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
10,671 results · Feed
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High 8.1
AVEVA Process Optimization Missing Authorization
The vulnerability, if exploited, could allow an authenticated miscreant (OS Standard User) to tamper with Process Optimization project files, embed code, and escalate their privileges to the identity of a victim user who subsequently interacts with the projec…
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Critical 9.8
GravCMS 1.10.7 - Arbitrary YAML Write/Update (Unauthenticated) (2)
GravCMS 1.10.7 contains an unauthenticated vulnerability that allows remote attackers to write arbitrary YAML configuration and execute PHP code through the scheduler endpoint. Attackers can exploit the admin-nonce parameter to inject base64-encoded payloads …
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Medium 6.4
AffiliateX 1.0.0 - 1.3.9.3 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via save_customization_settings
The AffiliateX – Amazon Affiliate Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_customization_settings AJAX action in versions 1.0.0 to 1.3.9.3. This makes it possible for authenti…
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Medium 5.3
Kalium <= 3.29 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Mail Relay via kalium_vc_contact_form_request
The Kalium 3 | Creative WordPress & WooCommerce Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized email sending due to a missing capability check on the kalium_vc_contact_form_request() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.29. This makes it …
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Low 3.7
Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 <= 1.3.9.2 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated File Deletion
The Drag and Drop Multiple File Upload for Contact Form 7 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing ownership check in the dnd_codedropz_upload_delete() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.9.2. Thi…
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High 7.7
Rocket.Chat Unauthorized Access to OAuth App Details
Rocket.Chat is an open-source, secure, fully customizable communications platform. In Rocket.Chat versions up to 6.12.0, the API endpoint GET /api/v1/oauth-apps.get is exposed to any authenticated user, regardless of their role or permissions. This endpoint r…
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Medium 5.3
PayHere Payment Gateway Plugin for WooCommerce <= 2.3.9 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Order Status Modification
The PayHere Payment Gateway Plugin for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to an improper validation logic in the check_payhere_response function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.9. This makes it po…
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Medium 5.3
Perfit WooCommerce <= 1.0.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Plugin Settings Deletion
The Perfit WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to missing authorization checks on the `logout` function called via the `actions` function hooked to `admin_init`. This…
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Medium 5.3
Aplazo Payment Gateway <= 1.4.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Order Status Manipulation
The Aplazo Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the check_success_response() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticat…
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Medium 5.4
WP-CRM System – Manage Clients and Projects <= 3.4.5 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) CRM Data Exposure and Task Modification
The WP-CRM System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on the wpcrm_get_email_recipients and wpcrm_system_ajax_task_change_status AJAX functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.5. This makes it p…
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Medium 4.3
Crush.pics Image Optimizer <= 1.8.7 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Settings Update
The Crush.pics Image Optimizer - Image Compression and Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on multiple functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.7. This makes it possi…
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Medium 5.3
Netcash WooCommerce Payment Gateway <= 4.1.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Order Status Modification
The Netcash WooCommerce Payment Gateway plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_return_url function in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.3. This makes it possible for unauthe…
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Medium 4.3
Responsive Accordion Slider <= 1.2.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Slider Update via 'resp_accordion_silder_save_images'
The Responsive Accordion Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'resp_accordion_silder_save_images' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible f…
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Medium 4.7
NSecsoft NSecKrnl process termination privilege escalation
NSecsoft 'NSecKrnl' is a Windows driver that allows a local, authenticated attacker to terminate processes owned by other users, including SYSTEM and Protected Processes by issuing crafted IOCTL requests to the driver.
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High 8.1
Broken Access Control
Zohocorp ManageEngine PAM360 versions before 8202; Password Manager Pro versions before 13221; Access Manager Plus versions prior to 4401 are vulnerable to an authorization issue in the initiate remote session functionality.
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High 7.1
TYPO3 CMS Allows Broken Access Control in Recycler Module
Backend users who had access to the recycler module could delete arbitrary data from any database table defined in the TCA - regardless of whether they had permission to that particular table. This allowed attackers to purge and destroy critical site data, ef…
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Medium 5.3
TYPO3 CMS Allows Broken Access Control in Redirects Module
Backend users with access to the redirects module and write permission on the sys_redirect table were able to read, create, and modify any redirect record without restriction to the user’s own file-mounts or web-mounts. This allowed attackers to insert or alt…
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Medium 5.4CVE-2025-14001 Public exploit
WP Duplicate Page <= 1.8 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Post Duplication
The WP Duplicate Page plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to missing capability checks on the 'duplicateBulkHandle' and 'duplicateBulkHandleHPOS' functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.8. This makes it possib…
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High 8.1
Multiple vulnerabilities in SAP Fiori App (Intercompany Balance Reconciliation)
SAP Fiori App Intercompany Balance Reconciliation does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges. This has high impact on confidentiality and integrity of the application ,availability is not i…
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High 8.1
Missing Authorization check in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform
Due to a Missing Authorization Check vulnerability in Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform, an authenticated attacker could misuse an RFC function to execute form routines (FORMs) in the ABAP system. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to wr…
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Medium 6.4
Missing Authorization check in in SAP ERP Central Component and SAP S/4HANA (SAP EHS Management)
Due to missing authorization check in the SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) and SAP S/4HANA (SAP EHS Management), an attacker could extract hardcoded clear-text credentials and bypass the password authentication check by manipulating user parameters. Upon s…
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Medium 4.3
Missing Authorization check in Business Server Pages Application (Product Designer Web UI)
SAP Product Designer Web UI of Business Server Pages allows authenticated non-administrative users to access non-sensitive information. This results in a low impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity or availability of the application.
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Medium 5.3
miniOrange OTP Verification and SMS Notification for WooCommerce <= 4.3.8 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Notification Settings Modification
The miniOrange OTP Verification and SMS Notification for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `enable_wc_sms_notification` AJAX action in all versions up to, and including…
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Medium 5.3
CampaignEvents API missing authorization exposes meeting and chat URLs
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Wikimedia Foundation MediaWiki - CampaignEvents extension allows Privilege Abuse.This issue affects MediaWiki - CampaignEvents extension: 1.45, 1.44, 1.43, 1.39.
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Medium 5.3
Contact Form vCard Generator <= 2.4 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure via 'wp-gvc-cf-download-id' Parameter
The Contact Form vCard Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_gvccf_check_download_request' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4. This makes it possible for unauth…
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Medium 6.5CVE-2025-14172 Public exploit
WP Page Permalink Extension <= 1.5.4 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Rewrite Rules Flush
The WP Page Permalink Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.4. This is due to missing authorization checks on the `cwpp_trigger_flush_rewrite_rules` function hooked to `wp_ajax_cwpp_tri…
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High 7.1
Missing Authorization in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.4 before 18.5.5, 18.6 before 18.6.3, and 18.7 before 18.7.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to access and utilize AI model settings from unauthorized namespaces by manipu…
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Medium 6.5
Missing Authorization in GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 18.5 before 18.5.5, 18.6 before 18.6.3, and 18.7 before 18.7.1 that could have allowed an authenticated user to modify instance-wide AI feature provider settings by exploiting missing aut…
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High 7.2
Eventin – Event Manager, Event Booking, Calendar, Tickets and Registration Plugin (AI Powered) <= 4.0.51 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'post_settings'
The Eventin – Event Manager, Events Calendar, Event Tickets and Registrations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'post_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.5…
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Medium 4.3
Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution <= 3.9.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Course Completion
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized course completion in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.2. This is due to missing enrollment verification in the 'mark_course_complete' function. This …
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Medium 4.3
Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution <= 3.9.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Course Enrollment Bypass
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized course enrollment in all versions up to, and including, 3.9.3. This is due to a missing capability check and purchasability validation in the `course_enrol…
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Critical 9.1
Frontend Admin by DynamiApps <= 3.28.25 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Arbitrary Data Deletion via 'delete post' Form Element
The Frontend Admin by DynamiApps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to missing authorization to unauthorized data modification and deletion due to a missing capability check on the 'delete_object' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.28.25. This m…
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Medium 4.3
Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution <= 3.9.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Coupon Modification
The Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and deletion of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bulk_action_handler' and 'coupon_permanent_delete' functions in all versions up…
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Medium 5.3
Booking Calendar <= 10.14.10 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure
The Booking Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 10.14.10 via the `WPBC_FLEXTIMELINE_NAV` AJAX action. This is due to the nonce verification being conditionally disabled by default…
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Medium 5.4
Schedule Post Changes With PublishPress Future: Unpublish, Delete, Change Status, Trash, Change Categories <= 4.9.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Workflow Manipulation
The Schedule Post Changes With PublishPress Future plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.3. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This ma…
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Medium 5.3
Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia <= 1.2.38 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Multiple AJAX Actions
The Booking for Appointments and Events Calendar – Amelia plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.38. This makes it possible for unauthentica…
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Medium 5.3
Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder <= 1.49.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Forminator User+) CSV Export
The Forminator Forms – Contact Form, Payment Form & Custom Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.49.1 via the 'listen_for_csv_export' function. This is due to the plugin not properly ve…
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Medium 5.3
Japanized for WooCommerce <= 2.7.17 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Order Status Modification
The Japanized for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the `order` REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated a…
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Medium 5.3
WordPress Re Gallery plugin <= 1.18.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Re Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Re Gallery: from n/a through 1.18.9.
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Medium 4.3
WordPress Speed Kit plugin <= 2.0.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in baqend Speed Kit baqend allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Speed Kit: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.