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-73MF-287P-8R8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-29 03:33 – Updated: 2024-02-29 03:33An unauthorized attacker who has obtained an IBM Watson IoT Platform 1.0 security authentication token can use it to impersonate an authorized platform user. IBM X-Force ID: 261201.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38372"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-29T01:40:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An unauthorized attacker who has obtained an IBM Watson IoT Platform 1.0 security authentication token can use it to impersonate an authorized platform user. IBM X-Force ID: 261201.",
"id": "GHSA-73mf-287p-8r8c",
"modified": "2024-02-29T03:33:13Z",
"published": "2024-02-29T03:33:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38372"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/261201"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7020635"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-73RM-FMGW-MWV5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-03 18:30 – Updated: 2025-06-03 18:30A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in quequnlong shiyi-blog up to 1.2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/sys/user/verifyPassword/ of the component Administrator Backend. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch 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-2025-5512"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-03T17:15:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in quequnlong shiyi-blog up to 1.2.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file /api/sys/user/verifyPassword/ of the component Administrator Backend. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch 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-73rm-fmgw-mwv5",
"modified": "2025-06-03T18:30:41Z",
"published": "2025-06-03T18:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/uglory-gll/javasec/blob/main/shiyi-blog.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/uglory-gll/javasec/blob/main/shiyi-blog.md#32attackers-can-bypass-screen-lock-to-access-the-backend"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310926"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.310926"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.584491"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/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-73VM-JQP4-FCG6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:34 – Updated: 2022-05-14 02:34Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 does not properly create policy requirements for custom Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) endpoint authentication in certain situations involving passwords over HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending queries to an endpoint, aka "Authentication Bypass Vulnerability."
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-1337"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-05-15T03:36:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 does not properly create policy requirements for custom Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) endpoint authentication in certain situations involving passwords over HTTPS, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by sending queries to an endpoint, aka \"Authentication Bypass Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-73vm-jqp4-fcg6",
"modified": "2022-05-14T02:34:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:34:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1337"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16741"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-134A"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-743R-2X7M-HRM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:04 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:04It was discovered that the Unitrends Backup (UB) before 10.1.0 user interface was exposed to an authentication bypass, which then could allow an unauthenticated user to inject arbitrary commands into its /api/hosts parameters using backquotes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-6328"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-14T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "It was discovered that the Unitrends Backup (UB) before 10.1.0 user interface was exposed to an authentication bypass, which then could allow an unauthenticated user to inject arbitrary commands into its /api/hosts parameters using backquotes.",
"id": "GHSA-743r-2x7m-hrm4",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:04:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:04:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.unitrends.com/UnitrendsBackup/s/article/000001150"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.unitrends.com/UnitrendsBackup/s/article/000006002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44297"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45559"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-7477-PXVJ-G72X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-01 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-01 18:30A vulnerability has been identified in NPort 6000 Series, making the authentication mechanism vulnerable. This vulnerability arises from the incorrect implementation of sensitive information protection, potentially allowing malicious users to gain unauthorized access to the web service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-5627"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-257",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-01T16:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in NPort 6000 Series, making the authentication mechanism vulnerable. This vulnerability arises from the incorrect implementation of sensitive information protection, potentially allowing malicious users to gain unauthorized access to the web service. \n",
"id": "GHSA-7477-pxvj-g72x",
"modified": "2023-11-01T18:30:33Z",
"published": "2023-11-01T18:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5627"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/mpsa-232905-nport-6000-series-incorrect-implementation-of-authentication-algorithm-vulnerability"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-7479-2R5V-V4VJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:16 – Updated: 2023-01-20 18:30Web Console in Comodo UTM Firewall before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication via a crafted URL.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-17431"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-30T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Web Console in Comodo UTM Firewall before 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication via a crafted URL.",
"id": "GHSA-7479-2r5v-v4vj",
"modified": "2023-01-20T18:30:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:16:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-17431"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzFJhNQNHcoTbndsUmNjVWNGYWNJaWxYcWNyS2ZDajluTDFz/view"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Fadavvi/CVE-2018-17431-PoC#confirmation-than-bug-exist-2018-09-25-ticket-id-xwr-503-79437"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159246/Comodo-Unified-Threat-Management-Web-Console-2.7.0-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-747R-GWXX-F5R5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-06 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-12 18:30In the DES implementation, the affected product versions use a default key for encryption. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain access to the network elements that are managed by the affected products versions. This issue affects * FOXMAN-UN product: FOXMAN-UN R16A, FOXMAN-UN R15B, FOXMAN-UN R15A, FOXMAN-UN R14B, FOXMAN-UN R14A, FOXMAN-UN R11B, FOXMAN-UN R11A, FOXMAN-UN R10C, FOXMAN-UN R9C; * UNEM product: UNEM R16A, UNEM R15B, UNEM R15A, UNEM R14B, UNEM R14A, UNEM R11B, UNEM R11A, UNEM R10C, UNEM R9C. List of CPEs: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R16A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R15B::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R15A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R14B::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R14A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R11B::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R11A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R10C::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R9C::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R16A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R15B::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R15A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R14B::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R14A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R11B::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R11A::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R10C::::::: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R9C:::::::
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40342"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-798"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-05T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In the DES implementation, the affected product versions use a default key for encryption. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain access to the network elements that are managed by the affected products versions. This issue affects * FOXMAN-UN product: FOXMAN-UN R16A, FOXMAN-UN R15B, FOXMAN-UN R15A, FOXMAN-UN R14B, FOXMAN-UN R14A, FOXMAN-UN R11B, FOXMAN-UN R11A, FOXMAN-UN R10C, FOXMAN-UN R9C; * UNEM product: UNEM R16A, UNEM R15B, UNEM R15A, UNEM R14B, UNEM R14A, UNEM R11B, UNEM R11A, UNEM R10C, UNEM R9C. List of CPEs: * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R16A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R15B:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R15A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R14B:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R14A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R11B:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R11A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R10C:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:foxman-un:R9C:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R16A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R15B:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R15A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R14B:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R14A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R11B:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R11A:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R10C:*:*:*:*:*:*:* * cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:unem:R9C:*:*:*:*:*:*:*",
"id": "GHSA-747r-gwxx-f5r5",
"modified": "2023-01-12T18:30:29Z",
"published": "2023-01-06T00:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40342"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000083\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000084\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
}
],
"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-747V-X8MJ-GJGG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-24 00:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:10Walchem Intuition 9 firmware versions prior to v4.21 are vulnerable to improper authentication. Login credentials are stored in a format that could allow an attacker to use them as-is to login and gain access to the device.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-32202"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-23T22:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Walchem Intuition 9 firmware versions prior to v4.21 are vulnerable to improper authentication. Login credentials are stored in a format that could allow an attacker to use them as-is to login and gain access to the device.\n",
"id": "GHSA-747v-x8mj-gjgg",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:10:13Z",
"published": "2023-08-24T00:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32202"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-229-04"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-74CX-PW34-JQWR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:12 – Updated: 2025-01-21 18:31** DISPUTED ** lib/crypto/c_src/crypto_drv.c in erlang does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL DSA_do_verify function, which might allow remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2008-5077. NOTE: a package maintainer disputes this issue, reporting that there is a proper check within the only code that uses the applicable part of crypto_drv.c, and thus "this report is invalid."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0130"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-01-15T17:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "** DISPUTED ** lib/crypto/c_src/crypto_drv.c in erlang does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL DSA_do_verify function, which might allow remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2008-5077. NOTE: a package maintainer disputes this issue, reporting that there is a proper check within the only code that uses the applicable part of crypto_drv.c, and thus \"this report is invalid.\"",
"id": "GHSA-74cx-pw34-jqwr",
"modified": "2025-01-21T18:31:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:12:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0130"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=511520"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/12/4"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-74G5-3H38-R7HJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:48 – Updated: 2022-05-17 03:48The management interface of Huawei WS331a routers with software before WS331a-10 V100R001C01B112 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by sending "special packages" to the LAN interface.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-6159"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-09-21T14:25:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The management interface of Huawei WS331a routers with software before WS331a-10 V100R001C01B112 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by sending \"special packages\" to the LAN interface.",
"id": "GHSA-74g5-3h38-r7hj",
"modified": "2022-05-17T03:48:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:48:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-6159"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20160907-01-ws331a-en"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.