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.
5966 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WRWC-95G6-4FM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35Sympa before 6.2.59b.2 allows remote attackers to obtain full SOAP API access by sending any arbitrary string (except one from an expired cookie) as the cookie value to authenticateAndRun.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-29668"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-10T08:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Sympa before 6.2.59b.2 allows remote attackers to obtain full SOAP API access by sending any arbitrary string (except one from an expired cookie) as the cookie value to authenticateAndRun.",
"id": "GHSA-wrwc-95g6-4fm3",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29668"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/issues/1041"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/pull/1044"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=976020"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/sympa-community/sympa/blob/6.2.59b.2/NEWS.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00026.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EFZWDEKQFW3EH665OECDWIWM2MI7T53Y"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JICIHAJKKCZXJNIICUDYXGZFQCN6J4U6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4818"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WRWJ-R75G-4VX9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-13 00:00 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central is vulnerable to authentication bypass, leading to remote code execution on the server, as exploited in the wild in December 2021. For Enterprise builds 10.1.2127.17 and earlier, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For Enterprise builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3. For MSP builds 10.1.2127.17 and earlier, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For MSP builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-44515"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-12T05:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central is vulnerable to authentication bypass, leading to remote code execution on the server, as exploited in the wild in December 2021. For Enterprise builds 10.1.2127.17 and earlier, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For Enterprise builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3. For MSP builds 10.1.2127.17 and earlier, upgrade to 10.1.2127.18. For MSP builds 10.1.2128.0 through 10.1.2137.2, upgrade to 10.1.2137.3.",
"id": "GHSA-wrwj-r75g-4vx9",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:26Z",
"published": "2021-12-13T00:00:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44515"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pitstop.manageengine.com/portal/en/community/topic/an-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-identified-and-fixed-in-desktop-central-and-desktop-central-msp"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-44515"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/current-activity/2021/12/10/cisa-adds-thirteen-known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve-2021-44515-authentication-bypass-filter-configuration.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-WRXP-682M-VM9P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31Improper access control in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14 and 10.5-70.18 and Citrix SDWAN WAN-OP versions before 11.1.1a, 11.0.3d and 10.2.7 allows unauthenticated access to certain URL endpoints.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8193"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-287",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-10T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper access control in Citrix ADC and Citrix Gateway versions before 13.0-58.30, 12.1-57.18, 12.0-63.21, 11.1-64.14 and 10.5-70.18 and Citrix SDWAN WAN-OP versions before 11.1.1a, 11.0.3d and 10.2.7 allows unauthenticated access to certain URL endpoints.",
"id": "GHSA-wrxp-682m-vm9p",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8193"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX276688"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-8193"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160047/Citrix-ADC-NetScaler-Local-File-Inclusion.html"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WV77-3FF9-M96Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-26 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-26 21:31Improper session management in D-Link Wireless N 300 ADSL2+ Modem Router DSL-124 ME_1.00 allows attackers to execute a session hijacking attack via spoofing the IP address of an authenticated user.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-71057"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-26T16:23:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper session management in D-Link Wireless N 300 ADSL2+ Modem Router DSL-124 ME_1.00 allows attackers to execute a session hijacking attack via spoofing the IP address of an authenticated user.",
"id": "GHSA-wv77-3ff9-m96q",
"modified": "2026-02-26T21:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-02-26T18:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-71057"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/theShinigami/CVE-Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2025-71057"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://d-link.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WV78-2995-7XGF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-29 06:30 – Updated: 2025-12-29 06:30Improper Authentication vulnerability in Gmission Web Fax allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Web Fax: from 3.0 before 4.0.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15069"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-29T06:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Gmission Web Fax allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Web Fax: from 3.0 before 4.0.",
"id": "GHSA-wv78-2995-7xgf",
"modified": "2025-12-29T06:30:24Z",
"published": "2025-12-29T06:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15069"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gmission.co.kr/fax1"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/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-WV8V-33H6-FW96
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:59 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:59The default configuration of Red Hat JBoss Portal before 6.1.0 enables the JGroups diagnostics service with no authentication when a JGroups channel is started, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (diagnostics) by accessing the service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-2102"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2013-10-28T21:55:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "The default configuration of Red Hat JBoss Portal before 6.1.0 enables the JGroups diagnostics service with no authentication when a JGroups channel is started, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (diagnostics) by accessing the service.",
"id": "GHSA-wv8v-33h6-fw96",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:59:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:59:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=963984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1437.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WVJ5-R78R-HHFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 03:10 – Updated: 2024-02-08 19:24Symfony before 2.8.6 and 3.x before 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in with an empty password and valid username, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "symfony/security-core"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "2.8.0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.8.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "symfony/security-core"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.0.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "symfony/security"
},
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"introduced": "2.8.0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.8.6"
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],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "symfony/security"
},
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"introduced": "3.0.0"
},
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"fixed": "3.0.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "symfony/symfony"
},
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.8.0"
},
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"fixed": "2.8.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "symfony/symfony"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.0.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-2403"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-31T18:26:03Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2017-02-07T17:59:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Symfony before 2.8.6 and 3.x before 3.0.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by logging in with an empty password and valid username, which triggers an unauthenticated bind.",
"id": "GHSA-wvj5-r78r-hhfq",
"modified": "2024-02-08T19:24:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T03:10:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2403"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/symfony/security-core/CVE-2016-2403.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/symfony/security/CVE-2016-2403.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/symfony/symfony/CVE-2016-2403.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://symfony.com/cve-2016-2403"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210123224944/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96137"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://symfony.com/blog/cve-2016-2403-unauthorized-access-on-a-misconfigured-ldap-server-when-using-an-empty-password"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Symfony Authentication Bypass"
}
GHSA-WVJ6-8496-WM9R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-09 03:30 – Updated: 2026-03-09 03:30A vulnerability was identified in doramart DoraCMS 3.0.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/v1/mail/send of the component Email API. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3794"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-09T03:15:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in doramart DoraCMS 3.0.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /api/v1/mail/send of the component Email API. Such manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-wvj6-8496-wm9r",
"modified": "2026-03-09T03:30:20Z",
"published": "2026-03-09T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3794"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349761"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.349761"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.768239"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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-WVMP-5FVM-29FF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:20An issue was discovered in Barrier before 2.4.0. The barriers component (aka the server-side implementation of Barrier) does not sufficiently verify the identify of connecting clients. Clients can thus exploit weaknesses in the provided protocol to cause denial-of-service or stage further attacks that could lead to information leaks or integrity corruption.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-42072"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-08T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Barrier before 2.4.0. The barriers component (aka the server-side implementation of Barrier) does not sufficiently verify the identify of connecting clients. Clients can thus exploit weaknesses in the provided protocol to cause denial-of-service or stage further attacks that could lead to information leaks or integrity corruption.",
"id": "GHSA-wvmp-5fvm-29ff",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:20:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:20:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42072"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/debauchee/barrier/releases/tag/v2.4.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CIEVNCFEFO7L3NTM4VUZB3WKYYCBTFCI"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XMU3STOKHPEZSC54MZ42YBFFC2R3BU2Q"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/02/4"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WVP5-CMPQ-4C47
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-09 15:31 – Updated: 2024-02-12 15:30Code-projects Simple School Managment System 1.0 allows Authentication Bypass via the username and password parameters at School/teacher_login.php.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25313"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-09T13:15:42Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Code-projects Simple School Managment System 1.0 allows Authentication Bypass via the username and password parameters at School/teacher_login.php.",
"id": "GHSA-wvp5-cmpq-4c47",
"modified": "2024-02-12T15:30:23Z",
"published": "2024-02-09T15:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25313"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tubakvgc/CVEs/blob/main/Simple%20School%20Management%20System/Simple%20School%20Managment%20System%20-%20Authentication%20Bypass%20-%202.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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.