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 (37492)
IBM Maximo Application Suite Monitor Component versions 8.10, 8.11, 9.0, and 9.1 contain an improper neutralization vulnerability in log file handling that allows unauthorized users to inject arbitrary data into log messages. An attacker with local access can manipulate log entries to inject malicious content, potentially leading to log tampering and integrity compromise. While the CVSS score of 4.0 reflects low severity with no confidentiality or availability impact, the vulnerability requires no authentication or special privileges, making it a concern for environments with local access controls.
IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 contain an improper channel communication restriction vulnerability that allows privileged users to perform unauthorized actions by bypassing intended endpoint controls. The vulnerability, classified as CWE-923 (Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints), has a CVSS score of 5.1 with medium integrity impact and is not currently listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, though a vendor patch is available.
IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 contain an Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to access sensitive information they should not be authorized to view. An attacker on the same network segment with valid user credentials can bypass authorization controls to read confidential data, though they cannot modify or delete information. A vendor patch is available, and this vulnerability should be prioritized for organizations running affected versions as it enables privilege escalation and data exfiltration within trusted network environments.
IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 contain hard-coded credentials accessible to local users, enabling unauthorized authentication bypass and potential privilege escalation. An attacker with local access can extract these credentials to gain unauthorized system access without requiring network connectivity or user interaction. This vulnerability is classified as moderate severity (CVSS 6.2) with high confidentiality impact but no direct integrity or availability impact.
n8n contains an LDAP injection vulnerability in the LDAP node's filter escape logic that allows LDAP metacharacters to pass through unescaped when user-controlled input is interpolated into LDAP search filters. This affects n8n versions prior to 1.123.27, 2.13.3, and 2.14.1, enabling attackers to manipulate LDAP queries to retrieve unintended directory records or bypass authentication controls implemented within workflows. The vulnerability requires specific workflow configuration (LDAP node receiving external user input via expressions) and has not been publicly reported as actively exploited, though no proof-of-concept availability is explicitly confirmed across available intelligence sources.
n8n versions prior to 2.5.0 contain a critical SSH host key verification bypass in the Source Control feature that allows network-positioned attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks against Git operations. Affected users who have explicitly enabled and configured SSH-based source control can have their workflows injected with malicious content or have repository data intercepted without authentication. While the feature is non-default and requires explicit configuration, the vulnerability enables complete compromise of workflow integrity and potential lateral movement within automation pipelines.
This vulnerability in n8n (an open-source workflow automation platform) is an authentication bypass in the OAuth callback handler that occurs when the N8N_SKIP_AUTH_ON_OAUTH_CALLBACK environment variable is explicitly set to true. An attacker can manipulate the OAuth state parameter verification to trick a victim into completing an OAuth flow that stores the victim's OAuth tokens in an attacker-controlled credential object, allowing the attacker to execute workflows using the victim's delegated permissions. The vulnerability affects n8n versions prior to 2.8.0 and requires non-default configuration to be exploitable, limiting its widespread impact but creating significant risk for affected deployments.
A user-controlled key authorization bypass vulnerability in HYPR Server versions 9.5.2 through 10.7.1 enables authenticated attackers to escalate privileges through improper authorization checks. An attacker with low-level privileges can manipulate cryptographic keys or authorization tokens to gain high-level access, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the authentication system. This vulnerability requires local or physical access to the system and valid user credentials, limiting its immediate threat scope but representing a critical risk in multi-tenant or shared infrastructure deployments.
A session management vulnerability in Kiteworks Email Protection Gateway versions prior to 9.2.1 allows disabled user accounts to maintain active sessions indefinitely until natural session expiration. An attacker with a disabled account could continue accessing the platform and potentially modify data or system settings without re-authentication. While this vulnerability has not been reported as actively exploited (KEV status not listed as in-the-wild), it represents a direct bypass of account suspension controls and warrants prompt patching.
An improper access control vulnerability in GitLab EE allows authenticated users with the Planner role to view sensitive security category metadata and attributes in group security configurations they should not have access to. Affected versions include GitLab 18.6 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.9.3, and 18.10 before 18.10.1. While the CVSS score is moderate at 4.3 (low confidentiality impact), a publicly available proof-of-concept exists and the vulnerability represents a straightforward privilege escalation through role-based access control bypass.
GitLab EE contains an improper access control vulnerability that allows unauthenticated users to retrieve API tokens for self-hosted AI models without authentication. The vulnerability affects GitLab versions 18.5 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.9.3, and 18.10 before 18.10.1, impacting any organization running these versions with AI model integrations. With a CVSS score of 6.8 and publicly available proof-of-concept code, this represents a significant credential exposure risk requiring immediate patching.
GitLab CE/EE versions 7.11 through 18.10 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the WebAuthn two-factor authentication implementation due to inconsistent input validation, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. The vulnerability affects a wide version range spanning multiple releases (7.11 before 18.8.7, 18.9 before 18.9.3, and 18.10 before 18.10.1). A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available, and while the CVSS score of 6.8 indicates moderate severity, the authentication bypass nature and active exploit availability represent a significant real-world threat to GitLab deployments.
GitLab CE/EE contains an improper access control vulnerability in cross-repository merge request operations that allows authenticated users to perform unauthorized actions on merge requests in projects they should not have access to. Affected versions span from 11.10 through 18.10.1, with patches available in 18.8.7, 18.9.3, and 18.10.1. A public proof-of-concept exploit exists (referenced via HackerOne report 3543886), though CISA has not listed this in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating limited active exploitation despite public availability of exploit code.
Unauthorized users in WP Folio Team's Password Protect Page plugin (versions up to 1.9.15) can bypass access controls due to missing authorization checks, allowing them to modify page content or cause service disruptions. Authenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and manipulate access restrictions on protected pages. No patch is currently available.
Improper access control in Premmerce Redirect Manager through version 1.0.12 permits authenticated users to bypass authorization checks and manipulate redirect configurations. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability to modify, view, or delete redirects they should not have access to, potentially affecting website traffic and user experience. A patch is not currently available.
JS Help Desk (JoomSky) versions up to 3.0.3 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability caused by insecure direct object references (IDOR) and incorrectly configured access control security levels. An attacker with minimal or no privileges can exploit user-controlled keys in API requests or direct object references to access, modify, or view unauthorized help desk tickets, user data, and support resources. While no CVSS score is currently assigned and KEV/EPSS data are unavailable, the vulnerability has been publicly reported by Patchstack with reference documentation available.
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in LatePoint versions up to and including 5.2.6 that allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels through user-controlled key manipulation. This Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerability enables attackers without proper authentication or authorization to access resources they should not have permission to view or modify. The vulnerability affects the LatePoint WordPress plugin and has been documented by Patchstack with proof-of-concept details available, making it a practical exploitation risk for unpatched installations.
WP Insightly plugin versions 1.1.5 and earlier for Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, Formidable, and Ninja Forms contain an authorization bypass that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify data through misconfigured access controls. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions on forms and contacts without proper permissions. No patch is currently available.
Petitioner version 0.7.3 and earlier contains a missing authorization check that allows authenticated users to modify data or settings they should not have access to due to incorrectly configured access control levels. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this to perform unauthorized actions without requiring user interaction. A patch is not currently available for this vulnerability.
My Tickets plugin version 2.1.1 and earlier contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to spoof user identities and gain unauthorized access to ticket systems. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely by any network-connected attacker. Currently, no patch is available for this medium-severity issue affecting installations of this WordPress plugin.
Improper access control in bPlugins B Blocks versions prior to 2.0.30 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data and degrade system availability through misconfigured security levels. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network, affecting the integrity and availability of affected installations.
Improper access control in Contact Form Email plugin version 1.3.63 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to modify or inject unauthorized data through inadequately restricted endpoints. An attacker with low-privilege access can exploit misconfigured security levels to manipulate form submissions or sensitive information without proper authorization checks.
Kaira StoreCustomizer woocustomizer versions 2.6.3 and earlier contain a missing authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to modify store customization settings they should not have access to. An attacker with low-level user privileges can exploit this misconfigured access control to make unauthorized changes to the store's appearance and configuration. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The ViaBill payment gateway plugin for WooCommerce versions 1.1.53 and earlier contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate access controls. An attacker can exploit this misconfiguration to modify transaction data or disrupt payment processing on affected WordPress stores. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Improper access control in Avalex versions up to 3.1.3 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data or cause service disruptions due to incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited over the network, affecting the integrity and availability of the affected system.
This is a Missing Authorization (Broken Access Control) vulnerability in LiquidThemes Ave Core plugin affecting versions up to 2.9.1, where incorrectly configured access control security levels allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and access protected functionality. The vulnerability, classified under CWE-862, impacts WordPress installations using the affected Ave Core plugin versions. While no CVSS score, EPSS data, or confirmed KEV status is currently available, the Patchstack intelligence indicates this represents an authentication bypass weakness that could enable unauthorized access to administrative or sensitive features without proper privilege escalation.
Authenticated users can bypass authorization checks in PickPlugins Product Slider for WooCommerce version 1.13.60 and earlier due to improper access control, allowing them to modify product slider configurations they should not have permission to alter. This vulnerability requires valid WordPress credentials but no additional user interaction, affecting all installations of the vulnerable plugin. A patch is not currently available.
This is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in MVPThemes The League WordPress theme affecting versions up to 4.4.1, where incorrectly configured access control security levels allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. An attacker can exploit this broken access control to perform unauthorized actions or access restricted functionality without proper credentials. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, the vulnerability has been documented by Patchstack and assigned ENISA EUVD ID EUVD-2026-15732, indicating active tracking by EU vulnerability databases.
GZSEO through version 2.0.14 contains an authorization bypass that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data or cause service disruption through improperly configured access controls. The vulnerability enables attackers to exploit weakened security levels without requiring valid credentials or user interaction. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The CRM Perks Integration plugin for Mailchimp (versions through 1.2.2) contains a missing authorization flaw that allows authenticated attackers to modify data through incorrectly configured access controls. An attacker with user-level permissions could bypass authorization checks to alter form submissions and contact information across integrated platforms including Contact Form 7, WPForms, Elementor, and Ninja Forms. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Vertex Addons for Elementor through version 1.6.4 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to modify content or settings they should not have access to due to improperly configured access controls. An attacker with low-level user privileges can escalate their capabilities by exploiting the misconfigured security levels. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The New User Approve plugin for WordPress versions 3.2.3 and earlier contains a missing authorization check that allows authenticated users to modify access control settings beyond their intended privileges. An attacker with basic user credentials could escalate their permissions or alter security configurations without proper authorization. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Kargo Takip versions prior to 0.2.4 contain a missing authorization vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify data or perform unauthorized actions due to improper access control enforcement. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this weakness to manipulate shipment tracking information or other protected resources without proper privilege verification. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Rustaurius Five Star Restaurant Reservations through version 2.7.9 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to modify reservation data and disrupt service availability by exploiting misconfigured access controls. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be triggered remotely, enabling attackers to tamper with restaurant operations without authentication. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Iqonic Design KiviCare clinic management system versions 3.6.16 and earlier contain an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data and disrupt service availability through improperly configured access controls. The vulnerability has no available patch and affects the system's ability to properly enforce permission levels across its features.
The Education Zone WordPress theme through version 1.3.8 contains an access control misconfiguration that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify content and cause service disruptions. This missing authorization vulnerability enables attackers to bypass security controls and perform unauthorized actions on affected sites. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Authenticated users can bypass authorization controls in WP System Log plugin versions up to 1.2.7 to modify system logs due to improper access control validation. An attacker with valid credentials could alter log data to cover tracks or manipulate audit records without additional privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Elated Listing through version 1.4 contains an authorization bypass that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to due to improperly configured access controls. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this missing authorization check to perform unauthorized modifications, though they cannot access sensitive information or disrupt system availability. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.
WPVulnerability plugin through version 4.2.1 contains an authorization bypass that allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to due to improperly enforced access controls. An attacker with valid login credentials can escalate privileges to perform unauthorized modifications within the plugin's protected functions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Improper access control in WP User Frontend through version 4.2.5 allows authenticated users to modify content they should not have permission to access. An attacker with valid WordPress credentials could exploit misconfigured security levels to gain unauthorized write access to restricted resources without requiring additional user interaction.
A missing authorization vulnerability exists in bdthemes Ultimate Post Kit WordPress plugin through version 4.0.21, where incorrectly configured access control allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and exploit broken access control security levels. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to perform unauthorized actions that should be restricted to authenticated or privileged users. While no CVSS score, EPSS data, or confirmed KEV status is currently available, the vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has been documented by Patchstack, indicating active research and potential exploitation concern.
The Booking and Rental Manager plugin for WordPress through version 2.6.0 contains an authorization bypass that allows authenticated attackers to modify data they should not have access to. An attacker with low-privilege user credentials can exploit inadequately enforced access controls to perform unauthorized actions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Improper access control in My Album Gallery versions up to 1.0.4 enables authenticated users to modify gallery data they should not have permission to access. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this misconfiguration to alter or manipulate album content without proper authorization checks.
A missing authorization vulnerability exists in the Metagauss EventPrime event calendar management plugin for WordPress, classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization), that allows attackers to bypass access control restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability affects EventPrime versions up to and including 4.2.6.0, enabling exploitation through incorrectly configured access control security levels. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently published, the vulnerability has been documented by Patchstack and assigned ENISA EUVD ID EUVD-2025-209001, suggesting active security community awareness, though KEV status and proof-of-concept availability remain unconfirmed from available intelligence.
WPSubscription plugin versions up to 1.8.10 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control through user-controlled keys, enabling unauthorized access to subscription-related resources and functionality. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations running the affected WPSubscription plugin and could allow unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to circumvent security controls. No CVSS score, EPSS data, or active KEV designation is currently available, though the vulnerability was reported by Patchstack security researchers and assigned ENISA EUVD ID EUVD-2025-208999.
The Drupal CAPTCHA module contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) that allows attackers to circumvent CAPTCHA protection through an alternate path or channel, enabling functionality bypass. This vulnerability affects CAPTCHA versions 0.0.0 through 1.16.x and 2.0.0 through 2.0.9, allowing attackers to bypass CAPTCHA challenges intended to prevent automated abuse. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is currently available, the presence of an official Drupal security advisory and specific patched versions indicates active remediation efforts by the vendor.
An incorrect authorization vulnerability exists in the Drupal Material Icons module that allows attackers to bypass authentication controls and access restricted resources through forceful browsing (CWE-863). The vulnerability affects Material Icons versions 0.0.0 through 2.0.3, enabling unauthenticated or low-privileged users to enumerate and access icon resources that should be restricted. No CVSS score, EPSS data, or known exploits in the wild have been disclosed at this time, but the vulnerability has been formally documented by the Drupal security team with a dedicated security advisory.
The Drupal Login Disable module contains an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) that allows attackers to circumvent login restrictions through an alternate authentication path or channel. This affects Login Disable versions prior to 2.1.3, enabling attackers to bypass intended functionality that disables user logins. While CVSS and EPSS scores are not available from public sources, the vulnerability has been formally documented by the Drupal security team, indicating a substantive security concern that requires patching.
GitLab EE versions 18.1 through 18.8.6, 18.9.0 through 18.9.2, and 18.10.0 suffer from improper caching of authorization decisions that allows authenticated users to gain unauthorized access to resources under certain conditions. The vulnerability requires user interaction and has relatively high attack complexity, but impacts confidentiality and integrity of accessed resources. No public evidence of active exploitation or proof-of-concept code is currently documented.
A use-after-return vulnerability in ISC BIND 9's SIG(0) DNS query handler allows an attacker with low-level authentication privileges to manipulate ACL matching logic, potentially bypassing default-allow access controls and gaining unauthorized access to DNS services. The vulnerability affects BIND 9 versions 9.20.0-9.20.20, 9.21.0-9.21.19, and their security branches (9.20.9-S1-9.20.20-S1), while older stable releases (9.18.x) are unaffected. Vendor patches are available, and the moderate CVSS 5.4 score reflects limited technical impact when ACLs are properly configured with fail-secure defaults.
Ericsson Indoor Connect 8855 prior to version 2025.Q3 contains an Improper Filtering of Special Elements vulnerability (CWE-790) that allows attackers to bypass input validation controls and achieve unauthorized modification of sensitive information. This vulnerability affects all versions of the Indoor Connect 8855 product line below the 2025.Q3 release. No CVSS score, CVSS vector, EPSS data, or active exploitation status is currently available in public sources, limiting quantitative risk assessment, though the CWE-790 classification suggests the vulnerability involves inadequate sanitization of special characters or metacharacters in user input.
CVE-2026-32326 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 6.9). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management procedures.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Apple's Keychain implementation allows an attacker with local access to bypass permissions checking and retrieve sensitive stored credentials and secrets. The vulnerability affects iOS 18.7.7 and earlier, iPadOS 18.7.7 and earlier, iOS 26.4 and earlier, iPadOS 26.4 and earlier, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 and earlier, macOS Tahoe 26.4 and earlier, visionOS 26.4 and earlier, and watchOS 26.4 and earlier. No public exploitation has been confirmed, and patched versions are now available across all affected platforms.
A permissions enforcement vulnerability in Apple's operating systems allows third-party applications to enumerate installed applications on a user's device without proper authorization. This information disclosure issue affects iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS versions prior to 26.4, enabling attackers to gain insight into a user's software ecosystem for profiling or targeting purposes. Apple has addressed this with additional access restrictions in the patched versions, though no CVSS score, EPSS data, or known active exploitation has been publicly disclosed.
A path handling vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS allows users with physical access to an iOS device to bypass Activation Lock through improved validation gaps in path handling logic. This authentication bypass affects iOS versions prior to 18.7.7 and 26.2, as well as corresponding iPadOS releases. While no CVSS score or EPSS data is publicly available, the physical access requirement and authentication bypass nature indicate a meaningful risk to device security and stolen device protection.
An authorization flaw in macOS Tahoe allows applications to bypass access controls and retrieve protected user data due to improper state management during permission checks. Apple has addressed this vulnerability in macOS Tahoe 26.4, and all versions prior to 26.4 remain vulnerable. Affected users should prioritize upgrading to the patched version to prevent unauthorized data access by malicious or compromised applications.
A permissions enforcement vulnerability in macOS allows unauthorized applications to access sensitive user data due to insufficient access controls that have been remediated through code removal. The vulnerability affects macOS Sequoia (versions prior to 15.7.5), macOS Sonoma (versions prior to 14.8.5), and macOS Tahoe (versions prior to 26.4). An unprivileged application could potentially read or access protected user information without proper user consent or authorization, representing a confidentiality breach with moderate real-world impact depending on the specific data accessible.
Improper path validation in Apple macOS Tahoe allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read sensitive user data through directory path traversal. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and affects systems prior to macOS Tahoe 26.4. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue.
An authorization bypass vulnerability in macOS allows applications to access sensitive user data through improper state management of access controls. The vulnerability affects macOS Sequoia (before 15.7.5), macOS Sonoma (before 14.8.5), and macOS Tahoe (before 26.4). While no CVSS score, EPSS data, or KEV status is currently published, Apple has released patches addressing this issue, indicating it was discovered through internal review rather than active exploitation.
A privacy vulnerability in macOS Tahoe allows applications to access sensitive user data that should have been protected through proper data isolation. The vulnerability affects macOS versions prior to 26.4, where sensitive data was not adequately segregated from application access. An attacker or malicious application could exploit this flaw to read protected user information without proper authorization, representing a direct information disclosure risk.
This vulnerability allows unauthorized applications to access sensitive user data on affected macOS systems through improved security checks that were insufficient in earlier versions. The issue affects macOS Sequoia (versions prior to 15.7.5), macOS Sonoma (versions prior to 14.8.5), and macOS Tahoe (versions prior to 26.4). An attacker with the ability to execute a malicious application on a vulnerable system could potentially read or exfiltrate sensitive user information that should be protected by macOS security controls. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild or public proof-of-concept availability, and the limited disclosure details suggest Apple addressed this proactively before widespread abuse.
This vulnerability is a privacy issue in Apple macOS where improved private data redaction for log entries was not properly implemented, allowing applications to potentially access user-sensitive data that should have been redacted. The vulnerability affects macOS Sequoia 15.7.5, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.4, with no public indicators of active exploitation or proof-of-concept code. While CVSS and EPSS scores are unavailable, the nature of the issue suggests moderate real-world risk due to its reliance on application-level exploitation requiring user interaction or system access.
A permissions enforcement vulnerability in macOS allows applications to bypass sandbox restrictions and access sensitive user data without proper authorization. The issue affects macOS Sequoia (versions before 15.7.5), macOS Sonoma (versions before 14.8.5), and macOS Tahoe (versions before 26.4). Apple has patched this vulnerability through enhanced permission restrictions, but no public exploit code or active in-the-wild exploitation has been confirmed at this time.
Root-privileged applications on Apple macOS can bypass path validation to delete protected system files due to insufficient input sanitization. This affects macOS Tahoe 26.4 and requires the attacker to already have root-level access, limiting the attack surface to local privilege escalation scenarios. No patch is currently available.
A logging issue in Apple macOS allows applications to access sensitive user data that should have been redacted from logs. The vulnerability affects macOS Sequoia (versions before 15.7.5), macOS Sonoma (versions before 14.8.5), and macOS Tahoe (versions before 26.4). An attacker controlling a malicious app could exploit improper data redaction in system logging to exfiltrate sensitive information that was intended to be masked.
A permissions issue across Apple's ecosystem allows applications to fingerprint users by accessing information that should be restricted. The vulnerability affects iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 26.4, tvOS prior to 26.4, visionOS prior to 26.4, and watchOS prior to 26.4. Attackers can exploit this by deploying a malicious app that leverages inadequate permission restrictions to collect device and user identifiers for tracking and profiling purposes. The issue has been addressed by Apple through additional permission restrictions in the patched versions, indicating this is a known vulnerability with an available fix.
A sandbox escape vulnerability in macOS allows malicious applications to break out of their sandbox restrictions through a permissions issue. This affects macOS Sequoia (versions prior to 15.7.5), macOS Sonoma (versions prior to 14.8.5), and macOS Tahoe (versions prior to 26.4). An attacker who distributes a malicious app could potentially gain unauthorized access to system resources and user data that should be protected by the sandbox security boundary.
A permissions enforcement vulnerability in Apple operating systems allows unauthorized enumeration of installed applications on a user's device. This information disclosure issue affects iOS 18.7.7 and earlier, iPadOS 18.7.7 and earlier, iOS 26.4 and earlier, iPadOS 26.4 and earlier, macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 and earlier, macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 and earlier, macOS Tahoe 26.4 and earlier, and visionOS 26.4 and earlier. An attacker with the ability to execute code as an installed application could enumerate the complete list of user-installed applications without explicit user permission, enabling targeted attacks, privacy violations, and device profiling.
This vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to a locked Apple device to view sensitive user information through an authentication bypass. The issue affects iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 26.4, visionOS prior to 26.4, and watchOS prior to 26.4 across all affected device lines. Apple has patched this through improved authentication mechanisms, and while no CVSS score, EPSS data, or known exploits-in-the-wild status are publicly disclosed, the physical access requirement and information disclosure impact characterize this as a moderate-priority security update for users in environments with theft or unauthorized device access risks.
A bypass vulnerability exists in iOS and iPadOS Stolen Device Protection that allows an attacker with physical access to an iOS device to circumvent biometric authentication and access protected apps using only the device passcode. This vulnerability affects devices running iOS and iPadOS versions prior to 26.4, where Stolen Device Protection is enabled. An attacker gaining physical possession of a locked device can exploit this flaw to access biometrics-gated Protected Apps, effectively defeating the intended security mechanism that requires biometric verification (Face ID or Touch ID) in addition to the passcode for sensitive app access.
A permissions validation flaw in macOS Tahoe allows applications to circumvent Gatekeeper security checks, potentially enabling execution of untrusted or malicious code that would normally be blocked by Apple's code signing and notarization mechanisms. This vulnerability affects macOS Tahoe versions prior to 26.4 and is fixed in the 26.4 release. An attacker with the ability to distribute a specially crafted application could bypass endpoint security controls designed to protect users from unsigned or malicious software.
N2W versions before 4.3.2 and 4.4.x before 4.4.1 contain a spoofing vulnerability that enables remote code execution and account credential theft. The vulnerability allows attackers to impersonate legitimate entities, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution on affected systems and unauthorized access to sensitive credentials. No CVSS score, EPSS data, or active KEV designation is currently available, limiting immediate risk quantification.
N2W versions prior to 4.3.2 and 4.4.0 prior to 4.4.1 contain improper validation of API request parameters that enables unauthenticated remote code execution. An attacker can craft malicious API requests to bypass input validation and achieve arbitrary code execution on affected systems. This vulnerability affects cloud backup and disaster recovery infrastructure and poses critical risk to data protection environments.
The Ech0 application exposes an unauthenticated API endpoint GET /api/allusers that returns a complete list of user records including usernames, email addresses, and account metadata without requiring authentication. This allows remote attackers to enumerate all system users and gather profile information for reconnaissance and targeted attacks. A working proof-of-concept exists demonstrating the vulnerability, and a patch is available in version 4.2.0.
NATS.io nats-server contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in its mTLS client identity verification when using the verify_and_map feature to derive NATS identities from TLS client certificate Subject DN patterns. An authenticated attacker with a valid certificate from a trusted CA can exploit certain RDN (Relative Distinguished Name) patterns to bypass intended identity mapping controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to message queues. The vulnerability requires both a valid certificate and specific DN construction patterns, making it a low-probability but credible threat for sophisticated deployments; no public POC or active exploitation has been documented, and the CVSS score of 4.2 reflects the high attack complexity and privilege requirement.
NATS-server versions prior to v2.12.6 or v2.11.15 are vulnerable to authentication bypass through spoofed Nats-Request-Info headers in leafnode connections. An attacker with low privileges and network access can craft malicious messages with forged identity claims that propagate through untrusted leafnode connections, allowing clients that rely on this header for trust decisions to be deceived about message origins. This affects downstream NATS clients making security decisions based on the header, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of message-based applications.
NATS-server versions prior to v2.12.6 or v2.11.15 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability where the Nats-Request-Info message header, intended to guarantee request identity, is not fully stripped from inbound client messages. An attacker with valid credentials to any regular client interface can spoof their identity to downstream services that rely on this header for authorization decisions, potentially leading to unauthorized access or impersonation. While no confirmed active exploitation or public proof-of-concept is documented, the low attack complexity and low privilege requirements (any authenticated user) combined with the CVSS 6.4 score indicate moderate real-world risk, particularly in environments where message header-based identity verification is critical.
NATS JetStream before v2.11.15 and v2.12.6 allows authenticated users with admin API access to bypass stream-level restore restrictions and restore backups to unauthorized streams, enabling unauthorized data manipulation. An attacker with JetStream admin credentials can exploit this privilege escalation vulnerability to access or modify streams they should not have permission to alter. No patch is currently available, requiring administrators to temporarily revoke JetStream restore permissions as a mitigation.
An access control list (ACL) bypass vulnerability exists in NATS.io nats-server that allows authenticated MQTT clients to bypass subject-based authorization controls. Affected versions include all nats-server releases before v2.12.6 and v2.11.15. When ACLs are configured to restrict access to message subjects, these controls are not enforced within the $MQTT.> namespace, enabling low-privileged MQTT users to publish or subscribe to subjects they should not have access to.
NATS-Server versions prior to 2.11.15 and 2.12.5 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the MQTT client interface that allows attackers to hijack sessions and messages through malicious MQTT Client ID manipulation. The vulnerability affects all versions of nats-server using the affected version ranges and has a CVSS score of 6.5 (medium-high severity) due to the combination of high confidentiality impact and low availability impact. No known public exploits or active exploitation in the wild has been confirmed, but the authentication bypass nature (CWE-287) and patch availability indicate this is a practical, exploitable issue that requires immediate attention for organizations running affected versions.
A valid NATS client using message tracing headers can be exploited to send trace messages to arbitrary subjects, bypassing publish permission controls. This affects NATS Server versions prior to 2.12.6 and 2.11.15, allowing authenticated clients to violate authorization policies. While the injected payload is limited to valid trace messages rather than arbitrary content, the capability to publish to unauthorized subjects represents an integrity violation and potential information disclosure risk.
HCL Traveler contains a weak default HTTP header validation vulnerability (CWE-346) that allows authenticated attackers to bypass additional authentication checks and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionality. The vulnerability affects HCL Traveler across multiple versions and requires only network access and valid credentials to exploit. While the CVSS score is moderate (6.3) and no active exploitation in the wild has been documented in KEV databases, the authentication bypass nature of this issue presents a real risk to organizations relying on Traveler for secure communications.
CVE-2026-33621 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 4.8). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management procedures. Vendor patch is available.
PinchTab versions 0.8.3 through 0.8.5 contain a security-policy bypass that allows arbitrary JavaScript execution through the POST /wait endpoint's fn mode, even when the security.allowEvaluate setting is explicitly disabled. While the /evaluate endpoint correctly enforces the allowEvaluate guard, the /wait endpoint fails to apply the same policy check before evaluating caller-supplied JavaScript expressions, enabling authenticated users with an API token to execute arbitrary code in browser tab contexts despite the operator's intention to disable JavaScript evaluation. A proof-of-concept demonstrating this bypass has been published by the vendor, showing that side effects can be introduced in page state and confirmed through subsequent requests.
PinchTab versions 0.7.8 through 0.8.3 accept API authentication tokens via URL query parameters (?token=...) in addition to the Authorization header, creating an unsafe credential transport pattern that exposes tokens through intermediary logs, browser history, shell history, and clipboard history. While this is not a direct authentication bypass-an attacker must obtain the token from a secondary source-the vulnerability is compounded by first-party dashboard setup flows that generate and consume tokenized URLs, increasing practical exposure likelihood. The issue was resolved in version 0.8.4 by removing query-string token authentication entirely and enforcing header-based authentication.
Solidtime prior to version 0.11.6 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in its project detail endpoint that allows any authenticated employee to access private projects they are not members of by directly querying the GET /api/v1/organizations/{org}/projects/{project} endpoint with a project UUID. The vulnerability stems from inconsistent authorization scope application between the index() and show() methods, enabling confidentiality breach of sensitive project data. A security patch is available in version 0.11.6 and the vulnerability has been disclosed via GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-354j-rx28-jjxm.
The @astrojs/vercel serverless adapter in Astro versions prior to 10.0.2 contains an unauthenticated path traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass platform-level security restrictions by manipulating the x-astro-path header and x_astro_path query parameter. Any remote attacker without authentication can rewrite internal request paths to access restricted endpoints such as /admin/*, with the attack preserving the original HTTP method and request body, enabling POST, PUT, and DELETE operations against protected resources. The vulnerability has been patched in version 10.0.2, and proof-of-concept code is available via the referenced GitHub security advisory and pull request.
An authorization bypass vulnerability exists in Craft CMS that allows authenticated control panel users with minimal accessCp permission to move entries across sections without possessing the required saveEntries:{sectionUid} permissions for either source or destination sections. The vulnerability affects Craft CMS versions prior to 5.9.14 and results from missing authorization enforcement in the POST /actions/entries/move-to-section endpoint, enabling low-privileged users to perform unauthorized content modifications that violate integrity controls and potentially disrupt editorial workflows and content routing. A patch is available from the vendor.
An unauthenticated user can exploit the `/assets/generate-transform` endpoint in Craft CMS to generate valid transform URLs for private assets without authorization checks, allowing anonymous access to transformed image content that should be restricted. This authentication bypass affects Craft CMS versions prior to 4.17.8 and 5.9.14, enabling attackers to derive and view content from private assets through the publicly accessible transform endpoint. The vulnerability has a published patch and advisory available from the vendor.
Unauthenticated guests can access Config Sync updater endpoints to retrieve signed state data and execute privileged state-changing actions such as YAML regeneration and application without authentication. This vulnerability in ConfigSyncController stems from insufficient access controls on the base updater interface, allowing attackers to reuse captured signed data in subsequent requests to modify system configuration. A patch is available to address this authentication bypass.
Quick Facts
- Typical Severity
- CRITICAL
- Category
- auth
- Total CVEs
- 37492