CWE-302—Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data

Weakness Name

Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data

Description

The authentication scheme or implementation uses key data elements that are assumed to be immutable, but can be controlled or modified by the attacker.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Access Control

Impact:

Bypass Protection Mechanism

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-807Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security DecisionHigh
• CWE-1390Weak Authentication