Authentication Bypass
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 (32397)
Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Deporsite from T-INNOVA allows an attacker to retrieve sensitive information from others users via "idUsuario" parameter in. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability in Deporsite from T-INNOVA allows an attacker to retrieve sensitive information from others users via "idUsuario" parameter in. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
A vulnerability in the MIT Kerberos implementation allows GSSAPI-protected messages using RC4-HMAC-MD5 to be spoofed due to weaknesses in the MD5 checksum design. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Dell Trusted Device, versions prior to 7.0.3.0, contain an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7). No vendor patch available.
A vulnerability was found in ZHENFENG13/code-projects My-Blog-layui 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.
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in westboy CicadasCMS 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.
In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2024.0.3, a database manipulation vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to modify the contents of WhatsUp.dbo.WrlsMacAddressGroup. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Mattermost versions 10.5.x <= 10.5.1, 9.11.x <= 9.11.9 fail to check if a file has been deleted when creating a bookmark which allows an attacker who knows the IDs of deleted files to obtain metadata. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in veal98 小牛肉 Echo 开源社区系统 4.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in huanfenz/code-projects StudentManager 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ghostxbh uzy-ssm-mall 1.0.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
A session management vulnerability exists in Apache Roller before version 6.1.5 where active user sessions are not properly invalidated after password changes. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Mattermost versions 10.5.x <= 10.5.1, 10.4.x <= 10.4.3, 9.11.x <= 9.11.9 fail to restrict certain operations on system admins to only other system admins, which allows delegated granular. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The User Registration & Membership - Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The User Registration & Membership - Custom Registration Form, Login Form, and User Profile plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Improper access control in Visual Studio Code allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in The Wikimedia Foundation Mediawiki - OAuth Extension allows Authentication Bypass.39 through 1.43. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Private Browsing tabs may be accessed without authentication. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
An app may be able to break out of its sandbox. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
A Improper Access Control vulnerability in SUSE rancher allows a local user to impersonate other identities through SAML Authentication on first login.8.0 before 2.8.13, from 2.9.0 before 2.9.7, from. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in EazyPlugins Eazy Plugin Manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.3.0. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in NotFound AnyTrack Affiliate Link Manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.0.4. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Spring Cloud Config Server may not use Vault token sent by clients using a X-CONFIG-TOKEN header when making requests to Vault. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Mattermost versions 9.11.x <= 9.11.8 fail to enforce proper access controls on the /api/v4/audits endpoint, allowing users with delegated granular administration roles who lack access to Compliance. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
IBM Maximo Application Suite 8.11 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated user to perform unauthorized actions due to improper input validation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Panasonic IR Control Hub (IR Blaster) versions 1.17 and earlier may allow an attacker with physical access to load unauthorized firmware onto the device. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
An authentication bypass vulnerability was found in Videx's CyberAudit-Web. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
A Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability was discovered in the videx-legacy-ssl web service of Videx’s CyberAudit-Web, affecting versions prior to 1.1.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Ays Pro Survey Maker allows Identity Spoofing.1.5.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Detheme DethemeKit For Elementor.1.10. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Alimir WP ULike.7.9.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in QuantumCloud SEO Help allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Toast Plugins Internal Link Optimiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.1.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Hive Support Hive Support allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.2.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in NotFound Site Notify allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Vagonic Woocommerce Products Reorder Drag Drop Multiple Sort - Sortable, Rearrange Products Vagonic.9. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Asgaros Asgaros Forum allows Identity Spoofing.0.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Spider Themes EazyDocs allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Spider Themes Spider Elements - Addons for Elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in flothemesplugins Flo Forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.0.43. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Specia Theme Specia Companion allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CreativeMindsSolutions CM Registration and Invitation Codes allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.5.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Hive Support Hive Support allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.2.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The Embedder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_set_global_option() function. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The Swatchly - WooCommerce Variation Swatches for Products (product attributes: Image swatch, Color swatches, Label swatches) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The SureTriggers WordPress plugin through version 1.0.78 contains an authentication bypass due to a missing empty value check on the secret_key in the autheticate_user function. On installations where the plugin API key is not configured, unauthenticated attackers can create administrative accounts and take over the WordPress site.
Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 9.4.0.0 through 9.10.0.1, contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.0), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brizy Brizy Pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.6.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in OnTheGoSystems WooCommerce Multilingual & Multicurrency allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.3.8. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
An issue in TOTVS Framework (Linha Protheus) 12.1.2310 allows attackers to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) via a crafted websocket message. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Drupal Panels allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.0.0 before 4.9.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in RomanCode MapSVG Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.5.32. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in czater Czater.pl - live chat i telefon allows Cross Site Request Forgery.pl - live chat i telefon: from n/a through 1.0.5. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Asaquzzaman mishu Woo Product Feed For Marketing Channels allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.9.0. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in rtakao Sandwich Adsense allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.0.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Phil Age Gate allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.5.4. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Croover.inc Rich Table of Contents allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.4.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
DNN (formerly DotNetNuke) is an open-source web content management platform (CMS) in the Microsoft ecosystem. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
unauthorized access which could result in the loss of confidentially, integrity and availability when a malicious user, having physical access, sets the radio to the factory default mode. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing authentication for critical function vulnerability exists in Wi-Fi AP UNIT 'AC-WPS-11ac series'. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-p4, 2.4.6-p9, 2.4.5-p11, 2.4.4-p12, 2.4.8-beta2 and earlier are affected by an Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability that could lead to a security feature. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-p4, 2.4.6-p9, 2.4.5-p11, 2.4.4-p12, 2.4.8-beta2 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-p4, 2.4.6-p9, 2.4.5-p11, 2.4.4-p12, 2.4.8-beta2 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-p4, 2.4.6-p9, 2.4.5-p11, 2.4.4-p12, 2.4.8-beta2 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Incorrect Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources.
ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a security feature bypass. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authentication vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
ColdFusion versions 2023.12, 2021.18, 2025.0 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Incomplete list of disallowed inputs in Microsoft Office OneNote allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper input validation in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Improper access control in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Improper access control in Visual Studio allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper access control in Microsoft Office allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper access control in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper input validation in Windows Security Zone Mapping allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.6), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Insufficient resource pool in Windows Kerberos allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 39.5% and no vendor patch available.
Protection mechanism failure in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper access control in Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.4), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Automated recognition mechanism with inadequate detection or handling of adversarial input perturbations in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing locally. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is no authentication required. No vendor patch available.
Protection mechanism failure in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Weak authentication in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Improper access control in Windows NTFS allows an authorized attacker to disclose file path information under a folder where the attacker doesn't have permission to list content. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shahjada Live Forms.8.5. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Insufficient state checks lead to a vector that allows to bypass 2FA checks. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The MelaPress Login Security and MelaPress Login Security Premium plugins for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'monitor_admin_actions'. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Missing Authorization vulnerability could allow attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks.
Quick Facts
- Typical Severity
- CRITICAL
- Category
- auth
- Total CVEs
- 32397