CAPEC-576 Metadata
Likelihood of Attack
Low
Typical Severity
Low
Overview
Summary
An adversary exploits functionality meant to identify information about user groups and their permissions on the target system to an authorized user. By knowing what users/permissions are registered on the target system, the adversary can inform further and more targeted malicious behavior. An example Windows command which can list local groups is "net localgroup".
Prerequisites
The adversary must have gained access to the target system via physical or logical means in order to carry out this attack.
Potential Solutions / Mitigations
Identify programs (such as "net") that may be used to enumerate local group permissions and block them by using a software restriction Policy or tools that restrict program execution by using a process allowlist.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-200 | Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor |
Related CAPECs
| CAPEC ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CAPEC-169 | An adversary engages in probing and exploration activities to identify constituents and properties of the target. |
Taxonomy Mappings
Taxonomy: ATTACK
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