CWE-305 (Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness) is a common software weakness type identified by MITRE's CWE dictionary.

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CWE-305

Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness

Weakness Description

The authentication algorithm is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.

Common Consequences

Access Control

Bypass Protection Mechanism

Related Weaknesses

CWE-1390

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