35:06Z",
"published": "2026-04-07T18:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/clockw1se0v0/Vul/blob/main/production_ssm/Unauthorized.md"
}
],
"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-QCM6-WW7J-HM8X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 18:31 – Updated: 2024-10-03 18:30The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-38279"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T17:15:51Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The affected product is vulnerable to an attacker modifying the bootloader by using custom arguments to bypass authentication and gain access to the file system and obtain password hashes.",
"id": "GHSA-qcm6-ww7j-hm8x",
"modified": "2024-10-03T18:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-06-13T18:31:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38279"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-165-19"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/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-QF4M-P7C4-P4M7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-24 00:31 – Updated: 2026-04-24 00:31A vulnerability in SenseLive
X3050’s web management interface allows unauthorized access to certain configuration endpoints due to improper access control enforcement. An attacker with network access to the device may be able to bypass the intended authentication mechanism and directly interact with sensitive configuration functions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-40630"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-24T00:16:29Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in\u00a0\nSenseLive \n\nX3050\u2019s web management interface allows unauthorized access to certain configuration endpoints due to improper access control enforcement. An attacker with network access to the device may be able to bypass the intended authentication mechanism and directly interact with sensitive configuration functions.",
"id": "GHSA-qf4m-p7c4-p4m7",
"modified": "2026-04-24T00:31:52Z",
"published": "2026-04-24T00:31:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40630"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-111-12.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://senselive.io/contact"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-111-12"
}
],
"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"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-QG92-3PP6-24XQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-31 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:18The Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.7.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Stripe checkout through the plugin. This allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as users who have orders, who are typically customers.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3162"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-31T06:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Stripe Payment Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.7.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during a Stripe checkout through the plugin. This allows unauthenticated attackers to log in as users who have orders, who are typically customers.",
"id": "GHSA-qg92-3pp6-24xq",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:18:35Z",
"published": "2023-08-31T06:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3162"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration/tags/3.7.7/includes/class-stripe-checkout.php#L640"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2925361/payment-gateway-stripe-and-woocommerce-integration"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4d052f3e-8554-43f0-a5ae-1de09c198d7b?source=cve"
}
],
"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-QGCM-97X5-6Q8Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-03 00:30 – Updated: 2026-08-04 15:32An incomplete patch for CVE-2026-18556 allows for authentication bypass and account takeover in N-central Versions through 2026.3.1
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18577"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-02T23:16:26Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An incomplete patch for CVE-2026-18556 allows for authentication bypass and account takeover in N-central Versions through 2026.3.1",
"id": "GHSA-qgcm-97x5-6q8q",
"modified": "2026-08-04T15:32:16Z",
"published": "2026-08-03T00:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.n-able.com/N-central/Release_Notes/GA/Content/N-central_2026.3_HF1_Release_Notes.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://status.n-able.com/2026/08/02/n-central-2026-3-hotfix-1-mitigation-for-cve-2026-18577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-18577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-18556"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.n-able.com/blog/n-central-security-update-august-2-2026"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:A/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-QH35-4QRQ-2527
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-10 03:30 – Updated: 2024-10-10 03:30The WP Users Masquerade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the 'ajax_masq_login' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9522"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-10T02:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WP Users Masquerade plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the \u0027ajax_masq_login\u0027 function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-qh35-4qrq-2527",
"modified": "2024-10-10T03:30:46Z",
"published": "2024-10-10T03:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9522"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-users-masquerade/trunk/masquerade.php?rev=1703860#L162"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4a4f0909-76f6-4d27-87b1-f6cd5f5cbbb7?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QH6P-5F77-2V8V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-22 21:31 – Updated: 2025-08-10 03:30An issue was discovered in AlertEnterprise Guardian 4.1.14.2.2.1. One can bypass manager approval via isAddedByApprover in a Request%20Building%20Access requestSubmit API call.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-31512"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-22T20:15:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in AlertEnterprise Guardian 4.1.14.2.2.1. One can bypass manager approval via isAddedByApprover in a Request%20Building%20Access requestSubmit API call.",
"id": "GHSA-qh6p-5f77-2v8v",
"modified": "2025-08-10T03:30:29Z",
"published": "2025-07-22T21:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://alertenterprise.com/switch-to-guardian"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://alertenterprise.screenstepslive.com/a/1969949-alertenterprise-security-advisory-july-2025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://x.com/pand0rausa/status/1947477020809826359"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-QJF7-48Q3-R5PP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-20 06:30 – Updated: 2022-12-29 21:30An issue was discovered in the endpoint protection agent in Zoho ManageEngine Device Control Plus 10.1.2228.15. Despite configuring complete restrictions on USB pendrives, USB HDD devices, memory cards, USB connections to mobile devices, etc., it is still possible to bypass the USB restrictions by booting into Safe Mode. This allows a file to be exchanged outside the laptop/system. Safe Mode can be launched by any user (even without admin rights). Data exfiltration can occur, and also malware might be introduced onto the system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-47578"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-20T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in the endpoint protection agent in Zoho ManageEngine Device Control Plus 10.1.2228.15. Despite configuring complete restrictions on USB pendrives, USB HDD devices, memory cards, USB connections to mobile devices, etc., it is still possible to bypass the USB restrictions by booting into Safe Mode. This allows a file to be exchanged outside the laptop/system. Safe Mode can be launched by any user (even without admin rights). Data exfiltration can occur, and also malware might be introduced onto the system.",
"id": "GHSA-qjf7-48q3-r5pp",
"modified": "2022-12-29T21:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-12-20T06:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-47578"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/nestedif/vulnerability-disclosure-business-logic-unauthorized-data-exfiltration-bypassing-dlp-zoho-cc51465ba84a"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.manageengine.com/device-control/how-to/device-control.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-QM25-6W48-7H5H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-26 06:30 – Updated: 2024-09-26 06:30The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.5. This is due to improper authentication via the Social Login widget. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first user to have logged in with a social media account, including administrator accounts. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability even if the Social Login element has been disabled, as long as it was previously enabled and used. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 4.7.5, and fully patched in version 4.7.8.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7781"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-26T05:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Jupiter X Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.7.5. This is due to improper authentication via the Social Login widget. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as the first user to have logged in with a social media account, including administrator accounts. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability even if the Social Login element has been disabled, as long as it was previously enabled and used. The vulnerability was partially patched in version 4.7.5, and fully patched in version 4.7.8.",
"id": "GHSA-qm25-6w48-7h5h",
"modified": "2024-09-26T06:30:48Z",
"published": "2024-09-26T06:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7781"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jupiterx-core/trunk/includes/extensions/raven/includes/modules/forms/classes/social-login-handler/facebook.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/jupiterx-core/trunk/includes/extensions/raven/includes/modules/forms/classes/social-login-handler/google.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3153667"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/efd279c2-9e95-45bd-9494-fb53a6333c65?source=cve"
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],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QM9V-4J55-RXH2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-23 12:32 – Updated: 2026-07-23 12:32Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Easy Digital Downloads <= 3.6.7 versions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-59524"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-23T12:18:32Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Easy Digital Downloads \u003c= 3.6.7 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-qm9v-4j55-rxh2",
"modified": "2026-07-23T12:32:25Z",
"published": "2026-07-23T12:32:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59524"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-digital-downloads/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-digital-downloads-plugin-3-6-7-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Funnel all access through a single choke point to simplify how users can access a resource. For every access, perform a check to determine if the user has permissions to access the resource.
CAPEC-127: Directory Indexing
An adversary crafts a request to a target that results in the target listing/indexing the content of a directory as output. One common method of triggering directory contents as output is to construct a request containing a path that terminates in a directory name rather than a file name since many applications are configured to provide a list of the directory's contents when such a request is received. An adversary can use this to explore the directory tree on a target as well as learn the names of files. This can often end up revealing test files, backup files, temporary files, hidden files, configuration files, user accounts, script contents, as well as naming conventions, all of which can be used by an attacker to mount additional attacks.
CAPEC-665: Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws
An adversary leverages a firmware weakness within the Thunderbolt protocol, on a computing device to manipulate Thunderbolt controller firmware in order to exploit vulnerabilities in the implementation of authorization and verification schemes within Thunderbolt protection mechanisms. Upon gaining physical access to a target device, the adversary conducts high-level firmware manipulation of the victim Thunderbolt controller SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash, through the use of a SPI Programing device and an external Thunderbolt device, typically as the target device is booting up. If successful, this allows the adversary to modify memory, subvert authentication mechanisms, spoof identities and content, and extract data and memory from the target device. Currently 7 major vulnerabilities exist within Thunderbolt protocol with 9 attack vectors as noted in the Execution Flow.