An attacker manipulates either egress or ingress data from a client within
an application framework in order to change the content of messages.
Performing this attack allows the attacker to manipulate content in such a
way as to produce messages or content that look authentic but may contain
deceptive links, spam-like content, or links to the attackers code. In
general, content-spoofing within an application API can be employed to stage
many different types of attacks varied based on the attacker's intent. The
techniques require use of specialized software that allow the attacker to
man-in-the-middle communications between the web browser and the remote
system.
Target Attack Surface
Target Attack Surface Description
Targeted OSI Layers:
Application Layer
Target Attack Surface Localities
Client-side
Target Attack Surface Types:
Host
Target Functional Services
Target Functional Service 1: Any
Protocol 1: HTTP
Related Protocol: Internet Protocol
Relationship Type
Uses Protocol
Related Protocol: Transmission Control Protocol
Relationship Type
Uses Protocol
Attack Prerequisites
Targeted software is utilizing application framework APIs
Resources Required
A software program that allows a user to man-in-the-middle communications
between the client and server, such as a man-in-the-middle proxy.
Description
