CAPEC-233 Metadata
Likelihood of Attack
Medium
Typical Severity
High
Overview
Summary
An adversary exploits a weakness enabling them to elevate their privilege and perform an action that they are not supposed to be authorized to perform.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites listed.
Potential Solutions / Mitigations
No specific solutions listed.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
Taxonomy Mappings
Taxonomy: ATTACK
| Entry ID | Entry Name |
|---|---|
| 1548 | Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism |
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