AML.T0055: Unsecured Credentials
Adversaries may search compromised systems to find and obtain insecurely stored credentials. These credentials can be stored and/or misplaced in many locations on a system, including plaintext files (e.g. bash history), environment variables, operating system, or application-specific repositories (e.g. Credentials in Registry), or other specialized files/artifacts (e.g. private keys).
Standards mapping
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is AML.T0055 Unsecured Credentials?
Adversaries may search compromised systems to find and obtain insecurely stored credentials. These credentials can be stored and/or misplaced in many locations on a system, including plaintext files (e.g. bash history), environment variables, operating system, or application-specific repositories (e.g. Credentials in Registry), or other specialized files/artifacts (e.g. private keys).
Which tactics does AML.T0055 belong to?
AML.T0055 maps to the Credential Access tactic.
Does TurboPentest test for Unsecured Credentials?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
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