CWE-862
Allowed-with-ReviewMissing Authorization
Abstraction: Class · Status: Incomplete
The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
19609 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-4JMJ-6PW4-G738
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-01 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-01 03:30The 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 up to, and including, 3.5.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the site from its API plan.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11816"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-01T02:15:32Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Privacy Policy Generator, Terms \u0026 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 up to, and including, 3.5.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect the site from its API plan.",
"id": "GHSA-4jmj-6pw4-g738",
"modified": "2025-11-01T03:30:23Z",
"published": "2025-11-01T03:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11816"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wplegalpages/tags/3.5.1/admin/class-wp-legal-pages-admin.php#L114"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wplegalpages/tags/3.5.1/admin/class-wp-legal-pages-admin.php#L138"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3385159/wplegalpages/trunk?contextall=1\u0026old=3375554\u0026old_path=%2Fwplegalpages%2Ftrunk"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2116340a-160f-493c-abe3-75b05282d78a?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JPM-CGX2-8H37
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-16 21:44 – Updated: 2026-04-24 20:57Summary
/api/v1/public-chatbotConfig/:idep exposes sensitive data including API keys, HTTP authorization headers and internal configuration without any authentication. An attacker with knowledge just of a chatflow UUID can retrieve credentials stored in password type fields and HTTP headers, leading to credential theft and more.
Details
Knowledge of chatflow UUID can be obtained from embedded chat widgets, referrer headers or logs and it's the only prerequest.
getSinglePublicChatbotConfig function in packages/server/src/services/chatflows/index.ts returns the full flowData object without authorization check or data sanitization.
There is a comment as "Safe as public endpoint as chatbotConfig doesn't contain sensitive credential" but flowData does contain sensitive data such as:
type: 'password' fields are stored in plaintext (unstructuredAPIKey in S3File node).
HTTP Authorization headers in POST / GET Requests nodes.
Internal API endpoints and webhook URLs.
PoC
- Add an S3 File node, set "File Processing Method" to "Unstructured".
- Enter an API key in "Unstructured API KEY" field or add a Requests Post node with Authorization header.
- Save the chatflow.
curl -s "https://localhost/api/v1/public-chatbotConfig/{CHATFLOW_UUID}"
Response:
{
"flowData": "{...\"unstructuredAPIKey\":\"victim_key\"...\"requestsPostHeaders\":\"Bearer victim_token\"...}"
}
Impact
Impacts all Flowise Cloud users with chatflows containing password type fields or any HTTP headers. And self hosted Flowise instances exposed to the internet.
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"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 3.0.13"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "flowise"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.1.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-41266"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-522",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-16T21:44:49Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-23T20:16:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Summary\n\n`/api/v1/public-chatbotConfig/:id `ep exposes sensitive data including API keys, HTTP authorization headers and internal configuration without any authentication. An attacker with knowledge just of a chatflow UUID can retrieve credentials stored in password type fields and HTTP headers, leading to credential theft and more.\n\n### Details\n\nKnowledge of chatflow UUID can be obtained from embedded chat widgets, referrer headers or logs and it\u0027s the only prerequest. \n\n`getSinglePublicChatbotConfig` function in `packages/server/src/services/chatflows/index.ts` returns the full **flowData** object without authorization check or data sanitization.\n\nThere is a comment as **\"Safe as public endpoint as chatbotConfig doesn\u0027t contain sensitive credential\"** but **flowData** does contain sensitive data such as:\n\n`type: \u0027password\u0027` fields are stored in plaintext (unstructuredAPIKey in S3File node).\nHTTP Authorization headers in POST / GET Requests nodes.\nInternal API endpoints and webhook URLs.\n\n### PoC\n\n- Add an S3 File node, set \"File Processing Method\" to \"Unstructured\".\n- Enter an API key in \"Unstructured API KEY\" field or add a Requests Post node with Authorization header.\n- Save the chatflow.\n\n`curl -s \"https://localhost/api/v1/public-chatbotConfig/{CHATFLOW_UUID}\"`\n\nResponse:\n\n```\n{\n \"flowData\": \"{...\\\"unstructuredAPIKey\\\":\\\"victim_key\\\"...\\\"requestsPostHeaders\\\":\\\"Bearer victim_token\\\"...}\"\n}\n```\n\n### Impact\n\nImpacts all Flowise Cloud users with chatflows containing password type fields or any HTTP headers. And self hosted Flowise instances exposed to the internet.",
"id": "GHSA-4jpm-cgx2-8h37",
"modified": "2026-04-24T20:57:44Z",
"published": "2026-04-16T21:44:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FlowiseAI/Flowise/security/advisories/GHSA-4jpm-cgx2-8h37"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41266"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/FlowiseAI/Flowise"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Flowise: Sensitive Data Leak in public-chatbotConfig "
}
GHSA-4JQ6-M5PX-FG9G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-12 06:30 – Updated: 2024-12-12 06:30The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Shortcode Deletion due to missing authorization in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6. Note that a nonce is used as authentication here, but the value is leaked. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's Shortcodes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-12018"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-12T06:15:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Shortcode Deletion due to missing authorization in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6. Note that a nonce is used as authentication here, but the value is leaked. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin\u0027s Shortcodes.",
"id": "GHSA-4jq6-m5px-fg9g",
"modified": "2024-12-12T06:30:51Z",
"published": "2024-12-12T06:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12018"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3205481/shortcode-variables/trunk/includes/hooks.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/shortcode-variables"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e6e8f68-6977-478a-b62e-0ec9385eb2af?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JV3-G8RW-VXW2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-13 12:31 – Updated: 2026-09-13 12:31A security flaw has been discovered in Chengdu Qilu Technology Ludashi 6.1026.4715.714. Affected by this vulnerability is the function MessageNotifyCallback in the library ProtectFilter64.sys of the component Message Dispatch Handler. Performing a manipulation results in missing authorization. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-90508"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-13T10:16:55Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in Chengdu Qilu Technology Ludashi 6.1026.4715.714. Affected by this vulnerability is the function MessageNotifyCallback in the library ProtectFilter64.sys of the component Message Dispatch Handler. Performing a manipulation results in missing authorization. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-4jv3-g8rw-vxw2",
"modified": "2026-09-13T12:31:10Z",
"published": "2026-09-13T12:31:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/lzty/fc5f336dca4c287ab4c22168b6dc8ec2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/895271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/403096"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/403096/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JV4-CQP4-66CR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:49Missing authorization check in Apache Impala before 3.0.1 allows a Kerberos-authenticated but unauthorized user to inject random data into a running query, leading to wrong results for a query.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-11785"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-24T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing authorization check in Apache Impala before 3.0.1 allows a Kerberos-authenticated but unauthorized user to inject random data into a running query, leading to wrong results for a query.",
"id": "GHSA-4jv4-cqp4-66cr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:49:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:49:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-11785"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/cba8f18df15af862aa07c584d8dc85c44a199fb8f460edd498059247@%3Cdev.impala.apache.org%3E"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105742"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JVF-XWMX-R87H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-06 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Missing Authorization vulnerability in brandtoss WP Mailster allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Mailster: from n/a through 1.8.16.0.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-53803"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-06T14:15:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in brandtoss WP Mailster allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Mailster: from n/a through 1.8.16.0.",
"id": "GHSA-4jvf-xwmx-r87h",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:41Z",
"published": "2024-12-06T15:31:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53803"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-mailster/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-mailster-plugin-1-8-16-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JX9-685F-C6RH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-08 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:31Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in KiviCare.This issue affects KiviCare: from n/a through 3.6.2.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-35659"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-639",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-08T16:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in KiviCare.This issue affects KiviCare: from n/a through 3.6.2.",
"id": "GHSA-4jx9-685f-c6rh",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:31:48Z",
"published": "2024-06-08T18:30:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35659"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/kivicare-clinic-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-kivicare-plugin-3-6-2-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/kivicare-clinic-management-system/wordpress-kivicare-plugin-3-6-2-insecure-direct-object-references-idor-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JXH-5MMR-RHRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-27 21:31In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
media: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission
Note that bpf attach/detach also requires CAP_NET_ADMIN.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-52642"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-17T10:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:\n\nmedia: rc: bpf attach/detach requires write permission\n\nNote that bpf attach/detach also requires CAP_NET_ADMIN.",
"id": "GHSA-4jxh-5mmr-rhrf",
"modified": "2025-03-27T21:31:08Z",
"published": "2024-04-17T12:32:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52642"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/6a9d552483d50953320b9d3b57abdee8d436f23f"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93136132d1b5792bf44151e3494ae3691cd738e8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/93d8109bf182510629bbefc8cd45296d2393987f"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9f6087851ec6dce5b15f694aeaf3e8ec8243224e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/caf2da1d4562de4e35eedec0be2b7f1ee25d83be"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d98210108e7b2ff64b332b0a3541c8ad6a0617b0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4JXQ-W8RH-485R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-11 03:30 – Updated: 2025-02-11 06:30Due to a missing authorization check, an attacker who is logged in to application can view/ delete �My Overtime Requests� which could allow the attacker to access employee information. This leads to low impact on confidentiality, integrity of the application. There is no impact on availability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-25241"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-11T01:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Due to a missing authorization check, an attacker who is logged in to application can view/ delete \ufffdMy Overtime Requests\ufffd which could allow the attacker to access employee information. This leads to low impact on confidentiality, integrity of the application. There is no impact on availability.",
"id": "GHSA-4jxq-w8rh-485r",
"modified": "2025-02-11T06:30:25Z",
"published": "2025-02-11T03:30:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-25241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3532025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4M3P-R4GH-56J5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-31 03:32 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33The Live2DWebCanvas plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the ClearFiles() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-13767"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-31T03:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Live2DWebCanvas plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the ClearFiles() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).",
"id": "GHSA-4m3p-r4gh-56j5",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:48Z",
"published": "2025-01-31T03:32:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-13767"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3231778%40live-2d\u0026new=3231778%40live-2d\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=#file4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/live-2d"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/23c89d9f-8958-4333-8604-54173c31efac?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
Mitigation
- 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.
Mitigation
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].
Mitigation MIT-4.4
Strategy: Libraries or Frameworks
- 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].
Mitigation
- 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.
Mitigation
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.
CAPEC-665: Exploitation of Thunderbolt Protection Flaws
An adversary leverages a firmware weakness within the Thunderbolt protocol, on a computing device to manipulate Thunderbolt controller firmware in order to exploit vulnerabilities in the implementation of authorization and verification schemes within Thunderbolt protection mechanisms. Upon gaining physical access to a target device, the adversary conducts high-level firmware manipulation of the victim Thunderbolt controller SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface) flash, through the use of a SPI Programing device and an external Thunderbolt device, typically as the target device is booting up. If successful, this allows the adversary to modify memory, subvert authentication mechanisms, spoof identities and content, and extract data and memory from the target device. Currently 7 major vulnerabilities exist within Thunderbolt protocol with 9 attack vectors as noted in the Execution Flow.