Elevation of Privilege (EoP) is a security threat where a user or process gains unauthorized higher-level access or permissions within a system. An attacker exploits a vulnerability to perform actions, access data, or execute commands beyond their legitimate privileges, leading to a compromised system integrity. This threat is mitigated by implementing strong authorization controls to restrict access to only necessary functions and data.
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An attacker tampers with a JWT to change their role.
