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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High 7.1
WordPress CMSMasters Content Composer plugin <= 2.5.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in cmsmasters CMSMasters Content Composer cmsmasters-content-composer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CMSMasters Content Composer: from n/a through <= 2.5.8.
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Medium 5.3
WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor plugin <= 6.5.5 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor essential-addons-for-elementor-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through <…
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High 7.5
WordPress Mail Mint plugin <= 1.19.4 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPFunnels Mail Mint mail-mint allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Mail Mint: from n/a through <= 1.19.4.
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Medium 4.3
WordPress iThemes Sync plugin <= 3.2.8 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in StellarWP iThemes Sync ithemes-sync allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects iThemes Sync: from n/a through <= 3.2.8.
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Medium 5.4
News Element Elementor Blog Magazine <= 1.0.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Data Loss
The News Element Elementor Blog Magazine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.8. This is due to a missing capability check and nonce verification on the 'ne_clean_data' AJAX action. This makes i…
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Medium 5.3
Mega Store Woocommerce <= 5.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Page Creation and Settings Change
The Mega Store Woocommerce theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the setup_widgets() function in core/includes/importer/whizzie.php in all versions up to, and including, 5.9. This makes it …
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Medium 4.3
Dealia – Request a quote <= 1.0.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Plugin Configuration Reset
The Dealia – Request a quote plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX handlers in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7. The admin nonce (DEALIA_ADMIN_NONCE) is exposed to all…
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Low 2.7
OneClick Chat to Order <= 1.0.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Editor+) Plugin Settings Update
The OneClick Chat to Order plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.0.9. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action in the wa_order_number_save_number_f…
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High 8.8
Orderable <= 1.20.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation
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Medium 4.3
Shield Security: Blocks Bots, Protects Users, and Prevents Security Breaches <= 21.0.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Email MFA Update
The Shield Security: Blocks Bots, Protects Users, and Prevents Security Breaches plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `MfaEmailDisable` action in all versions up to, and including, 21…
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Medium 4.3
Virusdie <= 1.1.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) API Key Disclosure
The Virusdie - One-click website security plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7. This is due to missing capability checks on the `vd_get_apikey` function which is hooked to `wp_ajax_vi…
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High 8.8
WP AUDIO GALLERY <= 2.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Read via .htaccess Manipulation
The WP AUDIO GALLERY plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to insufficient capability checks and lack of nonce verification on the "wpag_htaccess_callback" function This m…
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Medium 4.3
SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO <= 12.4.14 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Cloud Service Disconnection
The SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the sq_ajax_uninstall function in all versions up to, and including, 12.4.14. This makes it possible for authenticated …
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Medium 5.3
Breeze – WordPress Cache Plugin <= 2.2.21 - Missing Authorization to Cache Deletion
The Breeze - WordPress Cache Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized cache clearing in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.21. This is due to the REST API endpoint `/wp-json/breeze/v1/clear-all-cache` being registered with `permission_cal…
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High 7.2
CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager <= 6.6.11 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Shop Manager+) Arbitrary Plugin Installation
The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11. This …
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Medium 5.3
Checkout Field Manager (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce <= 7.8.5 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Attachment Deletion
The Checkout Field Manager (Checkout Manager) for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including, 7.8.5. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to delete an attachmen…
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High 7.2
BackWPup <= 5.6.2 - Authenticated (BackWPup Helper+) Privilege Escalation via Arbitrary Options Update
The BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the save_site_option() function in all versions up to, and incl…
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Medium 4.3
ACF Photo Gallery Field <= 3.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Attachment Metadata Modification
The ACF Photo Gallery Field plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the "acf_photo_gallery_edit_save" function in all versions up to, and including, 3.0. This makes it possible for authentic…
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High 8.8
Tablesome Table – Contact Form DB – WPForms, CF7, Gravity, Forminator, Fluent 0.5.4 - 1.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Information Exposure and Privilege Escalation
The Tablesome Table – Contact Form DB – WPForms, CF7, Gravity, Forminator, Fluent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data that leads to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the get_table_data() function in versio…
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High 7.5
Cookie Banner, Cookie Consent, Consent Log, Cookie Scanner, Script Blocker (for GDPR, CCPA & ePrivacy) : WP Cookie Consent <= 4.1.2 - Missing Authorization to Sensitive Information Exposure
The GDPR Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'gdpr/v1/settings' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated att…
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Medium 6.5
Aruba HiSpeed Cache <= 3.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Plugin's Settings Modification
The Aruba HiSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability checks on the multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to m…
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Medium 4.3
Mesmerize Companion <= 1.6.158 - Missing Authorization Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update
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Medium 6.9
Gogs allows unauthenticated file uploads
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High 8.8
Centova Cast 3.2.11 - Arbitrary File Download
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High 7.5
MajorDoMo Unauthenticated Module Uninstall via Market Endpoint
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Medium 6.0
Missing Authorization Check in GitHub Enterprise Server Allows Unauthorized Uploads to Repository Migration Exports
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Medium 4.3
newbee-ltd newbee-mall Multiple Endpoints cross-site request forgery
A vulnerability was found in newbee-ltd newbee-mall up to a069069b07027613bf0e7f571736be86f431faee. Affected is an unknown function of the component Multiple Endpoints. Performing a manipulation results in cross-site request forgery. Remote exploitation of th…
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Medium 6.5
Blog2Social: Social Media Auto Post & Scheduler <= 8.7.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Modification
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Medium 5.3
Business Directory Plugin <= 6.4.20 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Listing Modification
The Business Directory Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing authorization check in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.20. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary listings, including c…
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Medium 5.4
SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle <= 1.70.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Shortcode Execution
The SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary shortcode execution in all versions up to, and including, 1.70.4. This is due to a missing capability check on the `siteorigin_widget_preview_widget_action()` function …
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Low 2.7
YayMail <= 4.3.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Shop Manager+) Plugin Installation and Activation
The YayMail - WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation and activation due to missing capability checks on the 'yaymail_install_yaysmtp' AJAX action and `/yaymail/v1/addons/activate` REST endpoint in a…
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Medium 4.3
Kali Forms <= 2.4.8 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Form Data Exposure
The Kali Forms plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.8. This is due to the `get_items_permissions_check()` permission callback on the `/kaliforms/v1/forms/{id}` REST API endpoint only …
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Medium 5.3
YayMail <= 4.3.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Shop Manager+) License Key Deletion via '/yaymail-license/v1/license/delete' Endpoint
The YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized license key deletion due to a missing authorization check on the `/yaymail-license/v1/license/delete` REST endpoint in versions up to, and including, 4.3.2. This mak…
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Medium 4.3
EventPrime <= 4.2.8.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Event Modification via 'event_id' Parameter
The EventPrime plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized post modification due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.8.4. This is due to the save_frontend_event_submission function accepting a user-controlled event…
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Medium 4.3
Taskbuilder <= 5.0.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Project/Task Comment Creation
The Taskbuilder – WordPress Project Management & Task Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.2. This is due to missing authorization checks on the project and task comment submission fun…
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Medium 4.3
Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP <= 3.6.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Unauthorized Media Upload
The Gutenberg Blocks with AI by Kadence WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.1. This is due to a missing capability check in the `process_image_data_ajax_callback()` function which handles th…
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High 7.2CVE-2026-1937 Public exploit
YayMail <= 4.3.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Shop Manager+) Arbitrary Options Update via 'yaymail_import_state' AJAX Action
The YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the `yaymail_import_state` AJAX action in all versions up to, and inc…
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Medium 4.3
Tickera – WordPress Event Ticketing <= 3.5.6.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Event/Post Status Update
The Tickera – Sell Tickets & Manage Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_change_ticket_status' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.6.4. This makes …
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Medium 4.3
PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce <= 5.6.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Peppol Identifier Modification
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Medium 4.3
EmailKit – Email Customizer for WooCommerce & WP <= 1.6.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Post Title Modification
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