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.
14813 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-P8FG-FXJR-7V2X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-07 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:37The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36716"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-07T02:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WP Activity Log plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the setup_page function in versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to run the setup wizard (if it has not been run previously) and access plugin configuration options.",
"id": "GHSA-p8fg-fxjr-7v2x",
"modified": "2024-04-04T04:37:35Z",
"published": "2023-06-07T03:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.nintechnet.com/vulnerabilities-fixed-in-wordpress-wp-security-audit-log-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2252006"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9d0a8be3-6630-4cf7-b6cb-cdc86b99acb3?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P8FX-RCMW-3W3V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-09 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:32Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ronald Huereca Highlight and Share highlight-and-share allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Highlight and Share: from n/a through <= 5.2.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-67586"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-09T16:18:36Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ronald Huereca Highlight and Share highlight-and-share allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Highlight and Share: from n/a through \u003c= 5.2.0.",
"id": "GHSA-p8fx-rcmw-3w3v",
"modified": "2026-01-20T15:32:12Z",
"published": "2025-12-09T18:30:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67586"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/highlight-and-share/vulnerability/wordpress-highlight-and-share-plugin-5-2-0-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/highlight-and-share/vulnerability/wordpress-highlight-and-share-plugin-5-2-0-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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P8H5-56CP-WVM5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-23 06:32 – Updated: 2024-11-23 06:32The WP User Manager – User Profile Builder & Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the validate_user_meta_key() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to enumerate user meta keys.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-10537"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-23T04:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The WP User Manager \u2013 User Profile Builder \u0026 Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the validate_user_meta_key() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.11. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to enumerate user meta keys.",
"id": "GHSA-p8h5-56cp-wvm5",
"modified": "2024-11-23T06:32:46Z",
"published": "2024-11-23T06:32:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10537"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3194404/wp-user-manager/trunk/includes/actions.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9e9a5b7e-db74-4c66-a659-85b2509fded4?source=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-P8J7-9VFH-GVG5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-01 12:30 – Updated: 2023-11-08 03:30In engineermode, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42650"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-01T10:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In engineermode, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed",
"id": "GHSA-p8j7-9vfh-gvg5",
"modified": "2023-11-08T03:30:32Z",
"published": "2023-11-01T12:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42650"
},
{
"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-P8QQ-75V8-PX25
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-28 00:30 – Updated: 2025-02-28 00:30The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4 due to missing capability check on the 'save_settings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify the default user role.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-1682"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-28T00:15:36Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4 due to missing capability check on the \u0027save_settings\u0027 function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify the default user role.",
"id": "GHSA-p8qq-75v8-px25",
"modified": "2025-02-28T00:30:52Z",
"published": "2025-02-28T00:30:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1682"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/car-dealer-automotive-wordpress-theme-responsive/8574708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://webtemplatemasters.com/cardealer/changelog/#v165"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4e337281-f05e-486c-9491-161365af252a?source=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-P8X8-P473-MMMV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:18 – Updated: 2022-07-01 21:50The Jenkins 2.73.1 and earlier, 2.83 and earlier remote API at /job/(job-name)/api contained information about upstream and downstream projects. This included information about tasks that the current user otherwise has no access to, e.g. due to lack of Item/Read permission. This has been fixed, and the API now only lists upstream and downstream projects that the current user has access to.
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"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2.73.1"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.73.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2.83"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.main:jenkins-core"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.74"
},
{
"fixed": "2.84"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-1000400"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-01T21:50:34Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-26T02:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Jenkins 2.73.1 and earlier, 2.83 and earlier remote API at /job/(job-name)/api contained information about upstream and downstream projects. This included information about tasks that the current user otherwise has no access to, e.g. due to lack of Item/Read permission. This has been fixed, and the API now only lists upstream and downstream projects that the current user has access to.",
"id": "GHSA-p8x8-p473-mmmv",
"modified": "2022-07-01T21:50:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:18:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000400"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/commit/b2083a387a5bdb6f7ee7f7c81a1f6312aca2a558"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins/blob/6d179998e18adfbaa4e443c7e837135bf36c53d7/test/src/test/java/hudson/model/AbstractProjectTest.java"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2017-10-11"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Missing Authorization in Jenkins"
}
GHSA-P924-2PC5-694X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-15 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:34Missing Authorization vulnerability in VW Themes Industrial Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Industrial Lite: from n/a through 1.0.8.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-26955"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-15T12:15:20Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in VW Themes Industrial Lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Industrial Lite: from n/a through 1.0.8.",
"id": "GHSA-p924-2pc5-694x",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:34:41Z",
"published": "2025-04-15T12:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/industrial-lite/vulnerability/wordpress-industrial-lite-theme-1-0-8-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:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P946-8MVW-H867
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-19 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:36In canDisplayLocalUi of AppLocalePickerActivity.java, there is a possible way to change system app locales due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service across user boundaries with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-257954050
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21091"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-19T20:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In canDisplayLocalUi of AppLocalePickerActivity.java, there is a possible way to change system app locales due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service across user boundaries with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-257954050",
"id": "GHSA-p946-8mvw-h867",
"modified": "2024-04-04T03:36:02Z",
"published": "2023-04-19T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21091"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-04-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P94X-GW9W-73F2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-14 15:31 – Updated: 2026-05-14 15:31The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database export in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export database tables, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-4029"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-14T13:16:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Database Backup for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized database export in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This is due to the plugin not properly enforcing the return value of its authorization check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export database tables, leading to Sensitive Information Exposure. Note: This vulnerability is only exploitable in WordPress Multisite environments where the deprecated is_site_admin() function exists.",
"id": "GHSA-p94x-gw9w-73f2",
"modified": "2026-05-14T15:31:58Z",
"published": "2026-05-14T15:31:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4029"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/tags/2.5.2/wp-db-backup.php#L1623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php#L153"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-db-backup/trunk/wp-db-backup.php#L1632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3510595"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d4a21d0d-f455-4901-a04b-13c891cf8f75?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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P977-VF96-VH9M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-18 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:33The Restrictions for BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_optin_optout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to opt in and out of tracking.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-12391"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-18T10:15:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Restrictions for BuddyPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the handle_optin_optout() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to opt in and out of tracking.",
"id": "GHSA-p977-vf96-vh9m",
"modified": "2026-04-08T21:33:08Z",
"published": "2025-11-18T12:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12391"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3468480%40bp-restrict\u0026new=3468480%40bp-restrict\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/bp-restrict"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f4fe5ed7-17e2-4098-a51b-3b780721bf2e?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"
}
]
}
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.