CWE-603 21 CVEs MITRE definition ↗

CWE-603: Use of Client-Side Authentication

Overview

CWE-603 (Use of Client-Side Authentication) documents a weakness type used across vulnerability databases and security assessments. Use the sections below for definition, context, and mapped CVEs.

Security impact
Security impact: Depends on product and context; use CVE records, severity scores, and MITRE guidance to prioritize.

Description

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.

Applicable platforms

Kind Name Class Prevalence OS / CPE
language Not Language-Specific Undetermined
technology ICS/OT Undetermined

Related CVEs in this database

These CVEs are mapped to this weakness in this database and kept for traceability and search.

CVE Published Summary
CVE-2026-42098 2026-05-19 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.…
CVE-2026-8830 2026-05-19 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 p…
CVE-2025-30042 2026-03-02 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 verificat…
CVE-2026-1363 2026-01-23 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 fro…
CVE-2025-64119 2026-01-02 A vulnerability in Nuvation Battery Management System allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Battery Management System: through 2.3.9.
CVE-2025-61940 2025-12-02 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 chec…
CVE-2025-12868 2025-11-10 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…
CVE-2025-62650 2025-10-17 The Restaurant Brands International (RBI) assistant platform through 2025-09-06 relies on client-side authentication for use of the diagnostic screen.
CVE-2025-62649 2025-10-17 The Restaurant Brands International (RBI) assistant platform through 2025-09-06 relies on client-side authentication for submission of equipment orders.
CVE-2025-24517 2025-03-31 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 authentic…
CVE-2024-52327 2025-01-23 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.
CVE-2024-45785 2024-10-25 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.
CVE-2024-39375 2024-06-27 TELSAT marKoni FM Transmitters are vulnerable to an attacker bypassing authentication and gaining administrator privileges.
CVE-2024-28627 2024-04-23 An issue in Flipsnack v.18/03/2024 allows a local attacker to obtain sensitive information via the reader.gz.js file.
CVE-2022-3218 2022-09-19 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.
CVE-2022-33139 2022-06-21 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 …
CVE-2021-43355 2022-01-21 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 th…
CVE-2020-27266 2021-01-19 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 prox…
CVE-2020-7591 2020-10-15 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 (p…
CVE-2020-6988 2020-03-16 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, unauthen…

Previous names

  • Client-Side Authentication (2008-04-11)

Content submission

Name
Anonymous Tool Vendor (under NDA)
Date
2007-05-07
Version
Draft 6

Content modifications

Date Name Version Importance Comment
2008-07-01 Eric Dalci 1.0 updated Potential_Mitigations, Time_of_Introduction
2008-09-08 CWE Content Team 1.0 updated Description, Relationships, Observed_Example, Other_Notes, Taxonomy_Mappings
2011-06-01 CWE Content Team 1.13 updated Common_Consequences, Maintenance_Notes, Other_Notes
2012-05-11 CWE Content Team 2.2 updated References, Relationships
2012-10-30 CWE Content Team 2.3 updated Potential_Mitigations
2014-07-30 CWE Content Team 2.8 updated Relationships
2017-05-03 CWE Content Team 2.11 updated Relationships
2017-11-08 CWE Content Team 3.0 updated Modes_of_Introduction, Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
2020-02-24 CWE Content Team 4.0 updated Relationships
2021-03-15 CWE Content Team 4.4 updated Maintenance_Notes, Relationships
2022-10-13 CWE Content Team 4.9 updated Demonstrative_Examples, Observed_Examples, References, Relationships
2023-01-31 CWE Content Team 4.10 updated Applicable_Platforms, Relationships
2023-04-27 CWE Content Team 4.11 updated Relationships
2023-06-29 CWE Content Team 4.12 updated Mapping_Notes, Relationships
2025-12-11 CWE Content Team 4.19 updated Weakness_Ordinalities
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