Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Discouraged

Improper Authentication

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

6040 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-36Q6-FPX2-25QJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:31
VLAI
Details

The Risk Based Access functionality in IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) 6.2.2 before FP9 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.2.2 before FP9 does not prevent reuse of One Time Password (OTP) tokens, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to complete transactions by leveraging access to an already-used token.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-5429"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-01-21T01:55:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "The Risk Based Access functionality in IBM Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM) 6.2.2 before FP9 and Tivoli Federated Identity Manager Business Gateway (TFIMBG) 6.2.2 before FP9 does not prevent reuse of One Time Password (OTP) tokens, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to complete transactions by leveraging access to an already-used token.",
  "id": "GHSA-36q6-fpx2-25qj",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T01:31:47Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T01:31:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5429"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/87561"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV52624"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21660509"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21660510"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-36QH-35CM-5W2W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-08-13 15:21 – Updated: 2022-02-08 21:08
VLAI
Summary
Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name in Apache Tomcat
Details

A vulnerability in the JNDI Realm of Apache Tomcat allows an attacker to authenticate using variations of a valid user name and/or to bypass some of the protection provided by the LockOut Realm. This issue affects Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.5; 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.45; 8.5.0 to 8.5.65.

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  "affected": [
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.tomcat:tomcat"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "10.0.0-M1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "10.0.5"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.tomcat:tomcat"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "9.0.0M1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "9.0.45"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.tomcat:tomcat"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "8.5.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "8.5.65"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-30640"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-116",
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-289"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2021-07-13T19:21:02Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-12T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the JNDI Realm of Apache Tomcat allows an attacker to authenticate using variations of a valid user name and/or to bypass some of the protection provided by the LockOut Realm. This issue affects Apache Tomcat 10.0.0-M1 to 10.0.5; 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.45; 8.5.0 to 8.5.65.",
  "id": "GHSA-36qh-35cm-5w2w",
  "modified": "2022-02-08T21:08:59Z",
  "published": "2021-08-13T15:21:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30640"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r59f9ef03929d32120f91f4ea7e6e79edd5688d75d0a9b65fd26d1fe8%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apache.org%3E"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00009.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-34"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210827-0007"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4952"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4986"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Authentication Bypass by Alternate Name in Apache Tomcat"
}

GHSA-36V9-QRWX-HFC8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:26 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:26
VLAI
Details

Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance before 11.0 has a hardcoded cmuser account, which allows remote attackers to obtain access by establishing an SSH session and leveraging knowledge of this account's password, aka Bug ID CSCus62707.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2015-6389"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2015-12-13T03:59:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance before 11.0 has a hardcoded cmuser account, which allows remote attackers to obtain access by establishing an SSH session and leveraging knowledge of this account\u0027s password, aka Bug ID CSCus62707.",
  "id": "GHSA-36v9-qrwx-hfc8",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T03:26:54Z",
  "published": "2022-05-17T03:26:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6389"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20151209-pca"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78738"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034361"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3728-9CR9-4XWR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-13 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:37
VLAI
Details

Improper Authentication vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC-F Series main modules allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sequence programs from the product or write malicious sequence programs or improper data in the product without authentication by sending illegitimate messages.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-4562"
  ],
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      "CWE-287"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-13T02:15:09Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC-F Series main modules allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sequence programs from the product or write malicious sequence programs or improper data in the product without authentication by sending illegitimate messages.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-3728-9cr9-4xwr",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T08:37:23Z",
  "published": "2023-10-13T03:30:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4562"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU90509290"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-285-13"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-012_en.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3782-325C-2W47

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:22 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:22
VLAI
Details

VMware Horizon DaaS (7.x before 8.0.0) contains a broken authentication vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass two-factor authentication. Note: In order to exploit this issue, an attacker must have a legitimate account on Horizon DaaS.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-6960"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-04-20T13:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "VMware Horizon DaaS (7.x before 8.0.0) contains a broken authentication vulnerability that may allow an attacker to bypass two-factor authentication. Note: In order to exploit this issue, an attacker must have a legitimate account on Horizon DaaS.",
  "id": "GHSA-3782-325c-2w47",
  "modified": "2022-05-14T03:22:02Z",
  "published": "2022-05-14T03:22:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6960"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2018-0010.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103938"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040731"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3785-7XJJ-4M88

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-29 03:00 – Updated: 2022-04-29 03:00
VLAI
Details

The default installation of Cisco voice products, when running the IBM Director Agent on IBM servers before OS 2000.2.6, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by connecting to TCP port 14247.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2004-1760"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2004-01-21T05:00:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The default installation of Cisco voice products, when running the IBM Director Agent on IBM servers before OS 2000.2.6, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by connecting to TCP port 14247.",
  "id": "GHSA-3785-7xjj-4m88",
  "modified": "2022-04-29T03:00:10Z",
  "published": "2022-04-29T03:00:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1760"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14900"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/10696"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-066.shtml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040121-voice.shtml"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/602734"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.osvdb.org/3692"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9468"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1008814"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-37C2-5CHG-WWJ7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-11 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:54
VLAI
Details

SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - version KRNL64NUC, 7.22, KRNL64NUC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.22, KRNL64UC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, KERNEL, 7.53, KERNEL 7.77, KERNEL 7.81, KERNEL 7.85, KERNEL 7.89, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.92, KERNEL 7.93, under some conditions, performs improper authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity. An attacker can perform malicious actions over the network, extending the scope of impact, causing a limited impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-35874"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287",
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-07-11T03:15:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - version KRNL64NUC, 7.22, KRNL64NUC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.22, KRNL64UC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, KERNEL, 7.53, KERNEL 7.77, KERNEL 7.81, KERNEL 7.85, KERNEL 7.89, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.92, KERNEL 7.93, under some conditions, performs improper authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity. An attacker can perform malicious actions over the network, extending the scope of impact, causing a limited impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-37c2-5chg-wwj7",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T05:54:41Z",
  "published": "2023-07-11T03:30:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35874"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3318850"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-37F5-H3RF-VPHW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-10-26 12:00
VLAI
Details

The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-24359"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-284",
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-14T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.",
  "id": "GHSA-37f5-h3rf-vphw",
  "modified": "2022-10-26T12:00:31Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:05:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24359"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://theplusaddons.com/changelog"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/486b82d1-30d4-44d2-9542-f33e3f149e92"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-37FC-9FM9-7MH2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-21 09:31 – Updated: 2024-03-21 09:31
VLAI
Details

Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and uploading of files.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-1148"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-03-21T08:15:07Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and uploading of files.",
  "id": "GHSA-37fc-9fm9-7mh2",
  "modified": "2024-03-21T09:31:14Z",
  "published": "2024-03-21T09:31:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1148"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000026669"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-37HQ-FRHQ-C3C6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:40 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:40
VLAI
Details

index.php in FTP Admin 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a loggedin parameter with a value of true, as demonstrated by adding a user account.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2007-6234"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2007-12-04T18:46:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "index.php in FTP Admin 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a loggedin parameter with a value of true, as demonstrated by adding a user account.",
  "id": "GHSA-37hq-frhq-c3c6",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T18:40:52Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T18:40:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6234"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4681"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27875"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks

Use an authentication framework or library such as the OWASP ESAPI Authentication feature.

CAPEC-114: Authentication Abuse

An attacker obtains unauthorized access to an application, service or device either through knowledge of the inherent weaknesses of an authentication mechanism, or by exploiting a flaw in the authentication scheme's implementation. In such an attack an authentication mechanism is functioning but a carefully controlled sequence of events causes the mechanism to grant access to the attacker.

CAPEC-115: Authentication Bypass

An attacker gains access to application, service, or device with the privileges of an authorized or privileged user by evading or circumventing an authentication mechanism. The attacker is therefore able to access protected data without authentication ever having taken place.

CAPEC-151: Identity Spoofing

Identity Spoofing refers to the action of assuming (i.e., taking on) the identity of some other entity (human or non-human) and then using that identity to accomplish a goal. An adversary may craft messages that appear to come from a different principle or use stolen / spoofed authentication credentials.

CAPEC-194: Fake the Source of Data

An adversary takes advantage of improper authentication to provide data or services under a falsified identity. The purpose of using the falsified identity may be to prevent traceability of the provided data or to assume the rights granted to another individual. One of the simplest forms of this attack would be the creation of an email message with a modified "From" field in order to appear that the message was sent from someone other than the actual sender. The root of the attack (in this case the email system) fails to properly authenticate the source and this results in the reader incorrectly performing the instructed action. Results of the attack vary depending on the details of the attack, but common results include privilege escalation, obfuscation of other attacks, and data corruption/manipulation.

CAPEC-22: Exploiting Trust in Client

An attack of this type exploits vulnerabilities in client/server communication channel authentication and data integrity. It leverages the implicit trust a server places in the client, or more importantly, that which the server believes is the client. An attacker executes this type of attack by communicating directly with the server where the server believes it is communicating only with a valid client. There are numerous variations of this type of attack.

CAPEC-57: Utilizing REST's Trust in the System Resource to Obtain Sensitive Data

This attack utilizes a REST(REpresentational State Transfer)-style applications' trust in the system resources and environment to obtain sensitive data once SSL is terminated.

CAPEC-593: Session Hijacking

This type of attack involves an adversary that exploits weaknesses in an application's use of sessions in performing authentication. The adversary is able to steal or manipulate an active session and use it to gain unathorized access to the application.

CAPEC-633: Token Impersonation

An adversary exploits a weakness in authentication to create an access token (or equivalent) that impersonates a different entity, and then associates a process/thread to that that impersonated token. This action causes a downstream user to make a decision or take action that is based on the assumed identity, and not the response that blocks the adversary.

CAPEC-650: Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server

By exploiting insufficient permissions, it is possible to upload a web shell to a web server in such a way that it can be executed remotely. This shell can have various capabilities, thereby acting as a "gateway" to the underlying web server. The shell might execute at the higher permission level of the web server, providing the ability the execute malicious code at elevated levels.

CAPEC-94: Adversary in the Middle (AiTM)

An adversary targets the communication between two components (typically client and server), in order to alter or obtain data from transactions. A general approach entails the adversary placing themself within the communication channel between the two components.