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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 (32262)

EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in the AI Content Writing Assistant WordPress plugin (versions up to 1.1.7) allows unauthenticated or low-privileged users to access restricted functionality through incorrectly configured access controls. The vulnerability exploits broken access control logic (CWE-862) that fails to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive operations. While EPSS scoring indicates low exploitation probability (0.04th percentile), the authentication bypass nature of the flaw creates a direct pathway for unauthorized feature access.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in themesawesome History Timeline WordPress plugin versions through 1.0.6 permit exploitation of incorrectly configured access control, allowing unauthenticated or low-privileged users to bypass security restrictions and access protected functionality. The vulnerability stems from improper enforcement of access control checks (CWE-862), classified as a broken access control flaw. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed, though the low EPSS score (0.04%) suggests limited practical exploitation likelihood in real-world deployments.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in Strategy11 Team Tasty Recipes Lite WordPress plugin through version 1.1.5 allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass access control restrictions and exploit incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability stems from insufficient validation of user permissions before executing sensitive operations, enabling unauthorized access to protected functionality. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at the time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Broken access control in Strategy11 Team Tasty Recipes Lite WordPress plugin through version 1.1.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured security levels to access or modify protected functionality. The vulnerability stems from missing authorization checks that fail to properly validate user permissions before exposing sensitive operations. EPSS exploitation probability is low at 0.04%, and no public exploit code or confirmed active exploitation has been identified.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in WordPress Accordion Slider Gallery plugin version 2.7 and earlier allow unauthenticated or low-privileged users to bypass access restrictions and exploit misconfigured security levels. The vulnerability stems from improper access control validation (CWE-862) that fails to enforce authentication checks on sensitive plugin functions, potentially enabling unauthorized users to access restricted functionality or administrative features.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in RestroPress WordPress plugin versions through 3.2.7 allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass access restrictions and access functionality intended to be restricted by security-configured access levels. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user permissions, enabling attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control mechanisms. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed, though the low EPSS score (0.04%) suggests minimal real-world exploitation likelihood despite the authorization bypass nature.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in the Trash Duplicate and 301 Redirect WordPress plugin through version 1.9.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing authentication checks to access or modify restricted functionality. The vulnerability stems from improper enforcement of WordPress capability checks (CWE-862), and while no public exploit code has been identified, the low EPSS score (0.06%) suggests limited real-world exploitation likelihood despite the authorization flaw.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization checks in quadlayers AI Copilot WordPress plugin versions up to 1.5.2 allow unauthenticated or inadequately privileged users to bypass access control restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability stems from improperly configured security levels that fail to enforce proper permission validation, enabling attackers to exploit the authentication bypass to access or manipulate protected functionality without proper credentials.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in the Wiremo woo-reviews-by-wiremo WordPress plugin through version 1.4.99 allow attackers to bypass access restrictions and exploit incorrectly configured security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized data access or modification of review functionality. The vulnerability stems from broken access control (CWE-862) and carries an EPSS score of 0.04% (13th percentile), indicating low real-world exploitation probability despite the authentication bypass tag.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Sticky Notes for WP Dashboard plugin (versions up to 1.2.4) allows attackers to bypass access controls and exploit incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability stems from improper enforcement of authorization checks (CWE-862), potentially enabling unauthorized users to access or manipulate sticky notes functionality. With an EPSS score of 0.04% (11th percentile), this represents a low real-world exploitation probability despite the authorization flaw, suggesting either limited attack surface or constrained practical utility.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

WP Export Categories & Taxonomies WordPress plugin through version 1.0.3 fails to enforce authorization checks on sensitive functionality, allowing unauthenticated or low-privileged users to exploit misconfigured access controls. The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of WordPress capabilities checks, potentially enabling unauthorized users to export or manipulate site taxonomy data. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed at the time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Orders Chat for WooCommerce plugin versions up to 1.2.0 fail to properly enforce access controls on chat functionality, allowing attackers to bypass authentication checks and access or manipulate order chat data through incorrectly configured security levels. This broken access control vulnerability (CWE-862) affects WordPress installations using the vulnerable plugin, with no public exploit code identified but confirmed exploitability of authorization bypass mechanics. EPSS probability is low at 0.04%, suggesting limited real-world exploitation likelihood despite the authorization flaw.

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

Flowbox WordPress plugin through version 1.1.6 fails to enforce proper access control, allowing attackers to exploit misconfigured security levels and bypass authorization checks. The vulnerability enables unauthorized access to functionality that should require elevated permissions, affecting all installations of the vulnerable plugin versions without authentication requirements.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization bypass in MyD Delivery WordPress plugin through version 1.7.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to manipulate user-controlled keys to access resources without proper permission validation, exploiting misconfigured access control security levels. The vulnerability carries low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.04%) but represents a fundamental authorization flaw affecting the plugin's core access control mechanism.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW POC Monitor

Missing authorization in PHPGurukul Small CRM 4.0's /admin/edit-user.php endpoint allows authenticated users to perform unauthorized administrative actions via remote network access. The vulnerability enables privilege escalation or lateral movement by bypassing access controls on user management functions. While publicly available exploit code exists and CVSS indicates network accessibility, the low EPSS score (0.02%, 4th percentile) and requirement for prior authentication suggest limited real-world exploitation despite proof-of-concept availability.

PHP Authentication Bypass Small Crm
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization bypass in Master Addons for Elementor through version 2.0.9.9.4 allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control via user-controlled keys, enabling unauthorized access to protected functionality without proper privilege validation. The vulnerability affects WordPress installations using the vulnerable plugin versions and carries low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.04%) with no confirmed active exploitation or public exploit code available.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in WP Grids EasyTest plugin versions up to 1.0.1 allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass access restrictions and perform unauthorized actions due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability enables exploitation of broken access control without authentication, though real-world exploitation probability remains low at 0.04% EPSS. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Simple Like Page WordPress plugin versions 1.5.3 and earlier allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass access controls and perform unauthorized actions through incorrectly configured authentication checks, enabling exploitation of missing authorization enforcement in plugin functionality. The vulnerability affects the widely-deployed Simple Like Page plugin and has low estimated exploitation probability (EPSS 0.04%) but represents a classic access control weakness that could permit unauthorized modification of plugin data or settings.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in QuadLayers TikTok Feed WordPress plugin versions through 4.6.5 allows unauthenticated attackers to bypass access control restrictions and exploit incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user permissions, enabling unauthorized access to protected functionality or data. While EPSS scoring indicates low exploitation probability (0.04th percentile), the authentication bypass classification suggests potential for privilege escalation or unauthorized administrative actions if discovered by an attacker.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in nicdark Hotel Booking WordPress plugin versions 3.8 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass access restrictions through incorrectly configured security levels, potentially exposing sensitive booking and administrative functionality. The vulnerability has low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.04%) and no public exploit code has been identified, making it a lower-priority issue despite the high-impact CWE classification.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Marco Milesi WP Attachments WordPress plugin through version 5.2 allows unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to bypass access control restrictions and exploit incorrectly configured security levels to access protected attachments. The vulnerability stems from broken access control validation (CWE-862) and carries a low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.05%, 17th percentile), with no confirmed public exploit code or active exploitation documented at analysis time.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in nikmelnik Realbig media WordPress plugin versions up to 1.1.3 allow unauthenticated attackers to bypass access control restrictions and exploit misconfigured security levels, potentially exposing restricted content or functionality. The vulnerability is classified as a broken access control issue (CWE-862) with low exploitation probability (EPSS 0.04%) and no public exploit code identified at the time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in NewClarity DMCA Protection Badge WordPress plugin versions up to 2.2.0 allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially exposing sensitive functionality or data protected by the badge mechanism. The vulnerability stems from insufficient permission validation (CWE-862) and presents an authentication bypass risk, though real-world exploitation likelihood is low based on EPSS scoring (0.04%, 13th percentile).

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Wawp automation-web-platform through version 4.4 allows unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially bypassing intended access restrictions. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) and has an EPSS score of 0.04% (13th percentile), indicating very low real-world exploitation probability despite the access control nature of the flaw.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in SaifuMak Add Custom Codes WordPress plugin through version 4.80 allows unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls to perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability stems from broken access control mechanisms (CWE-862) that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive functionality. Despite a low EPSS score (0.05%, percentile 17%), the authentication bypass tag indicates potential for account takeover or privilege escalation.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in totalsoft Portfolio Gallery WordPress plugin versions through 1.4.8 allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially exposing sensitive gallery content and administrative functionality to unauthorized access. The vulnerability stems from broken access control mechanisms rather than authentication bypass, meaning authenticated users may also access resources beyond their privilege level. With an EPSS score of 0.05% (17th percentile) and no CVSS severity data, real-world exploitation appears limited despite the theoretical exposure.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Broken access control in Vollstart Serial Codes Generator and Validator with WooCommerce Support plugin through version 2.8.2 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit misconfigured security levels and bypass authorization checks to access or manipulate serial code functionality. The vulnerability stems from missing authorization validation on security-sensitive operations, enabling attackers to perform actions without proper privilege verification. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis, though the low EPSS score (0.05%) suggests limited real-world exploitation probability despite the access control weakness.

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

Missing authorization in Channelize.io Team Live Shopping & Shoppable Videos For WooCommerce plugin (versions up to 2.2.0) allows unauthenticated or low-privilege users to exploit incorrectly configured access controls to perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability stems from broken access control (CWE-862) where endpoint-level authorization checks are insufficient or absent, potentially allowing attackers to bypass intended security restrictions on sensitive functionality. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed; EPSS score of 0.04% indicates low real-world exploitation probability at time of analysis.

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

Reuters Direct WordPress plugin through version 3.0.0 contains a missing authorization vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass access control restrictions and access protected functionality without proper authentication. The vulnerability stems from incorrectly configured access control security levels in the plugin, potentially enabling unauthenticated users to interact with sensitive features intended for authorized administrators or subscribers. With an EPSS score of 0.04% and low real-world exploitation signals, this issue presents minimal immediate risk but should be addressed through plugin updates.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization checks in Mohammed Kaludi Core Web Vitals & PageSpeed Booster WordPress plugin through version 1.0.28 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control to perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability stems from broken access control (CWE-862), enabling attackers to bypass security restrictions and access sensitive functionality without proper authentication or privilege verification.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in cedcommerce WP Advanced PDF plugin versions up to 1.1.7 allow attackers to bypass access restrictions and exploit incorrectly configured security levels. The vulnerability enables unauthenticated access to functionalities that should require proper authorization checks, potentially exposing sensitive PDF generation or management features to unauthorized users. No CVSS vector or active exploitation data is available, but the low EPSS score (0.04%) suggests minimal real-world attack activity.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Hard-coded credentials in the shadow file component of multiple Tenda network devices (i24, 4G03 Pro, 4G05, 4G08, G0-8G-PoE, Nova MW5G, TEG5328F) allow local authenticated attackers to gain high-privilege access. Public exploit code is available on GitHub, enabling authentication bypass on devices running firmware versions up to 65.10.15.6. The CWE-259 classification indicates credentials embedded in firmware that cannot be changed through normal configuration. With EPSS data unavailable and no CISA KEV listing, this appears to affect primarily SOHO and small business deployments where local access may be obtained through social engineering or physical access.

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

A vulnerability was determined in newbee-mall-plus 2.0.0. This impacts the function Upload of the file src/main/java/ltd/newbee/mall/controller/common/UploadController.java of the component Product Information Edit Page. This manipulation of the argument File causes unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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

A security flaw has been discovered in BiggiDroid Simple PHP CMS 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /admin/edit.php of the component Site Logo Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument image results in unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in SiteLock Security WordPress plugin versions through 5.0.1 allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control to bypass security restrictions. Unauthenticated remote attackers can leverage this CWE-862 vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to protected functionality or resources without proper privilege validation. The issue is tagged as an authentication bypass with low EPSS exploitation probability (0.05%, 17th percentile), indicating limited real-world attack likelihood despite the authorization flaw.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization controls in WP Cookie Notice for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy Consent plugin (versions up to 4.0.3) allow unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially enabling unauthorized modification of cookie consent settings and GDPR compliance configurations. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis, though the vulnerability carries a low EPSS score (0.06%, 19th percentile) suggesting minimal real-world exploitation likelihood despite the authorization flaw.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Mikado-Themes FiveStar fivestar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects FiveStar: from n/a through <= 1.7.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Skywarrior Arcane arcane allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Arcane: from n/a through <= 3.6.6.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Mikado-Themes Backpack Traveler backpacktraveler allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Backpack Traveler: from n/a through <= 2.10.3.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Select-Themes Struktur struktur allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Struktur: from n/a through <= 2.5.1.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in tychesoftwares Product Delivery Date for WooCommerce - Lite product-delivery-date-for-woocommerce-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Product Delivery Date for WooCommerce - Lite: from n/a through <= 3.2.0.

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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in bizswoop BizPrint print-google-cloud-print-gcp-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects BizPrint: from n/a through <= 4.6.7.

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

HR Management Lite WordPress plugin versions 3.6 and earlier contain a missing authorization vulnerability allowing authenticated users to access or modify resources without proper access control checks. An attacker with low-privilege user credentials can exploit incorrectly configured access control to read or modify sensitive data within the plugin's functionality, though the vulnerability requires prior authentication and does not enable privilege escalation or system-wide impact.

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

Authenticated users without proper authorization can modify content in the auxin-elements WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.17.15) due to missing access control checks on shortcode functionality. The vulnerability requires an authenticated account with low privileges and allows integrity compromise through shortcode manipulation, with an EPSS score of 0.04% indicating low real-world exploitation likelihood despite confirmed access control weakness.

WordPress PHP Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.8
LOW Monitor

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Automattic Crowdsignal Forms crowdsignal-forms allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Crowdsignal Forms: from n/a through <= 1.7.2.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in jetmonsters Stratum stratum allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Stratum: from n/a through <= 1.6.1.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Stephen Harris Event Organiser event-organiser allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Event Organiser: from n/a through <= 3.12.8.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in kamleshyadav Medicalequipment medicalequipment allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Medicalequipment: from n/a through <= 1.0.9.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization bypass in wpDiscuz WordPress plugin through version 7.6.43 allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access user-controlled data via improperly configured access controls, resulting in limited information disclosure with a CVSS score of 5.3. The vulnerability exploits insecure direct object references (IDOR) where access control checks fail to properly validate object ownership, enabling attackers to enumerate or retrieve comment data they should not access. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed at this time, though the EPSS score of 0.04% suggests minimal real-world exploitation likelihood despite the relatively accessible attack vector.

WordPress PHP Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Premio My Sticky Elements plugin (version 2.3.3 and earlier) allows authenticated users to modify data they should not have access to due to incorrectly configured access control security levels. The vulnerability requires an authenticated attacker with low privileges and carries a CVSS score of 4.3 with low real-world exploitation probability (EPSS 0.04%). No public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in XforWooCommerce Product Loops for WooCommerce product-loops allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Product Loops for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 2.1.2.

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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in XforWooCommerce Share, Print and PDF Products for WooCommerce share-print-pdf-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Share, Print and PDF Products for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 3.1.2.

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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in designthemes DesignThemes LMS Addon designthemes-lms-addon allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects DesignThemes LMS Addon: from n/a through <= 2.6.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in designthemes HomeFix Elementor Portfolio homefix-ele-portfolio allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects HomeFix Elementor Portfolio: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in designthemes WeDesignTech Portfolio wedesigntech-portfolio allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WeDesignTech Portfolio: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in SimpleCalendar Google Calendar Events google-calendar-events allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Google Calendar Events: from n/a through <= 3.5.9.

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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Eagle-Themes Eagle Booking eagle-booking allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Eagle Booking: from n/a through <= 1.3.4.3.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Eagle-Themes Eagle Booking eagle-booking allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Eagle Booking: from n/a through <= 1.3.4.3.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Crocoblock JetTabs WordPress plugin version 2.2.12 and earlier allows unauthenticated or low-privileged attackers to bypass access control restrictions and exploit misconfigured security levels. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user permissions before executing sensitive operations, potentially enabling unauthorized access to restricted plugin functionality or data.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

CubeWP framework plugin through version 1.1.27 fails to enforce proper access control checks, allowing attackers to access functionality that should be restricted by access control lists. This authentication bypass vulnerability has low real-world exploitation probability (EPSS 0.05%) but represents a fundamental authorization flaw in the plugin's architecture that could enable privilege escalation or unauthorized feature access depending on implementation context.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Vulnerability in CodexThemes TheGem (Elementor), CodexThemes TheGem (WPBakery).8.1.1; TheGem (WPBakery): from n/a before 5.8.1.1. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Mobile Builder WordPress plugin versions 1.4.2 and earlier contain an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent authentication mechanisms through alternate paths or channels. The plugin fails to properly validate user credentials or session tokens, potentially enabling unauthorized access to sensitive functionality. With an EPSS score of 0.10% indicating low exploitation probability and no confirmed active exploitation, this represents a lower-priority vulnerability that should still be addressed through patching.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Crocoblock JetBlog plugin versions up to 2.4.7 allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control, potentially bypassing intended security restrictions on blog content and administrative functions. The vulnerability stems from broken access control mechanisms that fail to properly validate user permissions before granting access to sensitive operations, with an EPSS score of 0.04% indicating low real-world exploitation probability despite the authorization defect.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Authorization Bypass in Crocoblock JetPopup WordPress plugin through version 2.0.20.1 allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access control security levels via user-controlled keys, enabling unauthorized access to protected popup content and functionality. EPSS score of 0.04% indicates low exploitation probability despite the authorization flaw; no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.1
LOW Monitor

A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects College Notes Uploading System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /dashboard/userprofile.php. The manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Missing authorization in Plugin Optimizer WordPress plugin through version 1.3.7 allows attackers to exploit incorrectly configured access controls to perform unauthorized actions. The vulnerability stems from improper authentication validation (CWE-862), enabling attackers to bypass security restrictions without proper administrative privileges. While EPSS scoring (0.06%, 17th percentile) indicates low exploitation probability, the authentication bypass classification warrants prompt patching.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.0
LOW POC Monitor

A security flaw has been discovered in code-projects/anirbandutta9 Content Management System and News-Buzz 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/editposts.php. Performing manipulation of the argument image results in unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.

PHP Authentication Bypass File Upload +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.9
LOW Monitor

Authentication bypass in TaleLin Lin-CMS up to version 0.6.0 allows remote attackers to manipulate username and password arguments in the /tests/config.py Tests Folder component, potentially exposing credentials stored in the configuration file. The attack requires high complexity and has been publicly disclosed, but exploitation is considered difficult with an EPSS score of 0.04% indicating very low real-world exploitation probability.

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

A weakness has been identified in joey-zhou xiaozhi-esp32-server-java up to 3.0.0. This impacts the function tryAuthenticateWithCookies of the file AuthenticationInterceptor.java of the component Cookie Handler. Executing manipulation can lead to improper authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. Upgrading to version 4.0.0 will fix this issue. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Java Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM POC This Month

Unauthenticated remote access to ZKTeco BioTime's /base/safe_setting/ endpoint exposes stored credential material via manipulable backup_encryption_password_decrypt and export_encryption_password_decrypt parameters, affecting versions 9.0.3, 9.0.4, and 9.5.2. The CVSS 4.0 vector (PR:N/UI:N) and an 'Authentication Bypass' tag confirm no credentials or user interaction are required, enabling any network-reachable attacker to retrieve encryption passwords from the application. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available on GitHub, directly lowering the skill barrier for exploitation, though the vulnerability is not yet listed in CISA KEV.

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

Unrestricted file upload in jackq XCMS allows high-privilege authenticated users to upload arbitrary files via the ProductImageController component, with publicly available exploit code disclosed. Despite a CVSS score of 2.0 reflecting the high authentication requirement (PR:H), the vulnerability enables authenticated administrators to bypass intended upload restrictions and potentially achieve remote code execution by uploading malicious files. The vendor has been informed via public issue report but has not yet responded with a fix.

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

A flaw has been found in jackq XCMS up to 3fab5342cc509945a7ce1b8ec39d19f701b89261. This impacts an unknown function of the file Public/javascripts/admin/plupload-2.1.2/examples/upload.php. This manipulation causes unrestricted upload. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. This product is using a rolling release to provide continious delivery. Therefore, no version details for affected nor updated releases are available. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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

A vulnerability was identified in simstudioai sim up to 0.5.27. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file apps/sim/lib/auth/internal.ts of the component CRON Secret Handler. The manipulation of the argument INTERNAL_API_SECRET leads to improper authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The identifier of the patch is e359dc2946b12ed5e45a0ec9c95ecf91bd18502a. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Authentication Bypass Sim
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability was found in Alteryx Server. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /gallery/api/status/. Performing manipulation results in improper authentication. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. Upgrading to version 2023.1.1.13.486, 2023.2.1.10.293, 2024.1.1.9.236, 2024.2.1.6.125 and 2025.1.1.1.31 can resolve this issue. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Authentication Bypass
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation in Eclipse BlueChi, the multi-node systemd service controller used in Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System (RHIVOS), allows a user holding root on a managed quality-managed (qm) node to write or override systemd service unit files that execute on the controlling host node. Because BlueChi did not deny cross-node proxy/dependency requests by default, a compromised lower-trust node could pivot to the host, leading to unauthorized service execution and full host compromise (CWE-863, Incorrect Authorization). Red Hat scored it 7.2 (High); there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

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

Missing Authorization vulnerability in DeluxeThemes Userpro userpro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Userpro: from n/a through <= 5.1.9.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Marketing Fire Editorial Calendar editorial-calendar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Editorial Calendar: from n/a through <= 3.8.8.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bit Apps Bit Assist bit-assist allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Bit Assist: from n/a through <= 1.5.11.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Broken access control in Trustindex Widgets for Social Photo Feed (WordPress plugin) through version 1.8 allows authenticated attackers with low privileges to bypass authorization controls and execute high-impact actions. The vulnerability has low attack complexity (CVSS:3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L) enabling compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. EPSS score of 0.06% (18th percentile) indicates relatively low observed exploitation probability, and no public exploit or CISA KEV listing exists at time of analysis, suggesting this remains a patch-priority issue rather than an active threat.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Broken access control in Opinion Stage Poll, Survey & Quiz Maker Plugin for WordPress versions through 19.12.0 allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to bypass authorization checks and access or modify high-sensitivity data. The vulnerability (CWE-862: Missing Authorization) enables privilege escalation through improperly configured access control mechanisms. EPSS probability is low at 0.04% (13th percentile), and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, though authentication bypass tags indicate established attack patterns exist for this vulnerability class.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Liton Arefin WP Adminify adminify allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Adminify: from n/a through <= 4.0.6.1.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Liton Arefin WP Adminify adminify allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Adminify: from n/a through <= 4.0.6.1.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing authorization in Simple File List WordPress plugin 6.1.18 and earlier allows authenticated low-privilege users to bypass access controls and gain unauthorized read/write access to file list data. Tagged as an authentication bypass vulnerability with EPSS score of 0.04% (13th percentile), indicating low observed exploitation probability. No active exploitation confirmed (not in CISA KEV), and no public exploit code identified at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Broken access control in WP Telegram Widget and Join Link plugin versions up to 2.2.12 allows authenticated users with low privileges to bypass authorization checks and access high-sensitivity configuration or data. The vulnerability enables unauthorized read and write operations (CVSS C:H/I:H) without requiring user interaction. EPSS score of 0.04% suggests low observed exploitation probability, and no public exploit code or active exploitation (CISA KEV) has been identified at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Access control bypass in TS Poll WordPress plugin (versions ≤2.5.5) allows low-privileged authenticated users to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized read/write access to poll data. Attackers with basic subscriber accounts can exploit misconfigured authorization checks to access or modify content beyond their intended permission level. EPSS exploitation probability is low (0.04%, 13th percentile), with no public exploit identified at time of analysis, suggesting limited immediate risk despite the 8.1 CVSS score.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bob Watu Quiz watu allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Watu Quiz: from n/a through <= 3.4.5.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Broken access control in Cooked WordPress plugin versions ≤1.11.3 allows authenticated attackers with low-level privileges to bypass authorization checks and gain unauthorized access to high-privilege functions. The vulnerability stems from missing authorization validation (CWE-862), enabling privilege escalation and unauthorized data manipulation. With CVSS 8.8 and EPSS probability of 0.06% (18th percentile), real-world exploitation risk is moderate; no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 2.7
LOW Monitor

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ben Balter WP Document Revisions wp-document-revisions allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Document Revisions: from n/a through <= 3.7.2.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Funnelforms Funnelforms Free funnelforms-free allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Funnelforms Free: from n/a through <= 3.8.

Authentication Bypass
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Missing Authorization vulnerability in YITHEMES YITH Slider for page builders yith-slider-for-page-builders allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects YITH Slider for page builders: from n/a through <= 1.0.11.

Authentication Bypass
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