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
10,641 results · Feed
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High 7.7
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - SSRF Policy Bypass in Existing-Session Browser Interaction Routes
OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains a server-side request forgery policy bypass vulnerability in existing-session browser interaction routes. Attackers can bypass SSRF navigation guards to interact with or navigate to unauthorized targets without policy enforc…
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Medium 6.5
OpenClaw < 2026.4.12 - Improper Authorization via Empty Approver Lists
OpenClaw before 2026.4.12 contains an improper authorization vulnerability in helper-backed channels where empty resolved approver lists are interpreted as explicit approval authorization. Attackers can resolve pending approvals without proper authorization b…
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Medium 5.3
OpenClaw 2026.4.10 < 2026.4.14 - Missing Sender Authorization in Microsoft Teams SSO Invoke Handler
OpenClaw versions 2026.4.10 before 2026.4.14 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in the Microsoft Teams SSO invoke handler that fails to apply sender allowlist checks. Attackers can bypass sender authorization by sending SSO invoke requests that are…
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High 8.8
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Untrusted Workspace Plugin Shadow Resolution in Channel Setup
OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains a plugin trust bypass vulnerability that allows channel setup catalog lookups to resolve workspace plugin shadows before bundled channel plugins. Attackers can exploit this by crafting malicious workspace plugins that bypass…
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Medium 6.5
OpenClaw 2026.4.5 through 2026.4.9 - Privilege Escalation via Memory Dreaming Configuration in /dreaming Endpoint
OpenClaw versions 2026.4.5 before 2026.4.10 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing write-scoped operators to modify persistent memory dreaming settings. Attackers with write-scoped gateway access can toggle admin-class configuration mutations t…
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Medium 6.5
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Path Traversal in screen_record outPath Parameter
OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains a path traversal vulnerability in the screen_record tool's outPath parameter that bypasses workspace-only filesystem guards. Attackers can exploit this by specifying an outPath outside the workspace boundary to write files t…
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High 8.5
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - SSRF Policy Bypass in Browser Tabs Action Routes
OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains a server-side request forgery policy bypass vulnerability in the browser tabs action select and close routes. Attackers can bypass configured browser SSRF policy protections by exploiting the /tabs/action endpoint to perform…
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High 7.7
OpenClaw < 2026.4.14 - Internal Page Content Exposure via Browser Snapshot and Screenshot Routes
OpenClaw before 2026.4.14 contains an improper access control vulnerability in browser snapshot, screenshot, and tab routes that fail to consistently validate the final browser target after navigation. Authenticated callers can bypass SSRF restrictions to exp…
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Medium 6.5
OpenClaw < 2026.4.10 - Unauthorized Matrix Profile Config Persistence Access via operator.write Message Tools
OpenClaw before 2026.4.10 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability allowing operator.write message-tool paths to access Matrix profile persistence requiring admin-level authority. Attackers can exploit insufficient access controls to mutate persistent p…
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Medium 4.3
User Registration & Membership <= 5.1.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Limited Page Content Modification
The User Registration & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `embed_form_action()` function in all versions up to, and including, 5.1.4. This makes it possible for authenti…
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Medium 6.5
ElementsKit Elementor Addons <= 3.8.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Widget Content Overwrite
The ElementsKit Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `Live_Action::reset()` function in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.2 The function is hooked to the WordPre…
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Critical 9.8
GeekyBot <= 1.2.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation via 'geekybot_frontendajax' AJAX Action
The Geeky Bot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This is due to a nopriv AJAX route allowing attacker-controlled model/function dispatch and reaching a plugin installer helper that downloads an…
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Medium 6.3CVE-2026-42228 Public exploit
n8n: Hijacking of Unauthenticated Chat Execution
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.32, 2.17.4, and 2.18.1, the /chat WebSocket endpoint used by the Chat Trigger node's Hosted Chat feature did not verify that an incoming connection was authorized to interact with the…
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High 7.1
n8n: Credential Authorization Bypass in dynamic-node-parameters Allows Foreign API Key Replay
n8n is an open source workflow automation platform. Prior to versions 1.123.33 and 2.17.5, the dynamic-node-parameters endpoints did not verify whether the authenticated caller was authorized to use a supplied credential reference. An authenticated user with …
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Critical 9.9
Apache Polaris: staged table creation could vend storage credentials for unvalidated locations
Apache Polaris can issue broad temporary ("vended") storage credentials during staged table creation before the effective table location has been validated or durably reserved. Those temporary credentials are meant to limit the scope of accessible table data …
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High 7.1
Paid Memberships Pro <= 3.6.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Stripe Webhook Deletion and Payment Processing Disruption
The Paid Memberships Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and disruption of Stripe webhook configuration in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.5. This is due to missing capability checks on the `wp_ajax_pmpro_stripe_create_w…
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Medium 5.3
Royal Addons for Elementor <= 1.7.1056 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Form Action Meta Modification
The Royal Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `wpr_update_form_action_meta` AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.1056. The handler is registered…
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Medium 5.3
FundPress <= 2.0.8 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Donation Status Modification via donate_action_status AJAX Handler
The FundPress – WordPress Donation Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to and including 2.0.8. This is due to missing authorization and nonce verification in the donate_action_status() AJAX handler, which is registered to…
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High 8.8
WP Mail Gateway <= 1.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) SMTP Configuration Modification via 'wmg_save_provider_config' AJAX Action
The WP Mail Gateway plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the wmg_save_provider_config AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Sub…
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Medium 5.3CVE-2026-3143 Public exploit
Total Upkeep <= 1.17.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Rollback Cancellation
The Total Upkeep – WordPress Backup Plugin plus Restore & Migrate by BoldGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_cli_cancel' function in all versions up to, and including, …
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High 7.5
Chartbrew: Missing Authorization in /api/chart/:chart_id/query via team-level refresh toggle
Chartbrew is an open-source web application that can connect directly to databases and APIs and use the data to create charts. In version 4.9.0, Chartbrew exposes POST /api/chart/:chart_id/query without authentication. The endpoint only checks team.allowRepor…
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Medium 4.3
Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin: Missing permissions check allows attackers to perform a connection test
A missing permission check in Jenkins GitHub Branch Source Plugin 1967.vdea_d580c1a_b_a_ and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified URL with attacker-specified GitHub App credentials.
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Medium 4.3
Jenkins Script Security Plugin: Missing permission checks allow enumeration of pending and approved classpaths
A missing permission check in Jenkins Script Security Plugin 1399.ve6a_66547f6e1 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to enumerate pending and approved Script Security classpaths.
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Medium 5.3
WordPress GiveWP plugin <= 4.14.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in StellarWP GiveWP give allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects GiveWP: from n/a through <= 4.14.5.
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Medium 4.3
WordPress Spectra plugin <= 2.19.22 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Spectra ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Spectra: from n/a through <= 2.19.22.
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Medium 5.3
Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent <= 7.4.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Private Post Content Disclosure via Consent Area REST Endpoint
The Complianz – GDPR/CCPA Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data access in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.5 This is due to the REST API endpoint at /wp-json/complianz/v1/consent-area/{post_id}/{block_id} using __return_…
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Medium 6.5
WordPress WP User Frontend plugin <= 4.3.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 4.3.1.
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High 7.3
WordPress SureForms Pro plugin <= 2.8.0 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureForms Pro allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects SureForms Pro: from n/a through 2.8.0.
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High 8.2
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Unauthorized Operator Scope Access in Unauthenticated Plugin-Auth Routes
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability where unauthenticated plugin-auth HTTP routes receive operator runtime write scopes. Attackers can access these routes without authentication to perform privileged runtime actions inten…
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Medium 5.4
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Discord Voice Ingress Authorization Bypass via Channel and Role Validation Gaps
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Discord voice ingress that allows attackers to bypass channel and member allowlist restrictions. Attackers can exploit stale-role validation gaps and improper channel name validation …
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High 8.8
OpenClaw < 2026.3.31 - Privilege Escalation to Remote Code Execution via Unrestricted node.event Agent Dispatch
OpenClaw before 2026.3.31 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing paired nodes with role=node to dispatch node.event agent requests with unrestricted gateway-side tool access. Attackers with trusted paired node credentials can escalate privileg…
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Medium 6.5
Improper access control in the vault documentation feature in Devolutions Server allows an authenticated attacker to re…
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High 8.2
Cisco Intersight Device Connector for Nutanix Prism Central Unauthenticated API Access
An improper access control vulnerability exists in the Cisco Intersight Device Connector for Nutanix Prism Central. The service exposes an API passthrough endpoint on TCP port 7373 that is accessible within the network scope of the deployment environment with…
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Critical 9.1
Spring Boot's default security filter chain has no authorization rule with Actuator but without Health
In certain circumstances, Spring Boot's default web security is ineffective allowing unauthorized access to all endpoints. For an application to be vulnerable, it must: be a servlet-based web application; have no Spring Security configuration of its own and r…
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Medium 5.0
OpenClaw 2026.2.14 < 2026.3.28 - Policy Enforcement Bypass in Discord Component Interactions
OpenClaw versions 2026.2.14 through 2026.3.24 fail to consistently apply guild and channel policy gates to Discord button and component interactions. Attackers can trigger privileged component actions from blocked contexts by bypassing channel policy enforcem…
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Medium 6.5
ProjeQtor < 12.4.4 Missing Authorization via objectDetail.php
ProjeQtor versions 7.0 through 12.4.3 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in the objectDetail.php endpoint that allows authenticated users with guest-level privileges to retrieve sensitive data belonging to other users including password hashes and …
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Medium 4.3
code-projects Invoice System in Laravel cross-site request forgery
A security vulnerability has been detected in code-projects Invoice System in Laravel 1.0. This affects an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to cross-site request forgery. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been disclosed publicl…
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High 7.8
Deskflow: Local privilege escalation via unauthenticated IPC
Deskflow is a keyboard and mouse sharing app. In 1.20.0, 1.26.0.134, and earlier, Deskflow daemon runs as SYSTEM and exposes an IPC named pipe with WorldAccessOption enabled. The daemon processes privileged commands without authentication, allowing any local …
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Medium 5.3
Liaison Site Prober <= 1.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Information Exposure in '/logs' REST API Endpoint
The Liaison Site Prober plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to and including 1.2.1 via the /wp-json/site-prober/v1/logs REST API endpoint. The permissions_read() permission callback unconditionally returns true (via _…
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Medium 4.3
HubSpot All-In-One Marketing - Forms, Popups, Live Chat <= 11.3.32 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Installed Plugin Disclosure
The HubSpot All-In-One Marketing - Forms, Popups, Live Chat plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 11.3.32 via the leadin/public/admin/class-adminconstants.php file. This makes it possible fo…