Authenticator
CVE-2024-21390
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication mechanism validation
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Defense Evasion, Initial Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A local attacker with access to the system could bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Microsoft Authenticator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.
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This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Affected products include: Microsoft Authenticator.
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
DescriptionCVE.org
Microsoft Authenticator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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