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.
5964 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WHH9-QWJX-X7JQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19718.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38096"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T02:15:52Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System MyHandlerInterceptor Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR ProSAFE Network Management System. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the MyHandlerInterceptor class. The issue results from improper implementation of the authentication mechanism. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-19718.",
"id": "GHSA-whh9-qwjx-x7jq",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:55Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38096"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000065707/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-the-ProSAFE-Network-Management-System-PSV-2023-0024-PSV-2023-0025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-920"
}
],
"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-WHHJ-9Q9W-QFF6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:15 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33In IQrouter through 3.3.1, the Lua function diag_set_password in the web-panel allows remote attackers to change the root password arbitrarily.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11964"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-522"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-21T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In IQrouter through 3.3.1, the Lua function diag_set_password in the web-panel allows remote attackers to change the root password arbitrarily.",
"id": "GHSA-whhj-9q9w-qff6",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:15:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11964"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://evenroute.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://evenroute.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/216107838-How-do-I-configure-an-IQrouter-"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-quick-start/walkthrough_login"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pastebin.com/grSCSBSu"
}
],
"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-WHR2-9X5F-5C79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-05 21:18 – Updated: 2024-08-05 21:18Alpine is a scaffolding library in Java. Alpine prior to version 1.10.4 allows Authentication Filter bypass. The AuthenticationFilter relies on the request URI to evaluate if the user is accessing the swagger endpoint. By accessing a URL with a path such as /api/foo;%2fapi%2fswagger the contains condition will hold and will return from the authentication filter without aborting the request. Note that the principal object will not be assigned and therefore the issue wont allow user impersonation. This issue has been fixed in version 1.10.4. There are no known workarounds.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "us.springett:alpine"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "1.10.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23554"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-697"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-08-05T21:18:58Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-28T19:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Alpine is a scaffolding library in Java. Alpine prior to version 1.10.4 allows Authentication Filter bypass. The AuthenticationFilter relies on the request URI to evaluate if the user is accessing the swagger endpoint. By accessing a URL with a path such as /api/foo;%2fapi%2fswagger the contains condition will hold and will return from the authentication filter without aborting the request. Note that the principal object will not be assigned and therefore the issue wont allow user impersonation. This issue has been fixed in version 1.10.4. There are no known workarounds.",
"id": "GHSA-whr2-9x5f-5c79",
"modified": "2024-08-05T21:18:58Z",
"published": "2024-08-05T21:18:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23554"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/blob/f03dbda46229c26145a5f9f7f2660cc2c386be02/alpine/src/main/java/alpine/filters/AuthenticationFilter.java#L58-L60"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/stevespringett/Alpine/releases/tag/alpine-parent-1.10.4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://securitylab.github.com/advisories"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2021-1010-Alpine"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Alpine allows Authentication Filter bypass"
}
GHSA-WHRJ-RV6R-CV2V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:53 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:53admin/upload.php in le.cms 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass administrative authentication, and upload and execute arbitrary files in images/, via a nonzero value for the submit0 parameter in conjunction with filenames in the filename and upload parameters.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-2833"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-06-24T19:41:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "admin/upload.php in le.cms 1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass administrative authentication, and upload and execute arbitrary files in images/, via a nonzero value for the submit0 parameter in conjunction with filenames in the filename and upload parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-whrj-rv6r-cv2v",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:53:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:53:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43274"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5887"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30797"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29872"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WHV2-8G4P-XPX6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-07 18:30 – Updated: 2024-10-11 18:32Sensitive data can be extracted from HID iCLASS SE reader configuration cards. This could include credential and device administrator keys.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23806"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-285",
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-07T17:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "\n\n\nSensitive data can be extracted from HID iCLASS SE reader configuration cards. This could include credential and device administrator keys.\n\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-whv2-8g4p-xpx6",
"modified": "2024-10-11T18:32:47Z",
"published": "2024-02-07T18:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23806"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-037-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-037-02"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.hidglobal.com/support"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WJ2M-WX8R-329H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:15 – Updated: 2022-05-14 03:15class-woo-banner-management.php in the MULTIDOTS WooCommerce Category Banner Management plugin 1.1.0 for WordPress has an Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability, related to certain wp_ajax_nopriv_ usage. Anyone can change the plugin's setting by simply sending a request with a wbm_save_shop_page_banner_data action.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-11579"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-31T01:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "class-woo-banner-management.php in the MULTIDOTS WooCommerce Category Banner Management plugin 1.1.0 for WordPress has an Unauthenticated Settings Change Vulnerability, related to certain wp_ajax_nopriv_ usage. Anyone can change the plugin\u0027s setting by simply sending a request with a wbm_save_shop_page_banner_data action.",
"id": "GHSA-wj2m-wx8r-329h",
"modified": "2022-05-14T03:15:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:15:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11579"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/banner-management-for-woocommerce/#developers"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://labs.threatpress.com/unauthenticated-settings-change-vulnerability-in-woocommerce-category-banner-management-plugin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WJC6-XP69-QVQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 00:45 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:45The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified npass and npass1 parameters.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-5219"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-11-25T18:30:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The password change feature (admin/cp.php) in VideoScript 4.0.1.50 and earlier does not check for administrative authentication and does not require knowledge of the original password, which allows remote attackers to change the admin account password via modified npass and npass1 parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-wjc6-xp69-qvq2",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:45:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T00:45:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5219"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7149"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/49885"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/32718"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4634"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WJMP-WPHQ-JVQF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-06 21:18 – Updated: 2025-05-06 21:43Overview
This vulnerability allows an attacker to impersonate any user during SAML authentication by crafting a SAMLResponse. This can be done by using a valid SAML object that was signed by the configured IdP.
Am I Affected?
You are affected by this SAML Signature Wrapping vulnerability if you are using passport-wsfed-saml2 version 4.6.3 or below, specifically under the following conditions:
1. The service provider is using passport-wsfed-saml2,
2. A valid SAML document signed by the Identity Provider can be obtained.
Fix
Upgrade to v4.6.4 or greater.
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"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 4.6.3"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "passport-wsfed-saml2"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.0.5"
},
{
"fixed": "4.6.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-46572"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-347"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-06T21:18:43Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-06T21:16:20Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "### Overview\nThis vulnerability allows an attacker to impersonate any user during SAML authentication by crafting a SAMLResponse. This can be done by using a valid SAML object that was signed by the configured IdP.\n\n### Am I Affected?\nYou are affected by this SAML Signature Wrapping vulnerability if you are using `passport-wsfed-saml2` version 4.6.3 or below, specifically under the following conditions:\n1. The service provider is using `passport-wsfed-saml2`,\n2. A valid SAML document signed by the Identity Provider can be obtained.\n\n### Fix\nUpgrade to v4.6.4 or greater.",
"id": "GHSA-wjmp-wphq-jvqf",
"modified": "2025-05-06T21:43:47Z",
"published": "2025-05-06T21:18:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/passport-wsfed-saml2/security/advisories/GHSA-wjmp-wphq-jvqf"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-46572"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/passport-wsfed-saml2/commit/e5cf3cc2a53748207f7a81bfba9195c8efa94181"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/auth0/passport-wsfed-saml2"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Passport-wsfed-saml2 allows SAML Authentication Bypass via Signature Wrapping"
}
GHSA-WJQ5-7847-86XM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-04 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:49An issue in the helper tool of Mailbutler GmbH Shimo VPN Client for macOS v5.0.4 allows attackers to bypass authentication via PID re-use.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30328"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-04T21:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in the helper tool of Mailbutler GmbH Shimo VPN Client for macOS v5.0.4 allows attackers to bypass authentication via PID re-use.",
"id": "GHSA-wjq5-7847-86xm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:49:03Z",
"published": "2023-05-04T21:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30328"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/rand0mIdas/randomideas/blob/main/ShimoVPN.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rand0mIdas/randomideas/main/ShimoVPN.md?token=GHSAT0AAAAAACA3WX4SPH2YYOCWGV6LLVSGZBIEKEQ"
}
],
"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-WJQJ-V3Q8-X4H3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-08 00:37 – Updated: 2026-07-09 18:31Fire-Boltt Smartwatch FB BGS001 Firmware: MOY-JS14-2.0.4 is vulnerable to Improper Authentication, The device accepts GATT Write Request commands without sufficient authentication or strong session validation. Under specific conditions, previously captured BLE packets can be replayed from a nearby device to trigger functionality on the smartwatch.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-37271"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-07T23:16:54Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Fire-Boltt Smartwatch FB BGS001 Firmware: MOY-JS14-2.0.4 is vulnerable to Improper Authentication, The device accepts GATT Write Request commands without sufficient authentication or strong session validation. Under specific conditions, previously captured BLE packets can be replayed from a nearby device to trigger functionality on the smartwatch.",
"id": "GHSA-wjqj-v3q8-x4h3",
"modified": "2026-07-09T18:31:34Z",
"published": "2026-07-08T00:37:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-37271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/EmbdCDACHyd/CVE/blob/main/CVE-2026-37271/CVE-2026-37271.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/EmbdCDACHyd/CVE/tree/main/CVE-2026-37271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://fire-boltt.com"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.