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-JH73-2GQF-9G2H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-07 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:38The Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import settings via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-4373"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-352"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-07T02:15:15Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import settings via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.",
"id": "GHSA-jh73-2gqf-9g2h",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:38:50Z",
"published": "2023-06-07T03:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2473344"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cfc6c595-dad2-4abc-8187-ed72355273b8?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JJ6F-HXJ9-R997
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-03 12:32 – Updated: 2026-08-03 12:32A vulnerability in Wapt Server before version 2.6.1.17813 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass security restriction using a specially crafted packet and retrieve a valid session token for the targeted account.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-33591"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-03T10:16:28Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Wapt Server before version 2.6.1.17813 allows a\u00a0 remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass\nsecurity restriction using a specially crafted packet and retrieve a valid\nsession token for the targeted account.",
"id": "GHSA-jj6f-hxj9-r997",
"modified": "2026-08-03T12:32:36Z",
"published": "2026-08-03T12:32:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33591"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wapt.fr/en/doc/wapt-changelog.html#wapt-2-6-0-16856-2026-06-09"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wapt.fr/en/doc/wapt-changelog.html#wapt-2-6-1-17813-2026-06-09"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wapt.fr/en/doc/wapt-security-bulletin.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-JMFC-M78F-W5VJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-25 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-25 00:31The web management interface of Tycon Systems TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2
does not perform server-side validation of credentials during the login process. By submitting empty values for both credential fields, an unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass the authentication check and establish a valid administrative session. This grants full access to device controls including power relay management, device reboot, remote access service configuration, and network settings, which could allow an attacker to disrupt connected infrastructure or cause physical damage to equipment.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-61884"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-24T22:16:50Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The web management interface of\u00a0Tycon Systems TPDIN-Monitor-WEB2\n\n\u00a0does not perform server-side validation of credentials during the login process. By submitting empty values for both credential fields, an unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass the authentication check and establish a valid administrative session. This grants full access to device controls including power relay management, device reboot, remote access service configuration, and network settings, which could allow an attacker to disrupt connected infrastructure or cause physical damage to equipment.",
"id": "GHSA-jmfc-m78f-w5vj",
"modified": "2026-07-25T00:31:47Z",
"published": "2026-07-25T00:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61884"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2026/icsa-26-202-01.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-202-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tyconsystems.com/contact"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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-JMQ5-MQX2-5F5C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-12 12:30 – Updated: 2025-03-12 12:30The Workreap plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to (1) performing a social auto-login or (2) updating their profile details (e.g. password). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to (1) login as an arbitrary user if their email address is known or (2) change an arbitrary user's password, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 3.2.5.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-13446"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-12T10:15:14Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Workreap plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user\u0027s identity prior to (1) performing a social auto-login or (2) updating their profile details (e.g. password). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to (1) login as an arbitrary user if their email address is known or (2) change an arbitrary user\u0027s password, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account. NOTE: This vulnerability was partially fixed in version 3.2.5.",
"id": "GHSA-jmq5-mqx2-5f5c",
"modified": "2025-03-12T12:30:57Z",
"published": "2025-03-12T12:30:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/workreap-freelance-marketplace-wordpress-theme/23712454"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/78c1308b-0849-4235-b2d6-0b1750a5614f?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-JMR6-WH5F-876Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-14 06:30 – Updated: 2025-03-14 06:30The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user's account, including administrators.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-11286"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-14T05:15:40Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user\u0027s identity prior to authenticating them through the cs_parse_request() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to log in to any user\u0027s account, including administrators.",
"id": "GHSA-jmr6-wh5f-876q",
"modified": "2025-03-14T06:30:42Z",
"published": "2025-03-14T06:30:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11286"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/jobcareer-job-board-responsive-wordpress-theme/14221636"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/91754c4d-a0d0-4d35-a70a-446d2bdf6c73?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-JMWH-PJXM-P3CM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-15 21:30 – Updated: 2026-06-15 21:30Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Really Simple SSL <= 9.5.10 versions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-48970"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-15T21:17:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Broken Authentication in Really Simple SSL \u003c= 9.5.10 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-jmwh-pjxm-p3cm",
"modified": "2026-06-15T21:30:49Z",
"published": "2026-06-15T21:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48970"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/really-simple-ssl/vulnerability/wordpress-really-simple-ssl-plugin-9-5-10-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-JQ5G-XXG4-VW6H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:12 – Updated: 2022-07-03 00:00Delta Electronics DIAEnergie Version 1.7.5 and prior may allow an attacker to add a new administrative user without being authenticated or authorized, which may allow the attacker to log in and use the device with administrative privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32967"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-30T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Delta Electronics DIAEnergie Version 1.7.5 and prior may allow an attacker to add a new administrative user without being authenticated or authorized, which may allow the attacker to log in and use the device with administrative privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-jq5g-xxg4-vw6h",
"modified": "2022-07-03T00:00:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:12:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32967"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-238-03"
}
],
"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-JQJ3-FH4V-X7HJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-13 18:32 – Updated: 2025-03-13 18:32Optigo Networks Visual BACnet Capture Tool and Optigo Visual Networks Capture Tool version 3.1.2rc11 contain an exposed web management service that could allow an attacker to bypass authentication measures and gain controls over utilities within the products.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-2080"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-13T17:15:38Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Optigo Networks Visual BACnet Capture Tool and Optigo Visual Networks Capture Tool version 3.1.2rc11 contain an exposed web management service that could allow an attacker to bypass authentication measures and gain controls over utilities within the products.",
"id": "GHSA-jqj3-fh4v-x7hj",
"modified": "2025-03-13T18:32:23Z",
"published": "2025-03-13T18:32:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2080"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-070-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"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-JQMQ-FPWV-P925
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-30 00:31 – Updated: 2025-10-30 17:06Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Drupal Simple OAuth (OAuth2) & OpenID Connect allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Simple OAuth (OAuth2) & OpenID Connect: from 6.0.0 before 6.0.7.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "drupal/simple_oauth"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "6.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.0.7"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-12466"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-10-30T17:06:19Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-30T00:15:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Drupal Simple OAuth (OAuth2) \u0026 OpenID Connect allows Authentication Bypass. This issue affects Simple OAuth (OAuth2) \u0026 OpenID Connect: from 6.0.0 before 6.0.7.",
"id": "GHSA-jqmq-fpwv-p925",
"modified": "2025-10-30T17:06:19Z",
"published": "2025-10-30T00:31:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.drupal.org/sa-contrib-2025-114"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Drupal Simple OAuth (OAuth2) \u0026 OpenID Connect allows Authentication Bypass"
}
GHSA-JRMW-X68C-2F58
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-27 09:31 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:33The Login Me Now plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This is due to insecure authentication based on an arbitrary transient name in the 'AutoLogin::listen()' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in an existing user on the site, even an administrator. Note: this vulnerability requires using a transient name and value from another software, so the plugin is not inherently vulnerable on it's own.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-1717"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-27T08:15:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Login Me Now plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This is due to insecure authentication based on an arbitrary transient name in the \u0027AutoLogin::listen()\u0027 function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in an existing user on the site, even an administrator. Note: this vulnerability requires using a transient name and value from another software, so the plugin is not inherently vulnerable on it\u0027s own.",
"id": "GHSA-jrmw-x68c-2f58",
"modified": "2026-04-08T21:33:03Z",
"published": "2025-02-27T09:31:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1717"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/login-me-now/tags/1.7.2/app/Logins/BrowserTokenLogin/AutoLogin.php#L24"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3247924/login-me-now"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fc689622-50d6-47c4-a5f6-0314b1a207c9?source=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.