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Weakness (CWE)

CWE-290

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

About

This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.

Common consequences

  • Access Control → Bypass Protection Mechanism, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

CVEs with this weakness

Frequently asked questions

What is CWE-290?

This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. Common consequences Access Control → Bypass Protection Mechanism, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

How many CVEs does Rainforest track for CWE-290?

Rainforest Labs currently tracks 2 published CVEs mapped to CWE-290. They are listed on this page.

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