Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Allowed-with-Review

Missing 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.

14837 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-FCGM-CF56-FRHW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-22 00:33 – Updated: 2025-01-22 18:31
VLAI
Details

In multiple functions of CompanionDeviceManagerService.java, there is a possible way to grant permissions without user consent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-49732"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-276",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-21T23:15:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In multiple functions of CompanionDeviceManagerService.java, there is a possible way to grant permissions without user consent due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcgm-cf56-frhw",
  "modified": "2025-01-22T18:31:55Z",
  "published": "2025-01-22T00:33:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49732"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-01-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCJM-CM6X-4V66

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-04-14 00:31
VLAI
Details

Due to missing authorization checks in the SAP S/4HANA frontend OData Service (Manage Reference Structures), an attacker could update and delete child entities via exposed OData services without proper authorization. This vulnerability has a high impact on integrity, while confidentiality and availability are not impacted.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-27679"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T00:16:06Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Due to missing authorization checks in the SAP S/4HANA frontend OData Service (Manage Reference Structures), an attacker could update and delete child entities via exposed OData services without proper authorization. This vulnerability has a high impact on integrity, while confidentiality and availability are not impacted.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcjm-cm6x-4v66",
  "modified": "2026-04-14T00:31:13Z",
  "published": "2026-04-14T00:31:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27679"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3716767"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCMF-HC7M-63GH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-14 03:31 – Updated: 2026-04-14 03:31
VLAI
Details

The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data deletion due to a missing capability check on the delete_question_answer() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2.8. The plugin exposes a wp_rest nonce in public frontend HTML (lpData) to unauthenticated visitors, and uses that nonce as the only security gate for the lp-load-ajax AJAX dispatcher. The delete_question_answer action has no capability or ownership check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any quiz answer option by sending a crafted POST request with a publicly available nonce.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-4365"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-14T02:16:05Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The LearnPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data deletion due to a missing capability check on the `delete_question_answer()` function in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.2.8. The plugin exposes a `wp_rest` nonce in public frontend HTML (`lpData`) to unauthenticated visitors, and uses that nonce as the only security gate for the `lp-load-ajax` AJAX dispatcher. The `delete_question_answer` action has no capability or ownership check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete any quiz answer option by sending a crafted POST request with a publicly available nonce.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcmf-hc7m-63gh",
  "modified": "2026-04-14T03:31:40Z",
  "published": "2026-04-14T03:31:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4365"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/trunk/inc/Ajax/AbstractAjax.php#L33"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/trunk/inc/Ajax/EditQuestionAjax.php#L285"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/learnpress/trunk/inc/class-lp-assets.php#L177"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/021bd566-1663-46ba-a616-ab554b691cbb?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCMG-G937-8WC8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-19 12:31 – Updated: 2024-06-19 12:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Thrive Themes Thrive Theme Builder.This issue affects Thrive Theme Builder: from n/a before 3.24.0.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-47783"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-19T11:15:49Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Thrive Themes Thrive Theme Builder.This issue affects Thrive Theme Builder: from n/a before 3.24.0.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcmg-g937-8wc8",
  "modified": "2024-06-19T12:31:21Z",
  "published": "2024-06-19T12:31:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47783"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/thrive-theme/wordpress-thrive-theme-builder-theme-3-20-1-multiple-authenticated-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCMH-8R9J-5762

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-13 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-13 21:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Website Builder elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from n/a through <= 3.35.5.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-32445"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-13T19:55:05Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Website Builder elementor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Elementor Website Builder: from n/a through \u003c= 3.35.5.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcmh-8r9j-5762",
  "modified": "2026-03-13T21:31:50Z",
  "published": "2026-03-13T21:31:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32445"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/elementor/vulnerability/wordpress-elementor-website-builder-plugin-3-35-5-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCP5-57P2-VF46

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-20 00:00
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM A8000 CP-8031 (All versions < V4.80), SICAM A8000 CP-8050 (All versions < V4.80). Affected devices do not require an user to be authenticated to access certain files. This could allow unauthenticated attackers to download these files.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-27480"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-425",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-12T09:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM A8000 CP-8031 (All versions \u003c V4.80), SICAM A8000 CP-8050 (All versions \u003c V4.80). Affected devices do not require an user to be authenticated to access certain files. This could allow unauthenticated attackers to download these files.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcp5-57p2-vf46",
  "modified": "2022-04-20T00:00:50Z",
  "published": "2022-04-13T00:00:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27480"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-316850.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166743/Siemens-A8000-CP-8050-CP-8031-SICAM-WEB-Missing-File-Download-Missing-Authentication.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Apr/20"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCR8-6Q7R-M4WG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-05-04 17:42 – Updated: 2022-10-20 13:56
VLAI
Summary
Bypass of fix for CVE-2020-26231, Twig sandbox escape
Details

Impact

A bypass of CVE-2020-26231 (fixed in 1.0.470/471 and 1.1.1) was discovered that has the same impact as CVE-2020-26231 & CVE-2020-15247:

An authenticated backend user with the cms.manage_pages, cms.manage_layouts, or cms.manage_partials permissions who would normally not be permitted to provide PHP code to be executed by the CMS due to cms.enableSafeMode being enabled is able to write specific Twig code to escape the Twig sandbox and execute arbitrary PHP.

This is not a problem for anyone that trusts their users with those permissions to normally write & manage PHP within the CMS by not having cms.enableSafeMode enabled, but would be a problem for anyone relying on cms.enableSafeMode to ensure that users with those permissions in production do not have access to write & execute arbitrary PHP.

Patches

Issue has been patched in Build 472 (v1.0.472) and v1.1.2.

Workarounds

Apply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/f63519ff1e8d375df30deba63156a2fc97aa9ee7 to your installation manually if unable to upgrade to Build 472 or v1.1.2.

References

Reported by ka1n4t

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at hello@octobercms.com

Threat assessment:

Screen Shot 2020-10-10 at 1 21 13 PM

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "october/cms"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.0.471"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.0.472"
            }
          ],
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        }
      ],
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      },
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        }
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    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-21264"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2021-05-03T15:59:55Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-03T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\nA bypass of CVE-2020-26231 (fixed in 1.0.470/471 and 1.1.1) was discovered that has the same impact as CVE-2020-26231 \u0026 CVE-2020-15247:\n\nAn authenticated backend user with the `cms.manage_pages`, `cms.manage_layouts`, or `cms.manage_partials` permissions who would **normally** not be permitted to provide PHP code to be executed by the CMS due to `cms.enableSafeMode` being enabled is able to write specific Twig code to escape the Twig sandbox and execute arbitrary PHP.\n\nThis is not a problem for anyone that trusts their users with those permissions to normally write \u0026 manage PHP within the CMS by not having `cms.enableSafeMode` enabled, but would be a problem for anyone relying on `cms.enableSafeMode` to ensure that users with those permissions in production do not have access to write \u0026 execute arbitrary PHP.\n\n### Patches\nIssue has been patched in Build 472 (v1.0.472) and v1.1.2.\n\n### Workarounds\nApply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/f63519ff1e8d375df30deba63156a2fc97aa9ee7 to your installation manually if unable to upgrade to Build 472 or v1.1.2.\n\n### References\nReported by [ka1n4t](https://github.com/ka1n4t)\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Email us at [hello@octobercms.com](mailto:hello@octobercms.com)\n\n### Threat assessment:\n\u003cimg width=\"1108\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020-10-10 at 1 21 13 PM\" src=\"https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7253840/95663316-7de28b80-0afb-11eb-999d-a6526cf78709.png\"\u003e",
  "id": "GHSA-fcr8-6q7r-m4wg",
  "modified": "2022-10-20T13:56:32Z",
  "published": "2021-05-04T17:42:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-fcr8-6q7r-m4wg"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21264"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Bypass of fix for CVE-2020-26231, Twig sandbox escape"
}

GHSA-FCRP-7GC2-93G7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-16 19:14 – Updated: 2026-07-16 19:14
VLAI
Summary
Envoy Gateway custom backendRef cross-namespace ReferenceGrant bypass
Details

Impact

Envoy Gateway accepts extension-managed custom backendRefs from an HTTPRoute to a backend resource in another namespace without requiring a matching Gateway API ReferenceGrant in the target namespace. This breaks the Gateway API cross-namespace consent model: the namespace that owns the referenced backend resource does not need to opt in with a ReferenceGrant before another namespace’s HTTPRoute can use that resource.

Patches

1.7.4 1.8.1

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/envoyproxy/gateway"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.8.0-rc.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.8.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/envoyproxy/gateway"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.7.4"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-53718"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-07-16T19:14:50Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\nEnvoy Gateway accepts extension-managed custom backendRefs from an HTTPRoute to a backend resource in another namespace without requiring a matching Gateway API ReferenceGrant in the target namespace. This breaks the Gateway API cross-namespace consent model: the namespace that owns the referenced backend resource does not need to opt in with a ReferenceGrant before another namespace\u2019s HTTPRoute can use that resource.\n\n### Patches\n[1.7.4](https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/releases/tag/v1.7.4)\n[1.8.1](https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/releases/tag/v1.8.1)",
  "id": "GHSA-fcrp-7gc2-93g7",
  "modified": "2026-07-16T19:14:50Z",
  "published": "2026-07-16T19:14:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway/security/advisories/GHSA-fcrp-7gc2-93g7"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/envoyproxy/gateway"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Envoy Gateway custom backendRef cross-namespace ReferenceGrant bypass"
}

GHSA-FCVM-3W6M-5WPR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-05 09:31 – Updated: 2025-12-05 09:31
VLAI
Details

The Payaza plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_update_order_status' AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update order statuses.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12355"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-05T07:16:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Payaza plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the \u0027wp_ajax_nopriv_update_order_status\u0027 AJAX endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update order statuses.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcvm-3w6m-5wpr",
  "modified": "2025-12-05T09:31:07Z",
  "published": "2025-12-05T09:31:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12355"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/payaza"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/acc88688-76e0-4477-8b7c-eeff541881ab?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FCWW-V4HR-RGFR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-16 12:30 – Updated: 2025-06-20 21:31
VLAI
Details

Aria Automation contains a Missing Access Control vulnerability.

An authenticated malicious actor may exploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to remote organizations and workflows.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-34063"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-16T10:15:07Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Aria Automation contains a Missing Access Control vulnerability.\n\n\nAn authenticated malicious actor may \nexploit this vulnerability leading to unauthorized access to remote \norganizations and workflows.",
  "id": "GHSA-fcww-v4hr-rgfr",
  "modified": "2025-06-20T21:31:39Z",
  "published": "2024-01-16T12:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34063"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2024-0001.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design
  • 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
Architecture and Design

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
Architecture and Design

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
Architecture and Design
  • 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
System Configuration Installation

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.