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-MQ4F-73J7-JXVQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:44 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:44admin/sauvBase.php in Blog Pixel Motion (aka Blog PixelMotion) does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to trigger a database backup dump, and obtain the resulting blogPM.sql file that contains sensitive information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-1868"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-04-17T19:05:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/sauvBase.php in Blog Pixel Motion (aka Blog PixelMotion) does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to trigger a database backup dump, and obtain the resulting blogPM.sql file that contains sensitive information.",
"id": "GHSA-mq4f-73j7-jxvq",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:44:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:44:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1868"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41671"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5380"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1121/references"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MQ4W-63HH-GH6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:46The web interface on Dahua DHI-HCVR7216A-S3 devices with NVR Firmware 3.210.0001.10 2016-06-06, Camera Firmware 2.400.0000.28.R 2016-03-29, and SmartPSS Software 1.16.1 2017-01-19 allows remote attackers to obtain login access by leveraging knowledge of the MD5 Admin Hash without knowledge of the corresponding password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-6117.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6343"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-02-27T07:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The web interface on Dahua DHI-HCVR7216A-S3 devices with NVR Firmware 3.210.0001.10 2016-06-06, Camera Firmware 2.400.0000.28.R 2016-03-29, and SmartPSS Software 1.16.1 2017-01-19 allows remote attackers to obtain login access by leveraging knowledge of the MD5 Admin Hash without knowledge of the corresponding password, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-6117.",
"id": "GHSA-mq4w-63hh-gh6j",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:46:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6343"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://nullku7.github.io/stuff/exposure/dahua/2017/02/24/dahua-nvr.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96449"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQ5C-744G-F8PJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:13Improper authentication of un-encrypted plaintext Wi-Fi frames in an encrypted network can lead to information disclosure in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11301"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper authentication of un-encrypted plaintext Wi-Fi frames in an encrypted network can lead to information disclosure in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer Electronics Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon IoT, Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Voice \u0026 Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking",
"id": "GHSA-mq5c-744g-f8pj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:13:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:13:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11301"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/august-2021-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MQ9G-M88J-MMVX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-27 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-27 12:30A vulnerability was found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file gateway/platforms/webhook.py of the component Webhooks Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument _INSECURE_NO_AUTH results in missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.
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"CVE-2026-7113"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-27T11:16:02Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in NousResearch hermes-agent 0.8.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file gateway/platforms/webhook.py of the component Webhooks Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument _INSECURE_NO_AUTH results in missing authentication. The attack can be launched remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through a pull request but has not reacted yet.",
"id": "GHSA-mq9g-m88j-mmvx",
"modified": "2026-04-27T12:30:38Z",
"published": "2026-04-27T12:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7113"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/issues/6440"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/pull/6445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/800802"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/359713"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/359713/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQFQ-WXW5-3H9W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:14In Arista's MOS (Metamako Operating System) software which is supported on the 7130 product line, under certain conditions, a user may be able to execute commands despite not having the privileges to do so. This issue affects: Arista Metamako Operating System All releases in the MOS-0.1x train MOS-0.32.0 and prior releases
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-28493"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-09T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Arista\u0027s MOS (Metamako Operating System) software which is supported on the 7130 product line, under certain conditions, a user may be able to execute commands despite not having the privileges to do so. This issue affects: Arista Metamako Operating System All releases in the MOS-0.1x train MOS-0.32.0 and prior releases",
"id": "GHSA-mqfq-wxw5-3h9w",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:14:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/12915-security-advisory-67"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MQHQ-RJ42-JPJP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-06 18:30 – Updated: 2025-09-23 15:31An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to compromise the security of the system.
We have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions: QTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QTS 5.2.2.2950 build 20241114 and later QuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later QuTS hero h5.2.2.2952 build 20241116 and later
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-48859"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-06T17:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect several QNAP operating system versions. If exploited, the vulnerability could allow remote attackers to compromise the security of the system.\n\nWe have already fixed the vulnerability in the following versions:\nQTS 5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later\nQTS 5.2.2.2950 build 20241114 and later\nQuTS hero h5.1.9.2954 build 20241120 and later\nQuTS hero h5.2.2.2952 build 20241116 and later",
"id": "GHSA-mqhq-rj42-jpjp",
"modified": "2025-09-23T15:31:06Z",
"published": "2024-12-06T18:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-24-49"
}
],
"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"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQJ4-JXHW-766G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-16 15:31 – Updated: 2024-08-28 21:31Improper Authentication vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions product upKeeper Manager allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects upKeeper Manager: through 5.1.9.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-42462"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-16T14:15:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions product upKeeper Manager allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects upKeeper Manager: through 5.1.9.",
"id": "GHSA-mqj4-jxhw-766g",
"modified": "2024-08-28T21:31:27Z",
"published": "2024-08-16T15:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42462"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.upkeeper.se/hc/en-us/articles/15432045399452-CVE-2024-42462-Bypass-multifactor-authentication"
}
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"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"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQPQ-5FV5-65GH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-20 15:30 – Updated: 2025-07-08 15:31An issue was discovered on COROS PACE 3 devices through 3.0808.0. It starts advertising if no device is connected via Bluetooth. This allows an attacker to connect with the device via BLE if no other device is connected. While connected, none of the BLE services and characteristics of the device require any authentication or security level. Therefore, any characteristic, depending on their mode of operation (read/write/notify), can be used by the connected attacker. This allows, for example, configuring the device, sending notifications, resetting the device to factory settings, or installing software.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-32879"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-20T14:15:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on COROS PACE 3 devices through 3.0808.0. It starts advertising if no device is connected via Bluetooth. This allows an attacker to connect with the device via BLE if no other device is connected. While connected, none of the BLE services and characteristics of the device require any authentication or security level. Therefore, any characteristic, depending on their mode of operation (read/write/notify), can be used by the connected attacker. This allows, for example, configuring the device, sending notifications, resetting the device to factory settings, or installing software.",
"id": "GHSA-mqpq-5fv5-65gh",
"modified": "2025-07-08T15:31:45Z",
"published": "2025-06-20T15:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32879"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.coros.com/hc/en-us/articles/20087694119828-COROS-PACE-3-Release-Notes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://syss.de"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2025-026.txt"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQQF-3X7J-J33M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-08 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-12 18:30OpenHarmony-v3.1.4 and prior versions had an vulnerability. PIN code is transmitted to the peer device in plain text during cross-device authentication, which reduces the difficulty of man-in-the-middle attacks.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45877"
],
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-319"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-08T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "OpenHarmony-v3.1.4 and prior versions had an vulnerability. PIN code is transmitted to the peer device in plain text during cross-device authentication, which reduces the difficulty of man-in-the-middle attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-mqqf-3x7j-j33m",
"modified": "2022-12-12T18:30:28Z",
"published": "2022-12-08T18:30:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45877"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/openharmony/security/blob/master/en/security-disclosure/2022/2022-12.md"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQQW-5995-R7PJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:20HUAWEI P30 smart phone with versions earlier than 10.1.0.135(C00E135R2P11) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Due to improper authentication of specific interface, in specific scenario attackers could access specific interface without authentication. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized operations.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1813"
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"cwe_ids": [
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "HUAWEI P30 smart phone with versions earlier than 10.1.0.135(C00E135R2P11) have an improper authentication vulnerability. Due to improper authentication of specific interface, in specific scenario attackers could access specific interface without authentication. Successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform unauthorized operations.",
"id": "GHSA-mqqw-5995-r7pj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:20:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:20:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1813"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200610-04-smartphone-en"
}
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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.