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CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

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The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.

How to prevent it (1 mitigation)
  1. Architecture and Design

    Funnel all access through a single choke point to simplify how users can access a resource. For every access, perform a check to determine if the user has permissions to access the resource.

Source: MITRE CWE-288

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  • Critical 9.8

    Academist Membership <= 1.1.6 - Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover

    The Academist Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the academist_membership_check_facebook_user() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authentic…

  • Critical 9.1

    IBM FlashSystem authentication bypass

    IBM FlashSystem (IBM Storage Virtualize (8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.13, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0 through 8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0, 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.5, 8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0 through 8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0, 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.0.2, 8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0 through 8.7.2.…

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress PrivateContent plugin <= 8.11.5 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Aldo Latino PrivateContent private-content.This issue affects PrivateContent: from n/a through <= 8.11.5.

  • Critical 9.8

    Dingtian DT-R0 Series Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

    The Dingtian DT-R0 Series is vulnerable to an exploit that allows attackers to bypass login requirements by directly navigating to the main page.

  • Critical 9.8

    WP Directorybox Manager <= 2.5 - Authentication Bypass

    The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_parse_request' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attack…

  • Critical 9.8

    WP Foodbakery <= 4.8 - Authentication Bypass in foodbakery_parse_request

    The WP Foodbakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.8. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to setting the current user and their authen…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-0316 Public exploit

    WP Directorybox Manager <= 2.5 - Authentication Bypass

    The WP Directorybox Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.5. This is due to incorrect authentication in the 'wp_dp_enquiry_agent_contact_form_submit_callback' function. This makes it possible f…

  • Critical 9.8

    Nextend Social Login Pro <= 3.1.16 - Authentication Bypass via Apple OAuth provider

    The Nextend Social Login Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.1.16. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being supplied during the Apple OAuth authenticate request through the plug…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-0674 Scanner template

    Elber Communications Equipment Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

    Multiple Elber products are affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability which allows unauthorized access to the password management functionality. Attackers can exploit this issue by manipulating the endpoint to overwrite any user's password within the…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2025-0364 Public exploit

    BigAntSoft BigAnt Server Account Registration Bypass to File Upload RCE

    BigAntSoft BigAnt Server, up to and including version 5.6.06, is vulnerable to unauthenticated remote code execution via account registration. An unauthenticated remote attacker can create an administrative user through the default exposed SaaS registration m…

  • Critical 9.8

    AdForest <= 5.1.8 - Authentication Bypass

    The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.8. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as that user. This makes it possible for unauthent…

  • Critical 9.6
    CVE-2024-55591 Exploited · Ransomware Public exploit Scanner template EPSS 94%

    An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] affecting FortiOS version 7.0.0 thr…

    KEV Jan 14, 2025
  • Critical 9.8

    Themes Coder – Create Android & iOS Apps For Your Woocommerce Site <= 1.3.4 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Password Change/Account Takeover/Privilege Escalation

    The Themes Coder – Create Android & iOS Apps For Your Woocommerce Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's iden…

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress WPLMS plugin <= 1.9.9 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary User Token Generation vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through <= 1.9.9.

  • Critical 9.8

    AdForest <= 5.1.6 - Authentication Bypass

    The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.6. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them through the sb_login_user_with_otp_fun() funct…

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Woffice theme <= 5.4.14 - Unauthenticated Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in WofficeIO Woffice woffice allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Woffice: from n/a through <= 5.4.14.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress CoSchool LMS plugin <= 1.4.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Codexpert, Inc CoSchool LMS coschool allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects CoSchool LMS: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress vBSSO-lite plugin <= 1.4.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in extremeidea vBSSO-lite vbsso-lite allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects vBSSO-lite: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress ListApp Mobile Manager plugin <= 1.7.7 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in FluxBuilder ListApp Mobile Manager listapp-mobile-manager allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects ListApp Mobile Manager: from n/a through <= 1.7.7.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Firebase OTP Authentication plugin <= 1.0.1 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Appgenix Infotech Firebase OTP Authentication authentication-via-otp-using-firebase allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Firebase OTP Authentication: from n/a through <= 1.0.…

  • Critical 10.0

    An authentication bypass in the admin web console of Ivanti CSA before 5.0.3 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker t…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2024-52475 Public exploit

    WordPress Wawp plugin < 3.0.18 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Information Technology Wawp automation-web-platform allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Wawp: from n/a through < 3.0.18.

  • Critical 9.8

    WP JobSearch <= 2.6.7 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover and Privilege Escalation

    The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a users identity when verifying an email address through the user_account_activ…

  • Critical 9.1
    CVE-2024-33610 Scanner template EPSS 50%

    "sessionlist.html" and "sys_trayentryreboot.html" are accessible with no authentication. "sessionlist.html" provides lo…

  • Critical 9.8

    Social Login <= 5.9.0 - Authentication Bypass via Disqus OAuth provider

    The Social Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.9.0. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. This makes it possible for unauthenticated…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2024-10924 Public exploit Scanner template EPSS 82%

    Really Simple Security (Free, Pro, and Pro Multisite) 9.0.0 - 9.1.1.1 - Authentication Bypass

    The Really Simple Security (Free, Pro, and Pro Multisite) plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions 9.0.0 to 9.1.1.1. This is due to improper user check error handling in the two-factor REST API actions with the 'check_login_an…

  • Critical 9.8

    MultiManager WP – Manage All Your WordPress Sites Easily <= 1.0.5 - Authentication Bypass via User Impersonation

    The MultiManager WP – Manage All Your WordPress Sites Easily plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the user impersonation feature inappropriately determining the current user vi…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2024-10245 Public exploit

    Relais 2FA <= 1.0 - Authentication Bypass

    The Relais 2FA plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0. This is due to incorrect authentication and capability checking in the 'rl_do_ajax' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attacker…

  • Critical 9.8

    CE21 Suite <= 2.2.0 - Authentication Bypass

    The CE21 Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to hardcoded encryption key in the 'ce21_authentication_phrase' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to l…

  • Critical 10.0
    CVE-2024-10081 Scanner template EPSS 40%

    codechecker vulnerable to authentication bypass when using specifically crafted URLs

    CodeChecker is an analyzer tooling, defect database and viewer extension for the Clang Static Analyzer and Clang Tidy. Authentication bypass occurs when the API URL ends with Authentication. This bypass allows superuser access to all API endpoints other than …

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress User Toolkit plugin <= 1.2.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Deryck User Toolkit user-toolkit allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects User Toolkit: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2024-9989 Scanner template

    Crypto <= 2.18 - Authentication Bypass via log_in

    The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.18. This is due to a limited arbitrary method call to 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::log_in' function in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_process' function. This…

  • Critical 9.8

    Crypto <= 2.19 - Authentication Bypass via register

    The Crypto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 2.19. This is due to missing validation on the user being supplied in the 'crypto_connect_ajax_process::register' function. This makes it possible for una…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2024-50477 Public exploit Scanner template

    WordPress Stacks Mobile App Builder plugin <= 5.2.3 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Stacks Stacks Mobile App Builder stacks-mobile-app-builder allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Stacks Mobile App Builder: from n/a through <= 5.2.3.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Acnoo Flutter API plugin <= 1.0.5 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Acnoo Acnoo Flutter API acnoo-flutter-api allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Acnoo Flutter API: from n/a through <= 1.0.5.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress MaanStore API plugin <= 1.0.1 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Acnoo MaanStore API maanstore-api allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects MaanStore API: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.

  • Critical 9.8

    WordPress Realty Workstation plugin <= 1.0.45 - Account Takeover vulnerability

    Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in realtyworkstation Realty Workstation realty-workstation allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Realty Workstation: from n/a through <= 1.0.45.

  • Critical 9.8

    Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter <= 3.0.7 - Authentication Bypass via WordPress.com OAuth provider

    The Wp Social Login and Register Social Counter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.7. This is due to insufficient verification on the user being returned by the social login token. This makes …

  • Critical 9.8

    Extensions by HocWP Team <= 0.2.3.2 - Authentication Bypass

    The Extensions by HocWP Team plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 0.2.3.2. This is due to missing validation on the user being supplied in the 'verify_email' action. This makes it possible for unauthent…

  • Critical 9.8
    CVE-2024-9933 Public exploit

    WatchTowerHQ <= 3.10.1 - Authentication Bypass to Administrator due to Missing Empty Value Check

    The WatchTowerHQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.10.1. This is due to the 'watchtower_ota_token' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'Password_Less_Access::login' fu…