Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-291

    CWE-291: Reliance on IP Address for Authentication

    The product uses an IP address for authentication.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing

    CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints