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.
6052 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-C5C8-G6J3-W28M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:14In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-3145"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-10T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Ionic Identity Vault before 5, a local root attacker on an Android device can bypass biometric authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-c5c8-g6j3-w28m",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:14:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3145"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ionic.io/products/identity-vault"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164085/Ionic-Identity-Vault-4.7-Android-Biometric-Authentication-Bypass.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C5FF-JGXW-Q68X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 01:15 – Updated: 2022-05-17 01:15The Telemetry Component in WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.1 before p000-001-L140910 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the JAASConfig property in an MQTT client configuration.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-6116"
],
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"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-10-19T01:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Telemetry Component in WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.1 before p000-001-L140910 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by setting the JAASConfig property in an MQTT client configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-c5ff-jgxw-q68x",
"modified": "2022-05-17T01:15:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T01:15:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6116"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96213"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/61064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21686210"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C5G2-XM5J-VM94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:13An issue was discovered in CIPPlanner CIPAce 9.1 Build 2019092801. Upload.ashx allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and executing an ASHX file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11598"
],
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-06T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in CIPPlanner CIPAce 9.1 Build 2019092801. Upload.ashx allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading and executing an ASHX file.",
"id": "GHSA-c5g2-xm5j-vm94",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:13:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:13:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11598"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.criticalstart.com/vulnerabilities-discovered-in-cipace-enterprise-platform"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C5G7-7W25-772M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-18 15:31 – Updated: 2025-02-19 15:32A vulnerability in the TP-Link WR840N v6 router with firmware version 0.9.1 4.16 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory.When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-57050"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-18T15:15:16Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the TP-Link WR840N v6 router with firmware version 0.9.1 4.16 and earlier permits unauthorized individuals to bypass the authentication of some interfaces under the /cgi directory.When adding Referer: http://tplinkwifi.net to the the request, it will be recognized as passing the authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-c5g7-7w25-772m",
"modified": "2025-02-19T15:32:12Z",
"published": "2025-02-18T15:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-57050"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Shuanunio/CVE_Requests/blob/main/TP-Link/WR840N%20v6/ACL%20bypass%20Vulnerability%20in%20TP-Link%20TL-WR840N.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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-C5H7-MJWP-4PVR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-30 18:19 – Updated: 2022-04-30 18:19The default configuration of Oracle 9i Application Server 1.0.2.x allows remote anonymous users to access sensitive services without authentication, including Dynamic Monitoring Services (1) dms0, (2) dms/DMSDump, (3) servlet/DMSDump, (4) servlet/Spy, (5) soap/servlet/Spy, and (6) dms/AggreSpy; and Oracle Java Process Manager (7) oprocmgr-status and (8) oprocmgr-service, which can be used to control Java processes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2002-0563"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2002-07-03T04:00:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The default configuration of Oracle 9i Application Server 1.0.2.x allows remote anonymous users to access sensitive services without authentication, including Dynamic Monitoring Services (1) dms0, (2) dms/DMSDump, (3) servlet/DMSDump, (4) servlet/Spy, (5) soap/servlet/Spy, and (6) dms/AggreSpy; and Oracle Java Process Manager (7) oprocmgr-status and (8) oprocmgr-service, which can be used to control Java processes.",
"id": "GHSA-c5h7-mjwp-4pvr",
"modified": "2022-04-30T18:19:28Z",
"published": "2022-04-30T18:19:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-0563"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8455"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq\u0026m=101301813117562\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://otn.oracle.com/deploy/security/pdf/ias_modplsql_alert.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://securitytracker.com/id?1009167"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.appsecinc.com/Policy/PolicyCheck7024.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-08.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/168795"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.nextgenss.com/papers/hpoas.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/13152"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/705"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4293"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C5H8-CQ4V-CVFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:01 – Updated: 2024-10-14 21:49The mirroring support (-M, --use-mirrors) in Python Pip before 1.5 uses insecure DNS querying and authenticity checks which allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "pip"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-5123"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-07T23:28:34Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-05T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The mirroring support (-M, --use-mirrors) in Python Pip before 1.5 uses insecure DNS querying and authenticity checks which allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-c5h8-cq4v-cvfm",
"modified": "2024-10-14T21:49:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:01:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-5123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-5123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-5123"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-c5h8-cq4v-cvfm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/pip/PYSEC-2019-160.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-5123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155248.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155291.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/21/17"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/21/18"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Authentication in pip"
}
GHSA-C5J2-X27W-V2PH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:30 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:30The MySQL database in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-8522"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-10-29T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The MySQL database in McAfee Network Data Loss Prevention (NDLP) before 9.3 does not require a password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.",
"id": "GHSA-c5j2-x27w-v2ph",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:30:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8522"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10053"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C5MJ-39CF-3PP5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-07 17:19 – Updated: 2024-06-07 17:19When using the TYPO3 backend in order to create new backend user accounts, database records containing insecure or empty credentials might be persisted. When the type of user account is changed - which might be entity type or the admin flag for backend users - the backend form is reloaded in order to reflect changed configuration possibilities. However, this leads to persisting the current state as well, which can result into some of the following:
- account contains empty login credentials (username and/or password)
- account is incomplete and contains weak credentials (username and/or password)
Albeit the functionality provided by the TYPO3 core cannot be used either with empty usernames or empty passwords, it still can be a severe vulnerability to custom authentication service implementations.
This weakness cannot be directly exploited and requires interaction on purpose by some backend user having according privileges.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "typo3/cms"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "8.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "8.7.23"
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],
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}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "typo3/cms"
},
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"fixed": "9.5.4"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-06-07T17:19:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "When using the TYPO3 backend in order to create new backend user accounts, database records containing insecure or empty credentials might be persisted. When the type of user account is changed - which might be entity type or the admin flag for backend users - the backend form is reloaded in order to reflect changed configuration possibilities. However, this leads to persisting the current state as well, which can result into some of the following:\n\n- account contains empty login credentials (username and/or password)\n- account is incomplete and contains weak credentials (username and/or password)\n\nAlbeit the functionality provided by the TYPO3 core cannot be used either with empty usernames or empty passwords, it still can be a severe vulnerability to custom authentication service implementations.\n\nThis weakness cannot be directly exploited and requires interaction on purpose by some backend user having according privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-c5mj-39cf-3pp5",
"modified": "2024-06-07T17:19:38Z",
"published": "2024-06-07T17:19:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/b3608d14e1915030cde272000a247cb6d5f982b8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/e4d0cff40a4f8f597e52c20fff529e206bb62703"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/2019-01-22-2.yaml"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2019-002"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "TYPO3 Security Misconfiguration for Backend User Accounts"
}
GHSA-C5PH-RGHF-FJFJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-29 21:32 – Updated: 2026-06-30 15:30Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Tomcat allowed a replay attack against the EncryptionInterceptor in the cluster component.
This issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.22, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.55, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.18, from 8.5.38 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.100 through 7.0.109.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.23, 10.1.56, 9.0.119, which fixes the issue.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-55955"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-29T21:16:45Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Tomcat allowed a replay attack against the EncryptionInterceptor in the cluster component.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Tomcat: from 11.0.0-M1 through 11.0.22, from 10.1.0-M1 through 10.1.55, from 9.0.13 through 9.0.18, from 8.5.38 through 8.5.100, from 7.0.100 through 7.0.109.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 11.0.23, 10.1.56, 9.0.119, which fixes the issue.",
"id": "GHSA-c5ph-rghf-fjfj",
"modified": "2026-06-30T15:30:43Z",
"published": "2026-06-29T21:32:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-55955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/g4p5sf45p3f9r011pwqs9r54yd64s106"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/29/24"
}
],
"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-C5RV-3W8M-4V6H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-17 00:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:09IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.6 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.6 is vulnerable to client side validation bypass which could allow invalid changes or values in some fields. IBM X-Force ID: 259380.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35901"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-17T00:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 through 21.0.7.6 and 23.0.0 through 23.0.6 is vulnerable to client side validation bypass which could allow invalid changes or values in some fields. IBM X-Force ID: 259380.",
"id": "GHSA-c5rv-3w8m-4v6h",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:09:25Z",
"published": "2023-07-17T00:31:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35901"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/259380"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012317"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"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.