Standardlikelihood: Mediumseverity: HighStable
CAPEC-504Task Impersonation
Abstraction
Standard
Status
Stable
Likelihood
Medium
Severity
High
Description
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, impersonates an expected or routine task in an attempt to steal sensitive information or leverage a user's privileges.
Metadata: standard CAPEC pattern, status stable, likelihood medium, severity high. Underlying weakness: CWE-1021. Mapped ATT&CK technique: [object Object]. Related CAPEC pattern: [object Object].
Related weaknesses· 1
MITRE ATT&CK crosswalk· 1
Related attack patterns· 1
Exploits1
| Type | Target | Confidence | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weakness | Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Framescwe-1021 | 100% | live |
Related to1
| Type | Target | Confidence | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubTechnique | Masquerade Task or Servicet1036.004 | 100% | live |
Related by meaning· 6
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