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
10,685 results · Feed
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'email' in '/backend/api/users/searchUserByEmail.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'id_user' in '/backend/api/buscarUsuarioId.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameters 'id_denuncia' and 'seguro' in '/backend/api/buscarUsuarioByDenuncia…
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameters 'id_tp_denuncia' and 'id_sociedad' in '/backend/api/buscarTipoDenun…
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'id_sociedad' in '/backend/api/buscarTipoDenuncia.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameters 'id_denuncia' and 'id_user' in '/backend/api/buscarTestigoByIdDenun…
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'web' in '/backend/api/buscarSSOParametros.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'web' in '/backend/api/buscarConfiguracionParametros.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameters 'id' and ' 'id_sociedad' in '/api/buscarEmpresaById.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameters 'id_denuncia' and 'id_user' in '/backend/api/buscarDocumentosByIdDe…
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'id_denuncia' in '/backend/api/buscarDenunciaByPin.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'web' in '/backend/api/buscarConfiguracionParametros2.php'.
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High 8.7
Missing Authorization vulnerability in CanalDenuncia.app
A lack of authorisation vulnerability has been detected in CanalDenuncia.app. This vulnerability allows an attacker to access other users' information by sending a POST through the parameter 'id_denuncia' in '/backend/api/buscarComentariosByDenuncia.php'.
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Critical 9.8
Simple User Capabilities <= 1.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
The Simple User Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the suc_submit_capabilities() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers…
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Medium 4.3
Import Export For WooCommerce <= 1.6.2 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Settings Update
The Import Export For WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the update_setting() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This makes it possible for authenticated …
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Medium 4.3
Ai Auto Tool Content Writing Assistant (Gemini Writer, ChatGPT ) All in One 2.0.7 - 2.2.6 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Post Creation
The Ai Auto Tool Content Writing Assistant (Gemini Writer, ChatGPT ) All in One plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_post_data() function in versions 2.0.7 to 2.2.6. This makes i…
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High 7.5
Crypto Payment Gateway with Payeer for WooCommerce <= 1.0.3 - Unauthenticated Payment Bypass
The Crypto Payment Gateway with Payeer for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to payment bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying a payments status through server-side validation though t…
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Medium 5.3
Simple User Capabilities <= 1.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Capability Reset
The Simple User Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_reset_capability' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for…
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Medium 6.5
All in One Time Clock Lite – Tracking Employee Time Has Never Been Easier <= 2.0.3 - Missing Authorization to Page Creation and Information Exposure
The All in One Time Clock Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing authorization check in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.3. This is due to the plugin exposing admin-level AJAX actions to unauthenticated users via…
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Medium 5.3
DominoKit <= 1.1.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Settings Update
The DominoKit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the wp_ajax_nopriv_dominokit_option_admin_action AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated…
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High 8.8
Multiple Plugins <= Multiple Versions - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Plugin Upload
Multiple plugins for WordPress with the Jewel Theme Recommended Plugins Library are vulnerable to Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type via arbitrary plugin installation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2.3. This is due to missing capabilit…
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Medium 6.5
WorkDo HRM SaaS HR and Payroll Tool 8.1 is affected vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. An authenticated user can creat…
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Medium 5.3
WordPress WP Snow Effect plugin <= 1.1.19 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in d3wp WP Snow Effect wp-snow-effect allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects WP Snow Effect: from n/a through <= 1.1.19.
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Medium 6.5
FairSketch Rise Ultimate Project Manager & CRM 3.9.4 is vulnerable to Insecure Permissions. A remote authenticated user…
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High 8.8
IBM i is affected by a privilege escalation in IBM i SQL services
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 is vulnerable to privilege escalation caused by an invalid IBM i SQL services authorization check. A malicious actor can use the elevated privileges of another user profile to gain root access to the host operating system.
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Medium 4.3
Qi Blocks <= 1.4.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Contributor+) Plugin Settings Update
The Qi Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.3. This is due to the plugin storing arbitrary CSS styles submitted via the `qi-blocks/v1/update-styles` REST API endpoint without proper sanit…
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Critical 9.8
Post SMTP – Complete SMTP Solution with Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App <= 3.6.0 - Missing Authorization to Account Takeover via Unauthenticated Email Log Disclosure
The Post SMTP – Complete SMTP Solution with Logs, Alerts, Backup SMTP & Mobile App plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the __construct function in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.0. Thi…
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Medium 5.3
Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WP Legal Pages <= 3.5.1 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated API Disconnect
The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms & Conditions Generator WordPress Plugin : WP Legal Pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the disconnect_account_request() function in all versions…
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High 8.8
ELOG user profile missing authorization
ELOG allows an authenticated user to modify another user's profile. An attacker can edit a target user's email address, then request a password reset, and take control of the target account. By default, ELOG is not configured to allow self-registration.
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High 7.1
ELOG configuration file authorization bypass
ELOG allows an authenticated user to modify or overwrite the configuration file, resulting in denial of service. If the execute facility is specifically enabled with the "-x" command line flag, attackers could execute OS commands on the host machine. By defau…
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Medium 4.3
WordPress Smart Coupons for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.2.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WebToffee Smart Coupons for WooCommerce wt-smart-coupons-for-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Smart Coupons for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 2.2.3.
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Medium 4.3
WordPress Insert PHP Code Snippet plugin <= 1.4.3 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in f1logic Insert PHP Code Snippet insert-php-code-snippet allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Insert PHP Code Snippet: from n/a through <= 1.4.3.
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Low 2.7
WordPress Essential Addons for Elementor plugin <= 6.2.4 - 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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Low 3.8
WordPress Rank Math SEO plugin <= 1.0.252.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Rank Math SEO Rank Math SEO seo-by-rank-math allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Rank Math SEO: from n/a through <= 1.0.252.1.
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Medium 5.3
ERI File Library <= 1.1.0 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Protected File Download
The ERI File Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'erifl_file' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to downl…
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Medium 4.3
The Events Calendar <= 6.15.9 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Draft Event Title/QR Code Exposure
The The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'tec_qr_code_modal' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 6.15.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with…
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Medium 5.3
RealPress < 1.1.0 - Unauthenticated Content Creation/Email Sending via REST
The RealPress WordPress plugin before 1.1.0 registers the REST routes without proper permission checks, allowing the creation of pages and sending of emails from the site.
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Medium 4.3
FuseWP – WordPress User Sync to Email List & Marketing Automation (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign etc.) <= 1.1.23.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sync Rule Creation
The FuseWP – WordPress User Sync to Email List & Marketing Automation (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, ActiveCampaign etc.) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_changes() function i…
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Critical 9.4
Nagios XI < 2024R1 Web SSH Terminal Missing Access Control
Nagios XI versions prior to 2024R1 contain a missing access control vulnerability via the Web SSH Terminal. A remote, low-privileged attacker could access or interact with the terminal interface without sufficient authorization, potentially allowing unauthori…
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High 7.2
Nagios XI < 2012R1.6 Auto-Discovery Missing Authorization
Nagios XI versions prior to 2012R1.6 contain an authorization flaw in the Auto-Discovery functionality. Users with read-only roles could directly reach Auto-Discovery endpoints and pages that should require elevated permissions, exposing discovery results and…