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.
5984 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3785-7XJJ-4M88
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-29 03:00 – Updated: 2022-04-29 03:00The default installation of Cisco voice products, when running the IBM Director Agent on IBM servers before OS 2000.2.6, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by connecting to TCP port 14247.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2004-1760"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2004-01-21T05:00:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The default installation of Cisco voice products, when running the IBM Director Agent on IBM servers before OS 2000.2.6, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges by connecting to TCP port 14247.",
"id": "GHSA-3785-7xjj-4m88",
"modified": "2022-04-29T03:00:10Z",
"published": "2022-04-29T03:00:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-1760"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14900"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/10696"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/o-066.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040121-voice.shtml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/602734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/3692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9468"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1008814"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-37C2-5CHG-WWJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-11 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:54SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - version KRNL64NUC, 7.22, KRNL64NUC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.22, KRNL64UC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, KERNEL, 7.53, KERNEL 7.77, KERNEL 7.81, KERNEL 7.85, KERNEL 7.89, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.92, KERNEL 7.93, under some conditions, performs improper authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity. An attacker can perform malicious actions over the network, extending the scope of impact, causing a limited impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35874"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-11T03:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform - version KRNL64NUC, 7.22, KRNL64NUC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.22, KRNL64UC 7.22EXT, KRNL64UC 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, KERNEL, 7.53, KERNEL 7.77, KERNEL 7.81, KERNEL 7.85, KERNEL 7.89, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.92, KERNEL 7.93, under some conditions, performs improper authentication checks for functionalities that require user identity. An attacker can perform malicious actions over the network, extending the scope of impact, causing a limited impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-37c2-5chg-wwj7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:54:41Z",
"published": "2023-07-11T03:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35874"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3318850"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-37F5-H3RF-VPHW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-10-26 12:00The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-24359"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-14T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.",
"id": "GHSA-37f5-h3rf-vphw",
"modified": "2022-10-26T12:00:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:05:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24359"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://theplusaddons.com/changelog"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/486b82d1-30d4-44d2-9542-f33e3f149e92"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-37FC-9FM9-7MH2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-21 09:31 – Updated: 2024-03-21 09:31Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and uploading of files.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-1148"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-21T08:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Weak access control in OpenText PVCS Version Manager allows potential bypassing of authentication and uploading of files.",
"id": "GHSA-37fc-9fm9-7mh2",
"modified": "2024-03-21T09:31:14Z",
"published": "2024-03-21T09:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1148"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.microfocus.com/s/article/KM000026669"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-37HQ-FRHQ-C3C6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:40 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:40index.php in FTP Admin 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a loggedin parameter with a value of true, as demonstrated by adding a user account.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-6234"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-12-04T18:46:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "index.php in FTP Admin 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access via a loggedin parameter with a value of true, as demonstrated by adding a user account.",
"id": "GHSA-37hq-frhq-c3c6",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:40:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:40:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6234"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27875"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-37Q7-686V-7F32
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-11 06:31 – Updated: 2026-03-11 06:31A vulnerability has been identified in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls. In some cases this could enable resetting the admin password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-23813"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-11T04:17:34Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in the web-based management interface of AOS-CX switches that could potentially allow an unauthenticated remote actor to circumvent existing authentication controls. In some cases this could enable resetting the admin password.",
"id": "GHSA-37q7-686v-7f32",
"modified": "2026-03-11T06:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-03-11T06:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23813"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05027en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
],
"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-37VH-WWW3-8CRV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-09 12:31 – Updated: 2025-06-09 12:31A vulnerability was found in eGauge EG3000 Energy Monitor 3.6.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-5872"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-09T10:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in eGauge EG3000 Energy Monitor 3.6.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component Setting Handler. The manipulation leads to missing authentication. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-37vh-www3-8crv",
"modified": "2025-06-09T12:31:11Z",
"published": "2025-06-09T12:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5872"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zeke2997/CVE_request_eGauge_Systems_LLC"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.311631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.585486"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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-37WM-28RM-56VW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:53 – Updated: 2025-03-13 19:14The HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm class in Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 does not restrict access to reserved names when using the "Jenkins' own user database" setting, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a reserved name.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "1.597"
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"fixed": "1.600"
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],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
},
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"package": {
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"name": "org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core"
},
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"introduced": "0"
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{
"fixed": "1.596.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-1810"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-03-13T19:14:50Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2015-10-16T20:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The HudsonPrivateSecurityRealm class in Jenkins before 1.600 and LTS before 1.596.1 does not restrict access to reserved names when using the \"Jenkins\u0027 own user database\" setting, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by creating a reserved name.",
"id": "GHSA-37wm-28rm-56vw",
"modified": "2025-03-13T19:14:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:53:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0070"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1205627"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wiki.jenkins-ci.org/display/SECURITY/Jenkins+Security+Advisory+2015-02-27"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1844.html"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Jenkins does not Restrict Reserved Names Allowing for Privilege Escalation "
}
GHSA-3858-CVV4-QVJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-15 00:00 – Updated: 2021-12-15 00:00The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin made it possible for unauthenticated users to log in as any site user, including administrators, if they knew a valid username on the site due to missing identity validation in the social login function social_login_using_email() of the plugin. This affects versions equal to, and less than, 5.0.1.7.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-4073"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-14T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin made it possible for unauthenticated users to log in as any site user, including administrators, if they knew a valid username on the site due to missing identity validation in the social login function social_login_using_email() of the plugin. This affects versions equal to, and less than, 5.0.1.7.",
"id": "GHSA-3858-cvv4-qvj7",
"modified": "2021-12-15T00:00:42Z",
"published": "2021-12-15T00:00:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4073"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2635173/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/trunk/services/class_rm_user_services.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/12/authentication-bypass-vulnerability-patched-in-user-registration-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-4073"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-38CC-HM43-PVFH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:05Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches could allow an attacker to do the following: Hijack a user session Execute arbitrary commands as a root user on the underlying operating system Conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack Conduct an HTML injection attack For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1571"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-79"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-16T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Switches could allow an attacker to do the following: Hijack a user session Execute arbitrary commands as a root user on the underlying operating system Conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack Conduct an HTML injection attack For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-38cc-hm43-pvfh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:05:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:05:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1571"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ciscosb-multivulns-Wwyb7s5E"
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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.