CWE-306
AllowedMissing Authentication for Critical Function
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
3485 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-39F7-5VM3-JFXG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:03 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:43The udpServerSys service in Petwant PF-103 firmware 4.22.2.42 and Petalk AI 3.2.2.30 allows remote attackers to initiate firmware upgrades and alter device settings.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16731"
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"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-13T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The udpServerSys service in Petwant PF-103 firmware 4.22.2.42 and Petalk AI 3.2.2.30 allows remote attackers to initiate firmware upgrades and alter device settings.",
"id": "GHSA-39f7-5vm3-jfxg",
"modified": "2024-04-04T02:43:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:03:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16731"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.securityevaluators.com/remotely-exploiting-iot-pet-feeders-21013562aea3"
}
],
"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:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-39GV-W9GJ-X452
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-12 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-12 18:31Missing authentication for critical function in Windows StateRepository API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-53789"
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"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-12T18:15:47Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Missing authentication for critical function in Windows StateRepository API allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-39gv-w9gj-x452",
"modified": "2025-08-12T18:31:33Z",
"published": "2025-08-12T18:31:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53789"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53789"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-39XH-X2WJ-8255
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-30 12:30 – Updated: 2022-12-02 00:30A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Book Store Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /bsms_ci/index.php. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214588.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-4229"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-30T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical was found in SourceCodester Book Store Management System 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /bsms_ci/index.php. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-214588.",
"id": "GHSA-39xh-x2wj-8255",
"modified": "2022-12-02T00:30:24Z",
"published": "2022-11-30T12:30:20Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4229"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lithonn/bug-report/tree/main/vendors/oretnom23/bsms_ci/broken-access-control"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.214588"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.214588"
}
],
"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-3C3Q-VW42-RFC2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-28 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Priyabrata Sarkar Token Login allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Token Login: from n/a through 1.0.3.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-50488"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-28T13:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel vulnerability in Priyabrata Sarkar Token Login allows Authentication Bypass.This issue affects Token Login: from n/a through 1.0.3.",
"id": "GHSA-3c3q-vw42-rfc2",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:10Z",
"published": "2024-10-28T15:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/token-login/vulnerability/wordpress-token-login-plugin-1-0-3-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/token-login/wordpress-token-login-plugin-1-0-3-broken-authentication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-3C45-RPMQ-6GFJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-20 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-20 12:32In infiniflow/ragflow version v0.12.0, there is an improper authentication vulnerability that allows a user to view another user's invite list. This can lead to a privacy breach where users' personal or private information, such as email addresses or usernames in the invite list, could be exposed without their consent. This data leakage can facilitate further attacks, such as phishing or spam, and result in loss of trust and potential regulatory issues.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-12869"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-20T10:15:31Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "In infiniflow/ragflow version v0.12.0, there is an improper authentication vulnerability that allows a user to view another user\u0027s invite list. This can lead to a privacy breach where users\u0027 personal or private information, such as email addresses or usernames in the invite list, could be exposed without their consent. This data leakage can facilitate further attacks, such as phishing or spam, and result in loss of trust and potential regulatory issues.",
"id": "GHSA-3c45-rpmq-6gfj",
"modified": "2025-03-20T12:32:44Z",
"published": "2025-03-20T12:32:44Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12869"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/768b1a56-1e79-416a-8445-65953568b04a"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3C6V-C67V-HX4Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2024-05-06 12:30UltraLog Express device management interface does not properly perform access authentication in some specific pages/functions. Any user can access the privileged page to manage accounts through specific system directory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3920"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-27T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "UltraLog Express device management interface does not properly perform access authentication in some specific pages/functions. Any user can access the privileged page to manage accounts through specific system directory.",
"id": "GHSA-3c6v-c67v-hx4q",
"modified": "2024-05-06T12:30:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:12:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3920"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-3452-937d6-1.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3CPP-X8VC-586M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Security Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46846"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:02Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Security Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-3cpp-x8vc-586m",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:31Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46846"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3F3R-G48R-83HH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-10-22 12:00A flaw was found in Red Hat 3scale’s API docs URL, where it is accessible without credentials. This flaw allows an attacker to view sensitive information or modify service APIs. Versions before 3scale-2.10.0-ER1 are affected.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25634"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-26T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in Red Hat 3scale\u2019s API docs URL, where it is accessible without credentials. This flaw allows an attacker to view sensitive information or modify service APIs. Versions before 3scale-2.10.0-ER1 are affected.",
"id": "GHSA-3f3r-g48r-83hh",
"modified": "2022-10-22T12:00:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25634"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1880201"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-3FJC-956C-32MF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-28 21:30 – Updated: 2023-11-28 21:30The FACSChorus workstation does not prevent physical access to its PCI express (PCIe) slots, which could allow a threat actor to insert a PCI card designed for memory capture. A threat actor can then isolate sensitive information such as a BitLocker encryption key from a dump of the workstation RAM during startup.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-29063"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1299",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-28T21:15:07Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "The FACSChorus workstation does not prevent physical access to its PCI express (PCIe) slots, which could allow a threat actor to insert a PCI card designed for memory capture. A threat actor can then isolate sensitive information such as a BitLocker encryption key from a dump of the workstation RAM during startup.",
"id": "GHSA-3fjc-956c-32mf",
"modified": "2023-11-28T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2023-11-28T21:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29063"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.bd.com/en-us/about-bd/cybersecurity/bulletin/bd-facschorus-software"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-3G85-XPC2-P2HQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-16 12:30 – Updated: 2026-02-16 12:30The WhatsApp bridge component in Nanobot binds the WebSocket server to all network interfaces (0.0.0.0) on port 3001 by default and does not require authentication for incoming connections. An unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to the bridge can connect to the WebSocket server to hijack the WhatsApp session. This allows the attacker to send messages on behalf of the user, intercept all incoming messages and media in real-time, and capture authentication QR codes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2577"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-16T10:16:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The WhatsApp bridge component in Nanobot binds the WebSocket server to all network interfaces (0.0.0.0) on port 3001 by default and does not require authentication for incoming connections. An unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to the bridge can connect to the WebSocket server to hijack the WhatsApp session. This allows the attacker to send messages on behalf of the user, intercept all incoming messages and media in real-time, and capture authentication QR codes.",
"id": "GHSA-3g85-xpc2-p2hq",
"modified": "2026-02-16T12:30:25Z",
"published": "2026-02-16T12:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/HKUDS/nanobot/releases/tag/v0.1.3.post7"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2026-09"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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Mitigation
- Divide the software into anonymous, normal, privileged, and administrative areas. Identify which of these areas require a proven user identity, and use a centralized authentication capability.
- Identify all potential communication channels, or other means of interaction with the software, to ensure that all channels are appropriately protected, including those channels that are assumed to be accessible only by authorized parties. Developers sometimes perform authentication at the primary channel, but open up a secondary channel that is assumed to be private. For example, a login mechanism may be listening on one network port, but after successful authentication, it may open up a second port where it waits for the connection, but avoids authentication because it assumes that only the authenticated party will connect to the port.
- In general, if the software or protocol allows a single session or user state to persist across multiple connections or channels, authentication and appropriate credential management need to be used throughout.
Mitigation MIT-15
For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
Mitigation
- Where possible, avoid implementing custom, "grow-your-own" authentication routines and consider using authentication capabilities as provided by the surrounding framework, operating system, or environment. These capabilities may avoid common weaknesses that are unique to authentication; support automatic auditing and tracking; and make it easier to provide a clear separation between authentication tasks and authorization tasks.
- In environments such as the World Wide Web, the line between authentication and authorization is sometimes blurred. If custom authentication routines are required instead of those provided by the server, then these routines must be applied to every single page, since these pages could be requested directly.
Mitigation MIT-4.5
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- For example, consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator [REF-45].
Mitigation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to require strong authentication for users who should be allowed to access the data [REF-1297] [REF-1298] [REF-1302].
CAPEC-12: Choosing Message Identifier
This pattern of attack is defined by the selection of messages distributed via multicast or public information channels that are intended for another client by determining the parameter value assigned to that client. This attack allows the adversary to gain access to potentially privileged information, and to possibly perpetrate other attacks through the distribution means by impersonation. If the channel/message being manipulated is an input rather than output mechanism for the system, (such as a command bus), this style of attack could be used to change the adversary's identifier to more a privileged one.
CAPEC-166: Force the System to Reset Values
An attacker forces the target into a previous state in order to leverage potential weaknesses in the target dependent upon a prior configuration or state-dependent factors. Even in cases where an attacker may not be able to directly control the configuration of the targeted application, they may be able to reset the configuration to a prior state since many applications implement reset functions.
CAPEC-216: Communication Channel Manipulation
An adversary manipulates a setting or parameter on communications channel in order to compromise its security. This can result in information exposure, insertion/removal of information from the communications stream, and/or potentially system compromise.
CAPEC-36: Using Unpublished Interfaces or Functionality
An adversary searches for and invokes interfaces or functionality that the target system designers did not intend to be publicly available. If interfaces fail to authenticate requests, the attacker may be able to invoke functionality they are not authorized for.
CAPEC-62: Cross Site Request Forgery
An attacker crafts malicious web links and distributes them (via web pages, email, etc.), typically in a targeted manner, hoping to induce users to click on the link and execute the malicious action against some third-party application. If successful, the action embedded in the malicious link will be processed and accepted by the targeted application with the users' privilege level. This type of attack leverages the persistence and implicit trust placed in user session cookies by many web applications today. In such an architecture, once the user authenticates to an application and a session cookie is created on the user's system, all following transactions for that session are authenticated using that cookie including potential actions initiated by an attacker and simply "riding" the existing session cookie.