Weakness (CWE)
CWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
How to prevent it (1 mitigation)
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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
775 results · Feed
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Medium 6.5
Inappropriate implementation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 142.0.7444.59 allowed an attacker who convinced a …
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High 7.5
Apollo Router Core: Access Control Bypass on Polymorphic Types
Apollo Router Core is a configurable graph router written in Rust to run a federated supergraph using Apollo Federation 2. In versions 1.61.11 below, as well as 2.0.0-alpha.0 through 2.8.1-rc.0, a vulnerability allowed for unauthenticated queries to access da…
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Critical 9.8
WordPress Search & Go theme <= 2.7 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Elated-Themes Search & Go search-and-go allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Search & Go: from n/a through <= 2.7.
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Medium 6.8
On Elspec G5 devices through 1.2.2.19, a person with physical access to the device can reset the Admin password by inse…
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High 7.5
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1, macOS …
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Medium 4.6
The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. An attacker with p…
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Critical 9.8
Jobmonster - Job Board WordPress Theme <= 4.8.1 - Authentication Bypass
The Noo JobMonster theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.8.1. This is due to the check_login() function not properly verifying a user's identity prior to successfully authenticating them This makes …
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High 7.5
Simple OAuth (OAuth2) & OpenID Connect - Critical - Access bypass - SA-CONTRIB-2025-114
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Drupal Simple OAuth (OAuth2) & OpenID Connect allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Simple OAuth (OAuth2) & OpenID Connect: from 6.0.0 before 6.0.7.
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Critical 9.3
Unauthorized database access in Asseco mMedica
An unauthenticated user can connect to a publicly accessible database using arbitrary credentials. The system grants full access to the database by leveraging a previously authenticated connection through a "mmBackup" application. This flaw allows attackers t…
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High 8.1
Vault AWS auth method bypass due to AWS client cache
Vault and Vault Enterprise’s (“Vault”) AWS Auth method may be susceptible to authentication bypass if the role of the configured bound_principal_iam is the same across AWS accounts, or uses a wildcard. This vulnerability, CVE-2025-11621, is fixed in Vault Com…
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High 8.8
WordPress Emails Catch All plugin <= 3.5.3 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Iulia Cazan Emails Catch All emails-catch-all allows Password Recovery Exploitation.This issue affects Emails Catch All: from n/a through <= 3.5.3.
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Critical 9.8CVE-2025-49901 Public exploit
WordPress Simple Link Directory plugin < 14.8.1 - Broken Authentication vulnerability
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Link Directory qc-simple-link-directory allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Simple Link Directory: from n/a through < 14.8.1.
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Critical 9.3
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in Raisecomm RAX701-GC Series
The affected Raisecom devices allow SSH sessions to be established without completing user authentication. This could allow attackers to gain shell access without valid credentials.
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Medium 5.3
Zoom Rooms Clients - Authentication Bypass
Authentication bypass in some Zoom Rooms Clients before version 6.5.1 may allow an unauthenticated user to conduct a disclosure of information via network access.
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Critical 9.8CVE-2025-10294 Public exploit
OwnID Passwordless Login <= 1.3.4 - Authentication Bypass
The OwnID Passwordless Login plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the plugin not properly checking if the ownid_shared_secret value is empty prior to authenticating a user via …
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Critical 9.8CVE-2025-9967 Public exploit
Orion SMS OTP Verification <= 1.1.7 - Authentication Bypass via Account Takeover
The Orion SMS OTP Verification plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password. T…
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Medium 6.1
Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Missing Ability to Patch ROM Code in Windows BitLocker allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
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High 8.8
Authenticator Login - Moderately critical - Access bypass - SA-CONTRIB-2025-098
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Drupal Authenticator Login allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Authenticator Login: from 0.0.0 before 2.1.8.
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Critical 9.8
Search & Go - Directory WordPress Theme <= 2.7 - Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation via Account Takeover
The Search & Go - Directory WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.7. This is due to insufficient user validation in the search_and_go_elated_check_facebook_user(…
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High 8.6
Tesla Telematics Control Unit (TCU) < v2025.14 Authentication Bypass
Tesla Telematics Control Unit (TCU) firmware prior to v2025.14 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. The TCU runs the Android Debug Bridge (adbd) as root and, despite a “lockdown” check that disables adb shell, still permits adb push/pull and adb f…
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Medium 4.3
The credentials of the users stored in the system's local database can be used for the log in, making it possible for a…
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High 8.6
Karapace is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass
Karapace is an open-source implementation of Kafka REST and Schema Registry. Versions 5.0.0 and 5.0.1 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability when configured to use OAuth 2.0 Bearer Token authentication. If a request is sent without an Authorization he…
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Critical 9.8
Spirit Framework <= 1.2.14 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover and Privilege Escalation
The Spirit Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.14. This is due to the custom_actions() function not properly validating a user's identity prior to authenticating them to the site. Thi…
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High 8.6
Raise3D Pro2 Series 3D Printers Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
An unauthenticated debug port may allow access to the device file system.
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Medium 6.3
An Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability [CWE-288] in FortiOS 7.4.0 through 7.4.7, 7.2…
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High 7.5
Apache Kylin: Authentication bypass
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Apache Kylin. This issue affects Apache Kylin: from 4.0.0 through 5.0.2. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.0.3, which fixes the issue.
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High 8.8
Authentication Bypass in LG Innotek Camera
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in LG Innotek camera models LND7210 and LNV7210R. The vulnerability allows a malicious actor to gain access to camera information including user account information.
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High 8.2
LatePoint <= 5.1.94 - Unauthenticated Authentication Bypass via load_step Function
The LatePoint plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass due to insufficient identity verification within the steps__load_step route of the latepoint_route_call AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.94. The endpoint reads th…
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High 8.1
Service Finder SMS System <= 2.0.0 - Authentication Bypass
The Service Finder SMS System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the plugin not verifying a user's phone number before logging them in. This makes it possible for unauthentic…
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High 8.8
Authentication Bypass
The CBIS/NCS Manager API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass. By sending a specially crafted HTTP header, an unauthenticated user can gain unauthorized access to API functions. This flaw allows attackers to reach restricted or sensitive endpoints of the…
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Medium 5.4
Mitigation bypass in the Web Compatibility: Tooling component
Mitigation bypass in the Web Compatibility: Tooling component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 143 and Thunderbird 143.
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Critical 9.8CVE-2025-8359 Public exploit
AdForest <= 6.0.9 - Authentication Bypass to Admin
The AdForest theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.9. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to authenticating them. This makes it possible for unauthenticated at…
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Critical 10.0
FreePBX Affected by Authentication Bypass Leading to SQL Injection and RCE
FreePBX is an open-source web-based graphical user interface. FreePBX 15, 16, and 17 endpoints are vulnerable due to insufficiently sanitized user-supplied data allowing unauthenticated access to FreePBX Administrator leading to arbitrary database manipulatio…
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Critical 9.8
WordPress Jobmonster Theme <= 4.7.9 - Broken Authentication Vulnerability
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in NooTheme Jobmonster noo-jobmonster allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Jobmonster: from n/a through <= 4.7.9.
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Critical 9.8
WordPress Golo Theme <= 1.7.0 - Broken Authentication Vulnerability
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in uxper Golo golo allows Authentication Abuse.This issue affects Golo: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
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High 7.7
Arcserve UDP < 10.2 Authentication Bypass
An authentication bypass vulnerability in Arcserve Unified Data Protection (UDP) allows unauthenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to protected functionality or user accounts. By manipulating specific request parameters or exploiting a logic flaw, …
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High 8.1
Bravis User <= 1.0.1 - Authentication Bypass to Account Takeover
The Bravis User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly logging a user in with the data that was previously verified through the facebook_ajax_login_callba…
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Critical 9.8
Case Theme User <= 1.0.3 - Authentication Bypass via Social Login
The Case Theme User plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly logging in a user with the data that was previously verified through the facebook_ajax_login_ca…
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Critical 9.8
Simpler Checkout 0.7.0 - 1.1.9 - Authentication Bypass
The Simpler Checkout plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in versions 0.7.0 to 1.1.9. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a user's identity prior to logging them in as an admin through the simplerwc_woocommerce_order_create…
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Medium 5.4
An issue in the lock screen component of Reolink v4.54.0.4.20250526 allows attackers to bypass authentication via using…