Weakness (CWE)
CWE-862: Missing Authorization
The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
How to prevent it (5 mitigations)
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Architecture and Design
Divide the product into anonymous, normal, privileged, and administrative areas. Reduce the attack surface by carefully mapping roles with data and functionality. Use role-based access control (RBAC) [REF-229] to enforce the roles at the appropriate boundaries.
Note that this approach may not protect against horizontal authorization, i.e., it will not protect a user from attacking others with the same role.
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Architecture and Design
Ensure that access control checks are performed related to the business logic. These checks may be different than the access control checks that are applied to more generic resources such as files, connections, processes, memory, and database records. For example, a database may restrict access for medical records to a specific database user, but each record might only be intended to be accessible to the patient and the patient's doctor [REF-7].
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Architecture and Design
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
For example, consider using authorization frameworks such as the JAAS Authorization Framework [REF-233] and the OWASP ESAPI Access Control feature [REF-45].
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Architecture and Design
For web applications, make sure that the access control mechanism is enforced correctly at the server side on every page. Users should not be able to access any unauthorized functionality or information by simply requesting direct access to that page.
One way to do this is to ensure that all pages containing sensitive information are not cached, and that all such pages restrict access to requests that are accompanied by an active and authenticated session token associated with a user who has the required permissions to access that page.
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System Configuration, Installation
Use the access control capabilities of your operating system and server environment and define your access control lists accordingly. Use a "default deny" policy when defining these ACLs.
Source: MITRE CWE-862
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Medium 4.3
WP User Manager <= 2.9.18 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stripe Account Hijack via Stripe Connect Callback
The WP User Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the Connect::complete() function in versions up to, and including, 2.9.18. The function is registered on the admin_init hook (whic…
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Medium 4.3
ThumbPress <= 6.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Deactivation
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Medium 5.3
Handily <= 1.0.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Stripe Payment Settings Modification via 'stripe_publishbale_key' Parameter
The Handily plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized payment settings modification due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify Stripe payment configu…
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Medium 4.3
wpForo Forum <= 3.1.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Guest Post Takeover via wpforo_post_edit Action / Forged comment_author_email Cookie
The wpForo Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.5. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated …
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Medium 4.3
RW Elephant Rental Inventory <= 2.3.13 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Modification via 'toggle_cache' AJAX Action
The RW Elephant Rental Inventory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to and including 2.3.13. This is due to a missing capability check on the toggle_cache() function which is hooked to the wp_ajax_toggle_cache AJAX …
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Medium 5.3
PixelPlay <= 1.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary API Key Deletion via 'clear_api_type' Parameter
The PixelPlay plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API key deletion due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary API keys (Pixabay, Unsp…
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Medium 5.3
Image Buzz <= 1.0.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary API Key Modification via 'pixabay_api' Parameter
The Image Buzz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API key modification due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary API keys (Pixabay,…
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Medium 5.4
MaxKB cross-knowledge IDOR lets a normal user read and modify documents and paragraphs in another knowledge base
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Medium 5.4
MaxKB: Missing per-tool authorization in the agent and workflow tool-dispatch path
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Medium 4.2
MaxKB: Management chat-record routes trust path application_id but load ChatRecord by global chat_id
MaxKB is an open-source AI assistant for enterprise. In 2.10.2-lts and earlier, management chat-record routes authorize the path application_id but load records using global chat_id and chat_record_id values without confirming that the chat belongs to the aut…
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Medium 5.0
MaxKB: Known MCP tool IDs expose owner Tool.code and can be referenced by attacker workflows
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Medium 5.4
MaxKB: Homepage ranking leaks application IDs that workflow application-nodes can use to invoke another user's application
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Medium 6.0
Warpgate: Missing authorization check on `PUT /users/:id/roles/:role_id` allows any admin to bypass the `AccessRolesAssign` permission boundary
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Medium 4.3
InvenTree: Report/Label print endpoints ignore per-model permissions
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Medium 5.3
InvenTree: Plugin-settings GET endpoints are readable without authentication
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Medium 5.4
jshERP through 3.6 Missing Authorization via updateBtnStr
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Medium 4.3
InvenTree: Missing authorization on machine restart endpoint allows any authenticated user to interrupt production equipment
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Medium 6.3
Graylog: Manager-to-Owner privilege escalation on saved searches and dashboards
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Medium 5.4
HomeBox: Forced Group Membership Without Consent in Homebox AddMember Handler
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Medium 6.3
MISP ObjectReferencesController: Granular Distribution and Sharing Group Restrictions Bypassed When Adding Object References
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Medium 5.5
Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: cross-realm client read/write via request-level cache missing realm ownership check
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Medium 4.9
Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: authorization services policy evaluation endpoint leaks user identity
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Medium 6.5
Frappe ERPNext before 15.121.0 and 16.34.0 Missing Authorization in Timesheet Endpoints
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Medium 6.5
Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: admin credential delete bypasses denied reset-password permission
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Medium 6.6CVE-2026-94000 Public exploit
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Medium 4.2
Keycloak-services: keycloak-services: token refresh continues issuing tokens for disabled audience clients
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Medium 4.3
Partial Shipment for Woocommerce <= 3.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Settings Modification via wxp_order_shipment, wxp_order_item_shipment, and wxp_order_set_shipped AJAX Actions
The Partial Shipment for Woocommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 3.4 via the wxp_order_shipment, wxp_order_item_shipment, and wxp_order_set_shipped AJAX actions. This is due to the AJAX handler…
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Medium 4.3
Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery <= 2.6.65 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Modification via Multiple AJAX Actions (datalogics_create_shipping / datalogics_cancel_shipping)
The Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery – Datalogics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.65. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes…
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Medium 4.3
Empik for Woocommerce <= 1.5.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Product Meta Update via empik_csv_process_emp_log_classes AJAX Action
The Empik for Woocommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authe…
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Medium 5.3
TikTok <= 1.4.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated TikTok Integration Takeover via 'auth_code' Parameter
The TikTok plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated atta…
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Medium 5.3
Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons <= 0.4.7.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Meta Modification via 'iepa_use_gt_editor' AJAX Action
The Ibtana – Ecommerce Product Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post meta modification due to a missing capability check on the 'iepa_use_gt_editor' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 0.4.7.7. This makes it possible for…
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Medium 6.5
Easy Appointments <= 3.12.27 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Customer Information Exposure via ea_get_customers_ajax AJAX Action
The Easy Appointments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.27 via the handle_customers_ajax. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above…
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Medium 4.3
Search Atlas SEO <= 2.6.23 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Whitelabel Password Modification via handle_whitelabel_password_early Function
The Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.23. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a…
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Medium 5.3
Bread <= 2.9.12 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Information Exposure
The Bread plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in versions up to and including 2.9.12. This is due to the lack of authentication and authorization checks on the settings export functionality (download_settings function) which is register…
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Medium 4.3
VW Writer Blog <= 1.3.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Theme Settings Reset
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Medium 4.3
Search Atlas SEO <= 2.6.23 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Site-Wide Option Modification via 'metasync_post_types' Parameter
The Metasync plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_instant_indexing_settings() function in versions up to, and including, 2.6.23. This function is registered on the admin_init hoo…
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Medium 4.3
PDF Builder for WooCommerce. Create invoices,packing slips and more <= 2.0.11 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sensitive Invoice Data Disclosure via GetInvoiceDetail AJAX Handler
The PDF Builder for WooCommerce. Create invoices,packing slips and more plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.11. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perf…
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Medium 4.3
Flex Import <= 3.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Modification via 'license_activate_fleximp' and 'license_deactivate_fleximp' AJAX Actions
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Medium 5.3
Rede Itaú for WooCommerce < 5.4.7 - Unauthenticated Order Status Manipulation via PIX Webhook
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Medium 5.3
Mailchimp for WooCommerce < 6.1.1 - Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in REST API
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