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-CHR9-M4Q2-76HW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-02 16:04 – Updated: 2026-07-02 16:04Summary
In affected LAN/shared-token Control UI deployments, a caller could spoof locality information used during Control UI pairing and obtain a durable admin-capable device token.
This issue is limited to deployments where the caller already has the network/authentication foothold needed to reach the Control UI pairing path. It is not an unauthenticated internet exposure issue.
Affected configurations
This affects configurations such as LAN-bound gateways or shared-token Control UI access where locality signals were accepted as sufficient for pairing decisions.
Impact
A temporary or shared Control UI access path could be turned into a persistent admin device token. That token could remain useful after the shared gateway token was rotated, unless the paired device was removed.
The issue is a pairing/locality validation problem: locality-derived trust was stronger than it should have been.
Patched Versions
The first stable patched version is 2026.5.22.
Mitigations
Upgrade to openclaw@2026.5.22 or later. For older deployments, remove unexpected paired devices and avoid exposing Control UI pairing paths on networks with untrusted clients.
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"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-07-02T16:04:35Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-11T21:16:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "### Summary\n\nIn affected LAN/shared-token Control UI deployments, a caller could spoof locality information used during Control UI pairing and obtain a durable admin-capable device token.\n\nThis issue is limited to deployments where the caller already has the network/authentication foothold needed to reach the Control UI pairing path. It is not an unauthenticated internet exposure issue.\n\n### Affected configurations\n\nThis affects configurations such as LAN-bound gateways or shared-token Control UI access where locality signals were accepted as sufficient for pairing decisions.\n\n### Impact\n\nA temporary or shared Control UI access path could be turned into a persistent admin device token. That token could remain useful after the shared gateway token was rotated, unless the paired device was removed.\n\nThe issue is a pairing/locality validation problem: locality-derived trust was stronger than it should have been.\n\n### Patched Versions\n\nThe first stable patched version is `2026.5.22`.\n\n### Mitigations\n\nUpgrade to `openclaw@2026.5.22` or later. For older deployments, remove unexpected paired devices and avoid exposing Control UI pairing paths on networks with untrusted clients.",
"id": "GHSA-chr9-m4q2-76hw",
"modified": "2026-07-02T16:04:35Z",
"published": "2026-07-02T16:04:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-chr9-m4q2-76hw"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53817"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-control-ui-locality-spoofing-in-device-pairing"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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"summary": "OpenClaw: Control UI locality spoofing could mint a durable admin device token"
}
GHSA-CHWF-PR57-9WM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-19 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:48The affected product is vulnerable to an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to impersonate a legitimate user as long as the device keeps the session active, since the attack takes advantage of the cookie header to generate "legitimate" requests.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41089"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-19T19:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe affected product is vulnerable to an improper authentication vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to impersonate a legitimate user as long as the device keeps the session active, since the attack takes advantage of the cookie header to generate \"legitimate\" requests.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-chwf-pr57-9wm2",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:48:50Z",
"published": "2023-10-19T21:30:17Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41089"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-271-02"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJ3P-4JRQ-MG7X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-17 15:31 – Updated: 2024-12-03 18:31A vulnerability was found in Quay, which allows successful authentication even when a truncated password version is provided. This flaw affects the authentication mechanism, reducing the overall security of password enforcement. While the risk is relatively low due to the typical length of the passwords used (73 characters), this vulnerability can still be exploited to reduce the complexity of brute-force or password-guessing attacks. The truncation of passwords weakens the overall authentication process, thereby reducing the effectiveness of password policies and potentially increasing the risk of unauthorized access in the future.
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-17T15:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"id": "GHSA-cj3p-4jrq-mg7x",
"modified": "2024-12-03T18:31:02Z",
"published": "2024-10-17T15:31:09Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9683"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-9683"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2317559"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJ5P-MV79-727V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-29 18:30 – Updated: 2025-12-31 18:30An issue in Fossorial fosrl/pangolin v.1.6.2 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the 2FA component
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"CVE-2025-56333"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-29T16:15:42Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An issue in Fossorial fosrl/pangolin v.1.6.2 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the 2FA component",
"id": "GHSA-cj5p-mv79-727v",
"modified": "2025-12-31T18:30:22Z",
"published": "2025-12-29T18:30:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-56333"
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"url": "https://gist.github.com/mrdgef/ef6fa41d69c0457874414c163d7d7d75"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/fosrl/pangolin"
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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"
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]
}
GHSA-CJ5X-6J3P-RGXM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36An incorrect access control implementation in Tangro Business Workflow before 1.18.1 allows an attacker to download documents (PDF) by providing a valid document ID and token. No further authentication is required.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-26173"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-18T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An incorrect access control implementation in Tangro Business Workflow before 1.18.1 allows an attacker to download documents (PDF) by providing a valid document ID and token. No further authentication is required.",
"id": "GHSA-cj5x-6j3p-rgxm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:53Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-26173"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.to.com/advisory-tangro-bwf-1-17-5-multiple-vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tangro.de"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CJ69-7H9J-R3J5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:43PostgreSQL versions before 9.2.22, 9.3.18, 9.4.13, 9.5.8 and 9.6.4 are vulnerable to incorrect authentication flaw allowing remote attackers to gain access to database accounts with an empty password.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-7546"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-16T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "PostgreSQL versions before 9.2.22, 9.3.18, 9.4.13, 9.5.8 and 9.6.4 are vulnerable to incorrect authentication flaw allowing remote attackers to gain access to database accounts with an empty password.",
"id": "GHSA-cj69-7h9j-r3j5",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:43:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:17Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7546"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2677"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2678"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2728"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2860"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-06"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3935"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3936"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100278"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039142"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJ69-9QW7-84PJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-15 18:30 – Updated: 2025-01-21 18:31Broken Authentication vulnerability discovered in OpenText™ iManager 3.2.6.0200. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate certain parameters to bypass authentication.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-3487"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-15T17:15:14Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Broken Authentication vulnerability discovered in OpenText\u2122 iManager 3.2.6.0200.\u00a0This\nvulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate certain parameters to bypass\nauthentication.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-cj69-9qw7-84pj",
"modified": "2025-01-21T18:31:03Z",
"published": "2024-05-15T18:30:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3487"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netiq.com/documentation/imanager-32/imanager326_patch3_hf1_releasenotes/data/imanager326_patch3_hf1_releasenotes.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-CJ95-HC8G-66RX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31Certain NETGEAR smart switches are affected by an authentication hijacking race-condition vulnerability by an unauthenticated attacker who uses the same source IP address as an admin in the process of logging in (e.g., behind the same NAT device, or already in possession of a foothold on an admin's machine). This occurs because the multi-step HTTP authentication process is effectively tied only to the source IP address. This affects GC108P before 1.0.8.2, GC108PP before 1.0.8.2, GS108Tv3 before 7.0.7.2, GS110TPP before 7.0.7.2, GS110TPv3 before 7.0.7.2, GS110TUP before 1.0.5.3, GS308T before 1.0.3.2, GS310TP before 1.0.3.2, GS710TUP before 1.0.5.3, GS716TP before 1.0.4.2, GS716TPP before 1.0.4.2, GS724TPP before 2.0.6.3, GS724TPv2 before 2.0.6.3, GS728TPPv2 before 6.0.8.2, GS728TPv2 before 6.0.8.2, GS750E before 1.0.1.10, GS752TPP before 6.0.8.2, GS752TPv2 before 6.0.8.2, MS510TXM before 1.0.4.2, and MS510TXUP before 1.0.4.2.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40867"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-13T08:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Certain NETGEAR smart switches are affected by an authentication hijacking race-condition vulnerability by an unauthenticated attacker who uses the same source IP address as an admin in the process of logging in (e.g., behind the same NAT device, or already in possession of a foothold on an admin\u0027s machine). This occurs because the multi-step HTTP authentication process is effectively tied only to the source IP address. This affects GC108P before 1.0.8.2, GC108PP before 1.0.8.2, GS108Tv3 before 7.0.7.2, GS110TPP before 7.0.7.2, GS110TPv3 before 7.0.7.2, GS110TUP before 1.0.5.3, GS308T before 1.0.3.2, GS310TP before 1.0.3.2, GS710TUP before 1.0.5.3, GS716TP before 1.0.4.2, GS716TPP before 1.0.4.2, GS724TPP before 2.0.6.3, GS724TPv2 before 2.0.6.3, GS728TPPv2 before 6.0.8.2, GS728TPv2 before 6.0.8.2, GS750E before 1.0.1.10, GS752TPP before 6.0.8.2, GS752TPv2 before 6.0.8.2, MS510TXM before 1.0.4.2, and MS510TXUP before 1.0.4.2.",
"id": "GHSA-cj95-hc8g-66rx",
"modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gynvael.coldwind.pl/?id=741"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.netgear.com/000063978/Security-Advisory-for-Multiple-Vulnerabilities-on-Some-Smart-Switches-PSV-2021-0140-PSV-2021-0144-PSV-2021-0145"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-CJ9R-V3VF-3RP7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 04:48 – Updated: 2022-05-17 04:48Session fixation vulnerability in EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 4.x and 5.x before 5.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-0635"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-04-01T06:28:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in EMC VPLEX GeoSynchrony 4.x and 5.x before 5.3 allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-cj9r-v3vf-3rp7",
"modified": "2022-05-17T04:48:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T04:48:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0635"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2014-03/0157.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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}
GHSA-CJ9X-38MR-VX52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:52 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:27cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows a POP/IMAP cPHulk bypass via account name munging (SEC-107).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10835"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-08-01T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "cPanel before 55.9999.141 allows a POP/IMAP cPHulk bypass via account name munging (SEC-107).",
"id": "GHSA-cj9x-38mr-vx52",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:27:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:52:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10835"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.cpanel.net/display/CL/56+Change+Log"
}
],
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
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.