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 | Unauthorized access to protected functionality, data, or administrative interfaces, potentially leading to full system compromise. With a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH), this represents a significant risk. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker manipulates authentication tokens, exploits logic flaws, or uses default credentials to bypass the login mechanism and access restricted areas. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 16, 2026
Vulnerability of bypassing the process to start SA and use related functions on distributed cameras Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow the peer device to use the camera without user awareness.
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RemediationAI
Implement robust authentication mechanisms. Use multi-factor authentication. Review authentication logic for bypass conditions. Remove default credentials.
Affected VersionsENISA
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 1 package in euvd
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Technical ContextAI · show details
An authentication bypass vulnerability allows attackers to circumvent login mechanisms and gain unauthorized access without valid credentials. This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287).
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AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-53169 presents notable security risk, a improper authentication vulnerability rated CVSS 7.6. Attackers could bypass security controls to gain unauthorized access to protected resources and sensitive data. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls; (2) Enable MFA where possible; (3) Monitor authentication logs for anomalous access.
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SSVC AssessmentENISA
Priority Score
Attack Technique
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