CWE-287
DiscouragedImproper 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.
5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-M56W-5XPW-W7WC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-25 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-02 00:00The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-24T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The authentication checks of the MELAG FTP Server in version 2.2.0.4 are incomplete, which allows a remote attacker to access local files only by using a valid username.",
"id": "GHSA-m56w-5xpw-w7wc",
"modified": "2022-07-02T00:00:22Z",
"published": "2022-06-25T00:01:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41638"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securesystems.de/blog/advisory-and-exploitation-the-melag-ftp-server"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M576-XV6P-W8W5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-06 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-12 00:01A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Private Cloud Management Platform. Affected is an unknown function of the file /management/api/rcx_management/global_config_query of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-205614 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-05T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Private Cloud Management Platform. Affected is an unknown function of the file /management/api/rcx_management/global_config_query of the component POST Request Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. VDB-205614 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-m576-xv6p-w8w5",
"modified": "2022-08-12T00:01:18Z",
"published": "2022-08-06T00:00:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2664"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.205614"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M59X-WQP8-P5HC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:38 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:38The Zizai Tech Nut device allows unauthenticated Bluetooth pairing, which enables unauthenticated connected applications to write data to the device name attribute.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-6549"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-13T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Zizai Tech Nut device allows unauthenticated Bluetooth pairing, which enables unauthenticated connected applications to write data to the device name attribute.",
"id": "GHSA-m59x-wqp8-p5hc",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:38:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:38:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6549"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.rapid7.com/2016/10/25/multiple-bluetooth-low-energy-ble-tracker-vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/402847"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93877"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M5C3-3GVF-Q8J5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:07 – Updated: 2024-04-24 20:40The htdocs/index.php?mainmenu=home login page in Dolibarr 10.0.6 allows an unlimited rate of failed authentication attempts.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-01-26T23:15:00Z",
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"details": "The htdocs/index.php?mainmenu=home login page in Dolibarr 10.0.6 allows an unlimited rate of failed authentication attempts.",
"id": "GHSA-m5c3-3gvf-q8j5",
"modified": "2024-04-24T20:40:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:07:30Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7995"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/Dolibarr/dolibarr"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tufangungor/tufangungor.github.io/blob/master/_posts/2020-01-19-dolibarr-10.0.6-brute-force.md"
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"url": "https://tufangungor.github.io/exploit/2020/01/18/dolibarr-10.0.6-brute-force.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163541/Dolibarr-ERP-CRM-10.0.6-Login-Brute-Forcer.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "Dolibarr Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts"
}
GHSA-M5FF-XQMW-4569
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:00 – Updated: 2025-04-11 04:11The Supermicro BMC implementation allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary IPMI commands by using cipher suite 0 (aka cipher zero) and an arbitrary password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-4782"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-07-08T22:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Supermicro BMC implementation allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary IPMI commands by using cipher suite 0 (aka cipher zero) and an arbitrary password.",
"id": "GHSA-m5ff-xqmw-4569",
"modified": "2025-04-11T04:11:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:00:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/freeipmi-devel/2013-02/msg00013.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://fish2.com/ipmi/cipherzero.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/93038"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.metasploit.com/modules/auxiliary/scanner/ipmi/ipmi_cipher_zero"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2013/07/ipmi"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-M5Q5-8MFW-P2HR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-17 14:40 – Updated: 2024-12-12 22:30Impact
Unauthenticated attackers can craft arbitrary JWTs and access features that usually require authentication and execute arbitrary commands as root on CasaOS instances.
Patches
The problem was addressed by improving the validation of JWTs in 705bf1f. This patch is part of CasaOS 0.4.4.
Workarounds
Users should upgrade to CasaOS 0.4.4. If they can't, they should temporarily restrict access to CasaOS to untrusted users, for instance by not exposing it publicly.
References
- 705bf1f
- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-casaos/
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"name": "github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS"
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"introduced": "0"
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"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-17T14:40:16Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-17T21:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "### Impact\n\nUnauthenticated attackers can craft arbitrary JWTs and access features that usually require authentication and execute arbitrary commands as `root` on CasaOS instances.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe problem was addressed by improving the validation of JWTs in 705bf1f. This patch is part of CasaOS 0.4.4.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nUsers should upgrade to CasaOS 0.4.4. If they can\u0027t, they should temporarily restrict access to CasaOS to untrusted users, for instance by not exposing it publicly.\n\n### References\n\n- 705bf1f\n- https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-casaos/\n",
"id": "GHSA-m5q5-8mfw-p2hr",
"modified": "2024-12-12T22:30:02Z",
"published": "2023-07-17T14:40:16Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS/security/advisories/GHSA-m5q5-8mfw-p2hr"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-37266"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS/commit/705bf1facbffd2ca40b159b0303132b6fdf657ad"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/IceWhaleTech/CasaOS"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2023-1931"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sonarsource.com/blog/security-vulnerabilities-in-casaos"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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],
"summary": "CasaOS contains weak JWT secrets"
}
GHSA-M5QV-996F-G5RH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-05 03:31 – Updated: 2026-05-05 03:31The MoreConvert Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.14. This is due to the guest waitlist verification flow not invalidating or regenerating verification tokens when the customer email address is changed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as existing users, including administrators, by obtaining a valid guest verification token for an attacker-controlled email, changing the same guest customer email to the target account email through the public waitlist flow, and then using the original verification link.
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"CVE-2026-5722"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-05T02:16:05Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "The MoreConvert Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.14. This is due to the guest waitlist verification flow not invalidating or regenerating verification tokens when the customer email address is changed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to authenticate as existing users, including administrators, by obtaining a valid guest verification token for an attacker-controlled email, changing the same guest customer email to the target account email through the public waitlist flow, and then using the original verification link.",
"id": "GHSA-m5qv-996f-g5rh",
"modified": "2026-05-05T03:31:41Z",
"published": "2026-05-05T03:31:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-5722"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://moreconvert.com/changelog"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/smart-wishlist-for-more-convert"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fe887475-f7e8-4fda-a793-bc6f37b70f3e?source=cve"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-M5R3-W5HQ-W9C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-29 21:30 – Updated: 2022-12-01 21:30SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to Improper Input Validation. This vulnerability allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to escalate user privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-36960"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-29T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to Improper Input Validation. This vulnerability allows a remote adversary with valid access to SolarWinds Web Console to escalate user privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-m5r3-w5hq-w9c2",
"modified": "2022-12-01T21:30:19Z",
"published": "2022-11-29T21:30:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36960"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2022-4_release_notes.htm"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2022-36960"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-M5X7-P5X3-36XC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:51 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:51The web management interface on the LG-Nortel ELO GS24M switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently obtain cleartext credential and configuration information, via a direct request to a configuration web page.
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"CVE-2012-1838"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2012-03-22T10:17:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The web management interface on the LG-Nortel ELO GS24M switch allows remote attackers to bypass authentication, and consequently obtain cleartext credential and configuration information, via a direct request to a configuration web page.",
"id": "GHSA-m5x7-p5x3-36xc",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:51:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:51:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-1838"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/80370"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/523027"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-M62G-M4J3-92FG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1860 firmware version 1.04B03 WiFi extenders. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-10894.
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-12T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DAP-1860 firmware version 1.04B03 WiFi extenders. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the uhttpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the device. Was ZDI-CAN-10894.",
"id": "GHSA-m62g-m4j3-92fg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
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{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27865"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10197"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1429"
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Mitigation
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.