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CWE-603

Use of Client-Side Authentication

BaseDraftSimple22 CVEs
A client/server product performs authentication within client code but not in server code, allowing server-side authentication to be bypassed via a modified client that omits the authentication check.

Extended description

Client-side authentication is extremely weak and may be breached easily. Any attacker may read the source code and reverse-engineer the authentication mechanism to access parts of the application which would otherwise be protected.

Common consequences1

  • Access ControlBypass Protection MechanismGain Privileges or Assume Identity

Potential mitigations1

  1. Architecture and Design

    Do not rely on client side data. Always perform server side authentication.

Relationships4

CVEs referencing this CWE22

CVEDescriptionSeverityEPSSFlagsModified
CVE-2022-3218

Due to a reliance on client-side authentication, the WiFi Mouse (Mouse Server) from Necta LLC's authentication mechanism is trivially bypassed, which can result in remote code execution.

CRITICAL9.8
73%p99
Weaponized
2024-11-21
CVE-2020-6988

Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all versions, MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all versions, RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior, A remote, unauthenticated attacker can send a request from the RSLogix 500 software to the victim’s MicroLogix controller. The controller will then respond to the client with used password values to authenticate the user on the client-side. This method of authentication may allow an attacker to bypass authentication altogether, disclose sensitive information, or leak credentials.

HIGH7.5
3.89%p89
2026-06-03
CVE-2017-7909

A Use of Client-Side Authentication issue was discovered in Advantech B+B SmartWorx MESR901 firmware versions 1.5.2 and prior. The web interface uses JavaScript to check client authentication and redirect unauthorized users. Attackers may intercept requests and bypass authentication to access restricted web pages.

NONE
2.62%p83
2026-05-13
CVE-2020-7591

A vulnerability has been identified in SIPORT MP (All versions < 3.2.1). Vulnerable versions of the device could allow an authenticated attacker to impersonate other users of the system and perform (potentially administrative) actions on behalf of those users if the single sign-on feature ("Allow logon without password") is enabled.

HIGH8.8
1.46%p70
2024-11-21
CVE-2022-33139

A vulnerability has been identified in Cerberus DMS (All versions), Desigo CC (All versions), Desigo CC Compact (All versions), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.16 (All versions in default configuration), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.17 (All versions in non-default configuration), SIMATIC WinCC OA V3.18 (All versions in non-default configuration). Affected applications use client-side only authentication, when neither server-side authentication (SSA) nor Kerberos authentication is enabled. In this configuration, attackers could impersonate other users or exploit the client-server protocol without being authenticated.

CRITICAL9.8
1.05%p60
2024-11-21
CVE-2021-43355

Fresenius Kabi Vigilant Software Suite (Mastermed Dashboard) version 2.0.1.3 allows user input to be validated on the client side without authentication by the server. The server should not rely on the correctness of the data because users might not support or block JavaScript or intentionally bypass the client-side checks. An attacker with knowledge of the service user could circumvent the client-side control and login with service privileges.

CRITICAL9.8
0.98%p58
2025-04-16
CVE-2025-24517

Use of client-side authentication issue exists in CHOCO TEI WATCHER mini (IB-MCT001) all versions. If this issue is exploited, a remote attacker may obtain the product login password without authentication.

HIGH7.5
0.71%p49
2026-04-15
CVE-2020-27266

In SOOIL Developments Co., Ltd Diabecare RS, AnyDana-i and AnyDana-A, a client-side control vulnerability in the insulin pump and its AnyDana-i and AnyDana-A mobile applications allows physically proximate attackers to bypass user authentication checks via Bluetooth Low Energy.

MEDIUM6.5
0.58%p43
2024-11-21
CVE-2024-39375

TELSAT marKoni FM Transmitters are vulnerable to an attacker bypassing authentication and gaining administrator privileges.

CRITICAL9.8
0.57%p42
2024-11-21
CVE-2026-1363

IAQS and I6 developed by JNC has a Client-Side Enforcement of Server-Side Security vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by manipulating the web front-end.

CRITICAL9.8
0.54%p41
2026-04-15
CVE-2025-62649

The Restaurant Brands International (RBI) assistant platform through 2025-09-06 relies on client-side authentication for submission of equipment orders.

MEDIUM5.8
0.49%p38
2025-11-06
CVE-2025-62650

The Restaurant Brands International (RBI) assistant platform through 2025-09-06 relies on client-side authentication for use of the diagnostic screen.

CRITICAL9.9
0.48%p37
2025-10-31
CVE-2025-12868

New Site Server developed by CyberTutor has a Use of Client-Side Authentication vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated remote attackers to modify the frontend code to gain administrator privileges on the website.

CRITICAL9.8
0.47%p37
2026-04-15
CVE-2024-52327

The cloud service used by ECOVACS robot lawnmowers and vacuums allows authenticated attackers to bypass the PIN entry required to access the live video feed.

MEDIUM6.5
0.44%p35
2025-09-23
CVE-2024-45785

MUSASI version 3 contains an issue with use of client-side authentication. If this vulnerability is exploited, other users' credential and sensitive information may be retrieved.

HIGH7.5
0.43%p34
2024-11-06
CVE-2024-28627

An issue in Flipsnack v.18/03/2024 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the reader.gz.js file.

HIGH7.5
0.43%p34
2026-04-15
CVE-2025-64119

A vulnerability in Nuvation Battery Management System allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Battery Management System: through 2.3.9.

NONE
0.36%p28
2026-04-15
CVE-2026-8830

A flaw was found in Keycloak. An authenticated user can bypass configured WebAuthn policies during credential registration by manipulating client-side JavaScript. This occurs because the server-side processAction() fails to validate that the newly created credential's parameters, such as public key algorithms, match the realm's configured WebAuthn policies. This could lead to the creation of credentials that do not adhere to administrative security requirements, potentially weakening the overall security posture of the system by allowing non-compliant authentication methods.

MEDIUM4.3
0.35%p27
2026-06-11
CVE-2026-42098

Sparx Enterprise Architect software has a security feature that limits user's actions to those specified in the role. An authenticated attacker can modify the Enterprise Architect client behavior (e.g. using a debugger) and log in as any other user or administrator - then it is possible to do every possible change to the repository. The vendor was notified early about this vulnerability, but didn't respond with the details of vulnerability or vulnerable version range. Only version 17.1 and below were tested and confirmed as vulnerable, other versions were not tested and might also be vulnerable.

NONE
0.32%p24
2026-05-19
CVE-2025-61940

NMIS/BioDose V22.02 and previous versions rely on a common SQL Server user account to access data in the database. User access in the client application is restricted by a password authentication check in the client software but the underlying database connection always has access. The latest version of NMIS/BioDose introduces an option to use Windows user authentication with the database, which would restrict this database connection.

HIGH8.8
0.29%p20
2026-01-02
CVE-2026-40551

mpGabinet performs client-side authentication. An attacker with access to any application instance connected to the backend server can bypass the login verification process by manipulating the application binary and authenticate as an arbitrary user. This issue affects mpGabinet version 23.12.19 and below.

NONE
0.13%p3
2026-04-28
CVE-2025-30042

The CGM CLININET system provides smart card authentication; however, authentication is conducted locally on the client device, and, in reality, only the certificate number is used for access verification. As a result, possession of the certificate number alone is sufficient for authentication, regardless of the actual presence of the smart card or ownership of the private key.

HIGH7.8
0.09%p0
2026-03-09