CWE-749
AllowedExposed Dangerous Method or Function
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product provides an Applications Programming Interface (API) or similar interface for interaction with external actors, but the interface includes a dangerous method or function that is not properly restricted.
324 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PG27-CWR7-CGQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-31 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:26In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.05 a specific endpoint was vulnerable to brute force attacks
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-31T14:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In JetBrains TeamCity before 2023.05 a specific endpoint was vulnerable to brute force attacks",
"id": "GHSA-pg27-cwr7-cgq8",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:26:07Z",
"published": "2023-05-31T15:30:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34227"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PG7C-4MVG-5FMJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-14 00:30 – Updated: 2023-12-28 18:30The SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Incorrect Comparison Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands with NETWORK SERVICE privileges.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-23840"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-697",
"CWE-749"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-13T23:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The SolarWinds Platform was susceptible to the Incorrect Comparison Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows users with administrative access to SolarWinds Web Console to execute arbitrary commands with NETWORK SERVICE privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pg7c-4mvg-5fmj",
"modified": "2023-12-28T18:30:32Z",
"published": "2023-09-14T00:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-23840"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/orionplatform/content/release_notes/solarwinds_platform_2023-3-1_release_notes.htm"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2023-23840"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-PHVQ-JRFX-8JHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30PDF-XChange Editor exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the exportAsText method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19649.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-39493"
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"CWE-749"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T03:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "PDF-XChange Editor exportAsText Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the exportAsText method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19649.",
"id": "GHSA-phvq-jrfx-8jhp",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:56Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1130"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PHWF-PMC2-5CX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-03 03:30Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697.
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"CVE-2023-27363"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T02:15:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Foxit PDF Reader exportXFAData Exposed Dangerous Method Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Foxit PDF Reader. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the exportXFAData method. The application exposes a JavaScript interface that allows writing arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-19697.",
"id": "GHSA-phwf-pmc2-5cx4",
"modified": "2024-05-03T03:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T03:30:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-27363"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.foxit.com/support/security-bulletins.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-491"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PPQ4-8J5Q-QJJX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-11 12:31 – Updated: 2024-08-06 15:30A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Traffic Analyzer (6GK8822-1BG01-0BA0) (All versions < V1.2). The affected web server is allowing HTTP methods like PUT and Delete. This could allow an attacker to modify unauthorized files.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-35209"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-11T12:15:17Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Traffic Analyzer (6GK8822-1BG01-0BA0) (All versions \u003c V1.2). The affected web server is allowing HTTP methods like PUT and Delete. This could allow an attacker to modify unauthorized files.",
"id": "GHSA-ppq4-8j5q-qjjx",
"modified": "2024-08-06T15:30:47Z",
"published": "2024-06-11T12:31:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-196737.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
GHSA-PQFH-R9H2-3RX3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2023-11-01 15:33EisBaer Scada - CWE-749: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42494"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:31Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": " EisBaer Scada - CWE-749: Exposed Dangerous Method or Function",
"id": "GHSA-pqfh-r9h2-3rx3",
"modified": "2023-11-01T15:33:29Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:22Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42494"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-PX3X-22XV-F633
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-24 00:30 – Updated: 2025-12-24 00:30RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27657.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14488"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-749"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-23T22:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of RealDefense SUPERAntiSpyware. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the SAS Core Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-27657.",
"id": "GHSA-px3x-22xv-f633",
"modified": "2025-12-24T00:30:15Z",
"published": "2025-12-24T00:30:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-1167"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q39J-4CH7-55C3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-03 09:32 – Updated: 2023-11-02 12:30cashIT! - serving solutions. Devices from "PoS/ Dienstleistung, Entwicklung & Vertrieb GmbH" to 03.A06rks 2023.02.37 are affected by a dangerous methods, that allows to leak the database (system settings, user accounts,...). This vulnerability can be triggered by an HTTP endpoint exposed to the network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3655"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-749"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-03T08:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "cashIT! - serving solutions. Devices from \"PoS/ Dienstleistung, Entwicklung \u0026 Vertrieb GmbH\" to 03.A06rks 2023.02.37 are affected by a dangerous methods, that allows to leak the database (system settings, user accounts,...).\u00a0This vulnerability can be triggered by an HTTP endpoint exposed to the network.\n",
"id": "GHSA-q39j-4ch7-55c3",
"modified": "2023-11-02T12:30:16Z",
"published": "2023-10-03T09:32:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3655"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://doi.org/10.35011/ww2q-d522"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cashit.at"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q7C4-RQX8-MR8V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-20 18:30 – Updated: 2026-08-20 18:30Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels RAS Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the RAS RDP Backend Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29220.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-13121"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-749"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-20T17:17:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Parallels RAS Client RDP Backend Service Exposed Dangerous Function Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Parallels RAS Client. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.\n\nThe specific flaw exists within the RAS RDP Backend Service. The issue results from an exposed dangerous function. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-29220.",
"id": "GHSA-q7c4-rqx8-mr8v",
"modified": "2026-08-20T18:30:54Z",
"published": "2026-08-20T18:30:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-13121"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-26-554"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q7VG-5VWJ-J32J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-11 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:36?The affected product does not perform an authentication check and performs some dangerous functionality, which could result in unauthenticated remote code execution.0
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-11T20:15:10Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "\n?The affected product does not perform an authentication check and performs some dangerous functionality, which could result in unauthenticated remote code execution.0",
"id": "GHSA-q7vg-5vwj-j32j",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:36:10Z",
"published": "2023-09-11T21:30:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40150"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-medical-advisories/icsma-23-248-01"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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Mitigation
If you must expose a method, make sure to perform input validation on all arguments, limit access to authorized parties, and protect against all possible vulnerabilities.
Mitigation
Strategy: Attack Surface Reduction
- Identify all exposed functionality. Explicitly list all functionality that must be exposed to some user or set of users. Identify which functionality may be:
- Ensure that the implemented code follows these expectations. This includes setting the appropriate access modifiers where applicable (public, private, protected, etc.) or not marking ActiveX controls safe-for-scripting.
- accessible to all users
- restricted to a small set of privileged users
- prevented from being directly accessible at all
CAPEC-500: WebView Injection
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, injects code into the context of a web page displayed by a WebView component. Through the injected code, an adversary is able to manipulate the DOM tree and cookies of the page, expose sensitive information, and can launch attacks against the web application from within the web page.