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.
1183 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-CFV5-944V-WGJM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-11 18:30 – Updated: 2026-03-12 18:30An issue was discovered in Lantronix EDS3000PS 3.1.0.0R2. The authentication on management pages can be bypassed by appending a specific suffix to the URL and by sending an Authorization header that uses "admin" as the username.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-67039"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-11T17:16:52Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Lantronix EDS3000PS 3.1.0.0R2. The authentication on management pages can be bypassed by appending a specific suffix to the URL and by sending an Authorization header that uses \"admin\" as the username.",
"id": "GHSA-cfv5-944v-wgjm",
"modified": "2026-03-12T18:30:30Z",
"published": "2026-03-11T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67039"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-069-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://eds3000ps.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lantronix.com"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CG3J-75XH-7FV3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-21 18:31 – Updated: 2024-02-21 21:30ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or
critical systems.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-1709"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-21T16:15:50Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "ConnectWise ScreenConnect 23.9.7 and prior are affected by an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel\n\n vulnerability, which may allow an attacker direct access to confidential information or \n\ncritical systems.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-cg3j-75xh-7fv3",
"modified": "2024-02-21T21:30:24Z",
"published": "2024-02-21T18:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1709"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/18870"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/watchtowrlabs/connectwise-screenconnect_auth-bypass-add-user-poc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/21/researchers-warn-high-risk-connectwise-flaw-under-attack-is-embarrassingly-easy-to-exploit"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/connectwise-urges-screenconnect-admins-to-patch-critical-rce-flaw"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.connectwise.com/company/trust/security-bulletins/connectwise-screenconnect-23.9.8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.horizon3.ai/attack-research/red-team/connectwise-screenconnect-auth-bypass-deep-dive"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huntress.com/blog/a-catastrophe-for-control-understanding-the-screenconnect-authentication-bypass"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huntress.com/blog/detection-guidance-for-connectwise-cwe-288-2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huntress.com/blog/vulnerability-reproduced-immediately-patch-screenconnect-23-9-8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securityweek.com/connectwise-confirms-screenconnect-flaw-under-active-exploitation"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-CH5M-R77H-M55X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-22 09:32 – Updated: 2025-01-22 09:32The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user as long as they have configured OTP login by phone number.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-12857"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-22T07:15:16Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user\u0027s identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as any user as long as they have configured OTP login by phone number.",
"id": "GHSA-ch5m-r77h-m55x",
"modified": "2025-01-22T09:32:01Z",
"published": "2025-01-22T09:32:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12857"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/adforest-classified-wordpress-theme/19481695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ff3b4f1-dd36-43d0-b472-55a940907437?source=cve"
}
],
"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-CJG2-8RVR-P7JC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-23 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Vitalii Bryl iBryl Switch User allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects iBryl Switch User: from n/a through 1.0.1.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49675"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-23T15:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Vitalii Bryl iBryl Switch User allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects iBryl Switch User: from n/a through 1.0.1.",
"id": "GHSA-cjg2-8rvr-p7jc",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:09Z",
"published": "2024-10-23T15:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ibryl-switch-user/vulnerability/wordpress-ibryl-switch-user-plugin-1-0-1-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ibryl-switch-user/wordpress-ibryl-switch-user-plugin-1-0-1-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=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-CMGJ-XPH9-CC49
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-04 18:30 – Updated: 2025-02-28 21:32BigAntSoft BigAnt Server, up to and including version 5.6.06, is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution via account registration. An unauthenticated remote attacker can create an administrative user through the default exposed SaaS registration mechanism. Once an administrator, the attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code using the "Cloud Storage Addin," leading to unauthenticated code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-0364"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-04T18:15:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "BigAntSoft BigAnt Server, up to and including version 5.6.06, is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution via account registration. An unauthenticated remote attacker can create an administrative user through the default exposed SaaS registration mechanism. Once an administrator, the attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code using the \"Cloud Storage Addin,\" leading to unauthenticated code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-cmgj-xph9-cc49",
"modified": "2025-02-28T21:32:14Z",
"published": "2025-02-04T18:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0364"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/vulncheck-oss/cve-2025-0364"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vulncheck.com/advisories/big-ant-upload-rce"
}
],
"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-CP87-GH6Q-XCJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-13 15:34 – Updated: 2026-08-13 15:34Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in KiviCare <= 4.5.1 versions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-73188"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-13T14:17:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Sensitive Data Exposure in KiviCare \u003c= 4.5.1 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-cp87-gh6q-xcjg",
"modified": "2026-08-13T15:34:41Z",
"published": "2026-08-13T15:34:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73188"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/kivicare-clinic-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-kivicare-plugin-4-5-1-sensitive-data-exposure-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-CPW9-RV4G-G54V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-15 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-15 21:30Subscriber Broken Authentication in FunnelKit Automations <= 3.7.3 versions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-39450"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-15T21:16:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Subscriber Broken Authentication in FunnelKit Automations \u003c= 3.7.3 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-cpw9-rv4g-g54v",
"modified": "2026-06-15T21:30:44Z",
"published": "2026-06-15T21:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-39450"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-marketing-automations/vulnerability/wordpress-funnelkit-automations-plugin-3-7-3-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CRPH-93PV-G3P6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-02 21:31 – Updated: 2025-10-02 21:31An unauthenticated debug port may allow access to the device file system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10653"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-02T20:15:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An unauthenticated debug port may allow access to the device file system.",
"id": "GHSA-crph-93pv-g3p6",
"modified": "2025-10-02T21:31:19Z",
"published": "2025-10-02T21:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10653"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.raise3d.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-275-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CV9F-9P28-R862
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-12 15:30 – Updated: 2026-08-12 15:30A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.5 through 7.2.9 may allow attacker to improper access control via
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-70468"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-12T13:17:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel vulnerability in Fortinet FortiManager 7.6.1, FortiManager 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager 7.2.5 through 7.2.9, FortiManager Cloud 7.6.1, FortiManager Cloud 7.4.3 through 7.4.5, FortiManager Cloud 7.2.5 through 7.2.9 may allow attacker to improper access control via \u003cinsert attack vector here\u003e",
"id": "GHSA-cv9f-9p28-r862",
"modified": "2026-08-12T15:30:44Z",
"published": "2026-08-12T15:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70468"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-26-160"
}
],
"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-CWHJ-Q4FP-695V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-31 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through 1.9.9.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-56044"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-31T14:15:24Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through 1.9.9.",
"id": "GHSA-cwhj-q4fp-695v",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:54Z",
"published": "2024-12-31T15:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56044"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wplms_plugin/vulnerability/wordpress-wplms-plugin-1-9-9-unauthenticated-arbitrary-user-token-generation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wplms-plugin/vulnerability/wordpress-wplms-plugin-1-9-9-unauthenticated-arbitrary-user-token-generation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.