CWE-284
DiscouragedImproper Access Control
Abstraction: Pillar · Status: Incomplete
The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
8432 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-C658-QX2P-P6F4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Security Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46814"
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"CWE-284"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:53:58Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Portal product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Security Framework). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Portal. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Portal, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Portal. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-c658-qx2p-p6f4",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:30Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46814"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C665-2RVM-477F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-10 18:30 – Updated: 2024-09-10 18:30Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-43492"
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"CWE-284"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-10T17:15:36Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-c665-2rvm-477f",
"modified": "2024-09-10T18:30:47Z",
"published": "2024-09-10T18:30:47Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43492"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43492"
}
],
"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-C697-C22X-55QG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-26 13:30 – Updated: 2026-05-26 13:30A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Simple POS and Inventory System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /admin/addproduct.php of the component File Extension Handler. This manipulation of the argument image causes unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-9445"
],
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"CWE-284"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-25T10:16:16Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in SourceCodester Simple POS and Inventory System 1.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /admin/addproduct.php of the component File Extension Handler. This manipulation of the argument image causes unrestricted upload. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been published and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-c697-c22x-55qg",
"modified": "2026-05-26T13:30:41Z",
"published": "2026-05-26T13:30:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/c4ttr4ck/dd5c36ac4317232be183b7b90139d064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/813612"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/365426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/365426/cti"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sourcecodester.com"
}
],
"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-C69H-4C8J-WH43
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-01 09:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 09:30The Breakdance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to export form submissions.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5331"
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"CWE-284",
"CWE-862"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-01T07:15:02Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Breakdance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to export form submissions.",
"id": "GHSA-c69h-4c8j-wh43",
"modified": "2024-08-01T09:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-08-01T09:30:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5331"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://breakdance.com/breakdance-2-0-now-available"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dbe8d453-21f0-43e2-84d3-3c520ab9c308?source=cve"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-C6C3-H4F7-3962
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-20 18:36 – Updated: 2024-08-20 18:36Impact
A vulnerability exists in the synchronization configuration feature that allows users to craft specific requests to bypass permission checks. This exploit enables them to modify a namespace without the necessary permissions.
Patches
The issue was addressed with an input parameter check in #5192, which was released in version 2.3.0.
Workarounds
To mitigate the issue without upgrading, follow the recommended practices to prevent Apollo from being exposed to the internet.
Credits
The vulnerability was reported and reproduced by Lakeswang.
References
For any questions or comments regarding this advisory: * Open an issue in issue * Email us at apollo-config@googlegroups.com
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "com.ctrip.framework.apollo:apollo"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "2.3.0"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-43397"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-08-20T18:36:40Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-20T15:15:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Impact\nA vulnerability exists in the synchronization configuration feature that allows users to craft specific requests to bypass permission checks. This exploit enables them to modify a namespace without the necessary permissions.\n\n### Patches\nThe issue was addressed with an input parameter check in #5192, which was released in version [2.3.0](https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/releases/tag/v2.3.0).\n\n### Workarounds\nTo mitigate the issue without upgrading, follow the recommended practices to prevent Apollo from being exposed to the internet.\n\n### Credits\nThe vulnerability was reported and reproduced by [Lakeswang](https://github.com/Lakes-bitgetsec).\n\n### References\nFor any questions or comments regarding this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [issue](https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/issues)\n* Email us at [apollo-config@googlegroups.com](mailto:apollo-config@googlegroups.com)",
"id": "GHSA-c6c3-h4f7-3962",
"modified": "2024-08-20T18:36:40Z",
"published": "2024-08-20T18:36:40Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/security/advisories/GHSA-c6c3-h4f7-3962"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43397"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/pull/5192"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/commit/f55b419145bf9d4f2f51dd4cd45108229e8d97ed"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apolloconfig/apollo/releases/tag/v2.3.0"
}
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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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "apollo-portal has potential unauthorized access issue"
}
GHSA-C6GP-37QQ-7F67
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-11 21:31 – Updated: 2026-05-12 21:31An issue with app access to camera metadata was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5. An app may be able to capture a user's screen.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-28957"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-11T21:18:56Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An issue with app access to camera metadata was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.9 and iPadOS 18.7.9, iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5. An app may be able to capture a user\u0027s screen.",
"id": "GHSA-c6gp-37qq-7f67",
"modified": "2026-05-12T21:31:32Z",
"published": "2026-05-11T21:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/127110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/127111"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/127120"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C6GQ-R463-842G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-18 06:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:33Vulnerability of improper access control in the media library module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service availability and integrity.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-52367"
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"CWE-284"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-18T04:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability of improper access control in the media library module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service availability and integrity.",
"id": "GHSA-c6gq-r463-842g",
"modified": "2024-07-03T18:33:29Z",
"published": "2024-02-18T06:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52367"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/cn/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202402-0000001834855405"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C6QP-PX23-5CJ3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: SDK client integration). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60491"
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"CWE-284"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:50Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: SDK client integration). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Advanced Inbound Telephony. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).",
"id": "GHSA-c6qp-px23-5cj3",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:44Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60491"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
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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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C6VV-Q92Q-68PG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: JavaFX). The supported version that is affected is Oracle Java SE: 8u491. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:08Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: JavaFX). The supported version that is affected is Oracle Java SE: 8u491. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-c6vv-q92q-68pg",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:16Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-47034"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
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]
}
GHSA-C6W9-H5W4-C2P2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-27 18:32 – Updated: 2026-04-27 18:32A vulnerability was identified in code-projects Online Lot Reservation System 1.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file /edithousepic.php. Such manipulation of the argument image leads to unrestricted upload. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-27T16:16:46Z",
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"id": "GHSA-c6w9-h5w4-c2p2",
"modified": "2026-04-27T18:32:10Z",
"published": "2026-04-27T18:32:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7134"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zzk6th/cve/issues/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://code-projects.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/800983"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/359733"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/359733/cti"
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{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-46
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
- Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
- Ensure that appropriate compartmentalization is built into the system design, and the compartmentalization allows for and reinforces privilege separation functionality. Architects and designers should rely on the principle of least privilege to decide the appropriate time to use privileges and the time to drop privileges.
CAPEC-19: Embedding Scripts within Scripts
An adversary leverages the capability to execute their own script by embedding it within other scripts that the target software is likely to execute due to programs' vulnerabilities that are brought on by allowing remote hosts to execute scripts.
CAPEC-441: Malicious Logic Insertion
An adversary installs or adds malicious logic (also known as malware) into a seemingly benign component of a fielded system. This logic is often hidden from the user of the system and works behind the scenes to achieve negative impacts. With the proliferation of mass digital storage and inexpensive multimedia devices, Bluetooth and 802.11 support, new attack vectors for spreading malware are emerging for things we once thought of as innocuous greeting cards, picture frames, or digital projectors. This pattern of attack focuses on systems already fielded and used in operation as opposed to systems and their components that are still under development and part of the supply chain.
CAPEC-478: Modification of Windows Service Configuration
An adversary exploits a weakness in access control to modify the execution parameters of a Windows service. The goal of this attack is to execute a malicious binary in place of an existing service.
CAPEC-479: Malicious Root Certificate
An adversary exploits a weakness in authorization and installs a new root certificate on a compromised system. Certificates are commonly used for establishing secure TLS/SSL communications within a web browser. When a user attempts to browse a website that presents a certificate that is not trusted an error message will be displayed to warn the user of the security risk. Depending on the security settings, the browser may not allow the user to establish a connection to the website. Adversaries have used this technique to avoid security warnings prompting users when compromised systems connect over HTTPS to adversary controlled web servers that spoof legitimate websites in order to collect login credentials.
CAPEC-502: Intent Spoof
An adversary, through a previously installed malicious application, issues an intent directed toward a specific trusted application's component in an attempt to achieve a variety of different objectives including modification of data, information disclosure, and data injection. Components that have been unintentionally exported and made public are subject to this type of an attack. If the component trusts the intent's action without verififcation, then the target application performs the functionality at the adversary's request, helping the adversary achieve the desired negative technical impact.
CAPEC-503: WebView Exposure
An adversary, through a malicious web page, accesses application specific functionality by leveraging interfaces registered through WebView's addJavascriptInterface API. Once an interface is registered to WebView through addJavascriptInterface, it becomes global and all pages loaded in the WebView can call this interface.
CAPEC-536: Data Injected During Configuration
An attacker with access to data files and processes on a victim's system injects malicious data into critical operational data during configuration or recalibration, causing the victim's system to perform in a suboptimal manner that benefits the adversary.
CAPEC-546: Incomplete Data Deletion in a Multi-Tenant Environment
An adversary obtains unauthorized information due to insecure or incomplete data deletion in a multi-tenant environment. If a cloud provider fails to completely delete storage and data from former cloud tenants' systems/resources, once these resources are allocated to new, potentially malicious tenants, the latter can probe the provided resources for sensitive information still there.
CAPEC-550: Install New Service
When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Adversaries may install a new service which will be executed at startup (on a Windows system, by modifying the registry). The service name may be disguised by using a name from a related operating system or benign software. Services are usually run with elevated privileges.
CAPEC-551: Modify Existing Service
When an operating system starts, it also starts programs called services or daemons. Modifying existing services may break existing services or may enable services that are disabled/not commonly used.
CAPEC-552: Install Rootkit
An adversary exploits a weakness in authentication to install malware that alters the functionality and information provide by targeted operating system API calls. Often referred to as rootkits, it is often used to hide the presence of programs, files, network connections, services, drivers, and other system components.
CAPEC-556: Replace File Extension Handlers
When a file is opened, its file handler is checked to determine which program opens the file. File handlers are configuration properties of many operating systems. Applications can modify the file handler for a given file extension to call an arbitrary program when a file with the given extension is opened.
CAPEC-558: Replace Trusted Executable
An adversary exploits weaknesses in privilege management or access control to replace a trusted executable with a malicious version and enable the execution of malware when that trusted executable is called.
CAPEC-562: Modify Shared File
An adversary manipulates the files in a shared location by adding malicious programs, scripts, or exploit code to valid content. Once a user opens the shared content, the tainted content is executed.
CAPEC-563: Add Malicious File to Shared Webroot
An adversaries may add malicious content to a website through the open file share and then browse to that content with a web browser to cause the server to execute the content. The malicious content will typically run under the context and permissions of the web server process, often resulting in local system or administrative privileges depending on how the web server is configured.
CAPEC-564: Run Software at Logon
Operating system allows logon scripts to be run whenever a specific user or users logon to a system. If adversaries can access these scripts, they may insert additional code into the logon script. This code can allow them to maintain persistence or move laterally within an enclave because it is executed every time the affected user or users logon to a computer. Modifying logon scripts can effectively bypass workstation and enclave firewalls. Depending on the access configuration of the logon scripts, either local credentials or a remote administrative account may be necessary.
CAPEC-578: Disable Security Software
An adversary exploits a weakness in access control to disable security tools so that detection does not occur. This can take the form of killing processes, deleting registry keys so that tools do not start at run time, deleting log files, or other methods.