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.
5970 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-842W-G3X4-648J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:25 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:25The web interface in McAfee Firewall Reporter before 5.1.0.13 does not properly implement cookie authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain access, and disable anti-virus functionality, via an HTTP request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-5100"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-08-22T10:42:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The web interface in McAfee Firewall Reporter before 5.1.0.13 does not properly implement cookie authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain access, and disable anti-virus functionality, via an HTTP request.",
"id": "GHSA-842w-g3x4-648j",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:25:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:25:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-5100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10015"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8438-Q433-6CP5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:54 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:54IBM WebSphere Commerce 6.x through 6.0.0.11 and 7.x through 7.0.0.3 does not properly implement Activity Token authentication for Web Services, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-3577"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-09-20T10:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM WebSphere Commerce 6.x through 6.0.0.11 and 7.x through 7.0.0.3 does not properly implement Activity Token authentication for Web Services, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-8438-q433-6cp5",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:54:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:54:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69838"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/45999"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR40420"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24030908"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/75428"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49643"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-845H-985R-JRQH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:18 – Updated: 2024-04-16 16:31ReflectionHelper (org.hibernate.validator.util.ReflectionHelper) in Hibernate Validator 4.1.0 before 4.2.1, 4.3.x before 4.3.2, and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows attackers to bypass Java Security Manager (JSM) restrictions and execute restricted reflection calls via a crafted application.
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"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.hibernate:hibernate-validator"
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"introduced": "4.1.0"
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"fixed": "4.2.1"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
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"name": "org.hibernate:hibernate-validator"
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"ranges": [
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"fixed": "5.1.2"
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-3558"
],
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-07T22:41:16Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2014-09-30T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "ReflectionHelper (org.hibernate.validator.util.ReflectionHelper) in Hibernate Validator 4.1.0 before 4.2.1, 4.3.x before 4.3.2, and 5.x before 5.1.2 allows attackers to bypass Java Security Manager (JSM) restrictions and execute restricted reflection calls via a crafted application.",
"id": "GHSA-845h-985r-jrqh",
"modified": "2024-04-16T16:31:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:18:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3558"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/2c95d4ea0ef20977be249e31a4a4f4f4f71c945d"
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"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/67fdff14831c035c25e098fe14bd86523d17f726"
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"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/7e7131939a4361a7cad3e77ab89a8462132c561c"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/c489416f699a46859c134796b3ccfea41ef3ce52"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/c9525ca544b1281e2b7c7347e86e87c86dc1dc6e"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/e8c42b689df8c6752d635d02c6518da3fece3870"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/f97c2021a03c825abdeca1692f5be51e77e76a8f"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/fd4eaed7fb930db6a5e4c03742b4b3adcfecc90e"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/victims/victims-cve-db/blob/master/database/java/2014/3558.yaml"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hibernate.atlassian.net/browse/HV-912"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1285.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1286.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1287.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1288.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0125.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0720.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [],
"summary": "Improper Authentication in Hibernate Validator"
}
GHSA-8484-CMV2-P86M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:33Session hijack vulnerability in httpd on ASUS RT-N56U, RT-N66U, RT-AC66U, RT-N66R, RT-AC66R, RT-AC68U, RT-AC68R, RT-N66W, RT-AC66W, RT-AC87R, RT-AC87U, RT-AC51U, RT-AC68P, RT-N11P, RT-N12+, RT-N12E B1, RT-AC3200, RT-AC53U, RT-AC1750, RT-AC1900P, RT-N300, and RT-AC750 routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7378; RT-AC68W routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7266; and RT-N600, RT-N12+ B1, RT-N11P B1, RT-N12VP B1, RT-N12E C1, RT-N300 B1, and RT-N12+ Pro routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.9488; and Asuswrt-Merlin firmware before 380.65_2 allows remote attackers to steal any active admin session by sending cgi_logout and asusrouter-Windows-IFTTT-1.0 in certain HTTP headers.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6549"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-03-09T09:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Session hijack vulnerability in httpd on ASUS RT-N56U, RT-N66U, RT-AC66U, RT-N66R, RT-AC66R, RT-AC68U, RT-AC68R, RT-N66W, RT-AC66W, RT-AC87R, RT-AC87U, RT-AC51U, RT-AC68P, RT-N11P, RT-N12+, RT-N12E B1, RT-AC3200, RT-AC53U, RT-AC1750, RT-AC1900P, RT-N300, and RT-AC750 routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7378; RT-AC68W routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.7266; and RT-N600, RT-N12+ B1, RT-N11P B1, RT-N12VP B1, RT-N12E C1, RT-N300 B1, and RT-N12+ Pro routers with firmware before 3.0.0.4.380.9488; and Asuswrt-Merlin firmware before 380.65_2 allows remote attackers to steal any active admin session by sending cgi_logout and asusrouter-Windows-IFTTT-1.0 in certain HTTP headers.",
"id": "GHSA-8484-cmv2-p86m",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:33:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6549"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://asuswrt.lostrealm.ca/changelog"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bierbaumer.net/security/asuswrt/#session-stealing"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41572"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96938"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-848X-M5WP-RX2C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-05 09:33 – Updated: 2026-06-08 21:31Improper Authentication, Missing authentication for critical function, Weak Authentication vulnerability in DTS Electronics Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. Redline WR3200 allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.
This issue affects Redline WR3200: from 7.1.3 before 7.1.8.
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"CVE-2026-6274"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-05T09:16:26Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Improper Authentication, Missing authentication for critical function, Weak Authentication vulnerability in DTS Electronics Industry and Trade Ltd. Co. Redline WR3200 allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.\n\nThis issue affects Redline WR3200: from 7.1.3 before 7.1.8.",
"id": "GHSA-848x-m5wp-rx2c",
"modified": "2026-06-08T21:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-06-05T09:33:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6274"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/bugresearch/CVE-2026-6274"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-26-0321"
}
],
"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-84GG-J7WJ-X5HV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:35 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:53Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a management-console session that leverages the ability to create crafted data sources, or (2) execute management commands via an HTTP request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-4644"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-01-03T11:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Splunk 4.2.5 and earlier, when a Free license is selected, enables potentially undesirable functionality within an environment that intentionally does not support authentication, which allows remote attackers to (1) read arbitrary files via a management-console session that leverages the ability to create crafted data sources, or (2) execute management commands via an HTTP request.",
"id": "GHSA-84gg-j7wj-x5hv",
"modified": "2025-04-11T03:53:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:35:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4644"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18245"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.sec-1.com/blog/?p=233"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.sec-1.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Attacking_Splunk_Release.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-84HJ-V72F-GXC9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-28 21:31 – Updated: 2024-03-12 18:31Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus through 7186 is vulnerable to 2FA bypass.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35785"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-28T20:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Zoho ManageEngine ADManager Plus through 7186 is vulnerable to 2FA bypass.",
"id": "GHSA-84hj-v72f-gxc9",
"modified": "2024-03-12T18:31:11Z",
"published": "2023-08-28T21:31:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35785"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://manageengine.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.manageengine.com/security/advisory/CVE/CVE-2023-35785.html"
}
],
"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-84M5-WQ3J-47C4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-25 09:30 – Updated: 2024-01-04 03:30An issue was discovered in RWS WorldServer before 11.7.3. Adding a token parameter with the value of 02 bypasses all authentication requirements. Arbitrary Java code can be uploaded and executed via a .jar archive to the ws-api/v2/customizations/api endpoint.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-34267"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-25T08:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in RWS WorldServer before 11.7.3. Adding a token parameter with the value of 02 bypasses all authentication requirements. Arbitrary Java code can be uploaded and executed via a .jar archive to the ws-api/v2/customizations/api endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-84m5-wq3j-47c4",
"modified": "2024-01-04T03:30:38Z",
"published": "2023-12-25T09:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34267"
},
{
"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-84QR-WGJ8-H8V8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:41 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:41Unspecified vulnerability in Citrix VDI-In-A-Box 5.3.x before 5.3.8 and 5.4.x before 5.4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors, related to a Java servlet.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-3780"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-05-30T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Unspecified vulnerability in Citrix VDI-In-A-Box 5.3.x before 5.3.8 and 5.4.x before 5.4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors, related to a Java servlet.",
"id": "GHSA-84qr-wgj8-h8v8",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:41:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:41:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3780"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/58431"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX140779"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67687"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030305"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-84R5-FG22-5VJV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 18:32Improper authentication in Azure Spring Apps allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-50338"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T17:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper authentication in Azure Spring Apps allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.",
"id": "GHSA-84r5-fg22-5vjv",
"modified": "2026-07-14T18:32:04Z",
"published": "2026-07-14T18:32:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50338"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50338"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"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.