CAPEC Definitions

    CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-154

    CAPEC-154: Resource Location Spoofing

    An adversary deceives an application or user and convinces them to request a resource from an unintended location. By spoofing the location, the adversary can cause an alternate resource to be used, often one that the adversary controls and can be used to help them achieve their malicious goals.

    Severity:Medium
    Possibility:Medium

    Extended Description

    No Extended Description.

    Mitigations

    Monitor network activity to detect any anomalous or unauthorized communication exchanges.

    Relationships with other CAPECs

    No related CAPECs found.

    Prerequisites

    None. All applications rely on file paths and therefore, in theory, they or their resources could be affected by this type of attack.

    Related Weaknesses

    CWE-451: User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information