CAPEC Definitions
CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-562
CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File
An adversary manipulates the files in a shared location by adding malicious programs, scripts, or exploit code to valid content. Once a user opens the shared content, the tainted content is executed.
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Extended Description
No Extended Description.
Mitigations
Disallow shared content. Protect shared folders by minimizing users that have write access. Use utilities that mitigate exploitation like the Microsoft Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit (EMET) to prevent exploits from being run.
Relationships with other CAPECs
CAPEC-17: Using Malicious Files
Prerequisites
No prerequisites found.
Related Weaknesses
CWE-284: Improper Access Control
