CWE-290βAuthentication Bypass by Spoofing
PUBLISHEDweakness record
released 2006-07-19 Β· last modified 2025-12-11
Metadata
- CWE ID:
- CWE-290
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Incomplete
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2025-12-11
Weakness Name
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Description
This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
Common Consequences
- Scope:
- Access Control
- Impact:
- Bypass Protection Mechanism, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
- Notes:
- This weakness can allow an attacker to access resources which are not otherwise accessible without proper authentication.