CWE-306
AllowedMissing Authentication for Critical Function
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources.
3634 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-792V-3CGW-26XQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-27 15:30 – Updated: 2026-02-25 18:31A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause limited impact to the file system integrity.
With a specific request to
webauth_operation.php
that doesn't require authentication, an attacker is able to upload arbitrary files via J-Web, leading to a loss of
integrity
for a certain part of the file system, which may allow chaining to other vulnerabilities.
This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series:
- 22.4 versions prior to 22,4R2-S2, 22.4R3;
- 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36851"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-27T15:18:54Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series allows an unauthenticated, network-based attacker to cause limited impact to the file system integrity.\n\n\n\nWith a specific request to \n\nwebauth_operation.php\n\nthat doesn\u0027t require authentication, an attacker is able to upload arbitrary files via J-Web, leading to a loss of \n\nintegrity\n\nfor a certain\u00a0part of the\u00a0file system, which may allow chaining to other vulnerabilities.\n\n\nThis issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS on SRX Series:\n\n\n\n * 22.4 versions prior to 22,4R2-S2, 22.4R3;\n * 23.2 versions prior to 23.2R2.",
"id": "GHSA-792v-3cgw-26xq",
"modified": "2026-02-25T18:31:23Z",
"published": "2023-09-27T15:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36851"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA72300"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-36851"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-79QH-WHPM-VXR5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-15 15:31 – Updated: 2026-06-15 15:31WordPress CherryFramework Themes 3.1.4 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive backup files by accessing the download_backup.php endpoint. Attackers can directly access the download_backup.php script in the admin/data_management directory to obtain ZIP archives containing the entire wp-content/themes directory contents.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-25437"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-15T14:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "WordPress CherryFramework Themes 3.1.4 contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to download sensitive backup files by accessing the download_backup.php endpoint. Attackers can directly access the download_backup.php script in the admin/data_management directory to obtain ZIP archives containing the entire wp-content/themes directory contents.",
"id": "GHSA-79qh-whpm-vxr5",
"modified": "2026-06-15T15:31:32Z",
"published": "2026-06-15T15:31:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25437"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45896"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-cherryframework-themes-backup-file-download"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cherryframework.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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-79VQ-PG3G-R563
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-23 15:30 – Updated: 2023-01-31 21:30An access control issue on TP-LInk Tapo C200 V1 devices allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access by connecting to the UART pins, interrupting the boot process, and setting an init=/bin/sh value.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41505"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-23T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An access control issue on TP-LInk Tapo C200 V1 devices allows physically proximate attackers to obtain root access by connecting to the UART pins, interrupting the boot process, and setting an init=/bin/sh value.",
"id": "GHSA-79vq-pg3g-r563",
"modified": "2023-01-31T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-01-23T15:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41505"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hemant70072/Access-control-issue-in-TP-Link-Tapo-C200-V1."
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-79WC-XMFC-9MC6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 15:32 – Updated: 2026-07-14 15:32A security issue exists within the 1715-AENTR EtherNet/IP Adapter. The affected product exposes a network-accessible debug port that does not enforce proper privilege controls, allowing unauthenticated remote access to intrusive command-line interface (CLI) commands. If exploited, a threat actor could read or delete files, stop tasks, modify memory, and change I/O states, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-10577"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T13:18:13Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A security issue exists within the 1715-AENTR EtherNet/IP Adapter. The affected product exposes a network-accessible debug port that does not enforce proper privilege controls, allowing unauthenticated remote access to intrusive command-line interface (CLI) commands. If exploited, a threat actor could read or delete files, stop tasks, modify memory, and change I/O states, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the device.",
"id": "GHSA-79wc-xmfc-9mc6",
"modified": "2026-07-14T15:32:15Z",
"published": "2026-07-14T15:32:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-10577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/trust-center/security-advisories/advisory.SD1785.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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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:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-7C8C-X5XP-8WGJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-22 12:30 – Updated: 2024-08-22 12:30IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow authenticated users access to sensitive information through improper authorization controls on APIs.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-35151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-22T11:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.3 and 9.0 could allow authenticated users access to sensitive information through improper authorization controls on APIs.",
"id": "GHSA-7c8c-x5xp-8wgj",
"modified": "2024-08-22T12:30:27Z",
"published": "2024-08-22T12:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/292638"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7165959"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-7C8F-5R89-MJGX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute API commands which may result in a compromise of the SolarWinds instance. SolarWinds Orion Platform versions 2019.4 HF 5, 2020.2 with no hotfix installed, and 2020.2 HF 1 are affected.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10148"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-29T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The SolarWinds Orion API is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that could allow a remote attacker to execute API commands. This vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute API commands which may result in a compromise of the SolarWinds instance. SolarWinds Orion Platform versions 2019.4 HF 5, 2020.2 with no hotfix installed, and 2020.2 HF 1 are affected.",
"id": "GHSA-7c8f-5r89-mjgx",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10148"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843464"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-10148"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/843464"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/securityadvisory"
}
],
"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-7CHX-66RJ-Q7WH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2023-04-26 21:30A Broken Access Control vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2680 web administration interface (Firmware EU_1.03) allows an attacker to change DNS servers without being authenticated on the admin interface by submitting a crafted Forms/dns_1 POST request.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-19225"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-04T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A Broken Access Control vulnerability in the D-Link DSL-2680 web administration interface (Firmware EU_1.03) allows an attacker to change DNS servers without being authenticated on the admin interface by submitting a crafted Forms/dns_1 POST request.",
"id": "GHSA-7chx-66rj-q7wh",
"modified": "2023-04-26T21:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19225"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/0x8b30cc/DSL-2680-Multiple-Vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/0x8b30cc/DSL-2680-Multiple-Vulnerabilities/blob/master/CVE-2019-19225.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/cases/dlink_proposed_order_and_judgment_7-2-19.pdf"
}
],
"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-7CP6-Q2FV-7M82
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-05 18:30 – Updated: 2025-04-24 15:30Telepad allows remote unauthenticated users to send instructions to the server to execute arbitrary code without any previous authorization or authentication. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45477"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-05T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Telepad allows remote unauthenticated users to send instructions to the server to execute arbitrary code without any previous authorization or authentication. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"id": "GHSA-7cp6-q2fv-7m82",
"modified": "2025-04-24T15:30:40Z",
"published": "2022-12-05T18:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45477"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-remote-code-execution-vulnerabilities-mouse-keyboard-apps"
}
],
"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-7CQH-GQ37-64W3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-11 21:30 – Updated: 2025-11-11 21:30A vulnerability has been identified in LOGO! 12/24RCE (6ED1052-1MD08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 12/24RCEo (6ED1052-2MD08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 230RCE (6ED1052-1FB08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 230RCEo (6ED1052-2FB08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24CE (6ED1052-1CC08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24CEo (6ED1052-2CC08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24RCE (6ED1052-1HB08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24RCEo (6ED1052-2HB08-0BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 12/24RCE (6AG1052-1MD08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 12/24RCEo (6AG1052-2MD08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 230RCE (6AG1052-1FB08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 230RCEo (6AG1052-2FB08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24CE (6AG1052-1CC08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24CEo (6AG1052-2CC08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24RCE (6AG1052-1HB08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24RCEo (6AG1052-2HB08-7BA2) (All versions). Affected devices do not conduct certain validations when interacting with them. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the devices IP address, which means the device would not be reachable.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-40816"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-11T21:15:38Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in LOGO! 12/24RCE (6ED1052-1MD08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 12/24RCEo (6ED1052-2MD08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 230RCE (6ED1052-1FB08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 230RCEo (6ED1052-2FB08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24CE (6ED1052-1CC08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24CEo (6ED1052-2CC08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24RCE (6ED1052-1HB08-0BA2) (All versions), LOGO! 24RCEo (6ED1052-2HB08-0BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 12/24RCE (6AG1052-1MD08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 12/24RCEo (6AG1052-2MD08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 230RCE (6AG1052-1FB08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 230RCEo (6AG1052-2FB08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24CE (6AG1052-1CC08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24CEo (6AG1052-2CC08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24RCE (6AG1052-1HB08-7BA2) (All versions), SIPLUS LOGO! 24RCEo (6AG1052-2HB08-7BA2) (All versions). Affected devices do not conduct certain validations when interacting with them. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to manipulate the devices IP address, which means the device would not be reachable.",
"id": "GHSA-7cqh-gq37-64w3",
"modified": "2025-11-11T21:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-11-11T21:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40816"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-267056.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/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-7CVP-JG2X-QVQG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-25 18:32 – Updated: 2024-08-26 18:33Positron Broadcast Signal Processor TRA7005 v1.20 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass exploit that could allow an attacker to have unauthorized access to protected areas of the application.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7007"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-288",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-25T17:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Positron Broadcast Signal Processor TRA7005 v1.20 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass exploit that could allow an attacker to have unauthorized access to protected areas of the application.",
"id": "GHSA-7cvp-jg2x-qvqg",
"modified": "2024-08-26T18:33:32Z",
"published": "2024-07-25T18:32:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-207-02"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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"
}
]
}
Mitigation
- Divide the software into anonymous, normal, privileged, and administrative areas. Identify which of these areas require a proven user identity, and use a centralized authentication capability.
- Identify all potential communication channels, or other means of interaction with the software, to ensure that all channels are appropriately protected, including those channels that are assumed to be accessible only by authorized parties. Developers sometimes perform authentication at the primary channel, but open up a secondary channel that is assumed to be private. For example, a login mechanism may be listening on one network port, but after successful authentication, it may open up a second port where it waits for the connection, but avoids authentication because it assumes that only the authenticated party will connect to the port.
- In general, if the software or protocol allows a single session or user state to persist across multiple connections or channels, authentication and appropriate credential management need to be used throughout.
Mitigation MIT-15
For any security checks that are performed on the client side, ensure that these checks are duplicated on the server side, in order to avoid CWE-602. Attackers can bypass the client-side checks by modifying values after the checks have been performed, or by changing the client to remove the client-side checks entirely. Then, these modified values would be submitted to the server.
Mitigation
- Where possible, avoid implementing custom, "grow-your-own" authentication routines and consider using authentication capabilities as provided by the surrounding framework, operating system, or environment. These capabilities may avoid common weaknesses that are unique to authentication; support automatic auditing and tracking; and make it easier to provide a clear separation between authentication tasks and authorization tasks.
- In environments such as the World Wide Web, the line between authentication and authorization is sometimes blurred. If custom authentication routines are required instead of those provided by the server, then these routines must be applied to every single page, since these pages could be requested directly.
Mitigation MIT-4.5
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
- For example, consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator [REF-45].
Mitigation
When storing data in the cloud (e.g., S3 buckets, Azure blobs, Google Cloud Storage, etc.), use the provider's controls to require strong authentication for users who should be allowed to access the data [REF-1297] [REF-1298] [REF-1302].
CAPEC-12: Choosing Message Identifier
This pattern of attack is defined by the selection of messages distributed via multicast or public information channels that are intended for another client by determining the parameter value assigned to that client. This attack allows the adversary to gain access to potentially privileged information, and to possibly perpetrate other attacks through the distribution means by impersonation. If the channel/message being manipulated is an input rather than output mechanism for the system, (such as a command bus), this style of attack could be used to change the adversary's identifier to more a privileged one.
CAPEC-166: Force the System to Reset Values
An attacker forces the target into a previous state in order to leverage potential weaknesses in the target dependent upon a prior configuration or state-dependent factors. Even in cases where an attacker may not be able to directly control the configuration of the targeted application, they may be able to reset the configuration to a prior state since many applications implement reset functions.
CAPEC-216: Communication Channel Manipulation
An adversary manipulates a setting or parameter on communications channel in order to compromise its security. This can result in information exposure, insertion/removal of information from the communications stream, and/or potentially system compromise.
CAPEC-36: Using Unpublished Interfaces or Functionality
An adversary searches for and invokes interfaces or functionality that the target system designers did not intend to be publicly available. If interfaces fail to authenticate requests, the attacker may be able to invoke functionality they are not authorized for.
CAPEC-62: Cross Site Request Forgery
An attacker crafts malicious web links and distributes them (via web pages, email, etc.), typically in a targeted manner, hoping to induce users to click on the link and execute the malicious action against some third-party application. If successful, the action embedded in the malicious link will be processed and accepted by the targeted application with the users' privilege level. This type of attack leverages the persistence and implicit trust placed in user session cookies by many web applications today. In such an architecture, once the user authenticates to an application and a session cookie is created on the user's system, all following transactions for that session are authenticated using that cookie including potential actions initiated by an attacker and simply "riding" the existing session cookie.