Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Weakness Allowed-with-Review

Missing 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.

Dimensions

  • Behavior-Property: Missing
  • Behavior-Type: Authorization
Mapping guidance

This CWE entry is a Class and might have Base-level children that would be more appropriate

Examine children of this entry to see if there is a better fit

Relationships and members
ChildOf: CWE-285 · View CWE-1000
  • Behavior-Property: Improper
ChildOf: CWE-284 · View CWE-1340
  • Behavior-Property: Improper
  • Behavior-Type: Access Control
Modes of introduction
Architecture and Design

OMISSION: This weakness is caused by missing a security tactic during the architecture and design phase.

Authorization weaknesses may arise when a single-user application is ported to a multi-user environment.

Implementation

A developer may introduce authorization weaknesses because of a lack of understanding about the underlying technologies. For example, a developer may assume that attackers cannot modify certain inputs such as headers or cookies.

Operation
Detection methods

Automated Static Analysis

Automated static analysis is useful for detecting commonly-used idioms for authorization. A tool may be able to analyze related configuration files, such as .htaccess in Apache web servers, or detect the usage of commonly-used authorization libraries.

Generally, automated static analysis tools have difficulty detecting custom authorization schemes. In addition, the software's design may include some functionality that is accessible to any user and does not require an authorization check; an automated technique that detects the absence of authorization may report false positives.

Effectiveness: Limited

Automated Dynamic Analysis

Automated dynamic analysis may find many or all possible interfaces that do not require authorization, but manual analysis is required to determine if the lack of authorization violates business logic.

Manual Analysis

This weakness can be detected using tools and techniques that require manual (human) analysis, such as penetration testing, threat modeling, and interactive tools that allow the tester to record and modify an active session.

Specifically, manual static analysis is useful for evaluating the correctness of custom authorization mechanisms.

Effectiveness: Moderate

These may be more effective than strictly automated techniques. This is especially the case with weaknesses that are related to design and business rules. However, manual efforts might not achieve desired code coverage within limited time constraints.

Manual Static Analysis - Binary or Bytecode

According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:

Cost effective for partial coverage:

Binary / Bytecode disassembler - then use manual analysis for vulnerabilities & anomalies

Effectiveness: SOAR Partial

Dynamic Analysis with Automated Results Interpretation

According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:

Cost effective for partial coverage:

Web Application Scanner

Web Services Scanner

Database Scanners

Effectiveness: SOAR Partial

Dynamic Analysis with Manual Results Interpretation

According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:

Cost effective for partial coverage:

Host Application Interface Scanner

Fuzz Tester

Framework-based Fuzzer

Effectiveness: SOAR Partial

Manual Static Analysis - Source Code

According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:

Cost effective for partial coverage:

Focused Manual Spotcheck - Focused manual analysis of source

Manual Source Code Review (not inspections)

Effectiveness: SOAR Partial

Automated Static Analysis - Source Code

According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:

Cost effective for partial coverage:

Source code Weakness Analyzer

Context-configured Source Code Weakness Analyzer

Effectiveness: SOAR Partial

Architecture or Design Review

According to SOAR [REF-1479], the following detection techniques may be useful:

Highly cost effective:

Inspection (IEEE 1028 standard) (can apply to requirements, design, source code, etc.)

Formal Methods / Correct-By-Construction

Effectiveness: High

Notes

Terminology

Assuming a user with a given identity, authorization is the process of determining whether that user can access a given resource, based on the user's privileges and any permissions or other access-control specifications that apply to the resource.

Content history
Submission: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2011-05-24 · CWE 1.13
Contribution: "Mapping CWE to 62443" Sub-Working Group · CWE-CAPEC ICS/OT SIG · 2023-04-25 · CWE 4.11

Suggested mappings to ISA/IEC 62443.

Contribution: Abhi Balakrishnan · 2024-02-29 · CWE 4.16

Provided diagram to improve CWE usability

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2011-06-27 · CWE 2.0

updated Demonstrative_Examples, Related_Attack_Patterns, Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2011-09-13 · CWE 2.1

updated Potential_Mitigations, References, Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2012-05-11 · CWE 2.2

updated Demonstrative_Examples, Observed_Examples, References, Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2012-10-30 · CWE 2.3

updated Potential_Mitigations

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2014-02-18 · CWE 2.6

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2014-07-30 · CWE 2.8

updated Detection_Factors

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2017-01-19 · CWE 2.10

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2017-11-08 · CWE 3.0

updated Applicable_Platforms, Modes_of_Introduction, References, Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2018-03-27 · CWE 3.1

updated References

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2019-06-20 · CWE 3.3

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2020-02-24 · CWE 4.0

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2020-08-20 · CWE 4.2

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2020-12-10 · CWE 4.3

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2021-03-15 · CWE 4.4

updated Alternate_Terms, Observed_Examples

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2021-07-20 · CWE 4.5

updated Observed_Examples, Related_Attack_Patterns, Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2021-10-28 · CWE 4.6

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2022-06-28 · CWE 4.8

updated Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2022-10-13 · CWE 4.9

updated Observed_Examples

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2023-01-31 · CWE 4.10

updated Description, Potential_Mitigations

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2023-04-27 · CWE 4.11

updated References, Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2023-06-29 · CWE 4.12

updated Mapping_Notes, Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2024-11-19 · CWE 4.16

updated Common_Consequences, Description, Diagram, Relationships, Terminology_Notes

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2025-09-09 · CWE 4.18

updated Applicable_Platforms, Detection_Factors, Observed_Examples, References

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2025-12-11 · CWE 4.19

updated Applicable_Platforms, Relationships, Weakness_Ordinalities

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2026-04-30 · CWE 4.20

updated Applicable_Platforms, Observed_Examples, Relationships

Modification: CWE Content Team · MITRE · 2026-10-28 · CWE 5.0

updated Applicable_Platforms, Dimensions, References, Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings

19867 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-92M4-MG5F-62GP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-09 12:31 – Updated: 2026-10-09 12:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in DEV Institute Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Restrict User Access – Membership Plugin with Force: from n/a through 2.8.1.

Show details on source website

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-62040"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-10-09T12:17:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in DEV Institute Restrict User Access \u2013 Membership Plugin with Force restrict-user-access allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Restrict User Access \u2013 Membership Plugin with Force: from n/a through 2.8.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-92m4-mg5f-62gp",
  "modified": "2026-10-09T12:31:44Z",
  "published": "2026-10-09T12:31:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62040"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/restrict-user-access/vulnerability/wordpress-restrict-user-access-membership-plugin-with-force-plugin-2-8-1-broken-access-control-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:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-92MF-83H3-3954

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-05 06:31 – Updated: 2025-12-05 06:31
VLAI
Details

The Feedback Modal for Website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'handle_export' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export all feedback data in CSV or JSON format via the 'export_data' parameter.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-13528"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-05T06:16:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Feedback Modal for Website plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the \u0027handle_export\u0027 function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export all feedback data in CSV or JSON format via the \u0027export_data\u0027 parameter.",
  "id": "GHSA-92mf-83h3-3954",
  "modified": "2025-12-05T06:31:30Z",
  "published": "2025-12-05T06:31:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13528"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feedback-modal-for-website/tags/1.0.1/inc/admin/main.php#L1011"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feedback-modal-for-website/trunk/inc/admin/main.php#L1011"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f3341c29-a69e-4618-a8a5-11f4141ff88f?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-92MM-WRJ7-G7R7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-14 09:31 – Updated: 2026-02-14 09:31
VLAI
Details

The Modula Image Gallery – Photo Grid & Video Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.13.6. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to modify specific posts before updating them via the REST API. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to update the title, excerpt, and content of arbitrary posts by passing post IDs in the modulaImages field when editing a gallery.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-1254"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-14T09:16:12Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Modula Image Gallery \u2013 Photo Grid \u0026 Video Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.13.6. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to modify specific posts before updating them via the REST API. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor level access and above, to update the title, excerpt, and content of arbitrary posts by passing post IDs in the modulaImages field when editing a gallery.",
  "id": "GHSA-92mm-wrj7-g7r7",
  "modified": "2026-02-14T09:31:34Z",
  "published": "2026-02-14T09:31:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1254"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3447757/modula-best-grid-gallery/trunk/includes/admin/class-modula-cpt.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9b86d26e-cda0-4558-9967-3ec6f5eff510?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-92P8-X3PX-3VV6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-26 21:31 – Updated: 2026-05-26 21:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Magepeople inc. WpTravelly allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects WpTravelly: from n/a through 2.1.5.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-27331"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-26T20:16:17Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Magepeople inc. WpTravelly allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.\n\nThis issue affects WpTravelly: from n/a through 2.1.5.",
  "id": "GHSA-92p8-x3px-3vv6",
  "modified": "2026-05-26T21:31:59Z",
  "published": "2026-05-26T21:31:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27331"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/tour-booking-manager/vulnerability/wordpress-wptravelly-plugin-2-1-5-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-92QF-5WRQ-7GJM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-02 12:31 – Updated: 2026-07-02 12:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Sendcloud Sendcloud Shipping allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

This issue affects Sendcloud Shipping: from n/a through 1.0.29.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-57760"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-02T12:17:42Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Sendcloud Sendcloud Shipping allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.\n\nThis issue affects Sendcloud Shipping: from n/a through 1.0.29.",
  "id": "GHSA-92qf-5wrq-7gjm",
  "modified": "2026-07-02T12:31:02Z",
  "published": "2026-07-02T12:31:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57760"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/sendcloud-connected-shipping/vulnerability/wordpress-sendcloud-shipping-plugin-1-0-28-broken-access-control-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-92QJ-5FGX-VPC2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-31 15:34 – Updated: 2026-08-31 15:34
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in TBC Technology Inc. KitLogistic allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.

This issue affects KitLogistic: before v2.2.2.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-19616"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-31T14:17:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in TBC Technology Inc. KitLogistic allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.\n\nThis issue affects KitLogistic: before v2.2.2.",
  "id": "GHSA-92qj-5fgx-vpc2",
  "modified": "2026-08-31T15:34:44Z",
  "published": "2026-08-31T15:34:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19616"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-26-0957"
    }
  ],
  "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-92QP-C535-V34G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-16 18:34 – Updated: 2026-10-16 18:34
VLAI
Details

ClickVisual through 1.1.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the /api/v2/reports handlers that allows authenticated low-privileged users to access ClickHouse instances they were not granted. Attackers can iterate the instance-id parameter in ReportSourceDatabases, ReportSourceTables, ReportTableColumns and WhereCheckRun to enumerate schemas and infer row counts of restricted tables.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-111670"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-10-16T18:17:49Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "ClickVisual through 1.1.2 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the /api/v2/reports handlers that allows authenticated low-privileged users to access ClickHouse instances they were not granted. Attackers can iterate the instance-id parameter in ReportSourceDatabases, ReportSourceTables, ReportTableColumns and WhereCheckRun to enumerate schemas and infer row counts of restricted tables.",
  "id": "GHSA-92qp-c535-v34g",
  "modified": "2026-10-16T18:34:49Z",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:34:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-111670"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/clickvisual/clickvisual/blob/v1.1.2/api/internal/api/apiv2/report/report.go#L282-L343"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/clickvisual/clickvisual/blob/v1.1.2/api/internal/service/report/metadata.go#L136-L152"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackmd.io/@hieuPenguinnn/clickvisual-report-module-missing-authz-cross-instance-idor"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/clickvisual-through-1.1.2-missing-authorization-in-apiv2-report-module"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-92QW-G99Q-JR5R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-29 12:30 – Updated: 2024-10-29 12:30
VLAI
Details

The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Smar Message activation/deactivation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_enable function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate or deactivate smart messages.

Show details on source website

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-10437"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-29T10:15:04Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The WPC Smart Messages for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Smar Message activation/deactivation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_enable function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to activate or deactivate smart messages.",
  "id": "GHSA-92qw-g99q-jr5r",
  "modified": "2024-10-29T12:30:56Z",
  "published": "2024-10-29T12:30:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10437"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpc-smart-messages/tags/4.2.1/includes/class-backend.php#L775"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3177426/wpc-smart-messages/trunk/includes/class-backend.php?contextall=1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4acb4fda-0217-44b9-a85e-64807eb4a011?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-92R3-P8C2-3FPX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-11-06 18:09 – Updated: 2026-11-06 18:09
VLAI
Summary
Eclipse hawkBit DDI has Privilege Escalation that allows Tenant-Isolated Firmware Exfiltration
Details

Description

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Direct Device Integration (DDI) Controller of Eclipse hawkBit (versions 1.0.3 and prior).

This vulnerability allows an authenticated device to escalate its permissions and bypass the strict boundaries of its assigned updates. Under normal operation, a device should be restricted strictly to the specific firmware artifacts explicitly assigned to it. However, this flaw enables any authenticated device to bypass this restriction and download any firmware artifact within the same tenant.

This is not an authentication bypass; the requesting device must possess valid credentials for its respective tenant. Instead, the issue stems from a flaw in object-level authorization validation.

A related, lower-severity helper issue exists in the listing software modules artifacts metadata endpoint. This endpoint does not enforce assignment checks, enabling an authenticated device to list and enumerate available firmware artifacts, which can facilitate targeted exfiltration using the main download authorization bypass.


Impact

  • Severity: Moderate
  • Scope: Tenant-isolated. An attacker must be an authenticated device within the target tenant to exploit this vulnerability.
  • Confidentiality Impact: Low. While firmware binaries can be retrieved, the impact is mitigated because access is restricted strictly to the scope of the pre-authenticated tenant, and no administrative or cross-tenant data is exposed. Additionally, production firmware binaries are by design not expected to contain highly sensitive or confidential data (such as hardcoded credentials or private keys), further supporting the Low confidentiality rating.

Affected Products and Versions

  • Product: eclipse-hawkbit/hawkbit
  • Affected Component: hawkbit-ddi/hawkbit-ddi-resource, as well as the compiled binaries and Docker images that contain this component.
  • Affected Versions: 1.0.3 and prior versions.
  • Patched Version: 1.0.4

Remediation

Upgrade to version 1.0.4 or later.

Fix details: The download authorization logic has been corrected to ensure that assignment-based verification is executed on every artifact download request. Additionally, the software module metadata endpoint has been updated to enforce proper authorization, restricting access exclusively to software modules and artifacts that are explicitly assigned to or already installed on the requesting device.


Credits

Eclipse would like to thank Santosh Kumar Puppala (GitHub: Santoshkumarpuppala, Email: santhoshkumar7794@gmail.com) for discovering and reporting this vulnerability through coordinated disclosure.

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GHSA-92V3-W4RW-MFXF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-01 15:31 – Updated: 2024-11-01 15:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in nCrafts FormCraft allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects FormCraft: from n/a through 1.2.10.

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Mitigation
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.
Mitigation
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].

Mitigation MIT-4.4
Architecture and Design

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
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.
Mitigation
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.

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.