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UnOAuthorized: Privilege Elevation Through Microsoft Applications
- Eric Woodruff
This article details a series of Semperis security research team discoveries that resulted in the ability to perform actions in Entra ID beyond expected authorization controls, based on analysis of the OAuth 2.0 scope (permissions). Our most concerning discovery involved the ability to add and remove users from privileged roles,…
How to Defend Against SPN Scanning in Active Directory
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
Service Principal Name (SPN) scanning is a reconnaissance technique that attackers use in Active Directory environments. This method enables attackers to discover valuable services and associated accounts, which can be potential targets for further attacks such as Kerberoasting. Related reading: Protect Active Directory against Kerberoasting What is SPN scanning? Understanding…
How to Defend Against a Password Spraying Attack
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
Active Directory remains a critical infrastructure component for managing network resources, login credentials, and user authentication. Yet its centrality makes it a prime target for cyberattacks. One such evolving cyberattack is password spraying, a threat that's gained in complexity in recent years. Password spraying attacks stand out due to their…
How to Defend Against SID History Injection
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
Security Identifier (SID) History injection is a sophisticated cyberattack vector that targets Windows Active Directory environments. This attack exploits the SID History attribute, which is intended to maintain user access rights during migrations from one domain to another. By injecting malicious SID values into this attribute, an attacker can escalate…
LDAP Injection Attack Defense: AD Security 101
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
LDAP injection represents a formidable cyberattack vector, targeting the authentication and authorization mechanisms within your Active Directory environment. By exploiting improper input validation, attackers can manipulate LDAP statements and potentially gain unauthorized access to your directory service. Semperis cybersecurity and identity security experts have a deep understanding of LDAP injection,…
How to Defend Against an Overpass the Hash Attack
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
In the constantly evolving landscape of cyber threats, the Overpass the Hash attack is a potent vector. Leveraging the NTLM authentication protocol, this attack enables adversaries to bypass the need for plaintext passwords. Instead, an Overpass the Hash attack employs a user's hash to authenticate and potentially escalate privileges. As…
How to Defend Against an NTLM Relay Attack
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
The NTLM relay attack poses a significant threat to organizations that use Active Directory. This attack exploits the NT LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication protocol, a challenge-response mechanism used in Windows networks for user authentication. NTLM relay attacks are not just a relic of past security concerns but a present and…
Pass the Hash Attack Defense: AD Security 101
- Daniel Petri | Senior Training Manager
Many Active Directory attacks begin with a stolen password. However, a Pass the Hash attack takes a different approach. In this example of credential theft, threat actors instead steal a user’s password hash. The attack is difficult to detect and can lead to privilege escalation and serious damage to your…
