CWE-862
Weakness 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.
Dimensions
- Behavior-Property: Missing
- Behavior-Type: Authorization
Mapping guidance
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Relationships and members
Modes of introduction
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.
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.
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.
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20094 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-JR7P-69VW-FWHF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 19:24 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:32The JetBackup – WP Backup, Migrate & Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized back-up location changes in versions up to, and including 1.4.1 due to a lack of proper capability checking on the backup_guard_cloud_dropbox, backup_guard_cloud_gdrive, and backup_guard_cloud_oneDrive functions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber to change to location of back-ups and potentially steal sensitive information from them.
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-07T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The JetBackup \u2013 WP Backup, Migrate \u0026 Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized back-up location changes in versions up to, and including 1.4.1 due to a lack of proper capability checking on the backup_guard_cloud_dropbox, backup_guard_cloud_gdrive, and backup_guard_cloud_oneDrive functions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber to change to location of back-ups and potentially steal sensitive information from them.",
"id": "GHSA-jr7p-69vw-fwhf",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:32:02Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T19:24:11Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36667"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=2348984%40backup\u0026new=2348984%40backup\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59532447-1d74-4d34-85f5-d89b65a001d8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/59532447-1d74-4d34-85f5-d89b65a001d8?source=cve"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-JR86-6J4J-MV45
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-12 18:30 – Updated: 2023-04-21 17:52Jenkins Assembla merge request builder Plugin provides a webhook endpoint at /assembla-webhook/ that can be used to trigger builds of jobs configured to use a specified repository.
In Assembla merge request builder Plugin 1.1.13 and earlier, this endpoint can be accessed without authentication. This allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger builds of jobs corresponding to the attacker-specified repository.
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"github_reviewed_at": "2023-04-12T22:18:11Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-12T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins Assembla merge request builder Plugin provides a webhook endpoint at `/assembla-webhook/` that can be used to trigger builds of jobs configured to use a specified repository.\n\nIn Assembla merge request builder Plugin 1.1.13 and earlier, this endpoint can be accessed without authentication. This allows unauthenticated attackers to trigger builds of jobs corresponding to the attacker-specified repository.",
"id": "GHSA-jr86-6j4j-mv45",
"modified": "2023-04-21T17:52:22Z",
"published": "2023-04-12T18:30:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30521"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2023-04-12/#SECURITY-2872"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2023/04/13/3"
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],
"summary": "Jenkins Assembla merge request builder Plugin missing authentication to access endpoint"
}
GHSA-JR8W-F633-29F6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-23 21:30 – Updated: 2026-09-23 21:30Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Loops & Logic <= 4.2.4 versions.
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"CVE-2026-95604"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-23T19:19:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Loops \u0026 Logic \u003c= 4.2.4 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-jr8w-f633-29f6",
"modified": "2026-09-23T21:30:53Z",
"published": "2026-09-23T21:30:53Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-95604"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/tangible-loops-and-logic/vulnerability/wordpress-loops-logic-plugin-4-2-4-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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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:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JR92-G569-92J2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-16 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:34A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26, visionOS 26. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
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"CVE-2025-43316"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-15T23:15:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26, visionOS 26. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-jr92-g569-92j2",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:34:31Z",
"published": "2025-09-16T00:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43316"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/125115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/53"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Sep/58"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-JR9C-H74F-2V28
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2023-06-30 20:12Gitea 1.16.3 and prior is vulnerable to missing authorization. A patch is available as part of the 1.16.4 release.
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"github_reviewed_at": "2022-03-11T20:32:37Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Gitea 1.16.3 and prior is vulnerable to missing authorization. A patch is available as part of the 1.16.4 release.",
"id": "GHSA-jr9c-h74f-2v28",
"modified": "2023-06-30T20:12:44Z",
"published": "2022-03-11T00:02:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0905"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/1314f38b59748397b3429fb9bc9f9d6bac85d2f2"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea/commit/3e5c844a7758fa29126d201f4f98bf21bca6d314"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/go-gitea/gitea"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/8d221f92-b2b1-4878-bc31-66ff272e5ceb"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "Gitea Missing Authorization vulnerability"
}
GHSA-JRCG-JRHW-F5J2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-30 12:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:32Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdesk ShopMagic shopmagic-for-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShopMagic: from n/a through <= 4.7.2.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-30T11:16:02Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdesk ShopMagic shopmagic-for-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ShopMagic: from n/a through \u003c= 4.7.2.",
"id": "GHSA-jrcg-jrhw-f5j2",
"modified": "2026-01-20T15:32:52Z",
"published": "2025-12-30T12:30:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/shopmagic-for-woocommerce/vulnerability/wordpress-shopmagic-plugin-4-7-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
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"url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/shopmagic-for-woocommerce/vulnerability/wordpress-shopmagic-plugin-4-7-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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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:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JRCV-5R3M-CWR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-06 06:30 – Updated: 2025-12-06 06:30The Listar – Directory Listing & Classifieds WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the '/wp-json/listar/v1/place/save' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update listing details.
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-06T06:15:50Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Listar \u2013 Directory Listing \u0026 Classifieds WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the \u0027/wp-json/listar/v1/place/save\u0027 REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update listing details.",
"id": "GHSA-jrcv-5r3m-cwr3",
"modified": "2025-12-06T06:30:16Z",
"published": "2025-12-06T06:30:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12577"
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"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/listar-directory-listing"
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"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a063fab3-6d52-4f2a-b51f-b76fa2d4711c?source=cve"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-JRF7-2C28-2HC3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-27 09:30 – Updated: 2026-06-27 09:30The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) – Easy Quiz and Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 11.1.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to create, modify, and delete quiz output templates stored in the mlw_quiz_output_templates database table, including storing unsanitized HTML content such as arbitrary script tags.
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-27T08:16:45Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Quiz and Survey Master (QSM) \u2013 Easy Quiz and Survey Maker plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 11.1.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to create, modify, and delete quiz output templates stored in the mlw_quiz_output_templates database table, including storing unsanitized HTML content such as arbitrary script tags.",
"id": "GHSA-jrf7-2c28-2hc3",
"modified": "2026-06-27T09:30:37Z",
"published": "2026-06-27T09:30:37Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9233"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.0.0/mlw_quizmaster2.php#L931"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.0.0/php/admin/functions.php#L1557"
},
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"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.0.0/php/admin/functions.php#L1563"
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"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.0.0/php/admin/functions.php#L1638"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.0.0/php/admin/options-page-email-tab.php#L52"
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"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.1.2/mlw_quizmaster2.php#L931"
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"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.1.2/php/admin/functions.php#L1563"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.1.2/php/admin/functions.php#L1638"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/quiz-master-next/tags/11.1.2/php/admin/options-page-email-tab.php#L52"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3570062%40quiz-master-next\u0026new=3570062%40quiz-master-next\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
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"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/38db911b-cad5-4c8c-b0a4-70dc543b4591?source=cve"
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"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-JRGX-M53M-VR33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-07 03:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:32The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information provided by PHP info.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-5711"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-07T02:15:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The System Dashboard plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the sd_php_info() function hooked via an AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.7. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to retrieve sensitive information provided by PHP info.",
"id": "GHSA-jrgx-m53m-vr33",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:32:27Z",
"published": "2023-12-07T03:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.7/admin/class-system-dashboard-admin.php#L1925"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/system-dashboard/tags/2.8.8/admin/class-system-dashboard-admin.php#L1932"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://research.cleantalk.org/cve-2023-5711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/17bc3a9f-2bf9-44e3-81ef-bfa932085da9?source=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-JRHC-9QG9-4QFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-20 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-21 17:26An improper access control vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui v0.3.8 allows attackers to view and delete any files. The application does not verify whether the attacker is an administrator, allowing the attacker to directly call the GET /api/v1/files/ interface to retrieve information on all files uploaded by users, which includes the ID values. The attacker can then use the GET /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to obtain information on any file and the DELETE /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to delete any file.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "open-webui"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "0.3.8"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7043"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-821",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-03-21T17:26:04Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-20T10:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An improper access control vulnerability in open-webui/open-webui v0.3.8 allows attackers to view and delete any files. The application does not verify whether the attacker is an administrator, allowing the attacker to directly call the GET /api/v1/files/ interface to retrieve information on all files uploaded by users, which includes the ID values. The attacker can then use the GET /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to obtain information on any file and the DELETE /api/v1/files/{file_id} interface to delete any file.",
"id": "GHSA-jrhc-9qg9-4qfq",
"modified": "2025-03-21T17:26:04Z",
"published": "2025-03-20T12:32:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7043"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/c01e0c7f-68d8-45cf-91d2-521c97f33b00"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Open WebUI Allows Arbitrary File Reading and Deletion"
}
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.