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.
6021 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-JW4H-4RG7-P2P2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-22 21:30 – Updated: 2025-05-23 18:32An issue in Ocuco Innovation - INVCLIENT.EXE v2.10.24.5 allows attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges to Administrator via a crafted TCP packet.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-41197"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-22T19:15:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in Ocuco Innovation - INVCLIENT.EXE v2.10.24.5 allows attackers to bypass authentication and escalate privileges to Administrator via a crafted TCP packet.",
"id": "GHSA-jw4h-4rg7-p2p2",
"modified": "2025-05-23T18:32:04Z",
"published": "2025-05-22T21:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-41197"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XgbcJqYIHxAROcCACdgdD8V_97Hcwdze/view?usp=drive_link"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.githubusercontent.com/john0x186/1d9cc7fcc8386480d2bdaa9fdcfa914b/raw/d2d3d74ccaa939127ee2b03139061509a7dd238c/full-disclosure.md"
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"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-JW62-XC2Q-92GM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) [Versions], contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Information tampering, and Unauthorized access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-49502"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T15:16:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) [Versions], contain(s) an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with adjacent network access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Information disclosure, Information tampering, and Unauthorized access.",
"id": "GHSA-jw62-xc2q-92gm",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:56Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49502"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000477538/dsa-2026-066-security-update-for-powerflex-software-multiple-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JW6Q-RX83-MG5V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-14 06:30 – Updated: 2025-07-14 06:30A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in LB-LINK BL-AC1900, BL-AC2100_AZ3, BL-AC3600, BL-AX1800, BL-AX5400P and BL-WR9000 up to 20250702. Affected is the function reboot/restore of the file /cgi-bin/lighttpd.cgi of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-7574"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-14T05:15:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in LB-LINK BL-AC1900, BL-AC2100_AZ3, BL-AC3600, BL-AX1800, BL-AX5400P and BL-WR9000 up to 20250702. Affected is the function reboot/restore of the file /cgi-bin/lighttpd.cgi of the component Web Interface. The manipulation leads to improper authentication. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-jw6q-rx83-mg5v",
"modified": "2025-07-14T06:30:30Z",
"published": "2025-07-14T06:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-7574"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/waiwai24/0101/blob/main/CVEs/Blink/Privilege_Control_Defect_in_Blink_Router_Web_Interface_Permits_Arbitrary_Sensitive_Operation_Execution.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/waiwai24/0101/blob/main/CVEs/Blink/Privilege_Control_Defect_in_Blink_Router_Web_Interface_Permits_Arbitrary_Sensitive_Operation_Execution.md#poc"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.316272"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.316272"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.608018"
}
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"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"
},
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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: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-JW75-49HR-WCMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-09 00:00 – Updated: 2021-12-10 00:00There is an Identity spoofing and authentication bypass vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-37054"
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"CWE-287"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-08T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "There is an Identity spoofing and authentication bypass vulnerability in Huawei Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.",
"id": "GHSA-jw75-49hr-wcmr",
"modified": "2021-12-10T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2021-12-09T00:00:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37054"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202109-0000001196270727"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-JW7F-Q78H-423M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28VR CAM P1 Model P1 v1 has an incorrect access control vulnerability where an attacker can obtain complete access of the device from web (remote) without authentication.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-23512"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-15T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "VR CAM P1 Model P1 v1 has an incorrect access control vulnerability where an attacker can obtain complete access of the device from web (remote) without authentication.",
"id": "GHSA-jw7f-q78h-423m",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iotpentest.com/2020/05/vr-360-camera-general-wlak.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-JW9P-3GC4-84RW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-03 15:30 – Updated: 2024-09-05 15:33Host name validation for TLS certificates is bypassed when the installed OpenEdge default certificates are used to perform the TLS handshake for a networked connection. This has been corrected so that default certificates are no longer capable of overriding host name validation and will need to be replaced where full TLS certificate validation is needed for network security. The existing certificates should be replaced with CA-signed certificates from a recognized certificate authority that contain the necessary information to support host name validation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7346"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-287",
"CWE-297"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-03T15:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Host name validation for TLS certificates is bypassed when the installed OpenEdge default certificates are used to perform the TLS handshake for a networked connection.\u00a0 This has been corrected so that default certificates are no longer capable of overriding host name validation and will need to be replaced where full TLS certificate validation is needed for network security.\u00a0 The existing certificates should be replaced with CA-signed certificates from a recognized certificate authority that contain the necessary information to support host name validation.",
"id": "GHSA-jw9p-3gc4-84rw",
"modified": "2024-09-05T15:33:34Z",
"published": "2024-09-03T15:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7346"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/Client-connections-using-default-TLS-certificates-from-OpenEdge-may-bypass-TLS-host-name-validation"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JWCG-WV5X-VG3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-12 15:31 – Updated: 2025-03-21 04:28Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Submarine Commons Utils.
This issue affects Apache Submarine Commons Utils: from 0.8.0.
As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. If the user doesn't explicitly set submarine.auth.default.secret, a default value will be used. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users.
NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.submarine:submarine-commons-utils"
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"introduced": "0"
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"last_affected": "0.8.0"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
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"name": "apache-submarine"
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"CVE-2024-36264"
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"CWE-287",
"CWE-798"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-06-12T19:44:26Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-12T14:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Authentication vulnerability in Apache Submarine Commons Utils.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Submarine Commons Utils: from 0.8.0.\n\nAs this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. If the user doesn\u0027t explicitly set `submarine.auth.default.secret`, a default value will be used. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. \n\nNOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.",
"id": "GHSA-jwcg-wv5x-vg3g",
"modified": "2025-03-21T04:28:28Z",
"published": "2024-06-12T15:31:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-36264"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/submarine/pull/1125"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/submarine/commit/7a1d551798c6785fc68fe028fc46f74c3ee6976d"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/submarine"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/apache-submarine/PYSEC-2024-97.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/SUBMARINE-1417"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/7mo0c7vbhpo8thvybl8wwvb0bccrg7r4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/06/12/2"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Apache Submarine Commons Utils has a hard-coded secret"
}
GHSA-JWHR-GV8H-V3MW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:45Hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Cloud prior to version 4.7.0.3 allows attackers to intercept when the provider is executed.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-25368"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-25T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Cloud prior to version 4.7.0.3 allows attackers to intercept when the provider is executed.",
"id": "GHSA-jwhr-gv8h-v3mw",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:45:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25368"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-JWJJ-J6R3-3643
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 01:13 – Updated: 2022-05-14 01:13An attacker can log into the local Niagara platform (Niagara AX Framework Versions 3.8 and prior or Niagara 4 Framework Versions 4.4 and prior) using a disabled account name and a blank password, granting the attacker administrator access to the Niagara system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-16748"
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"CWE-287"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-20T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "An attacker can log into the local Niagara platform (Niagara AX Framework Versions 3.8 and prior or Niagara 4 Framework Versions 4.4 and prior) using a disabled account name and a blank password, granting the attacker administrator access to the Niagara system.",
"id": "GHSA-jwjj-j6r3-3643",
"modified": "2022-05-14T01:13:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T01:13:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16748"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-191-03"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-022-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105101"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-JWQ6-VFC3-XW6W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 00:03 – Updated: 2025-04-03 15:30Session fixation vulnerability in SpaceTag LacoodaST 2.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-3738"
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"nvd_published_at": "2008-08-27T20:41:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Session fixation vulnerability in SpaceTag LacoodaST 2.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-jwq6-vfc3-xw6w",
"modified": "2025-04-03T15:30:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T00:03:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN31723154/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/31582"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30791"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.spacetag.jp/modules/products/index.php?id=54"
}
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"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.