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 (31412)
PowerSYSTEM Center REST API endpoint for device account export allows an authenticated user with limited permissions to expose sensitive information normally restricted to administrative permissions only.
PowerSYSTEM Center REST API endpoint for devices allows a low privilege authenticated user to access information normally limited by operational permissions.
PowerSYSTEM Center feature for device project groups allows an authenticated user with limited permissions to perform an unauthorized deletion of project groups.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.9-beta1, 2.4.8-p4, 2.4.7-p9, 2.4.6-p14, 2.4.5-p16, 2.4.4-p17 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.9-beta1, 2.4.8-p4, 2.4.7-p9, 2.4.6-p14, 2.4.5-p16, 2.4.4-p17 and earlier [NEEDS REVIEW: impact mismatch - ticket says 'Arbitrary file system write', CIA triad derives 'Security Feature Bypass'. Verify CVSS vector before publishing.] are affected by an Improper Input Validation vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. A high-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page. Scope is changed.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.9-beta1, 2.4.8-p4, 2.4.7-p9, 2.4.6-p14, 2.4.5-p16, 2.4.4-p17 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.9-beta1, 2.4.8-p4, 2.4.7-p9, 2.4.6-p14, 2.4.5-p16, 2.4.4-p17 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in a Security feature bypass. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and gain unauthorized write access. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.
Relay adds real-time collaboration to Obsidian. Relay Server versions 0.9.0 through 0.9.6 contain an authentication bypass in the multi-document WebSocket endpoints. When authentication is configured, WebSocket connections without a token query parameter were incorrectly treated as having full server permissions. An unauthenticated network attacker who knows or guesses a document ID could connect to the document sync WebSocket and read or modify document contents without a valid document token. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.9.7.
A session management vulnerability in AOS-8 allows previously authenticated users to retain network access after their accounts are administratively disabled. Existing sessions are not invalidated when credentials are revoked, enabling continued access until session expiration. An attacker with compromised credentials could exploit this behavior to maintain unauthorized access even after the account has been disabled.
A vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of an AOS-10 Gateway that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to access sensitive files on the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the disclosure of confidential system information, potentially enabling further attacks against the affected device.
Adobe Connect versions 2025.9.15, 2025.8.157 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts into a web page, potentially gaining elevated access or control over the victim's account or session. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must visit a maliciously crafted URL or interact with a compromised web page. Scope is changed.
Unauthenticated attackers can modify or delete arbitrary user notification records in Devolutions Server due to missing session validation in notification management endpoints. The vulnerability affects Devolutions Server 2025.3.19.0 and earlier, plus versions 2026.1.6.0 through 2026.1.15.0. CVSS 4.3 indicates low-to-moderate risk, but the EPSS percentile of 4% suggests this is not a high-priority target for automated exploitation despite the authentication bypass tag.
Pingvin Share X is a secure and easy self-hosted file sharing platform. From 1.14.1 to 1.16.2, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability allows an attacker who has obtained a valid username and password to skip the second-factor authentication (TOTP) requirement entirely. Although, an attacker still needs the user's password to reach this stage. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.16.3.
Cleanuparr is a tool for automating the cleanup of unwanted or blocked files in Sonarr, Radarr, and supported download clients like qBittorrent. Prior to 2.9.10, TrustedNetworkAuthenticationHandler.ResolveClientIp parses the leftmost entry of the X-Forwarded-For header as the client IP. That entry is attacker-controlled - X-Forwarded-For is append-only, so the leftmost value is whatever the original HTTP client claimed. By sending a spoofed local IP in the header, an unauthenticated remote attacker passes the trusted-network check and is logged in as the Cleanuparr administrator. This vulnerability is fixed in 2.9.10.
mem0 1.0.0 server accepts unauthenticated POST requests to the /memories endpoint, allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary memory records without identity verification or authorization checks. This authentication bypass enables data pollution and unauthorized modification of the memory database with spoofed entries. EPSS exploitation probability is low (0.05th percentile), and no active exploitation has been confirmed, but the vulnerability is automatable and affects default configurations.
Unauthenticated deletion of arbitrary memory records in mem0 1.0.0 allows remote attackers to remove any database entry without credentials, causing unauthorized data loss and potential denial of service. The DELETE /memories/{memory_id} endpoint completely lacks authentication and authorization controls, exposing all memory records to deletion by any network-accessible attacker. No public exploit code has been identified, but the vulnerability is trivial to exploit given the straightforward API design.
mem0 1.0.0 server allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger memory reset and table re-creation via unprotected DELETE /memories endpoint, causing schema disruption, data loss, and denial of service. The vulnerability exploits missing authentication and authorization controls on a database management operation accessible over the network without credentials.
Insufficient ownership checks in `clientarea.php` allow an authenticated client area user to submit requests using another user’s `addonId` without any ownership validation leading to unauthorized access to the victim's resources and their cPanel account.
An access issue was addressed with additional sandbox restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8.7, macOS Tahoe 26.2. An app may be able to break out of its sandbox.
linux-entra-sso is a browser plugin for Linux to SSO on Microsoft Entra ID. Prior to 1.8.1, platform/chrome/js/platform-chrome.js:69-88 registers a single declarativeNetRequest rule whose urlFilter is Platform.SSO_URL + "/*", i.e. "https://login.microsoftonline.com/*". Chrome's urlFilter without a | or || anchor is substring-matched against the full request URL. The same applied rule action is modifyHeaders that attaches the Entra ID Primary Refresh Token cookie. The Firefox adapter in platform/firefox/js/platform-firefox.js:53 performs a belt-and-braces startsWith(Platform.SSO_URL) check before injecting the header; the Chrome adapter does not. When the extension holds broad host permissions through the optional_host_permissions: ["https://*/*"] declared in platform/chrome/manifest.json:34, a main-frame navigation to a URL whose path embeds https://login.microsoftonline.com/ causes Chrome to attach the PRT cookie to the request to the attacker-controlled host. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.8.1.
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Improper access control in Microsoft Office allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Improper access control in Azure Logic Apps allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Session fixation in Visual Studio Code allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Microsoft SSO Plugin for Jira & Confluence allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Improper access control in Azure Connected Machine Agent allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Reliance on a component that is not updateable in Windows Secure Boot allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Improper access control in Microsoft Office Click-To-Run allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Improper access control in Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in Azure Machine Learning allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Microsoft Edge for Android allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
User interface (ui) misrepresentation of critical information in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Native WiFi Miniport Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Improper access control in M365 Copilot for Desktop allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Improper neutralization of special elements in output used by a downstream component ('injection') in GitHub Copilot and Visual Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Improper access control in Microsoft Office PowerPoint allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Improper access control in Microsoft Office Word allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Improper access control in M365 Copilot allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Microsoft Office Word allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Missing authorization in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Improper input validation in .NET allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Protocol allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Windows TCP/IP allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Windows Event Logging Service privilege escalation allows local authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to gain SYSTEM-level control across Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012+ environments. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and has low attack complexity (AC:L), making exploitation straightforward once initial access is obtained. Microsoft has released patches via their March 2026 security updates, and exploitation requires only standard user credentials on vulnerable systems. CVSS 7.8 HIGH severity with complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability upon successful exploitation.
Authentication bypass in Microsoft Azure SDK for Java allows remote unauthenticated attackers to circumvent security controls over the network without user interaction. The vulnerability exposes confidentiality and integrity of Azure services to unauthorized access, with confirmed vendor patch available. CVSS 9.1 reflects critical network-based exploitation against default configurations, though no active exploitation (CISA KEV) or public POC has been identified at time of analysis.
Critical unauthenticated access control bypass in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator versions 6.5.0-6.5.6, 6.6.0-6.6.8, 8.0.0, and 8.0.2 enables remote code execution without authentication. The CVSS score of 9.8 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N indicates trivial remote exploitation against default configurations. While the vendor advisory (FG-IR-26-128) confirms this vulnerability, the incomplete description placeholder ('<insert attack vector here>') suggests the advisory may contain additional details not yet published in CVE records. No public exploit code or active exploitation confirmed at time of analysis, though the authentication bypass nature and maximum CVSS scores make this a priority patching target for organizations running FortiAuthenticator.
Remote code execution in Fortinet FortiSandbox 4.4.x through 5.0.x (on-premises, Cloud, and PaaS deployments) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands via crafted HTTP requests. This CWE-862 missing authorization flaw affects sandbox analysis appliances across multiple deployment models with CVSS 9.8 (critical) severity. Fortinet has published vendor advisory FG-IR-26-136. No CISA KEV listing or public POC identified at time of analysis, though the trivial attack complexity (AC:L) and network vector without authentication (PR:N) indicate high exploitability if technical details emerge.
WGDashboard is a dashboard for WireGuard VPN. Prior to 4.3.2, there are critical vulnerabilities affecting WGDashboard that, if exploited, could allow unauthorized parties to access the host file system without authentication. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.3.2.
Improper access control for some Intel Vision software for all versions within Ring 3: User Applications may allow a denial of service. Unprivileged software adversary with an unauthenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable remote code execution. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are not present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (low) and availability (low) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
Zulip is an open-source team collaboration tool. Prior to 12.0, With message_edit_history_visibility_policy set to "moves", /api/v1/messages/{id}/history still returns historical content values, allowing low-privilege users to recover text that was edited away from other users' messages. This vulnerability is fixed in 12.0.
WPMU DEV Hustle plugin versions through 7.8.10.1 allow unauthenticated remote attackers to modify sensitive data via missing authorization controls on access-restricted functionality. The vulnerability exploits incorrectly configured access control security levels, enabling attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms without user interaction. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed at the time of analysis.
Sandbox escape in OpenClaude (npm package openclaude) versions before 0.5.1 allows a prompt-injected LLM to disable host sandboxing by setting the model-controlled `dangerouslyDisableSandbox: true` flag in any Bash tool_use call, yielding full unsandboxed command execution on the host. CVSS 4.0 scores this 9.3 Critical (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N, VC/VI/VA:H); no public exploit identified at time of analysis beyond the reporter's PoC, but the upstream fix has been merged. The flaw is especially severe because it is reachable under default settings (`allowUnsandboxedCommands` defaults to true).
Missing authorization in the PAM module of Devolutions Server allows authenticated users with a PAM license to retrieve OTP secret keys and recovery codes without additional permissions, leading to account compromise through crafted API requests. Affected versions include Devolutions Server 2025.3.16.0 and earlier, plus 2026.1.6.0 through 2026.1.11.0. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified; however, the low CVSS score and minimal EPSS percentile suggest limited real-world attack incentive despite the confidentiality impact.
Improper Authorization vulnerability when multiple method constraints define an HTTP method for the same extension in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.0 through 7.0.109. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix the issue.
DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues vulnerability in digest authentication in Apache Tomcat. This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.21, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.54, from 9.0.0.M1 through 9.0.117, from 8.5.0 through 8.5.100, from before 7.0.0. Older unsupported versions any also be affect Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.22, 10.1.55 or 9.0.118 which fix the issue.
Authentication bypass in Pandora FMS versions 777-800 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized API access via insecure default resource initialization. The vulnerability stems from CWE-1188 (default credentials or configuration), enabling attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and access the API with high confidentiality and integrity impact. CVSS 4.0 scores this at 9.1 CRITICAL due to network attack vector requiring no privileges or user interaction, though attack complexity is high and specific timing conditions apply (AT:P). No CISA KEV listing or public POC identified at time of analysis, suggesting exploitation requires vendor-specific knowledge of the insecure defaults.
Arbitrary file creation and corruption in dalfox v2 REST API server mode allows unauthenticated remote attackers to write log-formatted data to any filesystem path accessible to the dalfox process. The server exposes output, output-all, and debug JSON fields from the API request directly to the logger's file-write path without validation, and the default configuration omits API key authentication entirely. The vulnerability is fixed in dalfox v2.13.0, released 2025-01-20, which strips all filesystem-dangerous fields from API-sourced requests before passing them to the scan engine. GitHub advisory GHSA-8hf9-3q64-q2qf confirms the issue; no public exploit code is identified at time of analysis, and CISA KEV does not list this CVE.
Unauthenticated arbitrary file read in dalfox REST API server mode allows remote attackers to exfiltrate sensitive files from the host filesystem. The vulnerability chains two flaws: missing authentication middleware when no API key is set (default configuration), and unsanitized deserialization of the `custom-payload-file` JSON parameter directly into the scan engine. Remote attackers can supply any file path (e.g., `/etc/passwd`, `~/.ssh/id_rsa`, cloud credential files) and the engine reads each line, embeds it as an XSS payload, and transmits it to an attacker-controlled HTTP endpoint via dalfox's own scan traffic. No exploit code is publicly identified at time of analysis; vendor-released patch available in version 2.13.0.
Unauthenticated remote code execution in Dalfox REST API server mode (versions ≤2.12.0) allows network attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by injecting shell payloads via the `found-action` parameter in POST /scan requests. The server binds to 0.0.0.0:6664 by default with no API key enforcement unless explicitly configured, and deserializes attacker-controlled JSON directly into execution-control options without sanitization. Attackers trivially guarantee exploitation by hosting a reflective XSS endpoint to trigger the injected command. Fixed in version 2.13.0. CVSS 10.0 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H). EPSS data not available; no CISA KEV listing at time of analysis. Public exploit code exists (detailed proof-of-concept published in GitHub advisory GHSA-v25v-m36w-jp4h).
Pocket ID OIDC provider fails to validate user authorization state during refresh token exchange, allowing revoked, disabled, or unauthorized users to obtain fresh access tokens indefinitely. Affects all versions prior to 2.6.0. Publicly available exploit code exists via GitHub security advisory GHSA-w6p7-2fxx-4f44. Attack requires low privileges and user interaction (CVSS 8.5) but enables persistent unauthorized access even after administrative revocation actions. Fixed in version 2.6.0.
Sandbox path bypass in consul-template before 0.42.0 allows local authenticated users to read files outside the intended sandbox via symlink attack in the file template helper. The vulnerability requires local access and elevated privileges but grants high confidentiality impact. Vendor-released patch available in version 0.42.0.
OX Dovecot Pro is vulnerable to IMAP SETACL command injection that allows authenticated users to bypass the imap_acl_allow_anyone configuration setting and inject the anyone permission into dovecot-acl files, enabling spam of mailbox folders to all users. The vulnerability requires authentication and elevated complexity conditions (CVSS 3.1), and no public exploits are known at the time of analysis.
CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory (“Path Traversal”) vulnerability that could cause unauthorized access to sensitive files when user-supplied input is improperly handled during server-side file path processing.
Weak session token generation in Schneider Electric industrial protection relays and energy management systems allows remote attackers to hijack authenticated user sessions via network-based prediction attacks. Affects 36 product variants across Easergy MiCOM P30/P40/C264, PowerLogic P5/P7/T-series, EcoStruxure Power Automation/Operation platforms, and iPMFLS systems. CVSS 8.7 reflects high confidentiality and integrity impact with user interaction required. No active exploitation confirmed (not in CISA KEV), but authentication bypass via session prediction enables privilege escalation in critical infrastructure environments. EPSS data not provided - risk assessment relies on CVSS vector and operational technology context.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can trigger a denial-of-service condition against Asset CleanUp: Page Speed Booster (WordPress plugin) versions up to 1.4.0.3 by exploiting missing authorization controls that incorrectly configure access restrictions. The vulnerability allows attackers to perform actions intended for authenticated administrators without proper authentication, resulting in availability impact through the ability to modify or disable asset optimization features.
Missing authorization in Broadstreet Ads WordPress plugin through version 1.52.2 allows authenticated users to bypass access controls and modify data, resulting in integrity and availability impact. The vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels that fail to properly validate user permissions before executing sensitive operations. Exploitation requires valid user authentication but no special configuration or interaction.
Privilege escalation in Turboard FOR-S allows remote unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated access by exploiting incorrect authorization checks, requiring only user interaction. The vulnerability affects versions 7.01.2026 through 17.02.2026, with fix available in version 18.02.2026. Turkish national CERT (TR-CERT) reported this authorization bypass vulnerability (CWE-863), which enables attackers to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected business intelligence platform.
Authorization bypass in BAPSİS web application enables unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit trusted identifiers through user-controlled keys when victims interact with crafted requests. ABIS Technology's BAPSİS platform (versions before v.202604152042) contains a CWE-639 flaw where authorization checks rely on client-controlled key values, allowing attackers to manipulate trust relationships and gain unauthorized access with high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. TR-CERT published advisory but no public exploit code identified at time of analysis, with CVSS 8.8 reflecting network-exploitable attack requiring only user interaction.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Code Runner MCP Server when run with the --transport http option, which exposes the /mcp JSON-RPC endpoint without authentication on port 3088. An unauthenticated remote attacker can invoke the run-code MCP tool to supply arbitrary source code and execute it via child_process.exec() using the specified language interpreter. This allows execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the server. This vulnerability has not been fixed and might affect the project in all versions.
Authenticated users with Subscriber-level access can bypass PayPal payment verification in the Motors - Car Dealership & Classified Listings WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.4.103) by directly modifying their stm_payment_status user meta field to 'completed', gaining access to paid Dealer membership features without completing any transaction. The vulnerability exists in the stm_save_user_extra_fields() function, which fails to validate permission for sensitive meta field modifications during profile updates. While CVSS 4.3 reflects low severity, the integrity impact is direct-payment systems are completely circumvented for any authenticated user.
Hardcoded cryptographic keys in Siemens Teamcenter PLM software enable remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to confidential product lifecycle management data. The vulnerability affects multiple Teamcenter versions (V2312, V2406, V2412, V2506, V2512) and is remotely exploitable without authentication (CVSS:4.0 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N). While no active exploitation or public POC has been identified at time of analysis, the straightforward nature of hardcoded credential extraction (AC:L) combined with the criticality of Teamcenter as an enterprise PLM platform housing intellectual property makes this a high-priority remediation target for manufacturing and engineering organizations.
Local unauthenticated attackers can access the web browser on Siemens SIMATIC HMI Unified Comfort and Comfort Pro panels (all models <V21) via the Control Panel when security mechanisms are not configured. The CVSS v4.0 score of 7.0 reflects high integrity and availability impact (VI:H/VA:H) with local attack vector (AV:L), low complexity (AC:L), and no authentication required (PR:N). The vulnerability is classified as CWE-1188 (Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) and tagged as Authentication Bypass. No public exploit or active exploitation confirmed at time of analysis, but the local access requirement and lack of default protections significantly lower the attack bar in environments where physical or local system access is feasible, such as industrial control settings.
Remote unauthenticated attackers can exhaust resources and bypass authentication controls in Siemens SIMATIC CN 4100 versions before V5.0, enabling denial of service conditions and unauthorized actions that compromise system availability and integrity. The vulnerability stems from improper connection validation (CWE-306), allowing network-based exploitation without any user interaction or privileges. Siemens has released V5.0 to address this flaw, documented in security advisory SSA-032379.
Predictable Technical Service credentials derived from CRC16-based algorithm and device serial number enable authentication bypass in Siemens blueplanet solar inverters and hybrid systems. Remote adjacent network attackers without authentication can calculate valid service credentials from publicly-observable serial numbers, gaining unauthorized administrative access to compromise device integrity and availability. Affects 23 blueplanet product families including TL3, NX3, NH3, and gridsafe variants across industrial solar installations. Patches released for GEN2 models (V6.1.4.9) and gridsafe variants (V3.91), but legacy TL3/NX3/NH3 first-generation models remain unpatched with no vendor-provided fix versions.
Missing authorization in Timetics WordPress plugin through version 1.0.53 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass access controls and access sensitive administrative functions or data. With CVSS 8.2 (High), the vulnerability enables high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact against network-accessible instances. Patchstack reported this broken access control flaw, indicating potential exposure of booking systems, customer data, or administrative operations to unauthorized access without authentication.
Unauthenticated attackers can cancel arbitrary bookings in the Smart Appointment & Booking WordPress plugin versions up to 1.0.8 due to a logic flaw in nonce validation that uses AND instead of OR, combined with a missing capability check in the saab_cancel_booking() function. By supplying any value for the security parameter and a predictable booking ID, attackers can modify or delete booking records without authentication or user interaction.
Unauthenticated attackers can modify critical payment gateway settings in the iPOSpays Gateways WC WordPress plugin through an exposed REST API endpoint lacking authorization checks, enabling them to overwrite live API keys, secret keys, and payment tokens. Affected versions up to 1.3.7 permit unrestricted access to the /wp-json/ipospays/v1/save_settings endpoint due to a permission_callback set to '__return_true' with no nonce verification, allowing complete compromise of payment processing credentials without authentication. This is a high-integrity attack vector against e-commerce sites using the plugin.
Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level WordPress access can overwrite the Coinbase Commerce API key in versions up to 1.1.2 of the Coinbase Commerce for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin due to missing capability checks and nonce verification in the save_settings() function. The vulnerability allows privilege escalation and potential compromise of payment processing by replacing the legitimate API key with an attacker-controlled value via a crafted POST request to /wp-admin/admin-post, affecting all WordPress sites running this plugin with that version or earlier.
Forms Rb plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.1.9 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing authenticated contributors and above to read, modify, and delete form submission records and configuration belonging to forms they do not own. The vulnerability stems from insufficient authorization checks in API endpoints (CWE-862), affecting all installations with the plugin active. CVSS score of 4.3 reflects low attack complexity and network accessibility, though impact is limited to integrity and information disclosure within WordPress administrative contexts.
Unauthenticated remote code execution in GWD Connect WordPress plugin versions up to 2.9 allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code on unregistered installations via the update_agent action in standalone agent endpoints (gwd-backup.php and gwd-logs.php) when the API key is not configured. The vulnerability exploits a missing authorization check that occurs only when the authentication key has not been set up, affecting default installations. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed at this time.
Authenticated attackers with Subscriber-level access can modify arbitrary WordPress post content, metadata, author assignment, and post type through missing authorization checks in the Rate Star Review Vote AJAX handler, allowing full post content takeover via the 'rating_id' parameter when the 'form' parameter is set to 'update'. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.6.4 and requires only basic user authentication (not administrator privileges), making it exploitable by any registered site user.
Unauthenticated attackers can delete any classroom record in the HEL Online Classroom WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.0.3) via a REST API endpoint that bypasses all WordPress authentication checks through a permission_callback set to '__return_true', resulting in permanent data loss. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and requires only network access with no user interaction, though the CVSS score of 5.3 reflects limited confidentiality impact (integrity modification only, no information disclosure).
Brute-force password attacks against the web management interface of Zyxel WRE6505 v2 firmware V1.00(ABDV.3)C0 succeed due to improper rate-limiting on authentication attempts, allowing adjacent LAN attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access without requiring valid credentials. The vulnerability affects a legacy wireless range extender model marked as end-of-life by Zyxel, with CVSS 6.5 reflecting high confidentiality impact but local network scope.
Insufficient authorization checks in SAP Incentive and Commission Management allow authenticated users to invoke remote-enabled function modules and perform unauthorized table update operations, compromising data integrity. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials and network access but has limited scope - no confidentiality or availability impact. CVSS 4.3 (low) reflects the authentication requirement and integrity-only impact; no active exploitation or public POC identified at analysis time.
Missing authorization checks in SAP S/4HANA Condition Maintenance allow authenticated attackers to view and modify condition table records they should not have access to, compromising data confidentiality and integrity while potentially denying legitimate users access to those same records. The vulnerability requires valid user credentials but affects all versions of the affected module, with CVSS 6.3 reflecting its multi-faceted impact across three security dimensions.
Missing authorization checks in SAP Strategic Enterprise Management's Scorecard Wizard (Business Server Pages application) allow authenticated users to access restricted information and modify risk evaluation settings without proper authorization. An attacker with valid credentials can view confidential data and alter default configuration values, artificially reducing assessed risk levels to deceive risk assessment processes. No patch availability or active exploitation has been confirmed.
SQL injection in SAP S/4HANA Enterprise Search for ABAP allows authenticated attackers to extract sensitive database information and crash the application via malicious SQL statements injected through improperly validated user input. The scope change (S:C) indicates potential lateral movement beyond the vulnerable component. SAP has released security patches (SAP Note 3724838) for this critical vulnerability with CVSS 9.6. No active exploitation confirmed at time of analysis, though the authentication bypass tag suggests potential credential bypass implications.
Quick Facts
- Typical Severity
- CRITICAL
- Category
- auth
- Total CVEs
- 31412