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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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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20099 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-M3QM-2932-58GX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-22 09:31 – Updated: 2026-09-22 09:31The Image Buzz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API key modification due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary API keys (Pixabay, Unsplash, Pixels) configured by site administrators via the 'pixabay_api', 'unsplash_api', or 'pixels_api' parameters.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-22T08:16:35Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Image Buzz plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API key modification due to missing authorization checks in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary API keys (Pixabay, Unsplash, Pixels) configured by site administrators via the \u0027pixabay_api\u0027, \u0027unsplash_api\u0027, or \u0027pixels_api\u0027 parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-m3qm-2932-58gx",
"modified": "2026-09-22T09:31:12Z",
"published": "2026-09-22T09:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14484"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://codecanyon.net/item/image-buzz-free-stock-images-wordpress-plugin/42500370"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3d1c7383-ac3b-48b3-aaea-729a36e77ff5?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:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3RP-5J27-G55M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-06 06:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:33The Search, Filters & Merchandising for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wcis_save_email' endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.63. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to deactivate the plugin.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-06T06:15:48Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Search, Filters \u0026 Merchandising for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the \u0027wcis_save_email\u0027 endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.63. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to deactivate the plugin.",
"id": "GHSA-m3rp-5j27-g55m",
"modified": "2026-04-08T21:33:08Z",
"published": "2025-12-06T06:30:16Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12091"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/instantsearch-for-woocommerce/tags/3.0.64/public/wcis_plugin.php#L1074"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/instantsearch-for-woocommerce/trunk/public/wcis_plugin.php#L1074"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3415224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/daa8f941-6e87-4b94-8526-f73770fe6f82?source=cve"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-M3RP-FQH4-WHC7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:39 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:39Windows Logon Integration feature of F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.1 for Windows by default uses Legacy logon mode which uses a SYSTEM account to establish network access. This feature displays a certificate user interface dialog box which contains the link to the certificate policy. By clicking on the link, unprivileged users can open additional dialog boxes and get access to the local machine windows explorer which can be used to get administrator privilege. Windows Logon Integration is vulnerable when the APM client is installed by an administrator on a user machine. Users accessing the local machine can get administrator privileges
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-17T12:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Logon Integration feature of F5 BIG-IP APM client prior to version 7.1.7.1 for Windows by default uses Legacy logon mode which uses a SYSTEM account to establish network access. This feature displays a certificate user interface dialog box which contains the link to the certificate policy. By clicking on the link, unprivileged users can open additional dialog boxes and get access to the local machine windows explorer which can be used to get administrator privilege. Windows Logon Integration is vulnerable when the APM client is installed by an administrator on a user machine. Users accessing the local machine can get administrator privileges",
"id": "GHSA-m3rp-fqh4-whc7",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:39:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:39:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5547"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K10015187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K10015187?utm_source=f5support\u0026amp;utm_medium=RSS"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041511"
}
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-M3V3-5GV6-4GP6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-08 12:34 – Updated: 2026-10-08 12:34The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin before 3.7.1 does not consult the site's user registration setting before creating a WordPress account, allowing unauthenticated users to create an account and receive a logged-in session even when registration is disabled. The created account receives the site's default role.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-08T11:16:44Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Easy Digital Downloads WordPress plugin before 3.7.1 does not consult the site\u0027s user registration setting before creating a WordPress account, allowing unauthenticated users to create an account and receive a logged-in session even when registration is disabled. The created account receives the site\u0027s default role.",
"id": "GHSA-m3v3-5gv6-4gp6",
"modified": "2026-10-08T12:34:26Z",
"published": "2026-10-08T12:34:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-105190"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d167e184-af71-4ff8-8a2d-a665f7539fe4"
}
],
"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"
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]
}
GHSA-M3W7-VQQ8-286X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-11 15:31 – Updated: 2025-07-11 15:31A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the internal virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged user to gain root privileges, leading to a system compromise.
Any low-privileged user with the capability to send packets over the internal VRF can execute arbitrary Junos commands and modify the configuration, and thus compromise the system.
This issue affects Junos OS Evolved:
- All versions before 22.2R3-S7-EVO,
- from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S7-EVO,
- from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S4-EVO,
- from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S5-EVO,
- from 24.2 before 24.2R2-S1-EVO
- from 24.4 before 24.4R1-S2-EVO, 24.4R2-EVO.
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the internal virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved\u00a0allows a local, low-privileged user to gain root privileges, leading to a system compromise.\n\nAny low-privileged user with the capability to send packets over the internal VRF can execute arbitrary Junos commands and modify the configuration, and thus compromise the system.\u00a0\n\nThis issue affects Junos OS Evolved:\u00a0\n\n\n\n * All versions before 22.2R3-S7-EVO,\u00a0\n * from 22.4 before 22.4R3-S7-EVO,\u00a0\n * from 23.2 before 23.2R2-S4-EVO,\u00a0\n * from 23.4 before 23.4R2-S5-EVO,\u00a0\n * from 24.2 before\u00a024.2R2-S1-EVO\n * from 24.4 before 24.4R1-S2-EVO, 24.4R2-EVO.",
"id": "GHSA-m3w7-vqq8-286x",
"modified": "2025-07-11T15:31:38Z",
"published": "2025-07-11T15:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-52954"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportportal.juniper.net/JSA100060"
}
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"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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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
GHSA-M3XV-CJ33-8M4W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-27 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:33Missing Authorization vulnerability in UkrSolution Print Barcode Labels for your WooCommerce products/orders. This issue affects Print Barcode Labels for your WooCommerce products/orders: from n/a through 3.4.10.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-27T15:15:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in UkrSolution Print Barcode Labels for your WooCommerce products/orders. This issue affects Print Barcode Labels for your WooCommerce products/orders: from n/a through 3.4.10.",
"id": "GHSA-m3xv-cj33-8m4w",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:33:29Z",
"published": "2025-01-27T15:30:58Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24603"
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{
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"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/a4-barcode-generator/vulnerability/wordpress-print-labels-with-barcodes-create-price-tags-product-labels-order-labels-for-woocommerce-plugin-3-4-10-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=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-M43R-RQ77-95GX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-30 18:32 – Updated: 2026-10-30 21:32changelog.com before commit 7b35e829 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read unpublished content via preview routes in PostController, NewsIssueController and NewsItemController. Attackers can enumerate hashid post IDs, sequential newsletter slugs and integer news IDs against preview endpoints to read draft posts, unsent newsletters and declined news items.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-30T18:17:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "changelog.com before commit 7b35e829 contains a missing authorization vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to read unpublished content via preview routes in PostController, NewsIssueController and NewsItemController. Attackers can enumerate hashid post IDs, sequential newsletter slugs and integer news IDs against preview endpoints to read draft posts, unsent newsletters and declined news items.",
"id": "GHSA-m43r-rq77-95gx",
"modified": "2026-10-30T21:32:15Z",
"published": "2026-10-30T18:32:44Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-119763"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/thechangelog/changelog.com/issues/581"
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"url": "https://github.com/thechangelog/changelog.com/commit/7b35e82934be93e8b0064299a611c98d55b3e0eb"
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"url": "https://github.com/thechangelog/changelog.com"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/thechangelog/changelog.com/blob/73fdd9e19cb609573f9cd8ed195cd9abaeb24f8a/lib/changelog_web/controllers/post_controller.ex#L48-L49"
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"url": "https://hackmd.io/@hieund/changelog-com-preview-unpublished-content-missing-authz"
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"url": "https://hackmd.io/@hieund/cve-2026-119763-changelog-com-preview-unpublished-content-missing-authz"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/changelog-com-before-commit-7b35e829-missing-authorization-via-preview-routes"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-M449-CMF5-Q9WF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00It has been discovered that redhat-certification does not perform an authorization check and it allows an unauthenticated user to remove a "system" file, that is an xml file with host related information, not belonging to him. This flaw affects redhat-certification version 7.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-26T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "It has been discovered that redhat-certification does not perform an authorization check and it allows an unauthenticated user to remove a \"system\" file, that is an xml file with host related information, not belonging to him. This flaw affects redhat-certification version 7.",
"id": "GHSA-m449-cmf5-q9wf",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:03:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-10866"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1593632"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-M44Q-WQH5-45W3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-25 18:30 – Updated: 2024-10-25 18:30The Image Map Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 6.0.20. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above, to add, update or delete map projects.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-25T18:15:04Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Image Map Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the AJAX functions in versions up to, and including, 6.0.20. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level privileges or above, to add, update or delete map projects.",
"id": "GHSA-m44q-wqh5-45w3",
"modified": "2024-10-25T18:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-10-25T18:30:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9584"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://imagemappro.com/change-log"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7c632452-8b13-4f78-aa8a-3c92bef5907f?source=cve"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M454-C2XJ-V6QP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-29 12:30 – Updated: 2026-10-29 12:30Missing Authorization vulnerability in VideoWhisper.com Broadcast Live Video videowhisper-live-streaming-integration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Broadcast Live Video: from n/a through 7.3.9.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-115963"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-29T11:17:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in VideoWhisper.com Broadcast Live Video videowhisper-live-streaming-integration allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Broadcast Live Video: from n/a through 7.3.9.",
"id": "GHSA-m454-c2xj-v6qp",
"modified": "2026-10-29T12:30:36Z",
"published": "2026-10-29T12:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-115963"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/videowhisper-live-streaming-integration/vulnerability/wordpress-broadcast-live-video-plugin-7-3-9-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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"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.