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.
14622 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-V6XR-C6RW-7HHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-22 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:34Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPClever WPC Frequently Bought Together for WooCommerce.This issue affects WPC Frequently Bought Together for WooCommerce: from n/a through 7.0.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-32687"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-22T11:15:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPClever WPC Frequently Bought Together for WooCommerce.This issue affects WPC Frequently Bought Together for WooCommerce: from n/a through 7.0.3.",
"id": "GHSA-v6xr-c6rw-7hhx",
"modified": "2026-04-28T21:34:51Z",
"published": "2024-04-22T12:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32687"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woo-bought-together/wordpress-wpc-frequently-bought-together-for-woocommerce-plugin-7-0-3-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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V726-3VG9-CP34
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-08-02 17:28 – Updated: 2021-07-26 18:29An issue was discovered in FastReport before 2020.4.0. It lacks a ScriptSecurity feature and therefore may mishandle (for example) GetType, typeof, TypeOf, DllImport, LoadLibrary, and GetProcAddress.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "NuGet",
"name": "FastReport.OpenSource"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2020.4.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27998"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-07-26T18:29:52Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-29T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in FastReport before 2020.4.0. It lacks a ScriptSecurity feature and therefore may mishandle (for example) GetType, typeof, TypeOf, DllImport, LoadLibrary, and GetProcAddress.",
"id": "GHSA-v726-3vg9-cp34",
"modified": "2021-07-26T18:29:52Z",
"published": "2021-08-02T17:28:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27998"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FastReports/FastReport/pull/206"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FastReports/FastReport/compare/v2020.3.0...v2020.4.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://opensource.fast-report.com/2020/09/report-script-security.html"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-143-FastReportsInc-FastReports"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Missing Authorization in FastReport"
}
GHSA-V72R-WPP2-8369
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-25 09:30 – Updated: 2026-02-25 09:30The WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to missing capability checks and an insecure authentication mechanism on the wpgsi_callBackFuncAccept and wpgsi_callBackFuncUpdate REST API functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3. Both REST endpoints use permission_callback => '__return_true', allowing unauthenticated access. The plugin's custom token-based validation relies on a Base64-encoded JSON object containing the user ID and email address, but is not cryptographically signed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge tokens using publicly enumerable information (admin user ID and email) to create, modify, and delete arbitrary WordPress posts and pages, granted they know the administrator's email address and an active integration ID with remote updates enabled.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1916"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-25T09:16:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to missing capability checks and an insecure authentication mechanism on the `wpgsi_callBackFuncAccept` and `wpgsi_callBackFuncUpdate` REST API functions in all versions up to, and including, 3.8.3. Both REST endpoints use `permission_callback =\u003e \u0027__return_true\u0027`, allowing unauthenticated access. The plugin\u0027s custom token-based validation relies on a Base64-encoded JSON object containing the user ID and email address, but is not cryptographically signed. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to forge tokens using publicly enumerable information (admin user ID and email) to create, modify, and delete arbitrary WordPress posts and pages, granted they know the administrator\u0027s email address and an active integration ID with remote updates enabled.",
"id": "GHSA-v72r-wpp2-8369",
"modified": "2026-02-25T09:30:27Z",
"published": "2026-02-25T09:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1916"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/tags/3.8.3/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php#L116"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/tags/3.8.3/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php#L636"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/tags/3.8.3/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php#L94"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php#L116"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php#L636"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php#L94"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3461326/wpgsi/trunk/admin/class-wpgsi-update.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7598b38b-26b1-4640-9bd7-60613a5f704d?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:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V77J-MP3M-5C9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-17 03:30 – Updated: 2026-04-17 03:30The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 14.16.4. This is due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX handlers including wp_statistics_get_filters, wp_statistics_getPrivacyStatus, wp_statistics_updatePrivacyStatus, and wp_statistics_dismiss_notices. These endpoints only verify a wp_rest nonce via check_ajax_referer() but do not enforce any capability checks such as current_user_can() or the plugin's own User::Access() method. Since the wp_rest nonce is available to all authenticated WordPress users, this makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to access sensitive analytics data (user IDs, usernames, emails, visitor tracking data), retrieve and modify privacy audit compliance status, and dismiss administrative notices.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3488"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-17T02:16:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 14.16.4. This is due to missing capability checks on multiple AJAX handlers including `wp_statistics_get_filters`, `wp_statistics_getPrivacyStatus`, `wp_statistics_updatePrivacyStatus`, and `wp_statistics_dismiss_notices`. These endpoints only verify a `wp_rest` nonce via `check_ajax_referer()` but do not enforce any capability checks such as `current_user_can()` or the plugin\u0027s own `User::Access()` method. Since the `wp_rest` nonce is available to all authenticated WordPress users, this makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to access sensitive analytics data (user IDs, usernames, emails, visitor tracking data), retrieve and modify privacy audit compliance status, and dismiss administrative notices.",
"id": "GHSA-v77j-mp3m-5c9v",
"modified": "2026-04-17T03:30:52Z",
"published": "2026-04-17T03:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/tags/14.16.1/includes/admin/class-wp-statistics-admin-ajax.php#L310"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/tags/14.16.1/src/Service/Admin/FilterHandler/FilterManager.php#L62"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/tags/14.16.1/src/Service/Admin/PrivacyAudit/PrivacyAuditController.php#L21"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/tags/14.16.1/src/Service/Admin/PrivacyAudit/PrivacyAuditController.php#L41"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/trunk/includes/admin/class-wp-statistics-admin-ajax.php#L310"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/trunk/src/Service/Admin/FilterHandler/FilterManager.php#L62"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-statistics/trunk/src/Service/Admin/PrivacyAudit/PrivacyAuditController.php#L21"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3483860/wp-statistics/trunk/src/Service/Admin/PrivacyAudit/PrivacyAuditController.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b1938ba4-ced7-455b-8772-a192d9cb0897?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:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V77X-QC2P-7878
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-10 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:52The EventON WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 lacks authentication and authorization in its eventon_ics_download ajax action, allowing unauthenticated visitors to access private and password protected Events by guessing their numeric id.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-2796"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-10T16:15:51Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The EventON WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 lacks authentication and authorization in its eventon_ics_download ajax action, allowing unauthenticated visitors to access private and password protected Events by guessing their numeric id.",
"id": "GHSA-v77x-qc2p-7878",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:52:35Z",
"published": "2023-07-10T18:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-2796"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e9ef793c-e5a3-4c55-beee-56b0909f7a0d"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/173984/WordPress-EventON-Calendar-4.4-Insecure-Direct-Object-Reference.html"
}
],
"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-V79H-6PJ8-WJM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-06 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:33Missing Authorization vulnerability in CoolHappy The Events Calendar Countdown Addon countdown-for-the-events-calendar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects The Events Calendar Countdown Addon: from n/a through <= 1.4.15.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-69348"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-06T17:15:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in CoolHappy The Events Calendar Countdown Addon countdown-for-the-events-calendar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects The Events Calendar Countdown Addon: from n/a through \u003c= 1.4.15.",
"id": "GHSA-v79h-6pj8-wjm2",
"modified": "2026-01-20T15:33:06Z",
"published": "2026-01-06T18:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69348"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/countdown-for-the-events-calendar/vulnerability/wordpress-the-events-calendar-countdown-addon-plugin-1-4-15-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/countdown-for-the-events-calendar/vulnerability/wordpress-the-events-calendar-countdown-addon-plugin-1-4-15-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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V7CF-3QH3-FC52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-14 15:31 – Updated: 2026-05-14 15:31The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file read and deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check combined with a user-controlled backup directory parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on the server, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure and potential site takeover. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-4030"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-14T13:16:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary file read and deletion in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check combined with a user-controlled backup directory parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to read and delete arbitrary files on the server, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure and potential site takeover. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.",
"id": "GHSA-v7cf-3qh3-fc52",
"modified": "2026-05-14T15:31:58Z",
"published": "2026-05-14T15:31:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4030"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/tags/2.5.2/wp-db-backup.php#L1623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php#L121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php#L157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php#L1632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3510595"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3e21b550-e1c5-4e23-9999-16c837353da9?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V7GJ-WFFH-45GP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-07 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:38The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the jobsearch_add_job_import_schedule_call() function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to add and/or modify schedule calls.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-4364"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-07T02:15:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The JobSearch WP Job Board plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the jobsearch_add_job_import_schedule_call() function in versions up to, and including, 1.8.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to add and/or modify schedule calls.",
"id": "GHSA-v7gj-wffh-45gp",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:38:24Z",
"published": "2023-06-07T03:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4364"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-jobsearch-wp-job-board-plugin-fixed-vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7e2dd5df-f758-419c-bfb8-b8e53235fede"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9114018f-0678-4973-bb1e-932f0d93f963?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-V7GV-F5QJ-3P27
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-08 21:32 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:32The Easy Image Collage plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_image_collage() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to erase all of the content in arbitrary posts.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5863"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-28T04:15:05Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Easy Image Collage plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the ajax_image_collage() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.13.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to erase all of the content in arbitrary posts.",
"id": "GHSA-v7gv-f5qj-3p27",
"modified": "2026-04-08T21:32:50Z",
"published": "2026-04-08T21:32:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5863"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3106714/easy-image-collage/tags/1.13.6/helpers/ajax.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ceeefc3f-1cb7-48df-9978-258f015d93c7?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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V7H7-MR96-QC8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-01 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:32The NextMove Lite – Thank You Page for WooCommerce and Finale Lite – Sales Countdown Timer & Discount for WooCommerce plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_tools_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export system information that can aid attackers in an attack.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-1120"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-01T10:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The NextMove Lite \u2013 Thank You Page for WooCommerce and Finale Lite \u2013 Sales Countdown Timer \u0026 Discount for WooCommerce plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the download_tools_settings() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export system information that can aid attackers in an attack.",
"id": "GHSA-v7h7-mr96-qc8c",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:32:41Z",
"published": "2024-03-01T12:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1120"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/finale-woocommerce-sales-countdown-timer-discount/trunk/includes/wcct-xl-support.php#L710"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
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},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3d9332be-2cf0-46cd-81e4-6436aeec0f83?source=cve"
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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"
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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.