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.

14584 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-M2FW-CVRC-QPHG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-01 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:34
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPWebinarSystem WebinarPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects WebinarPress: from n/a through 1.33.27.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-31882"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-01T15:16:30Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPWebinarSystem WebinarPress allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects WebinarPress: from n/a through 1.33.27.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2fw-cvrc-qphg",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:34:24Z",
  "published": "2025-04-01T15:31:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-31882"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-webinarsystem/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-webinar-plugin-1-33-27-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-M2G4-FCC3-WP4V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting versions starting with 13.5 up to 13.9.7. Improper permission check could allow the change of timestamp for issue creation or update.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22208"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting versions starting with 13.5 up to 13.9.7. Improper permission check could allow the change of timestamp for issue creation or update.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2g4-fcc3-wp4v",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:01:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22208"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22208.json"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/301212"
    }
  ],
  "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-M2H6-4XPQ-QW3M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-27 20:24 – Updated: 2026-03-27 21:47
VLAI
Summary
A Fleet team maintainer can transfer hosts from any team via missing source team authorization
Details

Summary

A broken access control vulnerability in Fleet's host transfer API allows a team maintainer to transfer hosts from any team into their own team, bypassing team isolation boundaries. Once transferred, the attacker gains full control over the stolen hosts, including the ability to execute scripts with root privileges.

Impact

The host transfer endpoints verify that the caller has write permission to the destination team but do not check whether the caller has any permission over the source team of the hosts being transferred.

Once hosts are transferred, the attacker's team MDM configuration is automatically applied to the stolen devices, and the attacker can execute scripts on them with root privileges. In multi-tenant Fleet deployments where teams represent business units, departments, or customers, this breaks all team isolation guarantees. A bulk transfer variant allows stealing all matching hosts fleet-wide in a single request.

Exploitation requires authentication as a team maintainer or team admin.

Workarounds

There is no workaround for this issue short of upgrading to a patched version. Organizations concerned about exploitation should audit host transfer activity in their Fleet logs for any unexpected team reassignments.

For more information

If there are any questions or comments about this advisory:

Email Fleet at security@fleetdm.com Join #fleet in osquery Slack

Credits

Fleet thanks @secfox-ai for responsibly reporting this issue.

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  "affected": [
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/fleetdm/fleet/v4"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "4.81.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-29180"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-27T20:24:19Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-27T19:16:42Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "### Summary\n\nA broken access control vulnerability in Fleet\u0027s host transfer API allows a team maintainer to transfer hosts from any team into their own team, bypassing team isolation boundaries. Once transferred, the attacker gains full control over the stolen hosts, including the ability to execute scripts with root privileges.\n\n### Impact\n\nThe host transfer endpoints verify that the caller has write permission to the destination team but do not check whether the caller has any permission over the source team of the hosts being transferred.\n\nOnce hosts are transferred, the attacker\u0027s team MDM configuration is automatically applied to the stolen devices, and the attacker can execute scripts on them with root privileges. In multi-tenant Fleet deployments where teams represent business units, departments, or customers, this breaks all team isolation guarantees. A bulk transfer variant allows stealing all matching hosts fleet-wide in a single request.\n\nExploitation requires authentication as a team maintainer or team admin.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nThere is no workaround for this issue short of upgrading to a patched version. Organizations concerned about exploitation should audit host transfer activity in their Fleet logs for any unexpected team reassignments.\n\n### For more information\n\nIf there are any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\nEmail Fleet at [security@fleetdm.com](mailto:security@fleetdm.com)\nJoin #fleet in [osquery Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/osquery/shared_invite/zt-h29zm0gk-s2DBtGUTW4CFel0f0IjTEw)\n\n### Credits\n\nFleet thanks @secfox-ai for responsibly reporting this issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2h6-4xpq-qw3m",
  "modified": "2026-03-27T21:47:58Z",
  "published": "2026-03-27T20:24:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/security/advisories/GHSA-m2h6-4xpq-qw3m"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-29180"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/fleetdm/fleet/releases/tag/fleet-v4.81.1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "A Fleet team maintainer can transfer hosts from any team via missing source team authorization"
}

GHSA-M2HJ-MR34-9MPP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-27 03:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shambhu Patnaik Export Categories export-categories allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Export Categories: from n/a through <= 1.0.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-62922"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-27T02:15:51Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Shambhu Patnaik Export Categories export-categories allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Export Categories: from n/a through \u003c= 1.0.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2hj-mr34-9mpp",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:31:36Z",
  "published": "2025-10-27T03:30:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62922"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/export-categories/vulnerability/wordpress-export-categories-plugin-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/export-categories/vulnerability/wordpress-export-categories-plugin-1-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/export-categories/vulnerability/wordpress-export-categories-plugin-1-0-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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M2J7-PX25-H5HJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-22 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-22 18:30
VLAI
Details

The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fnsf_update_category function in versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to modify the Funnelforms category for a given post ID.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-5417"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-22T16:15:12Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Funnelforms Free plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the fnsf_update_category function in versions up to, and including, 3.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level permissions and above, to modify the Funnelforms category for a given post ID.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2j7-px25-h5hj",
  "modified": "2023-11-22T18:30:56Z",
  "published": "2023-11-22T18:30:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5417"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2986938/funnelforms-free"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/148794ea-3bc9-4084-bdb9-6ee63a781a39?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-M2JW-5882-3W98

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-22 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:31
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in VeronaLabs WP SMS wp-sms.This issue affects WP SMS: from n/a through <= 7.0.1.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-62006"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-22T15:16:02Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in VeronaLabs WP SMS wp-sms.This issue affects WP SMS: from n/a through \u003c= 7.0.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2jw-5882-3w98",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:31:31Z",
  "published": "2025-10-22T15:31:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62006"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-sms/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-sms-plugin-7-0-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-sms/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-sms-plugin-7-0-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-sms/vulnerability/wordpress-wp-sms-plugin-7-0-1-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:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M2PC-WFJR-69C4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-04 12:31 – Updated: 2024-12-04 12:31
VLAI
Details

In JetBrains YouTrack before 2024.3.51866 improper access control allowed listing of project names during app import without authentication

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-54155"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-306",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-12-04T12:15:20Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "In JetBrains YouTrack before 2024.3.51866 improper access control allowed listing of project names during app import without authentication",
  "id": "GHSA-m2pc-wfjr-69c4",
  "modified": "2024-12-04T12:31:45Z",
  "published": "2024-12-04T12:31:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54155"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M2QP-FR5W-C44V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-24 15:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:32
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in sunshinephotocart Sunshine Photo Cart sunshine-photo-cart allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Sunshine Photo Cart: from n/a through <= 3.5.7.1.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-68535"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-24T13:16:22Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in sunshinephotocart Sunshine Photo Cart sunshine-photo-cart allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Sunshine Photo Cart: from n/a through \u003c= 3.5.7.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2qp-fr5w-c44v",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:32:34Z",
  "published": "2025-12-24T15:30:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68535"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/sunshine-photo-cart/vulnerability/wordpress-sunshine-photo-cart-plugin-3-5-7-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/sunshine-photo-cart/vulnerability/wordpress-sunshine-photo-cart-plugin-3-5-7-1-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_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:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M2QX-R5JQ-8PFW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-14 18:30 – Updated: 2024-05-14 18:30
VLAI
Details

The White Label CMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset plugin settings.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-4280"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-14T15:43:12Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The White Label CMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the reset_plugin function in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to reset plugin settings.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2qx-r5jq-8pfw",
  "modified": "2024-05-14T18:30:54Z",
  "published": "2024-05-14T18:30:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4280"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3082887/white-label-cms"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/13a206ea-0890-4535-9da7-54a7a45f0452?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-M2X6-FFX8-32Q3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-02 12:32 – Updated: 2026-04-23 15:34
VLAI
Details

Missing Authorization vulnerability in websoudan MW WP Form allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MW WP Form: from n/a through 4.4.5.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-46206"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-02T12:15:11Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in websoudan MW WP Form allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects MW WP Form: from n/a through 4.4.5.",
  "id": "GHSA-m2x6-ffx8-32q3",
  "modified": "2026-04-23T15:34:13Z",
  "published": "2025-01-02T12:32:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46206"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/mw-wp-form/vulnerability/wordpress-mw-wp-form-plugin-4-4-5-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=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"
    }
  ]
}

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.