t1634-credentials-from-password-store

name	T1634_credentials-from-password-store
description	Adversaries may search common password storage locations to obtain user credentials.
category	authentication
version	18.1
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["mitre-attack","mobile","t1634","credential-access","ios"]
technique_id	T1634
tactic	credential-access
all_tactics	["credential-access"]
platforms	["iOS"]
mitre_url	https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1634
tech_stack	["ios"]
cwe_ids	["CWE-522"]
chains_with	["T1634.001"]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{"T1634.001":"Chain with T1634.001 for deeper attack path"}

T1634 Credentials from Password Store

High-Level Description

Adversaries may search common password storage locations to obtain user credentials. Passwords can be stored in several places on a device, depending on the operating system or application holding the credentials. There are also specific applications that store passwords to make it easier for users to manage and maintain. Once credentials are obtained, they can be used to perform lateral movement and access restricted information.

Kill Chain Phase

• Credential Access (TA0031)

Platforms: iOS

What to Check

• Identify if Credentials from Password Store technique is applicable to target mobile environment
• Check iOS devices for indicators of Credentials from Password Store
• Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (3 known mitigations)
• Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)

How to Test

Identify Attack Surface

Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Credentials from Password Store by examining the target platforms (iOS).

Assess Existing Defenses

Review whether mitigations for T1634 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.

Remediation Guide

M1001 Security Updates

Apple regularly provides security updates for known OS vulnerabilities.

M1002 Attestation

Device attestation can often detect jailbroken devices.

M1010 Deploy Compromised Device Detection Method

Mobile security products can take appropriate action when jailbroken devices are detected, potentially limiting the adversary’s access to password stores.

Detection

Detection of Credentials from Password Store

Risk Assessment

Finding	Severity	Impact
Credentials from Password Store technique applicable	High	Credential Access

CWE Categories

CWE ID	Title
CWE-522	Insufficiently Protected Credentials

References