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-8QG9-9FQC-XJJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-08 03:30 – Updated: 2024-09-26 21:31Due to missing authentication check in SAP Host Agent - version 7.22, an unauthenticated attacker can set an undocumented parameter to a particular compatibility value and in turn call read functions. This allows the attacker to gather some non-sensitive information about the server. There is no impact on integrity or availability.
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"CVE-2023-36926"
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"CWE-200",
"CWE-287",
"CWE-306"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-08T01:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Due to missing authentication check in SAP Host Agent - version 7.22, an unauthenticated attacker can set an undocumented parameter to a particular compatibility value and in turn call read functions. This allows the attacker to gather some non-sensitive information about the server.\u00a0 There is no impact on integrity or availability.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-8qg9-9fqc-xjj6",
"modified": "2024-09-26T21:31:09Z",
"published": "2023-08-08T03:30:15Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36926"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3358328"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QH6-379W-P4H2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:21 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:21On Grandstream GXV3611IR_HD before 1.0.3.23 devices, the root account lacks a password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-10661"
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"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-30T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "On Grandstream GXV3611IR_HD before 1.0.3.23 devices, the root account lacks a password.",
"id": "GHSA-8qh6-379w-p4h2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:21:46Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:21:46Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10661"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/scarvell/grandstream_exploits"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.trustwave.com/en-us/resources/security-resources/security-advisories/?fid=23920\u0026dl=1"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QM9-HXP3-H3FP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2023-11-14 21:31Improper authentication for some Intel Unison software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-22663"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Improper authentication for some Intel Unison software may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via network access.",
"id": "GHSA-8qm9-hxp3-h3fp",
"modified": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22663"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00963.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QV9-29C6-9V3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:21An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP device, VioStor. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later
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"CVE-2021-38686"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-26T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An improper authentication vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP device, VioStor. If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to compromise the security of the system. We have already fixed this vulnerability in the following versions of QVR: QVR FW 5.1.6 build 20211109 and later",
"id": "GHSA-8qv9-29c6-9v3g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:21:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:21:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38686"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qnap.com/en/security-advisory/qsa-21-52"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8QVF-W7VV-PPQV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:42 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:42Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing BOINC Server and Website Code version 0.9-1.0.2 contains a CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data vulnerability in Website Terms of Service Acceptance Page that can result in Access to any user account. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted URL. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.0.3.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1000875"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-12-20T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing BOINC Server and Website Code version 0.9-1.0.2 contains a CWE-302: Authentication Bypass by Assumed-Immutable Data vulnerability in Website Terms of Service Acceptance Page that can result in Access to any user account. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted URL. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.0.3.",
"id": "GHSA-8qvf-w7vv-ppqv",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:42:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:42:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000875"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/BOINC/boinc/issues/2907"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QW7-Q76P-7F4H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-22 15:32 – Updated: 2024-07-22 15:32In JetBrains TeamCity before 2024.07 an OAuth code for JetBrains Space could be stolen via Space Application connection
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-41829"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-303"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-22T15:15:05Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "In JetBrains TeamCity before 2024.07 an OAuth code for JetBrains Space could be stolen via Space Application connection",
"id": "GHSA-8qw7-q76p-7f4h",
"modified": "2024-07-22T15:32:42Z",
"published": "2024-07-22T15:32:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8R42-22R7-VFG2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-12 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-12 21:30A vulnerability was detected in zhayujie chatgpt-on-wechat CowAgent up to 2.0.4. This affects an unknown function of the component Agent Mode Service. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-6129"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-12T20:16:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was detected in zhayujie chatgpt-on-wechat CowAgent up to 2.0.4. This affects an unknown function of the component Agent Mode Service. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-8r42-22r7-vfg2",
"modified": "2026-04-12T21:30:19Z",
"published": "2026-04-12T21:30:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6129"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zhayujie/chatgpt-on-wechat/issues/2741"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zhayujie/chatgpt-on-wechat/issues/2741#issue-4191903266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/795272"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/356992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/356992/cti"
}
],
"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"
},
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"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: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-8R42-W2M4-WWH4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:12 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:12A certain Red Hat patch for SquirrelMail 1.4.8 sets the same SQMSESSID cookie value for all sessions, which allows remote authenticated users to access other users' folder lists and configuration data in opportunistic circumstances by using the standard webmail.php interface. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3663.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0030"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2009-01-21T20:30:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A certain Red Hat patch for SquirrelMail 1.4.8 sets the same SQMSESSID cookie value for all sessions, which allows remote authenticated users to access other users\u0027 folder lists and configuration data in opportunistic circumstances by using the standard webmail.php interface. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2008-3663.",
"id": "GHSA-8r42-w2m4-wwh4",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:12:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:12:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0030"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=480224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=480488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10366"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0057.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/33611"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1021611"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33354"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8RMV-QVJ2-587V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:46VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance 1.0.0 and 1.01 has an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow a malicious actor with network access to the administrative interface of the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance to obtain a valid authentication token. Successful exploitation of this issue would result in the attacker being able to view and alter administrative configuration settings.
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"CVE-2021-21982"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-01T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance 1.0.0 and 1.01 has an authentication bypass vulnerability that may allow a malicious actor with network access to the administrative interface of the VMware Carbon Black Cloud Workload appliance to obtain a valid authentication token. Successful exploitation of this issue would result in the attacker being able to view and alter administrative configuration settings.",
"id": "GHSA-8rmv-qvj2-587v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:46:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:46:03Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21982"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0005.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-8RQ5-2QQG-G449
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:52 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:52The Enterprise License Manager (ELM) component in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) 10.0(1) and earlier does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to read ELM files via a direct request to a URL, aka Bug ID CSCum46494.
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"CVE-2014-0733"
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"nvd_published_at": "2014-02-20T15:27:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Enterprise License Manager (ELM) component in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM) 10.0(1) and earlier does not properly enforce authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to read ELM files via a direct request to a URL, aka Bug ID CSCum46494.",
"id": "GHSA-8rq5-2qqg-g449",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:52:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:52:37Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0733"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityNotice/CVE-2014-0733"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewAlert.x?alertId=32914"
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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.