CWE-288
AllowedAuthentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product requires authentication, but the product has an alternate path or channel that does not require authentication.
1215 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-MHJF-CH2G-F5C3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-07 06:32 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33The Themes Coder – Create Android & iOS Apps For Your Woocommerce Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to updating their password through the update_user_profile() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user's passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-12402"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-07T04:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Themes Coder \u2013 Create Android \u0026 iOS Apps For Your Woocommerce Site plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.4. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user\u0027s identity prior to updating their password through the update_user_profile() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to change arbitrary user\u0027s passwords, including administrators, and leverage that to gain access to their account.",
"id": "GHSA-mhjf-ch2g-f5c3",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:46Z",
"published": "2025-01-07T06:32:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12402"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tc-ecommerce/trunk/controller/app_user.php#L338"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3303561/tc-ecommerce/trunk/controller/app_user.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1ec14b1e-6d1a-4451-9fce-ac064623d92f?source=cve"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MJ6P-GHHJ-R3Q4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 firmware version 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27866"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-12T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of NETGEAR R6020, R6080, R6120, R6220, R6260, R6700v2, R6800, R6900v2, R7450, JNR3210, WNR2020, Nighthawk AC2100, and Nighthawk AC2400 firmware version 1.2.0.62_1.0.1 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the mini_httpd service, which listens on TCP port 80 by default. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-11355.",
"id": "GHSA-mj6p-ghhj-r3q4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000062641/Security-Advisory-for-Password-Recovery-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-Routers"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1451"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MJ6X-679W-76WR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-22 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-27 18:32SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset API. The force-reset-password endpoint permits anonymous requests and fails to verify the existing password or a reset token when resetting system administrator accounts. An unauthenticated attacker can supply a target administrator username and a new password to reset the account, resulting in full administrative compromise of the SmarterMail instance.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-23760"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-22T15:16:55Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "SmarterTools SmarterMail versions prior to build 9511 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability in the password reset API. The force-reset-password endpoint permits anonymous requests and fails to verify the existing password or a reset token when resetting system administrator accounts. An unauthenticated attacker can supply a target administrator username and a new password to reset the account, resulting in full administrative compromise of the SmarterMail instance.",
"id": "GHSA-mj6x-679w-76wr",
"modified": "2026-01-27T18:32:11Z",
"published": "2026-01-22T15:31:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-23760"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/#authenticationserviceforceresetpassword-missing-authentication-in-smartermail"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://labs.watchtowr.com/attackers-with-decompilers-strike-again-smartertools-smartermail-wt-2026-0001-auth-bypass"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-23760"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huntress.com/blog/smartermail-account-takeover-leading-to-rce"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.smartertools.com/smartermail/release-notes/current"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/smartertools-smartermail-authentication-bypass-via-password-reset-api"
}
],
"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"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-MM3R-85WP-99J8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:24 – Updated: 2023-04-26 21:30This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-867, DIR-878, and DIR-882 routers with firmware 1.20B10_BETA. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of HNAP requests. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the router. Was ZDI-CAN-10835.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15633"
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"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-23T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DIR-867, DIR-878, and DIR-882 routers with firmware 1.20B10_BETA. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of HNAP requests. The issue results from incorrect string matching logic when accessing protected pages. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute code in the context of the router. Was ZDI-CAN-10835.",
"id": "GHSA-mm3r-85wp-99j8",
"modified": "2023-04-26T21:30:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:24:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15633"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10186"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-881"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MMP3-FV2J-FW7V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-18 00:30 – Updated: 2025-04-18 00:30HCL MyXalytics is affected by a failure to restrict URL access vulnerability. Unauthenticated users might gain unauthorized access to potentially confidential information, creating a risk of misuse, manipulation, or unauthorized distribution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-42178"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-17T22:15:14Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "HCL MyXalytics is affected by a failure to restrict URL access vulnerability. Unauthenticated users might gain unauthorized access to potentially confidential information, creating a risk of misuse, manipulation, or unauthorized distribution.",
"id": "GHSA-mmp3-fv2j-fw7v",
"modified": "2025-04-18T00:30:43Z",
"published": "2025-04-18T00:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42178"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article\u0026sysparm_article=KB0120502"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MQP5-VPV8-VHQM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-10 21:31 – Updated: 2024-09-10 21:31An authentication bypass weakness in the message broker service of Ivanti Workspace Control version 10.18.0.0 and below allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8012"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-10T21:15:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass weakness in the message broker service of Ivanti Workspace Control version 10.18.0.0 and below allows a local authenticated attacker to escalate their privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-mqp5-vpv8-vhqm",
"modified": "2024-09-10T21:31:40Z",
"published": "2024-09-10T21:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8012"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-Ivanti-Workspace-Control-IWC"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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-MR2F-MM92-FPPW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-07 06:30 – Updated: 2024-05-07 06:30The Build App Online plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0.5. This is due to the 'eb_user_email_verification_key' default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the 'eb_user_email_verify' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the user id. This can only be exploited if the 'Email Verification' setting is enabled.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-4186"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-07T06:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Build App Online plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass in versions up to, and including, 3.0.5. This is due to the \u0027eb_user_email_verification_key\u0027 default value is empty, and the not empty check is missing in the \u0027eb_user_email_verify\u0027 function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as any existing user on the site, such as an administrator, if they have access to the user id. This can only be exploited if the \u0027Email Verification\u0027 setting is enabled.",
"id": "GHSA-mr2f-mm92-fppw",
"modified": "2024-05-07T06:30:36Z",
"published": "2024-05-07T06:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4186"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/edwiser-bridge/tags/3.0.4/includes/class-eb-user-manager.php#L1571"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3081961/edwiser-bridge#file1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6969d281-f280-4714-9859-38ac66e9cc60?source=cve"
}
],
"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-MR3F-GMG7-3H9C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-12 12:30 – Updated: 2025-08-12 12:30A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK 828D PPU.4 (All versions < V4.95 SP5), SINUMERIK 828D PPU.5 (All versions < V5.25 SP1), SINUMERIK 840D sl (All versions < V4.95 SP5), SINUMERIK MC (All versions < V1.25 SP1), SINUMERIK MC V1.15 (All versions < V1.15 SP5), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions < V6.25 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE V6.15 (All versions < V6.15 SP5). The affected application improperly validates authentication for its VNC access service, allowing access with insufficient password verification. This could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized remote access and potentially compromise system confidentiality, integrity, or availability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-40743"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-12T12:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK 828D PPU.4 (All versions \u003c V4.95 SP5), SINUMERIK 828D PPU.5 (All versions \u003c V5.25 SP1), SINUMERIK 840D sl (All versions \u003c V4.95 SP5), SINUMERIK MC (All versions \u003c V1.25 SP1), SINUMERIK MC V1.15 (All versions \u003c V1.15 SP5), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions \u003c V6.25 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE V6.15 (All versions \u003c V6.15 SP5). The affected application improperly validates authentication for its VNC access service, allowing access with insufficient password verification.\nThis could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized remote access and potentially compromise system confidentiality, integrity, or availability.",
"id": "GHSA-mr3f-gmg7-3h9c",
"modified": "2025-08-12T12:30:33Z",
"published": "2025-08-12T12:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-177847.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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-MR5G-WHRV-MQMF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-14 06:34 – Updated: 2024-06-14 06:34Attackers can bypass the web login authentication process to gain access to the printer's system information and upload malicious drivers to the printer. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-3496"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-14T05:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Attackers can bypass the web login authentication process to gain access to the printer\u0027s system information and upload malicious drivers to the printer. As for the affected products/models/versions, see the reference URL.",
"id": "GHSA-mr5g-whrv-mqmf",
"modified": "2024-06-14T06:34:48Z",
"published": "2024-06-14T06:34:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3496"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97136265/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.toshibatec.com/information/20240531_01.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.toshibatec.com/information/pdf/information20240531_01.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MR95-WR78-6G74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-26 00:01An Incorrect Ownership Assignment vulnerability in Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration (CSO) allows a locally authenticated user to have their permissions elevated without authentication thereby taking control of the local system they are currently authenticated to. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration 6.0.0 versions prior to 6.0.0 Patch v3 on On-premises installations. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration On-premises versions prior to 6.0.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22189"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-14T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Incorrect Ownership Assignment vulnerability in Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration (CSO) allows a locally authenticated user to have their permissions elevated without authentication thereby taking control of the local system they are currently authenticated to. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration 6.0.0 versions prior to 6.0.0 Patch v3 on On-premises installations. This issue does not affect Juniper Networks Contrail Service Orchestration On-premises versions prior to 6.0.0.",
"id": "GHSA-mr95-wr78-6g74",
"modified": "2022-04-26T00:01:07Z",
"published": "2022-04-15T00:00:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22189"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA69498"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
Funnel all access through a single choke point to simplify how users can access a resource. For every access, perform a check to determine if the user has permissions to access the resource.
CAPEC-127: Directory Indexing
An adversary crafts a request to a target that results in the target listing/indexing the content of a directory as output. One common method of triggering directory contents as output is to construct a request containing a path that terminates in a directory name rather than a file name since many applications are configured to provide a list of the directory's contents when such a request is received. An adversary can use this to explore the directory tree on a target as well as learn the names of files. This can often end up revealing test files, backup files, temporary files, hidden files, configuration files, user accounts, script contents, as well as naming conventions, all of which can be used by an attacker to mount additional attacks.
CAPEC-665: Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws
An adversary leverages a firmware weakness within the Thunderbolt protocol, on a computing device to manipulate Thunderbolt controller firmware in order to exploit vulnerabilities in the implementation of authorization and verification schemes within Thunderbolt protection mechanisms. Upon gaining physical access to a target device, the adversary conducts high-level firmware manipulation of the victim Thunderbolt controller SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash, through the use of a SPI Programing device and an external Thunderbolt device, typically as the target device is booting up. If successful, this allows the adversary to modify memory, subvert authentication mechanisms, spoof identities and content, and extract data and memory from the target device. Currently 7 major vulnerabilities exist within Thunderbolt protocol with 9 attack vectors as noted in the Execution Flow.