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Authentication Bypass

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Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

How It Works

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications. Instead of cracking passwords through brute force, attackers manipulate the authentication process itself to gain unauthorized entry. This typically occurs through one of several pathways: exploiting hardcoded credentials embedded in source code or configuration files, manipulating parameters in authentication requests to skip verification steps, or leveraging broken session management that fails to properly validate user identity.

The attack flow often begins with reconnaissance to identify authentication endpoints and their underlying logic. Attackers may probe for default administrative credentials that were never changed, test whether certain URL paths bypass login requirements entirely, or intercept and modify authentication tokens to escalate privileges. In multi-step authentication processes, flaws in state management can allow attackers to complete only partial verification steps while still gaining full access.

More sophisticated variants exploit single sign-on (SSO) or OAuth implementations where misconfigurations in trust relationships allow attackers to forge authentication assertions. Parameter tampering—such as changing a "role=user" field to "role=admin" in a request—can trick poorly designed systems into granting elevated access without proper verification.

Impact

  • Complete account takeover — attackers gain full control of user accounts, including administrative accounts, without knowing legitimate credentials
  • Unauthorized data access — ability to view, modify, or exfiltrate sensitive information including customer data, financial records, and intellectual property
  • System-wide compromise — admin-level access enables installation of backdoors, modification of security controls, and complete infrastructure takeover
  • Lateral movement — bypassed authentication provides a foothold for moving deeper into networks and accessing additional systems
  • Compliance violations — unauthorized access triggers breach notification requirements and regulatory penalties

Real-World Examples

CrushFTP suffered a critical authentication bypass allowing attackers to access file-sharing functionality without any credentials. The vulnerability enabled direct server-side template injection, leading to remote code execution on affected systems. Attackers actively exploited this in the wild to establish persistent access to enterprise file servers.

Palo Alto's Expedition migration tool contained a flaw permitting attackers to reset administrative credentials without authentication. This allowed complete takeover of the migration environment, potentially exposing network configurations and security policies being transferred between systems.

SolarWinds Web Help Desk (CVE-2024-28987) shipped with hardcoded internal credentials that could not be changed through normal administrative functions. Attackers discovering these credentials gained full administrative access to helpdesk systems containing sensitive organizational information and user data.

Mitigation

  • Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) — requires attackers to compromise additional verification factors beyond bypassed primary authentication
  • Eliminate hardcoded credentials — use secure credential management systems and rotate all default credentials during deployment
  • Enforce authentication on all endpoints — verify every request requires valid authentication; no "hidden" administrative paths should exist
  • Implement proper session management — use cryptographically secure session tokens, validate on server-side, enforce timeout policies
  • Apply principle of least privilege — limit damage by ensuring even authenticated users only access necessary resources
  • Regular security testing — conduct penetration testing specifically targeting authentication logic and flows

Recent CVEs (32394)

EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Electron Capture facilitates video playback for screen-sharing and capture. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Authentication Bypass Apple Node.js +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Month

Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Cursor
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Month

Trilium Notes is an open-source, cross-platform hierarchical note taking application with focus on building large personal knowledge bases. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

tiaudit in Tera Insights tiCrypt before 2025-07-17 allows unauthenticated REST API requests that reveal sensitive information about the underlying SQL queries and database structure. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

A vulnerability was found in Exrick xboot up to 3.3.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Java
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM Monitor

An Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability was discovered in SOGo Webmail thru 5.6.0, allowing an authenticated user to send emails on behalf of other users by manipulating a. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Month

Dell Enterprise SONiC OS, version 4.5.0, contains a cryptographic key vulnerability in SSH. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Dell Authentication Bypass Enterprise Sonic Os
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.4
HIGH This Month

Dell ECS versions prior to 3.8.1.5/ ObjectScale version 4.0.0.0, contain a Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Dell Authentication Bypass Elastic Cloud Storage +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.5
HIGH This Month

Ruckus SmartZone (SZ) before 6.1.2p3 Refresh Build allows authentication bypass via a valid API key and crafted HTTP headers. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Ruckus Smartzone Firmware Ruckus Network Director
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Month

RUCKUS Network Director (RND) before 4.5 allows jailed users to obtain root access vis a weak, hardcoded password. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Ruckus Network Director
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Austrian Archaeological Institute (AI) OpenAtlas v8.11.0 as discovered to contain a hardcoded Administrator password. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Openatlas
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain with Data Domain Operating System (DD OS) of Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.3.0.15, LTS2024 release Versions 7.13.1.0 through 7.13.1.25, LTS 2023 release. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Dell Data Domain Operating System
NVD
EPSS 57% 6.5 CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL POC KEV THREAT Emergency

DELMIA Apriso contains a missing authorization vulnerability allowing attackers to gain privileged access to the manufacturing execution system application.

Authentication Bypass Delmia Apriso
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Month

In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible unauthorized access to the RACE protocol. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible way to pair Bluetooth audio device without user consent. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Month

In the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK, there is a possible permission bypass that allows access critical data of RACE protocol through Bluetooth LE GATT service. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in code-projects Kitchen Treasure 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass PHP File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH PATCH This Month

NVIDIA Display Driver for Linux and Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode driver, where an attacker could access memory outside bounds permitted under normal use cases. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Nvidia Linux Microsoft +5
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL This Week

The Brave Conversion Engine (PRO) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 0.7.7. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass WordPress PHP
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM Monitor

The Ultimate Addons for Elementor (Formerly Elementor Header & Footer Builder) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass WordPress PHP
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

The WP CTA - Call To Action Plugin, Sticky CTA, Sticky Buttons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_cta_status' and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass WordPress PHP
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

The SEO Metrics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization checks in both the seo_metrics_handle_connect_button_click() AJAX handler and the. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.7
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Vault and Vault Enterprise’s (“Vault”) login MFA rate limits could be bypassed and TOTP tokens could be reused. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Hashicorp Vault +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Vault and Vault Enterprise’s (“Vault”) user lockout feature could be bypassed for Userpass and LDAP authentication methods. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Hashicorp Vault +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Institute-of-Current-Students 1.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control in the mydetailsstudent.php endpoint. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass PHP Information Disclosure
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

CSC Pay Mobile App 2.19.4 (fixed in version 2.20.0) contains a vulnerability allowing users to bypass payment authorization by disabling Bluetooth at a specific point during a transaction. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Pay Mobile
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Online Movie Streaming 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass PHP
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The IDonate - Blood Donation, Request And Donor Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the admin_donor_profile_view(). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Authentication Bypass WordPress Information Disclosure +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Online Movie Streaming 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass PHP
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

The Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass WordPress Privilege Escalation +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.7
LOW Monitor

A vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel's ksmbd component (kernel SMB/CIFS server). Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass Linux
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.6
HIGH This Week

Credential brute-forcing against CS-Cart 4.18.3 is possible because the vendor login endpoint ships without CAPTCHA, rate limiting, or account lockout, letting remote attackers run automated password-guessing until a valid vendor credential is found. Success yields unauthorized access to a vendor's storefront administration account. A public write-up exists on GitHub, but there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and no evidence of active exploitation; EPSS is low at 0.24% (15th percentile).

Authentication Bypass Cs Cart
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.0
HIGH This Week

Insecure Direct Object Reference in CS-Cart 4.18.3 lets an authenticated shopper toggle the 'sticker' enable/disable setting on other users' accounts by tampering with the company_id (or similar object identifier) parameter in the user-profile request, because the server never verifies that the caller owns the referenced object. A public technical write-up documenting the request manipulation exists on GitHub, though the flaw is not in CISA KEV and carries a low EPSS score (0.26%, 17th percentile), indicating no confirmed active exploitation. The real-world impact is a low-severity authorization/integrity issue rather than the account takeover implied by the reported CVSS of 8.0.

Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.0
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in Campcodes Online Hotel Reservation System 1.0 allows high-privileged authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files via the photo parameter in /admin/edit_room.php, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability requires administrative credentials to exploit and has publicly available proof-of-concept code, but carries low real-world risk due to the high privilege requirement (PR:H) and limited confidentiality/integrity impact in the CVSS v4.0 vector.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in Kehua Charging Pile Cloud Platform 1.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /home. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Authentication Bypass Charging Pile Cloud Platform
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in OpenViglet Shio through version 0.3.8 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via manipulation of the filename parameter in the ShStaticFileAPI.shStaticFileUpload function. The vulnerability requires valid authentication credentials but lacks proper input validation on uploaded filenames, enabling arbitrary file placement on the server. Publicly available exploit code exists, though EPSS score remains low at 0.11% (28th percentile), suggesting limited real-world exploitation despite public disclosure.

Java Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation to root shell in the AZIOT 2MP Full HD Smart Wi-Fi CCTV Home Security Camera firmware (V1.00.02) lets a locally-positioned attacker bypass access controls and obtain a root shell on the device. Once root is reached, the camera exposes stored Wi-Fi credentials and ONVIF service credentials in plaintext, giving the attacker a pivot into the victim's wireless network and any ONVIF-connected surveillance infrastructure. There is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and EPSS is low (0.16%, 5th percentile), indicating limited widespread automated exploitation interest.

Authentication Bypass 2Mp Full Hd Smart Wi Fi Cctv Home Security Camera Firmware
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.6
HIGH POC This Week

Information disclosure in the Grandstream GXP1628 IP phone (firmware 1.0.4.130 and earlier) exposes sensitive directories and files because directory listing is enabled on the device web interface, letting attackers browse and retrieve files that should be protected. The flaw (CWE-548) can leak configuration data, credentials, or other sensitive artifacts stored on the device. Publicly available exploit code exists, though EPSS remains low at 0.31% (22nd percentile) and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

Authentication Bypass Gxp1628 Firmware
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.0
LOW Monitor

File upload restriction bypass in 299Ko CMS 2.0.0 allows authenticated administrators to upload arbitrary files via the /admin/filemanager/view endpoint, classified as critical but constrained by high-privilege requirement. The vulnerability stems from improper access controls in the file management component (CWE-284). While a public exploit disclosure exists, the EPSS score of 0.06% and CVSS 2.0 reflect the mitigation factor of administrator-level privileges required (PR:H), making real-world exploitation practical only against compromised or malicious admin accounts.

Authentication Bypass File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in code-projects Online Ordering System 1.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the image parameter in /admin/product.php, potentially enabling remote code execution. Despite a critical severity classification, the CVSS 4.0 score of 2.1 reflects low actual impact due to required authentication and limited scope. Publicly available exploit code exists; however, the 0.10% EPSS score (27th percentile) indicates minimal real-world exploitation likelihood, suggesting this is a low-priority vulnerability in practice.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Exam Form Submission 1.0. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /register.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.2
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in D-Link DIR-890L up to 111b04. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file rgbin of the component UART Port. The manipulation leads to hard-coded credentials. It is possible to launch the attack on the physical device. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Authentication Bypass D-Link Dir 890L Firmware
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in code-projects Voting System 1.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the photo parameter in /admin/candidates_add.php, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability requires valid administrative credentials and has been publicly disclosed with exploit code available, though real-world exploitation risk is minimal given the CVSS 2.1 score and 0.06% EPSS percentile reflecting low automatable impact and authentication barriers.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in code-projects Document Management System 1.0 via the /insert.php endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files by manipulating the uploaded_file parameter, potentially enabling remote code execution or data exfiltration. Publicly available exploit code exists, though EPSS score of 0.06% suggests limited real-world exploitation likelihood due to low attack impact and authenticated access requirement.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Missing authorization in Droip plugin for WordPress (all versions ≤2.2.6) allows authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level privileges to manipulate content and settings via droip_post_apis() AJAX handler. Exploitable actions include arbitrary post deletion/creation, post duplication, settings modification, and user account manipulation. Requires only low-privilege authenticated access (PR:L) for high-impact compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CVSS 8.8). No public exploit identified at time of analysis.

WordPress Authentication Bypass Droip
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW Monitor

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in zhousg letao allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via manipulation of the pictrdtz argument in routes/bf/product.js, leading to potential code execution or system compromise. The vulnerability affects rolling-release versions up to commit 7d8df0386a65228476290949e0413de48f7fbe98, with publicly available exploit code disclosed but limited real-world exploitation risk due to CVSS 2.1 score and low EPSS (0.07%, 20th percentile), suggesting this is primarily a design flaw rather than an actively weaponized threat.

Authentication Bypass File Upload
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Unauthenticated login token generation in WebinarIgnition plugin for WordPress (versions ≤4.03.32) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and impersonate arbitrary users. The vulnerability stems from missing capability checks on support staff authentication functions, enabling attackers to generate valid login tokens and authorization cookies without credentials (CVSS:3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N). EPSS data not provided; no confirmation of active exploitation (CISA KEV) at time of analysis. Public exploit code existence not confirmed, though technical details are available via WordPress plugin repository references.

Authentication Bypass WordPress
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.8
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

Local privilege escalation in SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 / openSUSE Leap pam-config (PAM) lets an unprivileged local user - including one logged in remotely over SSH - be incorrectly treated as a physically present "allow_active" console user. By gaining that session status, the attacker can invoke Polkit actions normally gated to active console sessions, and publicly available exploit code (Qualys) chains this with the udisks flaw CVE-2025-6019 to reach full root. There is no public evidence of active exploitation (not in CISA KEV), but working POC exploit code exists.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation Pam Config
NVD Exploit-DB GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.1
HIGH PATCH This Week

Content Security Policy bypass in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird allows remote attackers to circumvent CSP protections via maliciously crafted XSLT documents. The flaw affects Firefox versions prior to 141 and Firefox ESR prior to 128.13/140.1, as well as Thunderbird versions prior to 141 and Thunderbird ESR prior to 128.13/140.1. Attack requires user interaction (visiting a malicious site or opening a malicious email) but no authentication. With CVSS 8.1 (High severity) and documented in six separate Mozilla security advisories, this CSP bypass enables high-impact confidentiality and integrity violations, though no public exploit or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.

Mozilla Authentication Bypass Thunderbird +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Authorization bypass in JPACookieShop (蛋糕商城JPA版) version 1.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to modify goods via the updateGoods function in GoodsController.java without proper privilege validation. The vulnerability has public exploit code available but carries low real-world risk due to a CVSS score of 2.1 (EPSS 0.06%), indicating exploitation is unlikely despite authenticated access requirements and public disclosure.

Authentication Bypass Jpacookieshop
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Improper access control in the Linksys E2500 wireless router (firmware 3.0.04.002) stems from its bundled vsftpd FTP service, where the reporter flags the chroot_local_user setting as enabling unauthorized reach into system files, privilege escalation, or lateral pivoting into the internal network. The E2500 is a discontinued consumer/SOHO router, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis; EPSS estimates only a 1.08% exploitation probability (61st percentile). Notably, the single reference is a third-party GitHub gist rather than a vendor advisory, and the technical claim is internally inconsistent (see risk assessment).

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation Linksys +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in code-projects Church Donation System 1.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /members/admin_pic.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.9
LOW Monitor

Improper access control in Linksys EA6350 firmware 2.1.2 exposes the embedded vsftpd FTP service via a misconfigured chroot_local_user directive in a dynamically generated configuration file, allowing authenticated FTP users to traverse outside their intended jail and access sensitive system files. Affected users of this specific firmware version could face local privilege escalation or use of the device as a network pivot point for lateral movement into attached internal segments. No public exploit code has been confirmed, EPSS sits at 0.28% (20th percentile), and the device carries no CISA KEV listing, collectively suggesting limited real-world threat activity at this time.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation Linksys +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Privilege escalation and unauthorized file access affects TOTOLINK A7100RU (V7.4), A950RG (V5.9), and T10 (V5.9) routers because their bundled vsftpd FTP server ships with the chroot_local_user option enabled in vsftpd.conf, an insecure default that can let a local FTP user reach system files and escalate on the device. On these consumer routers the FTP daemon runs with high privilege and weak isolation, so a foothold on the FTP service can be used to read sensitive files, gain elevated access, and pivot into the internal network. There is no CISA KEV listing and no public exploit identified at time of analysis; the only reference is a researcher gist, and EPSS is low at 0.34% (26th percentile).

Privilege Escalation Authentication Bypass A7100Ru Firmware +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Sensitive constant disclosure in PAVO Inc.'s PAVO Pay (versions before 13.05.2025) allows remote attackers to extract hard-coded credentials embedded in the application binary, undermining authentication controls for the payment platform. The CVSS 7.5 score reflects high confidentiality impact with no required privileges or user interaction, though EPSS at 0.27% suggests limited mass exploitation interest and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The disclosure originated from Turkey's national CERT (USOM), indicating a coordinated vendor advisory.

Authentication Bypass
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Authorization bypass in PAVO Inc. PAVO Pay (versions before 13.05.2025) allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive data by manipulating user-controlled identifiers (IDOR pattern). The flaw, mapped to CWE-639, enables exploitation of trusted identifiers without authentication and has no public exploit identified at time of analysis, with EPSS rating exploitation likelihood at 0.27%.

Authentication Bypass
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation in Turpak Automatic Station Monitoring System versions prior to 5.0.6.51 allows authenticated remote attackers to bypass authorization controls by manipulating user-controlled keys (IDOR-style flaw). Authenticated low-privilege users can access or modify resources belonging to other accounts, including potentially higher-privileged ones. EPSS scores exploitation likelihood at 0.19% (41st percentile) and no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.4
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization bypass in Akbim Software Online Exam Registration allows a highly privileged, remote attacker to access confidential exam registration data belonging to other users by manipulating user-controlled identifier keys. Affected versions are all releases prior to 14.03.2025. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, and EPSS exploitation probability stands at just 0.17%, reflecting low observed threat activity despite the confidentiality severity of the flaw.

Authentication Bypass
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization bypass via user-controlled key manipulation in Turtek Software Eyotek exposes sensitive user data to remote attackers without requiring authentication. The vulnerability, classified as CWE-639 (Insecure Direct Object Reference class), permits an attacker to enumerate or substitute trusted identifiers in requests to access resources belonging to other users, resulting in high-confidentiality-impact data disclosure with no integrity or availability effect. Reported by Turkish USOM (iletisim@usom.gov.tr), no public exploit code exists and the EPSS score of 0.20% places this at the 43rd percentile, indicating low current exploitation probability.

Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Information disclosure in Turtek Software's Eyotek product (versions before 11.03.2025) allows remote unauthenticated attackers to access other users' data by manipulating user-controlled identifiers (IDOR-class flaw). The CVSS 7.5 score reflects high confidentiality impact with no integrity or availability impact, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis. The flaw was reported by Turkey's national CERT (USOM) and tracked under advisory TR-25-0163.

Authentication Bypass
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

RuoYi versions up to 4.8.1 allow authenticated users to upload files without restriction via the CommonController.uploadFile function, enabling arbitrary file upload. The vulnerability requires valid credentials (PR:L per CVSS vector) but permits remote exploitation with low complexity. Public exploit code exists; however, EPSS score of 0.05% (15th percentile) suggests minimal real-world exploitation despite public disclosure, indicating the threat is constrained by authentication requirements or other practical barriers.

Java Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.0
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in Codecanyon iDentSoft 2.0 Account Setting Page allows high-privileged remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the photo parameter in /clinica/profile/updateSetting, potentially enabling code execution or system compromise. CVSS score of 2.0 reflects the requirement for high-privilege authentication, but publicly available exploit code exists and the vulnerability has been disclosed. This is primarily a privilege-escalation concern affecting administrators rather than a default-configuration flaw.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Identsoft
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in Metasoft MetaCRM up to version 6.4.2 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the File parameter in /business/common/sms/sendsms.jsp, potentially leading to remote code execution or data compromise. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score (2.1) due to authentication requirements and limited confidentiality impact, but publicly available exploit code exists and the vendor has not responded to early disclosure.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Metacrm
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in Metasoft MetaCRM up to version 6.4.2 via the mobileupload.jsp endpoint allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files with limited integrity and confidentiality impact. The vulnerability has been publicly disclosed with exploit code available on GitHub. Despite early vendor contact, Metasoft has not provided a patch or acknowledgment, leaving deployments unpatched.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Metacrm
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in Metasoft MetaCRM up to version 6.4.2 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the /common/jsp/upload2.jsp endpoint, potentially enabling remote code execution or data exfiltration. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials (PR:L) but involves minimal technical complexity (AC:L). Public exploit code is available and the vendor has not responded to early disclosure notifications.

Authentication Bypass File Upload Metacrm
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in Metasoft MetaCRM up to version 6.4.2 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the File parameter in sendfile.jsp, potentially enabling remote code execution or data exfiltration. The vulnerability has publicly available exploit code and affects systems with basic user authentication; however, the CVSS score of 2.1 reflects limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact in the base score, though exploitability is marked as probable (E:P).

Authentication Bypass File Upload Metacrm
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Metasoft 美特软件 MetaCRM up to 6.4.2. This affects an unknown part of the file /debug.jsp. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Authentication Bypass Metacrm
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC PATCH Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in JeeSite up to version 5.12.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the FileUploadController, potentially leading to remote code execution or data exfiltration. The vulnerability has a publicly disclosed proof-of-concept and is classified as critical despite a low CVSS 4.0 score of 2.1, indicating that the CVSS vector (requiring authenticated access and limited scope of impact) does not fully reflect the practical severity of unrestricted file upload capabilities in a web application context.

Java Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability has been found in TOTOLINK T6 4.1.5cu.748_B20211015 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function setTelnetCfg of the file /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi of the component Telnet Service. The manipulation of the argument telnet_enabled with the input 1 leads to missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Authentication Bypass T6 Firmware
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Unauthenticated arbitrary file read in Agorum Core open v11.9.2 and v11.10.1 exposes the underlying filesystem to any network-accessible attacker via the dynawebservice component. The access control failure (CWE-284) requires no authentication, no user interaction, and no special configuration - any exposed instance of these two specific versions is vulnerable. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing exists at time of analysis, but the zero-prerequisite network vector makes this trivially exploitable once an attacker identifies the endpoint, and the ECM context means sensitive documents, credentials, and configuration files are likely stored on the affected system.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Privilege escalation in Agorum core open v11.9.2 and v11.10.1 allows authenticated users to elevate their privileges to Administrator level, gaining access to sensitive components and information within the document management platform. The vulnerability stems from incorrect access control (CWE-284), meaning the application fails to properly enforce authorization boundaries between standard user and administrative roles. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis, and the EPSS score of 0.20% at the 10th percentile confirms low current exploitation interest, though the impact of gaining full admin access warrants prompt remediation.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

Insecure permissions in Splashin iOS v2.0 expose precise location data for targeted users to unauthenticated network attackers via broken access control. The flaw, classified under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), allows any remote party to query location information without credentials, bypassing the application's intended authorization model. No public exploit identified at time of analysis is inaccurate here - a publicly available proof-of-concept is documented in the referenced researcher disclosure, though EPSS remains low (0.24%, 15th percentile), suggesting opportunistic exploitation has not yet materialized at scale.

Authentication Bypass Apple Splashin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Vidco Software VOC TESTER allows Forceful Browsing.41.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Block Editor Gallery Slider plugin for WordPress up to version 1.1.1 allows authenticated Subscriber-level attackers to modify post metadata for arbitrary posts due to a missing capability check in the classic_gallery_slider_options() function. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 4.3 and requires only low-privileged authenticated access with no user interaction, but carries limited impact (data integrity only, no confidentiality or availability breach). No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass WordPress
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

SQL injection in the B1.lt WordPress plugin (versions ≤2.2.57) allows authenticated users with Subscriber-level privileges to execute arbitrary database commands via the b1_run_query AJAX action. The vulnerability stems from a missing capability check (CWE-862), enabling low-privileged authenticated attackers to access database functionality normally restricted to administrators. With CVSS 8.8 (network-accessible, low complexity, high impact on confidentiality/integrity/availability) and successful exploitation requiring only subscriber credentials, this represents a critical privilege escalation vector. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, though the technical details disclosed increase weaponization risk.

Authentication Bypass WordPress SQLi
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

JSON Web Token exposure in Brocade Active Support Connectivity Gateway (ASCG) prior to version 3.3.0 enables high-privileged local attackers to extract unencrypted authentication tokens from log files, leading to unauthorized access and session hijacking. This CWE-532 (insertion of sensitive information into log file) vulnerability requires local access with high privileges but presents low attack complexity. EPSS data not provided; no confirmed active exploitation (not present in CISA KEV); no public exploit code identified at time of analysis. The CVSS 4.0 score of 7.1 reflects significant confidentiality and integrity impact within the vulnerable component scope.

Information Disclosure Authentication Bypass Brocade Active Support Connectivity Gateway
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Unrestricted file upload in code-projects Online Ordering System 1.0 allows authenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files via the image parameter in /admin/edit_product.php, enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability affects the admin product editing functionality and has publicly available exploit code; however, the low CVSS score (2.1) and minimal EPSS percentile (26%) indicate limited real-world exploitation despite authenticated access requirements.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

Hard-coded credentials embedded in TP-Link Archer C50 (V3 through V5) and C20 V5 firmware enable attackers with local network access and limited privileges to decrypt configuration files (config.xml), potentially exposing sensitive network settings, credentials, and device state. CVSS 6.9 reflects high confidentiality impact despite local-only attack vector. EPSS score of 0.03% (10th percentile) suggests low real-world exploitation probability, contradicting the publicly disclosed vulnerability mechanics.

TP-Link Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Missing authorization controls in uxper Nuss theme through version 1.3.7.1 allow unauthenticated or low-privileged users to access functionality that should be restricted by access control lists. The vulnerability, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), enables attackers to bypass ACL restrictions and perform unauthorized actions within the theme's administrative or sensitive functions.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Missing Authorization vulnerability in uxper Sala sala allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Sala: from n/a through <= 1.1.3.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

CodeSolz Ultimate Push Notifications WordPress plugin through version 1.2.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability allowing unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control to bypass security levels and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionality. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) with low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.07%, 22nd percentile), indicating real-world exploitation risk is minimal despite the access control deficiency.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Missing authorization in PW WooCommerce On Sale plugin up to version 1.39 allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls, potentially accessing restricted functionality without proper permission verification. This WordPress plugin vulnerability affects all versions through 1.39 and has low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.07%, percentile 22%), with no confirmed active exploitation or public exploit code identified at time of analysis.

WordPress Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in the Internal Linking of Related Contents WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.1.8) allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized access to plugin functionality. The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of access controls (CWE-862) and carries a low EPSS score of 0.07% despite the authorization flaw, suggesting limited real-world exploitation probability at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in WPFactory Wishlist for WooCommerce through version 3.2.3 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls to perform unauthorized actions on wishlists. The vulnerability stems from broken access control mechanisms (CWE-862) that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive wish-list functionality. With an EPSS score of 0.07% (22nd percentile), real-world exploitation likelihood is currently low, but the issue affects a popular WooCommerce plugin used across numerous e-commerce sites.

WordPress Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in activity-log.com Profiler - What Slowing Down Your WP profiler-what-slowing-down allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Profiler - What Slowing Down Your WP: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in WPFactory's Product XML Feed Manager for WooCommerce through version 2.9.2 allow attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially exposing sensitive product feed data or enabling unauthorized administrative actions. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 2.9.2, with no publicly available exploit code identified at time of analysis, and an EPSS score of 0.07% indicating very low real-world exploitation probability despite the authorization defect.

WordPress Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

August Infotech's Multi-language Responsive Contact Form WordPress plugin up to version 2.8 fails to properly enforce access controls, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access administrative functionality that should be restricted by role-based access control lists. The missing authorization checks enable unauthorized users to perform actions intended only for administrators, as evidenced by the CWE-862 classification and authentication bypass tag. EPSS scoring (0.07%) indicates low exploitation probability in the wild, but the vulnerability represents a direct authorization failure affecting a widely-distributed WordPress plugin.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.6
HIGH This Week

Missing authorization controls in the exact-links WordPress URL Shortener plugin (versions up to 3.0.7) allow unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to access functionality that should be restricted by access control lists. The vulnerability stems from improper ACL enforcement, enabling unauthorized users to perform actions beyond their intended permissions without authentication requirements.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in QuanticaLabs Cost Calculator WordPress plugin version 7.4 and earlier allow unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to bypass access control restrictions and exploit incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability enables attackers to access or modify calculator functionality that should be restricted, with an extremely low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.05%) suggesting minimal real-world attack activity despite the access control weakness.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

News Kit Elementor Addons WordPress plugin version 1.3.4 and earlier contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control, potentially bypassing security restrictions on protected functionality. The vulnerability stems from improper access control checks and affects a widely-distributed WordPress plugin used for news content management within Elementor page builder environments. While CVSS scoring is unavailable, the EPSS score of 0.07% indicates low real-world exploitation probability at time of analysis, and no public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed.

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