CWE-269
DiscouragedImproper Privilege Management
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
5653 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-33WV-M292-G2PV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-12 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:37Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"CVE-2023-36765"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-12T17:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-33wv-m292-g2pv",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:37:41Z",
"published": "2023-09-12T18:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36765"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36765"
}
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"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-33WW-4588-WF76
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-07 18:16 – Updated: 2022-10-08 00:00Account Takeover :: when see the info i can see the hash pass i can creaked it ............... Account Takeover :: when see the info i can see the forgot_password_token the hacker can send the request and changed the pass
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-3422"
],
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-07T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Account Takeover :: when see the info i can see the hash pass i can creaked it ............... Account Takeover :: when see the info i can see the forgot_password_token the hacker can send the request and changed the pass",
"id": "GHSA-33ww-4588-wf76",
"modified": "2022-10-08T00:00:19Z",
"published": "2022-10-07T18:16:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3422"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tooljet/tooljet/commit/7879d8a76000c014533a97a22bc276afe3ae3e54"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/02da53ab-f613-4171-8766-96b31c671551"
}
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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-33X2-WHWF-GWV7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-22 15:30 – Updated: 2025-12-22 18:30An issue was discovered in K7 Ultimate Security 17.0.2045. A Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the K7 Ultimate Security antivirus can be exploited by a local unprivileged user on default installations of the product. Insecure access to a named pipe allows unprivileged users to edit any registry key, leading to a full compromise as SYSTEM.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-67826"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-22T15:16:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered in K7 Ultimate Security 17.0.2045. A Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability in the K7 Ultimate Security antivirus can be exploited by a local unprivileged user on default installations of the product. Insecure access to a named pipe allows unprivileged users to edit any registry key, leading to a full compromise as SYSTEM.",
"id": "GHSA-33x2-whwf-gwv7",
"modified": "2025-12-22T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2025-12-22T15:30:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67826"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/view-article/Advisory-issued-on-22nd-Dec-2025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.k7computing.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3469-HFCP-MXRP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:49In Octopus Deploy 3.0 onwards (before 2018.6.7), an authenticated user with incorrect permissions may be able to create Accounts under the Infrastructure menu.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-12884"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-26T11:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Octopus Deploy 3.0 onwards (before 2018.6.7), an authenticated user with incorrect permissions may be able to create Accounts under the Infrastructure menu.",
"id": "GHSA-3469-hfcp-mxrp",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:49:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:49:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12884"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/Issues/issues/4674"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-34FG-2FPF-WQPC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-11 18:30 – Updated: 2025-11-11 18:30Improper privilege management for some Intel(R) CIP software before version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-24838"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-11T17:15:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Improper privilege management for some Intel(R) CIP software before version WIN_DCA_2.4.0.11001 within Ring 3: User Applications may allow an escalation of privilege. Unprivileged software adversary with an authenticated user combined with a low complexity attack may enable escalation of privilege. This result may potentially occur via network access when attack requirements are present without special internal knowledge and requires no user interaction. The potential vulnerability may impact the confidentiality (high), integrity (high) and availability (high) of the vulnerable system, resulting in subsequent system confidentiality (none), integrity (none) and availability (none) impacts.",
"id": "GHSA-34fg-2fpf-wqpc",
"modified": "2025-11-11T18:30:18Z",
"published": "2025-11-11T18:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24838"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01328.html"
}
],
"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-34H5-8GF3-X5Q5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48LibreHealthIO lh-ehr version REL-2.0.0 contains a Authenticated Unrestricted File Write vulnerability in Patient file letter functions that can result in Write files with malicious content and may lead to remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via User controlled parameters.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1000648"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-20T19:31:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "LibreHealthIO lh-ehr version REL-2.0.0 contains a Authenticated Unrestricted File Write vulnerability in Patient file letter functions that can result in Write files with malicious content and may lead to remote code execution. This attack appear to be exploitable via User controlled parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-34h5-8gf3-x5q5",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000648"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/LibreHealthIO/lh-ehr/issues/1213"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://0dd.zone/2018/08/07/lh-ehr-Authenticated-File-Write-Letter-PHP"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-34MM-3FGQ-QJXQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:04 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:04It was discovered systemd does not correctly check the content of PIDFile files before using it to kill processes. When a service is run from an unprivileged user (e.g. User field set in the service file), a local attacker who is able to write to the PIDFile of the mentioned service may use this flaw to trick systemd into killing other services and/or privileged processes. Versions before v237 are vulnerable.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-16888"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-01-14T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "It was discovered systemd does not correctly check the content of PIDFile files before using it to kill processes. When a service is run from an unprivileged user (e.g. User field set in the service file), a local attacker who is able to write to the PIDFile of the mentioned service may use this flaw to trick systemd into killing other services and/or privileged processes. Versions before v237 are vulnerable.",
"id": "GHSA-34mm-3fgq-qjxq",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:04:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:04:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-16888"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2091"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-16888"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/5960a34a524848cd722fd7ab7e2227eac10107b0f90d9d1e9c3caa74@%3Cuser.cassandra.apache.org%3E"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190307-0007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/4269-1"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-34MQ-9XHJ-J4RJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:13A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1853"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-34mq-9xhj-j4rj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:13:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:13:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1853"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325"
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GHSA-34P4-7W83-35G2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-19 20:31 – Updated: 2026-02-23 22:27Summary
The application fails to properly enforce role-based authorization during account creation. Although the system validates that the specified role exists, it does not verify whether the current user has sufficient privileges to assign highly privileged roles such as admin. As a result, an authenticated user with the editor role can create a new account with administrative privileges, leading to full administrative access and complete compromise of the CMS.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to:
- Gain full administrative control over the CMS.
- Access all site data and user information.
- Modify system configuration and security settings.
- Create, modify, or delete any user account, including legitimate administrators.
Patches
Formwork 2.3.4 properly assigns roles on user creation.
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"affected": [
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"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2.3.3"
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "getformwork/formwork"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.0.0"
},
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"fixed": "2.3.4"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27198"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-19T20:31:07Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-21T06:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Summary\n\nThe application fails to properly enforce role-based authorization during account creation. Although the system validates that the specified role exists, it does not verify whether the current user has sufficient privileges to assign highly privileged roles such as admin. As a result, an authenticated user with the editor role can create a new account with administrative privileges, leading to full administrative access and complete compromise of the CMS.\n\n### Impact\n\nSuccessful exploitation allows an attacker to:\n- Gain full administrative control over the CMS.\n- Access all site data and user information. \n- Modify system configuration and security settings.\n- Create, modify, or delete any user account, including legitimate administrators.\n\n### Patches\n\n[Formwork 2.3.4](https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/releases/tag/2.3.4) properly assigns roles on user creation.",
"id": "GHSA-34p4-7w83-35g2",
"modified": "2026-02-23T22:27:29Z",
"published": "2026-02-19T20:31:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/security/advisories/GHSA-34p4-7w83-35g2"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27198"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/commit/19390a0b408e084bdef86f3581e050f3ee51e7cd"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/getformwork/formwork"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/getformwork/formwork/releases/tag/2.3.4"
}
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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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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],
"summary": "Formwork Improperly Managed Privileges in User creation"
}
GHSA-34Q8-J2CH-PP33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-11 06:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:33The EasyCommerce – AI-Powered, Fast & Beautiful WordPress Ecommerce Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 0.9.0-beta2 to 1.5.0. This is due to the /easycommerce/v1/orders REST API endpoint not properly restricting the ability for users to select roles during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator-level access to a vulnerable site.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-11457"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-11T04:15:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The EasyCommerce \u2013 AI-Powered, Fast \u0026 Beautiful WordPress Ecommerce Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 0.9.0-beta2 to 1.5.0. This is due to the /easycommerce/v1/orders REST API endpoint not properly restricting the ability for users to select roles during registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain administrator-level access to a vulnerable site.",
"id": "GHSA-34q8-j2ch-pp33",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:33:58Z",
"published": "2025-11-11T06:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11457"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3392029/easycommerce/trunk/app/Abstracts/User.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/easycommerce"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7ebe84ba-abc1-410c-b315-118746ff235a?source=cve"
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"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"
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Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
CAPEC-122: Privilege Abuse
An adversary is able to exploit features of the target that should be reserved for privileged users or administrators but are exposed to use by lower or non-privileged accounts. Access to sensitive information and functionality must be controlled to ensure that only authorized users are able to access these resources.
CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation
An adversary exploits a weakness enabling them to elevate their privilege and perform an action that they are not supposed to be authorized to perform.
CAPEC-58: Restful Privilege Elevation
An adversary identifies a Rest HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permission method allowing them to perform various malicious actions upon server data due to lack of access control mechanisms implemented within the application service accepting HTTP messages.