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.
6060 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-JJ9H-MWHQ-8VHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2018-10-16 19:50 – Updated: 2023-05-22 21:30PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "6.0.3"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-3094"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2020-06-16T21:43:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2016-06-01T20:59:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PlainSaslServer.java in Apache Qpid Java before 6.0.3, when the broker is configured to allow plaintext passwords, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (broker termination) via a crafted authentication attempt, which triggers an uncaught exception.",
"id": "GHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm",
"modified": "2023-05-22T21:30:04Z",
"published": "2018-10-16T19:50:13Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3094"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jj9h-mwhq-8vhm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/QPID-7271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://svn.apache.org/viewvc?view=revision\u0026revision=1744403"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/qpid-users/201605.mbox/%3C5748641A.2050701%40gmail.com%3E"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137215/Apache-Qpid-Java-Broker-6.0.2-Denial-Of-Service.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://qpid.apache.org/releases/qpid-java-6.0.3/release-notes.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/538507/100/0/threaded"
},
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"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035982"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Input Validation in org.apache.qpid:qpid-broker"
}
GHSA-JJCG-HP49-5XXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:11 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33** DISPUTED ** A remote attacker can bypass the System Manager Mode on the Canon LBP6030w web interface without a PIN for /checkLogin.cgi via vectors involving /portal_top.html to get full access to the device. NOTE: the vendor reportedly responded that this issue occurs when a customer keeps the default settings without using the countermeasures and best practices shown in the documentation.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-12049"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-08T01:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "** DISPUTED ** A remote attacker can bypass the System Manager Mode on the Canon LBP6030w web interface without a PIN for /checkLogin.cgi via vectors involving /portal_top.html to get full access to the device. NOTE: the vendor reportedly responded that this issue occurs when a customer keeps the default settings without using the countermeasures and best practices shown in the documentation.",
"id": "GHSA-jjcg-hp49-5xxw",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:11:42Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12049"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/huykha/0381acb2dc580c728a79452b60fa082c"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44886"
}
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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-JJCH-96HP-496C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 18:40 – Updated: 2022-05-01 18:40Unspecified vulnerability in Hitachi JP1/File Transmission Server/FTP 01-00 through 08-10-01 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and "view files" via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2007-6145"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2007-11-27T19:46:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Unspecified vulnerability in Hitachi JP1/File Transmission Server/FTP 01-00 through 08-10-01 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and \"view files\" via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-jjch-96hp-496c",
"modified": "2022-05-01T18:40:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T18:40:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-6145"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38610"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/42353"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/27735"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.hitachi-support.com/security_e/vuls_e/HS07-037_e/index-e.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26530"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3957"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-JJFX-7737-H7G7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:46 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:46There is an anonymous TLS cipher suites supported vulnerability in Huawei eSpace product. An unauthenticated, remote attacker launches man-in-the-middle attack to hijack the connection from a client when the user signs up to log in by TLS. Due to insufficient authentication, which may be exploited to intercept and tamper with the data information.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-7958"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-11-27T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "There is an anonymous TLS cipher suites supported vulnerability in Huawei eSpace product. An unauthenticated, remote attacker launches man-in-the-middle attack to hijack the connection from a client when the user signs up to log in by TLS. Due to insufficient authentication, which may be exploited to intercept and tamper with the data information.",
"id": "GHSA-jjfx-7737-h7g7",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:46:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:46:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7958"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20181114-01-espace-en"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JJHC-V7C2-5HH6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-03 21:59 – Updated: 2026-04-06 23:40Impact
When JWT authentication is enabled (enable_jwt_auth: true), the OIDC userinfo cache uses token[:20] as the cache key. JWT headers produced by the same signing algorithm generate identical first 20 characters.
This configuration option is not enabled by default. Most instances are not affected.
An unauthenticated attacker can craft a token whose first 20 characters match a legitimate user's cached token. On cache hit, the attacker inherits the legitimate user's identity and permissions. This affects deployments with JWT/OIDC authentication enabled.
Patches
Fixed in v1.83.0. The cache key now uses the full hash of the JWT token.
Workarounds
Disable OIDC userinfo caching by setting the cache TTL to 0, or disable JWT authentication entirely.
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"name": "litellm"
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"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "### Impact\n\nWhen JWT authentication is enabled (`enable_jwt_auth: true`), the OIDC userinfo cache uses `token[:20]` as the cache key. JWT headers produced by the same signing algorithm generate identical first 20 characters.\n\nThis configuration option is not enabled by default. **Most instances are not affected.**\n\nAn unauthenticated attacker can craft a token whose first 20 characters match a legitimate user\u0027s cached token. On cache hit, the attacker inherits the legitimate user\u0027s identity and permissions. This affects deployments with JWT/OIDC authentication enabled.\n\n### Patches\n\nFixed in v1.83.0. The cache key now uses the full hash of the JWT token.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nDisable OIDC userinfo caching by setting the cache TTL to 0, or disable JWT authentication entirely.",
"id": "GHSA-jjhc-v7c2-5hh6",
"modified": "2026-04-06T23:40:39Z",
"published": "2026-04-03T21:59:50Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm/security/advisories/GHSA-jjhc-v7c2-5hh6"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-35030"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/BerriAI/litellm"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "LiteLLM: Authentication bypass via OIDC userinfo cache key collision"
}
GHSA-JJMH-CXJF-3V7G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-04 18:30 – Updated: 2023-12-19 15:30Garuda Linux performs an insecure user creation and authentication that allows any user to impersonate the created account. By creating users from the 'Garuda settings manager', an insecure procedure is performed that keeps the created user without an assigned password during some seconds. This could allow a potential attacker to exploit this vulnerability in order to authenticate without knowing the password.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-3784"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-285",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-04T16:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Garuda Linux performs an insecure user creation and authentication that allows any user to impersonate the created account. By creating users from the \u0027Garuda settings manager\u0027, an insecure procedure is performed that keeps the created user without an assigned password during some seconds. This could allow a potential attacker to exploit this vulnerability in order to authenticate without knowing the password.",
"id": "GHSA-jjmh-cxjf-3v7g",
"modified": "2023-12-19T15:30:27Z",
"published": "2023-10-04T18:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3784"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/garuda-linux-improper-authorization"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JJQ9-66VX-2W8Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 05:10 – Updated: 2022-05-17 05:10Session fixation vulnerability in EMC Documentum Webtop before 6.7 SP2, Documentum WDK before 6.7 SP2, Documentum Taskspace before 6.7 SP2, and Documentum Records Manager before 6.7 SP2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-0937"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2013-05-10T11:42:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in EMC Documentum Webtop before 6.7 SP2, Documentum WDK before 6.7 SP2, Documentum Taskspace before 6.7 SP2, and Documentum Records Manager before 6.7 SP2 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-jjq9-66vx-2w8q",
"modified": "2022-05-17T05:10:06Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T05:10:06Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0937"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-05/0037.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-JJR3-MPQC-7W9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-02 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-02 19:00A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9. A user in a privileged network position may be able to intercept mail credentials.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32928"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-01T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16, macOS Ventura 13, watchOS 9. A user in a privileged network position may be able to intercept mail credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-jjr3-mpqc-7w9v",
"modified": "2022-11-02T19:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-11-02T12:00:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32928"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213486"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JJRR-RJ68-XHW3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:14 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:14A vulnerability in the hxterm service of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to gain root access to all nodes in the cluster. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the hxterm service as a non-privileged, local user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root access to all member nodes of the HyperFlex cluster. This vulnerability affects Cisco HyperFlex Software Releases prior to 3.5(2a).
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"CVE-2019-1664"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-21T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the hxterm service of Cisco HyperFlex Software could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to gain root access to all nodes in the cluster. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authentication controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the hxterm service as a non-privileged, local user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root access to all member nodes of the HyperFlex cluster. This vulnerability affects Cisco HyperFlex Software Releases prior to 3.5(2a).",
"id": "GHSA-jjrr-rj68-xhw3",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:14:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:14:54Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1664"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190220-chn-root-access"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107103"
}
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"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-JJV6-934H-3QJM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01OX Documents before 7.10.5-rev5 has Incorrect Access Control for documents that contain XML structures because hash collisions can occur, due to use of CRC32.
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"CVE-2021-28095"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-30T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "OX Documents before 7.10.5-rev5 has Incorrect Access Control for documents that contain XML structures because hash collisions can occur, due to use of CRC32.",
"id": "GHSA-jjv6-934h-3qjm",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:09:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28095"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.open-xchange.com"
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"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163569/OX-Documents-7.10.5-Improper-Authorization.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Jul/37"
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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.