CWE-862
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.
14548 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-M3C6-4XG4-583X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-09 00:32 – Updated: 2026-04-09 00:32GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.6 before 18.8.9, 18.9 before 18.9.5, and 18.10 before 18.10.3 that under certain circumstances could have allowed an authenticated user to have access to other users' email addresses via certain GraphQL queries.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-9484"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-08T23:16:57Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.6 before 18.8.9, 18.9 before 18.9.5, and 18.10 before 18.10.3 that under certain circumstances could have allowed an authenticated user to have access to other users\u0027 email addresses via certain GraphQL queries.",
"id": "GHSA-m3c6-4xg4-583x",
"modified": "2026-04-09T00:32:01Z",
"published": "2026-04-09T00:32:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-9484"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/3303810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2026/04/08/patch-release-gitlab-18-10-3-released"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/565363"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3G5-VJ32-6HCW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-24 09:30 – Updated: 2026-06-24 09:30The Assistio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check and missing nonce verification on the assistio_plugin_delete_assistio_settings() function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's options including the critical 'assistiobot_oauth_settings' option, which disrupts the plugin's integration with the Assistio bot service.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8614"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-24T07:16:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Assistio plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check and missing nonce verification on the assistio_plugin_delete_assistio_settings() function in versions up to, and including, 1.1.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin\u0027s options including the critical \u0027assistiobot_oauth_settings\u0027 option, which disrupts the plugin\u0027s integration with the Assistio bot service.",
"id": "GHSA-m3g5-vj32-6hcw",
"modified": "2026-06-24T09:30:46Z",
"published": "2026-06-24T09:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8614"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/assistio/tags/1.1.2/assistio.php#L346"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/assistio/tags/1.1.2/assistio.php#L350"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/754f9598-3b41-4fe3-b290-8422031991a8?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3H2-C325-9HXR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-04 21:32 – Updated: 2024-06-04 21:32Missing Authorization vulnerability in Netgsm.This issue affects Netgsm: from n/a through 2.9.16.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-35672"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-04T19:20:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Netgsm.This issue affects Netgsm: from n/a through 2.9.16.",
"id": "GHSA-m3h2-c325-9hxr",
"modified": "2024-06-04T21:32:20Z",
"published": "2024-06-04T21:32:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35672"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/netgsm/wordpress-netgsm-plugin-2-9-16-broken-access-control-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-M3HC-CVMH-FJ5G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-22 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-27 00:31Missing Authorization vulnerability in Jthemes xSmart xsmart allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects xSmart: from n/a through <= 1.2.9.4.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-54002"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-22T17:15:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Jthemes xSmart xsmart allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects xSmart: from n/a through \u003c= 1.2.9.4.",
"id": "GHSA-m3hc-cvmh-fj5g",
"modified": "2026-01-27T00:31:10Z",
"published": "2026-01-22T18:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/xsmart/vulnerability/wordpress-xsmart-theme-1-2-9-4-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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3HX-38J6-PHW2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-09 03:30 – Updated: 2024-11-09 03:30The Debug Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the dbt_pull_image() function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to create arbitrary files such as .php files that can be leveraged for remote code execution.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-10586"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-09T03:15:04Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Debug Tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the dbt_pull_image() function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to to create arbitrary files such as .php files that can be leveraged for remote code execution.",
"id": "GHSA-m3hx-38j6-phw2",
"modified": "2024-11-09T03:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-11-09T03:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10586"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/debug-tool/trunk/tools/image-puller.php#L120"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5e9d5c93-dcd7-450e-8c52-5c95fc5473d2?source=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3J9-2H4C-3M98
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-01 12:30 – Updated: 2023-11-08 03:30In validationtools, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42639"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-01T10:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In validationtools, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed",
"id": "GHSA-m3j9-2h4c-3m98",
"modified": "2023-11-08T03:30:32Z",
"published": "2023-11-01T12:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42639"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.unisoc.com/en_us/secy/announcementDetail/https://www.unisoc.com/en_us/secy/announcementDetail/1719615756246777857"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3M5-474M-99QJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-25 00:00SAP Financial Consolidation - version 1010,?does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-31595"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-14T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SAP Financial Consolidation - version 1010,?does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-m3m5-474m-99qj",
"modified": "2022-06-25T00:00:53Z",
"published": "2022-06-15T00:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31595"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3158815"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3MF-5V3F-Q955
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-23 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-27 18:32Missing Authorization vulnerability in Harmonic Design HD Quiz hd-quiz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects HD Quiz: from n/a through <= 2.0.9.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-24544"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-23T15:16:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Harmonic Design HD Quiz hd-quiz allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects HD Quiz: from n/a through \u003c= 2.0.9.",
"id": "GHSA-m3mf-5v3f-q955",
"modified": "2026-01-27T18:32:12Z",
"published": "2026-01-23T15:31:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24544"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/hd-quiz/vulnerability/wordpress-hd-quiz-plugin-2-0-9-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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3P9-HQ48-8QV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-18 15:30 – Updated: 2023-01-25 21:30OS Command Injection vulnerability in OKER G955V1 v1.03.02.20161128, allows physical attackers to interrupt the boot sequence and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-22007"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-18T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "OS Command Injection vulnerability in OKER G955V1 v1.03.02.20161128, allows physical attackers to interrupt the boot sequence and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-m3p9-hq48-8qv8",
"modified": "2023-01-25T21:30:20Z",
"published": "2023-01-18T15:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-22007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/tanprathan/69fbf6fbac11988e12f44069ec5b18ea#file-cve-2020-22007-txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dropbox.com/s/cnzwbxhxl0ahzoa/OKER_UART_2.mp4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.okerthai.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3Q5-FM3C-867H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-09 09:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:31Missing Authorization vulnerability in Post Grid Team by WPXPO PostX – Gutenberg Blocks for Post Grid.This issue affects PostX – Gutenberg Blocks for Post Grid: from n/a through 3.2.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31246"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-09T09:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Post Grid Team by WPXPO PostX \u2013 Gutenberg Blocks for Post Grid.This issue affects PostX \u2013 Gutenberg Blocks for Post Grid: from n/a through 3.2.3.",
"id": "GHSA-m3q5-fm3c-867h",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:31:48Z",
"published": "2024-06-09T09:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31246"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/ultimate-post/vulnerability/wordpress-post-grid-gutenberg-blocks-and-wordpress-blog-plugin-postx-plugin-3-2-3-author-post-page-duplication-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ultimate-post/wordpress-post-grid-gutenberg-blocks-and-wordpress-blog-plugin-postx-plugin-3-2-3-author-post-page-duplication-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:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.