CWE-284
DiscouragedImproper Access Control
Abstraction: Pillar · Status: Incomplete
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
7971 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HXWH-JPP2-84PM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-18 21:31 – Updated: 2026-06-08 20:17A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network CORS header to be set to true by default, without any configuration option. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "Flask-Cors"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.0.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6221"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-08-19T18:25:39Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-18T19:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in corydolphin/flask-cors version 4.0.1 allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default, without any configuration option. This behavior can expose private network resources to unauthorized external access, leading to significant security risks such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, and potential network intrusions.",
"id": "GHSA-hxwh-jpp2-84pm",
"modified": "2026-06-08T20:17:50Z",
"published": "2024-08-18T21:31:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6221"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/issues/362"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/pull/363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/pull/368"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/03aa3f8e2256437f7bad96422a747b98ab5e31bf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/7ae310c56ac30e0b94fb42129aa377bf633256ec"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/commit/c8514760cf03fcce16d77f6db7007aad429c4548"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/corydolphin/flask-cors/releases"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/flask-cors/PYSEC-2024-260.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/flask-cors/PYSEC-2024-71.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/a42935fc-6f57-4818-bca4-3d528235df4d"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Flask-CORS allows the `Access-Control-Allow-Private-Network` CORS header to be set to true by default"
}
GHSA-HXX9-636Q-J4P5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-05 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 03:30A vulnerability has been found in ghostlander Halcyon and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CBlock::AddToBlockIndex of the file src/main.cpp of the component Block Verification. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.1.1.0-hal is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 0675b25ae9cc10b5fdc8ea3a32c642979762d45e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217417 was assigned to this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-4300"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-04T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in ghostlander Halcyon and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function CBlock::AddToBlockIndex of the file src/main.cpp of the component Block Verification. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. Upgrading to version 1.1.1.0-hal is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is 0675b25ae9cc10b5fdc8ea3a32c642979762d45e. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-217417 was assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-hxx9-636q-j4p5",
"modified": "2023-01-11T03:30:20Z",
"published": "2023-01-05T00:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4300"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ghostlander/Halcyon/commit/0675b25ae9cc10b5fdc8ea3a32c642979762d45e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ghostlander/Halcyon/releases/tag/v1.1.1.0-hal"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217417"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.217417"
}
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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-J22W-PGHR-4CVX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-21 21:31 – Updated: 2026-04-21 21:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Security Service product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: C Oracle SSL API). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 12.1.3.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Security Service. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Security Service accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Security Service accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-35252"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-21T21:16:41Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Security Service product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: C Oracle SSL API). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 12.1.3.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Security Service. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Security Service accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Security Service accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-j22w-pghr-4cvx",
"modified": "2026-04-21T21:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-04-21T21:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35252"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J24H-7V3V-82GC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:03 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:03The debug interface on Janitza UMG 508, 509, 511, 604, and 605 devices does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or write to files, or execute arbitrary JASIC code, via a session on TCP port 1239.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-3971"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-10-28T10:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The debug interface on Janitza UMG 508, 509, 511, 604, and 605 devices does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to read or write to files, or execute arbitrary JASIC code, via a session on TCP port 1239.",
"id": "GHSA-j24h-7v3v-82gc",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:03:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:03:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3971"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-15-265-03"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-J267-253Q-MFM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-19 00:30 – Updated: 2022-11-23 21:30Auth. (subscriber+) Messaging Block Bypass vulnerability in Better Messages plugin <= 1.9.10.69 on WordPress.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-40216"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-18T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Auth. (subscriber+) Messaging Block Bypass vulnerability in Better Messages plugin \u003c= 1.9.10.69 on WordPress.",
"id": "GHSA-j267-253q-mfm4",
"modified": "2022-11-23T21:30:33Z",
"published": "2022-11-19T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40216"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/bp-better-messages/wordpress-better-messages-plugin-1-9-10-69-messaging-block-bypass-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-better-messages/#developers"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J294-F8JH-QCPF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:27 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:27An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework APIs in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could allow a local malicious application to record audio without the user's permission. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements (access to functionality that would normally require either user initiation or user permission.) Android ID: A-29833954.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-6715"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-11-25T16:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework APIs in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, 6.x before 2016-11-01, and 7.0 before 2016-11-01 could allow a local malicious application to record audio without the user\u0027s permission. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements (access to functionality that would normally require either user initiation or user permission.) Android ID: A-29833954.",
"id": "GHSA-j294-f8jh-qcpf",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:27:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:27:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6715"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-11-01.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94173"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J2CC-65XJ-FPXH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-07-09 00:00A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1419"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-23T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.",
"id": "GHSA-j2cc-65xj-fpxh",
"modified": "2022-07-09T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1419"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cisco-ap-LLjsGxv"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J2GJ-G3P9-7MRR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-01 03:30 – Updated: 2023-09-01 21:43Improper Access Control in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.13.2. As of commit c9aa2eeb9 access tokens which fail validation are rejected.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/usememos/memos"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
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"fixed": "0.13.2"
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],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4696"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-09-01T21:43:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-01T01:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Access Control in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.13.2. As of commit `c9aa2eeb9` access tokens which fail validation are rejected.",
"id": "GHSA-j2gj-g3p9-7mrr",
"modified": "2023-09-01T21:43:04Z",
"published": "2023-09-01T03:30:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4696"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/usememos/memos/commit/c9aa2eeb9852047e4f41915eb30726bd25f07ecd"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/4747a485-77c3-4bb5-aab0-21253ef303ca"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Account TakeOver Due to Improper Handling of JWT Tokens in usememos/memos"
}
GHSA-J2JM-V4RJ-JQ5R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-29 03:33 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31An issue was discovered in RWS WorldServer before 11.7.3. Regular users can create users with the Administrator role via UserWSUserManager.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34270"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-29T01:35:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in RWS WorldServer before 11.7.3. Regular users can create users with the Administrator role via UserWSUserManager.",
"id": "GHSA-j2jm-v4rj-jq5r",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:29Z",
"published": "2024-02-29T03:33:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34270"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.rws.com/localization/products/trados-enterprise/worldserver"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.triskelelabs.com/vulnerabilities-in-rws-worldserver"
}
],
"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-J2PW-6X67-WWJX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-27 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-04 03:30The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-23508"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-27T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.2, macOS Monterey 12.6.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3. An app may be able to bypass Privacy preferences.",
"id": "GHSA-j2pw-6x67-wwjx",
"modified": "2023-03-04T03:30:19Z",
"published": "2023-02-27T21:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213603"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213604"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213605"
}
],
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-46
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
- Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
- Ensure that appropriate compartmentalization is built into the system design, and the compartmentalization allows for and reinforces privilege separation functionality. Architects and designers should rely on the principle of least privilege to decide the appropriate time to use privileges and the time to drop privileges.
CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts
An adversary leverages the capability to execute their own script by embedding it within other scripts that the target software is likely to execute due to programs' vulnerabilities that are brought on by allowing remote hosts to execute scripts.
CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion
An adversary installs or adds malicious logic (also known as malware) into a seemingly benign component of a fielded system. This logic is often hidden from the user of the system and works behind the scenes to achieve negative impacts. With the proliferation of mass digital storage and inexpensive multimedia devices, Bluetooth and 802.11 support, new attack vectors for spreading malware are emerging for things we once thought of as innocuous greeting cards, picture frames, or digital projectors. This pattern of attack focuses on systems already fielded and used in operation as opposed to systems and their components that are still under development and part of the supply chain.
CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration
An adversary exploits a weakness in access control to modify the execution parameters of a Windows service. The goal of this attack is to execute a malicious binary in place of an existing service.
CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate
An adversary exploits a weakness in authorization and installs a new root certificate on a compromised system. Certificates are commonly used for establishing secure TLS/SSL communications within a web browser. When a user attempts to browse a website that presents a certificate that is not trusted an error message will be displayed to warn the user of the security risk. Depending on the security settings, the browser may not allow the user to establish a connection to the website. Adversaries have used this technique to avoid security warnings prompting users when compromised systems connect over HTTPS to adversary controlled web servers that spoof legitimate websites in order to collect login credentials.
CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, issues an intent directed toward a specific trusted application's component in an attempt to achieve a variety of different objectives including modification of data, information disclosure, and data injection. Components that have been unintentionally exported and made public are subject to this type of an attack. If the component trusts the intent's action without verififcation, then the target application performs the functionality at the adversary's request, helping the adversary achieve the desired negative technical impact.
CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure
An adversary, through a malicious web page, accesses application specific functionality by leveraging interfaces registered through WebView's addJavascriptInterface API. Once an interface is registered to WebView through addJavascriptInterface, it becomes global and all pages loaded in the WebView can call this interface.
CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration
An attacker with access to data files and processes on a victim's system injects malicious data into critical operational data during configuration or recalibration, causing the victim's system to perform in a suboptimal manner that benefits the adversary.
CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment
An adversary obtains unauthorized information due to insecure or incomplete data deletion in a multi-tenant environment. If a cloud provider fails to completely delete storage and data from former cloud tenants' systems/resources, once these resources are allocated to new, potentially malicious tenants, the latter can probe the provided resources for sensitive information still there.
CAPEC-550: Install New Service
When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Adversaries may install a new service which will be executed at startup (on a Windows system, by modifying the registry). The service name may be disguised by using a name from a related operating system or benign software. Services are usually run with elevated privileges.
CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service
When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Modifying existing services may break existing services or may enable services that are disabled/not commonly used.
CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit
An adversary exploits a weakness in authentication to install malware that alters the functionality and information provide by targeted operating system API calls. Often referred to as rootkits, it is often used to hide the presence of programs, files, network connections, services, drivers, and other system components.
CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers
When a file is opened, its file handler is checked to determine which program opens the file. File handlers are configuration properties of many operating systems. Applications can modify the file handler for a given file extension to call an arbitrary program when a file with the given extension is opened.
CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable
An adversary exploits weaknesses in privilege management or access control to replace a trusted executable with a malicious version and enable the execution of malware when that trusted executable is called.
CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File
An adversary manipulates the files in a shared location by adding malicious programs, scripts, or exploit code to valid content. Once a user opens the shared content, the tainted content is executed.
CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot
An adversaries may add malicious content to a website through the open file share and then browse to that content with a web browser to cause the server to execute the content. The malicious content will typically run under the context and permissions of the web server process, often resulting in local system or administrative privileges depending on how the web server is configured.
CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon
Operating system allows logon scripts to be run whenever a specific user or users logon to a system. If adversaries can access these scripts, they may insert additional code into the logon script. This code can allow them to maintain persistence or move laterally within an enclave because it is executed every time the affected user or users logon to a computer. Modifying logon scripts can effectively bypass workstation and enclave firewalls. Depending on the access configuration of the logon scripts, either local credentials or a remote administrative account may be necessary.
CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software
An adversary exploits a weakness in access control to disable security tools so that detection does not occur. This can take the form of killing processes, deleting registry keys so that tools do not start at run time, deleting log files, or other methods.