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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 (37492)

EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

OpenClaw versions 2026.1.14-1 through 2026.2.1 with the Matrix plugin enabled fail to validate homeserver identity when checking direct message allowlists, allowing remote attackers to impersonate authorized users by spoofing display names or local identifiers from different homeservers. This bypass enables unauthorized access to routing and agent pipelines for authenticated Matrix users on remote servers. A patch is available in version 2026.2.2 and later.

Authentication Bypass Openclaw
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.8
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.12 with the Nostr plugin enabled contain unauthenticated API endpoints that allow remote attackers to read and modify Nostr profiles without authentication when the gateway HTTP port is network-accessible. Attackers can exploit this to steal sensitive profile data, alter gateway configuration, and sign malicious Nostr events using the bot's private key. A patch is available for affected installations.

Authentication Bypass Information Disclosure Openclaw
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.1
HIGH Act Now

OpenCode Systems OC Messaging / USSD Gateway OC Release 6.32.2 contains a broken access control vulnerability in the web-based control panel allowing authenticated low-privileged attackers to gain to access to arbitrary SMS messages via a crafted company or tenant identifier parameter. [CVSS 8.1 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass Opencode Ussd Gateway
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Unauthorized wiki page creation in OpenProject prior to versions 17.0.5 and 17.1.2 allows authenticated attackers to bypass project access controls and create pages in projects they lack permission to access. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication validation on wiki page creation requests, enabling an attacker to modify project documentation without proper authorization. No patch is currently available for affected versions.

Authentication Bypass Openproject
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.7
MEDIUM This Month

Authentication bypass in RustDesk Client through 1.4.5 across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android allows remote attackers to replay captured session IDs and login proofs to impersonate legitimate peers without knowing the original credentials. The flaw stems from insufficient computational effort in the hash_password() routine combined with reusable session identifiers in the login proof construction, enabling capture-replay attacks against the peer authentication module. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and EPSS exploitation probability is very low at 0.04% (12th percentile).

Authentication Bypass Google Apple +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Octopus Server allows authenticated attackers to generate new API keys from existing access tokens with extended lifetimes that exceed the original token's validity period. This token lifetime extension vulnerability (CWE-863) could enable attackers with valid credentials to maintain persistent access beyond intended restrictions. The vulnerability affects Octopus Server with no patch currently available.

Authentication Bypass Octopus Server Octopus
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress through version 3.33 fails to validate user permissions in the mla_update_compat_fields_action() function, allowing authenticated subscribers and higher-privileged users to modify taxonomy terms on any attachment. This authorization bypass enables attackers to alter attachment metadata without proper capability restrictions. A patch is not currently available.

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

EC-CUBE administrative authentication can be bypassed by attackers possessing valid admin credentials, allowing them to circumvent multi-factor authentication protections and access the admin panel. This vulnerability (CVSS 6.5) affects administrators or high-privileged users whose credentials have been compromised, potentially enabling unauthorized administrative access.

Authentication Bypass Ec Cube
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Site Suggest plugin version 1.3.9 and earlier lacks proper access control checks, enabling unauthenticated remote attackers to access restricted functionality and modify data. The vulnerability affects installations without authentication requirements and could allow attackers to manipulate site suggestions or related content without authorization. No patch is currently available.

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.3
MEDIUM This Month

Unauthorized access in PixFort Core through version 3.2.22 allows authenticated attackers to bypass access control restrictions and modify system data due to improper authorization checks. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this vulnerability to access or modify resources they should not have permission to interact with. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

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

Brainstorm_Force Ultimate Addons for WPBakery Page Builder ultimate_vc_addons is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 6.5).

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wordpress Plugin
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

The SiteGuard WP Plugin for WordPress through version 1.7.9 contains a guessable CAPTCHA implementation that allows attackers to bypass security protections without authentication. This vulnerability enables attackers to circumvent the plugin's functionality controls and potentially gain unauthorized access to protected resources or perform actions that should be restricted.

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

kamleshyadav WP Bakery Autoresponder Addon vc-autoresponder-addon is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 6.5).

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.9
MEDIUM This Month

Inseri Core versions up to 1.0.5 contain an authorization bypass vulnerability that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to modify data through improperly configured access controls. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.3 and currently lacks a patch, putting deployments at risk until remediation is available.

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

Themeum Tutor LMS through version 3.9.5 contains an authorization bypass that allows authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to due to improper access control validation. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to alter course materials and settings without proper permission checks. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity issue.

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

Improper access control in the Blend Media WordPress CTA easy-sticky-sidebar plugin through version 1.7.4 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit misconfigured security levels and gain unauthorized access to sensitive functionality. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations running the vulnerable plugin versions and could enable attackers to read restricted information or disrupt service availability. No security patch is currently available.

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

BuddhaThemes WeDesignTech Ultimate Booking Addon wedesigntech-ultimate-booking-addon is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 7.5).

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

Unauthenticated attackers can delete arbitrary WordPress media attachments in Fluent Forms Pro Add On Pack versions up to 6.1.17 due to missing authorization checks in the deleteFile() AJAX action. The vulnerable endpoint is accessible to unauthenticated users and accepts an attachment_id parameter without nonce verification or capability validation. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability affecting WordPress sites.

WordPress Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Vaultwarden versions up to 1.35.4 is affected by authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVSS 5.4).

Authentication Bypass Red Hat Vaultwarden +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.9
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Two-factor authentication bypass in Vaultwarden 1.34.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to circumvent 2FA protections on sensitive operations, enabling unauthorized access to API keys and destructive actions against vaults and organizations. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which affects the unofficial Bitwarden-compatible server and currently lacks an available patch. Attackers with legitimate account credentials can escalate privileges to perform administrative actions typically restricted by 2FA controls.

Authentication Bypass Red Hat Vaultwarden +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

Dell Device Management Agent versions before 26.02 suffer from an authorization bypass that allows local attackers with low privileges to escalate their access on affected systems. The vulnerability stems from improper privilege validation and requires only local access with no user interaction to exploit. No patch is currently available for this issue.

Authentication Bypass Dell Device Management Agent
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.8
MEDIUM This Month

Unauthenticated remote attackers can bypass firewall access controls on Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and FTD devices by exploiting improper error handling during cluster memory exhaustion when syncing security rules. This allows attackers to send traffic that should be blocked through affected devices to reach protected networks. No patch is currently available.

Authentication Bypass Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.8
MEDIUM This Month

Snort rule bypass in Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense allows unauthenticated remote attackers to evade deep packet inspection through crafted traffic that exploits logic errors in inner and outer connection rule evaluation. An attacker can send specially crafted packets that trigger different Snort rules than intended, permitting malicious traffic through the firewall that should be blocked. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity vulnerability.

Authentication Bypass Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH POC This Week

FreeSMS 2.1.2 contains a boolean-based blind SQL injection vulnerability in the password parameter that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication by injecting SQL code through the login endpoint. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

PHP Authentication Bypass SQLi +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH POC This Week

Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting malicious SQL code through the app_id parameter. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

PHP Authentication Bypass SQLi +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH POC This Week

Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the job_id parameter. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

PHP Authentication Bypass SQLi +1
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH POC This Week

Simple Job Script contains an SQL injection vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate database queries by injecting SQL code through the landing_location parameter. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass SQLi Simplejobscript
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Unauthenticated attackers can trigger activation emails for pending user accounts in Craft CMS versions prior to 5.9.0-beta.2 and 4.17.0-beta.2 by exploiting an unprotected endpoint that lacks permission checks. If an attacker controls the target user's email address, they can complete account activation and gain unauthorized system access. A patch is available in the latest beta versions.

Authentication Bypass Craft Cms Craftcms
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Craft CMS prior to versions 5.9.0-beta.1 and 4.17.0-beta.1 fails to properly authorize the "Duplicate" entry action, allowing authenticated users to bypass UI restrictions and duplicate entries via direct requests. An attacker with minimal "View Entries" permissions can exploit predictable, incremental Entry IDs to brute-force and duplicate other users' restricted content, gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability.

Authentication Bypass Craft Cms Craftcms
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Craft CMS prior to versions 4.17.0-beta.1 and 5.9.0-beta.1 allows users with entry creation permissions to arbitrarily assign authorship of new entries to any user, including administrators, through mass assignment of the authorId parameter. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling attackers to spoof entry authorship and manipulate content attribution. The vulnerability is fixed in the specified beta releases.

Authentication Bypass Craft Cms Craftcms
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Arubaos contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass Layer 2 (L2) communication restrictions between clients and redirect traf (CVSS 4.3).

Authentication Bypass Arubaos Arubanetworks
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Improper cryptographic validation in ArubaOS Wi-Fi encryption allows adjacent network attackers to forge authenticated frames by spoofing the primary BSSID and inject tampered data to targeted clients without authentication. This medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) bypasses standard encryption separation between wireless endpoints, enabling data manipulation on affected networks. No patch is currently available.

Authentication Bypass Arubaos Arubanetworks
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.4
MEDIUM This Month

Dell Device Management Agent versions before 26.02 store passwords in plaintext, allowing high-privileged local attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. The vulnerability requires administrative-level access and local presence but poses a confidentiality risk to affected deployments. No patch is currently available.

Authentication Bypass Dell Device Management Agent
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Access Commander contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass password policy for backup file encryption (CVSS 7.2).

Authentication Bypass Access Commander 2N
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Data loss in Checkmk versions before 2.4.0p23, 2.3.0p43, and 2.2.0 results from a logic error in the remove_password() function that allows low-privileged users to delete sensitive information. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to cause unintended data loss without requiring user interaction. No patch is currently available for affected deployments.

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

The server certificate was not verified when an Arc agent connected to a Guardian or CMC. A malicious actor could perform a man-in-the-middle attack and intercept the communication between the Arc agent and the Guardian or CMC. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Arc Nozominetworks
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.4
LOW Monitor

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 9.10.0.0 through 9.10.1.5 and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.12.0.1, contains an external control of system or configuration setting vulnerability. [CVSS 3.4 LOW]

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

The Seraphinite Accelerator WordPress plugin through version 2.28.14 fails to properly validate user permissions on the LogClear AJAX function, allowing authenticated subscribers and higher-privileged users to delete the plugin's debug and operational logs. This capability bypass could enable attackers to cover their tracks or disrupt audit trails on affected WordPress installations. The vulnerability remains unpatched and has not been observed in active exploitation.

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

Gutena Forms plugin for WordPress allows authenticated Contributor-level users to modify arbitrary site options through insufficient authorization checks in the save_gutena_forms_schema() function (versions up to 1.6.0), enabling attackers to alter critical settings such as user registration policies or inject malicious configurations. This integrity vulnerability could be exploited to disable site functionality or bypass security configurations without administrative credentials.

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

SEPPmail Secure Email Gateway versions before 15.0.1 fail to properly validate S/MIME certificates with whitespace characters in email addresses, enabling attackers to forge digital signatures and impersonate legitimate senders. This integrity bypass affects organizations relying on SEPPmail for secure email validation and could undermine trust in digitally signed communications. No patch is currently available for affected installations.

Authentication Bypass Seppmail
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

The Enable Media Replace plugin for WordPress through version 4.1.7 fails to properly validate user permissions in the RemoveBackGroundViewController::load function, allowing authenticated users with Author-level privileges to replace arbitrary attachments with background-removed versions. This integrity issue affects WordPress installations using the vulnerable plugin and requires user authentication to exploit. No patch is currently available.

WordPress Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0%
This Week

The Labkotec LID-3300IP has an existing vulnerability in the ice detector software that enables an unauthenticated attacker to alter device parameters and run operational commands when specially crafted packets are sent to the device.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Incorrect access control in the VNC component of Weintek cMT-3072XH2 easyweb v2.1.53, OS v20231011 allows unauthorized attackers to access the HMI system. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Cmt 3072xh2 Firmware Easyweb +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Auth bypass in Weintek cMT-3072XH2 authorization mechanism.

Authentication Bypass Cmt 3072xh2 Firmware Easyweb +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Weintek cMT-3072XH2 easyweb v2.1.53, OS v20231011 was discovered to contain a hardcoded encryption key which could allow attackers to access sensitive information. [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Cmt 3072xh2 Firmware Easyweb +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Weintek cMT-3072XH2 easyweb v2.1.53, OS v20231011 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password in the FTP protocol. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass Cmt 3072xh2 Firmware Easyweb +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

Incorrect access control in the component download_wb.cgi of Weintek cMT-3072XH2 easyweb Web Version v2.1.53, OS v20231011 allows unauthenticated attack to download arbitrary files. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass Cmt 3072xh2 Firmware Easyweb +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

Tranzman versions up to 4.0 is affected by insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVSS 7.2).

Authentication Bypass RCE File Upload +2
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH POC This Week

Incorrect access control in the component /opt/SRLtzm/bin/TapeDumper of Cohesity TranZman Migration Appliance Release 4.0 Build 14614 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root and read and write arbitrary files. [CVSS 7.2 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation Tranzman +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

WatchGuard Fireware OS contains a filesystem integrity bypass vulnerability in versions 12.0-12.11.7, 12.5.9-12.5.16, and 2025.1-2026.1.1 that allows authenticated attackers with high privileges to deploy malicious firmware updates and establish limited persistence on affected appliances. An attacker could circumvent security checks designed to validate firmware authenticity, though currently no patch is available.

Authentication Bypass Fireware Watchguard
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Hostname verification bypass issue in Apache Ranger NiFiRegistryClient/NiFiClient is reported in Apache Ranger versions <= 2.7.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.8.0, which fixes this issue. [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Apache Ranger
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

AI ChatBot with ChatGPT and Content Generator by AYS (WordPress plugin) is affected by missing authorization (CVSS 5.3).

WordPress Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.2
MEDIUM This Month

Contact information exposure in Android's notification system allows local attackers to extract sensitive user data through a logic error in the setHideSensitive function, requiring no special privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability affects the ExpandableNotificationRow component where contact names can be inadvertently disclosed despite intended privacy protections. No patch is currently available for this medium-severity flaw.

Authentication Bypass Information Disclosure Google
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Nocodb versions up to 0.301.3 is affected by authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVSS 6.3).

Authentication Bypass Nocodb
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC PATCH This Week

Chamilo is a learning management system. Prior to version 1.11.30, a logic vulnerability in the friend request workflow of Chamilo’s social network module allows an authenticated user to forcibly add any user as a friend by directly calling the AJAX endpoint. [CVSS 7.1 HIGH]

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

The CGM CLININET application uses direct, sequential object identifiers "MessageID" without proper authorization checks. By modifying the parameter in the GET request, an attacker can access messages and attachments belonging to other users. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass Clininet Cgm
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.0
CRITICAL Act Now

The vulnerability enables an attacker to fully bypass authentication in CGM CLININET and gain access to any active user account by supplying only the username, without requiring a password or any other credentials.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authenticated users in wpForo Forum 2.4.14 can manipulate forum topic states by exploiting improper authorization checks in the wpforo_close_ajax handler, allowing them to close or reopen discussions they should not have permission to modify. An attacker with subscriber privileges can craft requests with valid nonces to bypass moderator permission validation and disrupt forum operations. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wpforo Forum +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Insufficient authorization controls in wpForo Forum 2.4.14 enable authenticated users to manipulate forum post moderation status through the wpforo_approve_ajax handler, allowing them to approve or reject posts outside their assigned permissions. The vulnerability relies on a weak nonce-only validation that fails to verify user role authorization before processing moderation actions. While patches are not currently available, this impacts forum administrators' ability to maintain content moderation integrity on affected installations.

WordPress Authentication Bypass Wpforo Forum +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

Calibre Content Server's brute-force protection can be bypassed by manipulating the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header, allowing attackers to circumvent IP-based account lockouts and conduct credential stuffing attacks. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, which affects Calibre versions prior to 9.4.0 and poses a significant risk to internet-exposed servers where brute-force protection is the primary authentication defense mechanism. No patch is currently available for affected versions.

Authentication Bypass Calibre Suse +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Seerr prior to version 3.1.0 leaks sensitive third-party API credentials (Pushover, Pushbullet, Telegram) through the GET /api/v1/user/:id endpoint to any authenticated user regardless of privilege level. When combined with CVE-2026-27707 (unauthenticated account creation), an attacker can gain zero-prior-access to extract credentials for all users including administrators. The vulnerability is fixed in version 3.1.0.

Authentication Bypass Seerr
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Seerr versions 2.7.0 through 3.0.x contain an authorization bypass in push subscription API endpoints that allows authenticated users to read and modify other users' data due to missing permission checks. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this to access sensitive information and alter configurations belonging to arbitrary accounts. The vulnerability is fixed in version 3.1.0.

Authentication Bypass Seerr
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Session cookie forgery in SODOLA SL902-SWTGW124AS firmware through version 200.1.20 stems from the use of cryptographically broken MD5 hashing for session token generation, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to forge valid session cookies and gain unauthorized device access. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and affects all default configurations, with no patch currently available. MD5's known collision vulnerabilities combined with predictable token generation significantly lower the computational barrier for successful exploitation.

Authentication Bypass Sl902 Swtgw124as Firmware Sodola Network
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Sl902-Swtgw124As Firmware versions up to 200.1.20 is affected by improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts (CVSS 6.5).

Authentication Bypass Sl902 Swtgw124as Firmware Sodola Network
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.2
HIGH POC This Week

Homey BNB V4 contains an SQL injection vulnerability in the administration panel login that allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass authentication by injecting SQL syntax into username and password fields. [CVSS 8.2 HIGH]

Authentication Bypass SQLi Airbnb Clone Script +1
NVD Exploit-DB VulDB
EPSS 0%
This Week

Pro3W CMS if vulnerable to SQL injection attacks. Improper neutralization of input provided into a login form allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and gain administrative privileges.

Authentication Bypass SQLi
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.9
MEDIUM This Month

Hardcoded email credentials stored as plaintext in Johnson Controls Frick Controls firmware. Sixth critical vulnerability — exposed credentials could enable account access and lateral movement.

Authentication Bypass Frick Controls Quantum Hd Firmware Johnsoncontrols
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.1
LOW PATCH Monitor

A flaw was found in Keycloak’s WebAuthn registration component. [CVSS 3.1 LOW]

Authentication Bypass Red Hat Jwt Attack +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.9
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Build Of Keycloak contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to unauthorized changes to user profiles, even when the system is configured to res (CVSS 4.9).

Authentication Bypass Red Hat Build Of Keycloak +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

The SmartRemote module has insufficient restrictions on loading URLs, which may lead to some information leakage. [CVSS 4.3 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Smartremote Module Vivo
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Ev.Energy charging stations expose authentication credentials through publicly accessible web-based mapping platforms, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain access identifiers. An attacker with these credentials could potentially intercept or manipulate charging sessions and related data. No patch is currently available for this exposure.

Authentication Bypass Ev.Energy Ev Energy
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Mobility46.Se charging stations expose authentication credentials through publicly accessible web-based mapping platforms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive authentication data. This disclosure could enable unauthorized access to charging infrastructure and associated user accounts. No patch is currently available to address this exposure.

Authentication Bypass Mobility46.Se Mobility46 Se +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Net::CIDR versions before 0.24 for Perl mishandle leading zeros in IP CIDR addresses, which may have unspecified impact. The functions `addr2cidr` and `cidrlookup` may return leading zeros in a CIDR string, which may in turn be parsed as octal numbers by subsequent users. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Suse Net
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Switchenergy.Com exposes charging station authentication credentials through publicly accessible web-based mapping platforms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to discover and potentially intercept sensitive authentication data. This vulnerability affects users and operators relying on the platform's mapping functionality and could enable unauthorized access to charging infrastructure. No patch is currently available to address this exposure.

Authentication Bypass Swtchenergy.Com Swtchenergy Com +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Ev2go.Io charging stations expose authentication credentials through publicly accessible web-based mapping platforms, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to obtain sensitive identification data. This exposure could enable unauthorized access to charging infrastructure or facilitate further attacks against connected systems. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Authentication Bypass Ev2go.Io Ev2Go Io +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Chargemap.Com exposes charging station authentication credentials through publicly accessible web-based mapping interfaces, allowing unauthenticated attackers to obtain sensitive authentication data. This vulnerability enables attackers to potentially access or manipulate charging station services, affecting users and operators who rely on the platform. No patch is currently available to remediate this exposure.

Authentication Bypass Chargemap.Com Chargemap Com +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Cloudcharge.Se charging stations expose authentication credentials through publicly accessible web-based mapping platforms, allowing unauthenticated attackers to discover and potentially intercept sensitive station identifiers. This exposure could enable unauthorized access to charging infrastructure or user accounts without requiring authentication bypass techniques. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

Authentication Bypass Cloudcharge.Se Cloudcharge Se +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.7
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

SteVe is an open-source EV charging station management system. [CVSS 6.3 MEDIUM]

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

Manyfold versions up to 0.133.1 is affected by authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVSS 5.3).

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

hoppscotch is an open source API development ecosystem. [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

Authentication Bypass Hoppscotch
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Wger versions up to 2.4 allow authenticated users to access other users' private nutrition plans through insecure direct object references in the nutritional_values endpoints, exposing sensitive dietary data including caloric intake and macronutrient breakdowns. The vulnerability stems from bypassing user-scoped querysets via direct primary key lookups, and public exploit code is available.

Authentication Bypass Wger
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.1
LOW POC PATCH Monitor

wger is a free, open-source workout and fitness manager. Five routine detail action endpoints check a cache before calling `self.get_object()`. [CVSS 3.1 LOW]

Authentication Bypass Wger
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

The Data Explorer plugin in Discourse prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0 fails to properly enforce access controls, allowing any authenticated user to execute arbitrary SQL queries against unprotected queries, including system-level queries. This affects all installations with the Data Explorer plugin enabled and permits authenticated attackers to access or modify sensitive data without proper authorization. No patch is currently available, though administrators can mitigate the issue by explicitly setting group permissions on queries or disabling the plugin.

Authentication Bypass Discourse
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM POC PATCH This Month

Wger versions up to 2.4 expose all users' repetition configuration data to any authenticated attacker due to missing authorization checks in the RepetitionsConfigViewSet and MaxRepetitionsConfigViewSet endpoints. A registered user can enumerate the complete workout structures of all other users on the platform. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and a patch is available.

Authentication Bypass Wger
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.7
LOW Monitor

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. Prior to versions 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, moderators could export user Chat DMs via the CSV export endpoint by exploiting an overly permissive allowlist in `can_export_entity?`. [CVSS 2.7 LOW]

Authentication Bypass Discourse
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.8
LOW Monitor

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. [CVSS 3.8 LOW]

Authentication Bypass Discourse
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.8
LOW Monitor

Discourse is an open source discussion platform. [CVSS 3.8 LOW]

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

The Discourse poll plugin voters endpoint fails to validate post visibility permissions, enabling unauthenticated attackers to enumerate poll voter details across any post in affected instances. This information disclosure affects Discourse versions prior to 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, with no workaround available until patching. No patch is currently available for earlier versions.

Authentication Bypass Discourse
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Insecure Direct Object References in Discourse ReviewableNotesController allow category moderation group members to create or delete notes on any reviewable in the system regardless of moderation scope when category group moderation is enabled. This authorization bypass affects Discourse versions prior to 2025.12.2, 2026.1.1, and 2026.2.0, enabling users to manipulate moderation records outside their assigned categories. No patch is currently available.

Authentication Bypass Discourse
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0%
Monitor

The Pelco, Inc. Sarix Professional 3 Series Cameras are vulnerable to an authentication bypass issue in their web management interface.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
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