CWE-306
AllowedMissing Authentication for Critical Function
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
4625 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-33GQ-Q699-4W29
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-03 21:31 – Updated: 2025-02-03 21:31With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-12511"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-03T20:15:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "With address book access, SMB/FTP settings could be modified, redirecting scans and possibly capturing credentials. This requires enabled scan functions and printer access.",
"id": "GHSA-33gq-q699-4w29",
"modified": "2025-02-03T21:31:49Z",
"published": "2025-02-03T21:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12511"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitydocs.business.xerox.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Xerox-Security-Bulletin-XRX25-003-for-Xerox%C2%AE-for-VersaLinkPhaser-and-WorkCentre.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-33Q9-F52J-GC75
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 22:36 – Updated: 2026-07-22 22:36Impact
The DELETE /${restEndpoint}/test-webhook/:id route is registered before the authentication middleware is applied, allowing any unauthenticated network caller who knows a workflow ID to cancel that workflow's active test webhook registration.
The impact is limited to disrupting in-progress test sessions. Production webhooks, persistent workflow state, and stored data are not affected.
Patches
Users should upgrade to the patched version once available to remediate the vulnerability.
Workarounds
If upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations: - Restrict network access to the n8n instance to fully trusted users only. - Place the n8n instance behind a reverse proxy or firewall that requires authentication before reaching the REST API.
These workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.
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"affected": [
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"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "n8n"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.27.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-65014"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-07-22T22:36:10Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "## Impact\nThe `DELETE /${restEndpoint}/test-webhook/:id` route is registered before the authentication middleware is applied, allowing any unauthenticated network caller who knows a workflow ID to cancel that workflow\u0027s active test webhook registration. \n\nThe impact is limited to disrupting in-progress test sessions. Production webhooks, persistent workflow state, and stored data are not affected.\n\n## Patches\nUsers should upgrade to the patched version once available to remediate the vulnerability.\n\n## Workarounds\nIf upgrading is not immediately possible, administrators should consider the following temporary mitigations:\n- Restrict network access to the n8n instance to fully trusted users only.\n- Place the n8n instance behind a reverse proxy or firewall that requires authentication before reaching the REST API.\n\nThese workarounds do not fully remediate the risk and should only be used as short-term mitigation measures.",
"id": "GHSA-33q9-f52j-gc75",
"modified": "2026-07-22T22:36:10Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T22:36:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-33q9-f52j-gc75"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-65014"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.27.4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/releases/tag/n8n@2.28.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/n8n-before-authentication-bypass-via-test-webhook"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "n8n: Unauthenticated Endpoint Allows Cancellation of Any User\u0027s Active Test Webhook"
}
GHSA-33QH-FJ99-2GVG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-15 12:30 – Updated: 2024-03-15 12:30Mattermost versions 8.1.x before 8.1.10, 9.2.x before 9.2.6, 9.3.x before 9.3.2, and 9.4.x before 9.4.3 fail to correctly verify account ownership when switching from email to SAML authentication, allowing an authenticated attacker to take over other user accounts via a crafted switch request under specific conditions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-2450"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-15T10:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Mattermost versions 8.1.x before 8.1.10, 9.2.x before 9.2.6, 9.3.x before 9.3.2, and 9.4.x before 9.4.3 fail to correctly verify account ownership when switching from email to SAML authentication, allowing an authenticated attacker to take over other user accounts via a crafted switch request under specific conditions.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-33qh-fj99-2gvg",
"modified": "2024-03-15T12:30:37Z",
"published": "2024-03-15T12:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2450"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://mattermost.com/security-updates"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-33R3-CPXM-4XG2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-21 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-21 15:31Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the /build/upload/:jobId/* endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger consistent 500 errors. Remote attackers can send OPTIONS requests to bypass authentication middleware and invoke tusProxy logic with invalid credentials, enabling trivial request flooding and denial of service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-56299"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-21T14:16:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability in the /build/upload/:jobId/* endpoint that allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger consistent 500 errors. Remote attackers can send OPTIONS requests to bypass authentication middleware and invoke tusProxy logic with invalid credentials, enabling trivial request flooding and denial of service.",
"id": "GHSA-33r3-cpxm-4xg2",
"modified": "2026-06-21T15:31:24Z",
"published": "2026-06-21T15:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-6c7m-4223-446j"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56299"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-denial-of-service-via-unauthenticated-options-request-to-build-upload-endpoint"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-342Q-Q4XM-99R7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-03 00:01SOOTEWAY Wi-Fi Range Extender v1.5 was discovered to use default credentials (the admin password for the admin account) to access the TELNET service, allowing attackers to erase/read/write the firmware remotely.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-30028"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-20T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SOOTEWAY Wi-Fi Range Extender v1.5 was discovered to use default credentials (the admin password for the admin account) to access the TELNET service, allowing attackers to erase/read/write the firmware remotely.",
"id": "GHSA-342q-q4xm-99r7",
"modified": "2022-06-03T00:01:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-21T00:00:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog-ssh3ll.medium.com/acexy-wireless-n-wifi-repeater-vulnerabilities-8bd5d14a2990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.amazon.it/SOOTEWAY-Ripetitore-Extender-Wireless-Wmplificatore/dp/B08G55T46P"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3448-47QF-J546
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Service Delivery Platform product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Messaging Enabler). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Service Delivery Platform. While the vulnerability is in Service Delivery Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Service Delivery Platform. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60389"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Service Delivery Platform product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Messaging Enabler). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Service Delivery Platform. While the vulnerability is in Service Delivery Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Service Delivery Platform. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-3448-47qf-j546",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:38Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60389"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-344F-P6Q5-RW6Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 18:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 18:31Spacelabs Healthcare Sentinel versions 10.5.x and higher and 11.x.x before 11.6.0 contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability through a deprecated .NET Remoting HTTP channel exposed on port 8989 that allows attackers to perform arbitrary file read and write operations by supplying valid .NET URI endpoints. Attackers can write ASPX webshells to the IIS wwwroot directory to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution on the system. Port 8989 is not exposed in a default Sentinel installation; exploitation requires that the .NET Remoting port has been explicitly made network-accessible through deliberate configuration or network policy changes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0611"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-02T17:16:25Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Spacelabs Healthcare Sentinel versions 10.5.x and higher and 11.x.x before 11.6.0 contain an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability through a deprecated .NET Remoting HTTP channel exposed on port 8989 that allows attackers to perform arbitrary file read and write operations by supplying valid .NET URI endpoints. Attackers can write ASPX webshells to the IIS wwwroot directory to achieve unauthenticated remote code execution on the system. Port 8989 is not exposed in a default Sentinel installation; exploitation requires that the .NET Remoting port has been explicitly made network-accessible through deliberate configuration or network policy changes.",
"id": "GHSA-344f-p6q5-rw6q",
"modified": "2026-06-02T18:31:33Z",
"published": "2026-06-02T18:31:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0611"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://spacelabshealthcare.com/products/diagnostic-cardiology/connectivity/sentinel"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://spacelabshealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/079-0273-00-RevA-Security-Advisory-Sentinel-.NET-Remoting-Vulnerability.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/spacelabs-healthcare-sentinel-x-unauthenticated-rce-via-net-remoting"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-345J-GPG7-FHMX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44The Web CGI Script on ZyXEL LTE4506-M606 V1.00(ABDO.2)C0 devices does not require authentication, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers (via crafted JSON action data to /cgi-bin/gui.cgi) to use all features provided by the router. Examples: change the router password, retrieve the Wi-Fi passphrase, send an SMS message, or modify the IP forwarding to access the internal network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-28899"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-16T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Web CGI Script on ZyXEL LTE4506-M606 V1.00(ABDO.2)C0 devices does not require authentication, which allows remote unauthenticated attackers (via crafted JSON action data to /cgi-bin/gui.cgi) to use all features provided by the router. Examples: change the router password, retrieve the Wi-Fi passphrase, send an SMS message, or modify the IP forwarding to access the internal network.",
"id": "GHSA-345j-gpg7-fhmx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28899"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zyxel.com/support/Zyxel-security-advisory-for-CGI-vulnerability-of-LTE.shtml"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-347F-487H-46GQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-17 09:33 – Updated: 2026-09-17 09:33The To Do List Member WordPress plugin from 1.4 through 1.6 ships a file upload endpoint that does not load WordPress and therefore applies no authentication, capability or nonce check of any kind, and validates only the name of an uploaded file rather than its content, allowing unauthenticated users to store active content served from the site's own origin, and to list and delete the files already staged there.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-86801"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-17T07:16:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The To Do List Member WordPress plugin from 1.4 through 1.6 ships a file upload endpoint that does not load WordPress and therefore applies no authentication, capability or nonce check of any kind, and validates only the name of an uploaded file rather than its content, allowing unauthenticated users to store active content served from the site\u0027s own origin, and to list and delete the files already staged there.",
"id": "GHSA-347f-487h-46gq",
"modified": "2026-09-17T09:33:01Z",
"published": "2026-09-17T09:33:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86801"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/baebde16-141c-4de4-8ecb-173c25bed40d"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-34MV-VH59-6543
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Client Bundle). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60446"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:47Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Client Bundle). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via T3, IIOP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Enterprise Capture. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-34mv-vh59-6543",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:41Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
- Divide the software into anonymous, normal, privileged, and administrative areas. Identify which of these areas require a proven user identity, and use a centralized authentication capability.
- Identify all potential communication channels, or other means of interaction with the software, to ensure that all channels are appropriately protected, including those channels that are assumed to be accessible only by authorized parties. Developers sometimes perform authentication at the primary channel, but open up a secondary channel that is assumed to be private. For example, a login mechanism may be listening on one network port, but after successful authentication, it may open up a second port where it waits for the connection, but avoids authentication because it assumes that only the authenticated party will connect to the port.
- In general, if the software or protocol allows a single session or user state to persist across multiple connections or channels, authentication and appropriate credential management need to be used throughout.
Mitigation MIT-15
For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
Mitigation
- Where possible, avoid implementing custom, "grow-your-own" authentication routines and consider using authentication capabilities as provided by the surrounding framework, operating system, or environment. These capabilities may avoid common weaknesses that are unique to authentication; support automatic auditing and tracking; and make it easier to provide a clear separation between authentication tasks and authorization tasks.
- In environments such as the World Wide Web, the line between authentication and authorization is sometimes blurred. If custom authentication routines are required instead of those provided by the server, then these routines must be applied to every single page, since these pages could be requested directly.
Mitigation MIT-4.5
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- For example, consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator [REF-45].
Mitigation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to require strong authentication for users who should be allowed to access the data [REF-1297] [REF-1298] [REF-1302].
CAPEC-12: Choosing Message Identifier
This pattern of attack is defined by the selection of messages distributed via multicast or public information channels that are intended for another client by determining the parameter value assigned to that client. This attack allows the adversary to gain access to potentially privileged information, and to possibly perpetrate other attacks through the distribution means by impersonation. If the channel/message being manipulated is an input rather than output mechanism for the system, (such as a command bus), this style of attack could be used to change the adversary's identifier to more a privileged one.
CAPEC-166: Force the System to Reset Values
An attacker forces the target into a previous state in order to leverage potential weaknesses in the target dependent upon a prior configuration or state-dependent factors. Even in cases where an attacker may not be able to directly control the configuration of the targeted application, they may be able to reset the configuration to a prior state since many applications implement reset functions.
CAPEC-216: Communication Channel Manipulation
An adversary manipulates a setting or parameter on communications channel in order to compromise its security. This can result in information exposure, insertion/removal of information from the communications stream, and/or potentially system compromise.
CAPEC-36: Using Unpublished Interfaces or Functionality
An adversary searches for and invokes interfaces or functionality that the target system designers did not intend to be publicly available. If interfaces fail to authenticate requests, the attacker may be able to invoke functionality they are not authorized for.
CAPEC-62: Cross Site Request Forgery
An attacker crafts malicious web links and distributes them (via web pages, email, etc.), typically in a targeted manner, hoping to induce users to click on the link and execute the malicious action against some third-party application. If successful, the action embedded in the malicious link will be processed and accepted by the targeted application with the users' privilege level. This type of attack leverages the persistence and implicit trust placed in user session cookies by many web applications today. In such an architecture, once the user authenticates to an application and a session cookie is created on the user's system, all following transactions for that session are authenticated using that cookie including potential actions initiated by an attacker and simply "riding" the existing session cookie.