CWE-1390

Weak Authentication

Weakness Description

The product uses an authentication mechanism to restrict access to specific users or identities, but the mechanism does not sufficiently prove that the claimed identity is correct.

Attackers may be able to bypass weak authentication faster and/or with less effort than expected.

Common Consequences

IntegrityConfidentialityAvailabilityAccess Control
Read Application DataGain Privileges or Assume IdentityExecute Unauthorized Code or Commands

This weakness can lead to the exposure of resources or functionality to unintended actors, possibly providing attackers with sensitive information or even execute arbitrary code.

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