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Attack Pattern

Spoof Version Control System Commit Metadata

CAPEC-692 · Detailed · Stable
An adversary spoofs metadata pertaining to a Version Control System (VCS) (e.g., Git) repository's commits to deceive users into believing that the maliciously provided software is frequently maintained and originates from a trusted source.
likelihood: Medium severity: High
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CWE-494Download of Code Without Integrity Check
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