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.
14853 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-MQQ6-CQCX-38VG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-08 19:52 – Updated: 2026-05-15 23:53Model Import Overwrites Any Model Without Ownership Check
Affected Component
Model import endpoint:
- backend/open_webui/routers/models.py (lines 254-308, import_models)
Affected Versions
Current main branch (commit 6fdd19bf1) and likely all versions with model import functionality.
Description
The POST /api/v1/models/import endpoint allows users with the workspace.models_import permission to overwrite any existing model in the database, regardless of ownership. When an imported model's ID matches an existing model, the endpoint merges the attacker's payload over the existing model data and writes it to the database with no ownership or access grant validation. Additionally, filter_allowed_access_grants is never called, bypassing the access grant restrictions enforced on all other model mutation endpoints.
# Line 280 — fetches existing model with NO ownership check
existing_models_dict = {m.id: m for m in Models.get_models_by_ids(model_ids, db=db)}
# Line 295 — attacker's data overrides existing model fields
form = ModelForm(**{**existing_model.model_dump(), **model_data})
# Line 296 — writes directly, never calls filter_allowed_access_grants
Models.update_model_by_id(model_id, form, db=db)
Compare with properly-guarded endpoints:
- update_model_by_id (line 499): checks ownership/write access AND calls filter_allowed_access_grants
- update_model_access_by_id (line 571): checks ownership/write access AND calls filter_allowed_access_grants
- import_models (line 254): checks neither
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
| Metric | Value | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Attack Vector | Network (N) | Exploited remotely via API call |
| Attack Complexity | Low (L) | Single API call with a crafted payload |
| Privileges Required | Low (L) | Requires workspace.models_import permission (non-admin, granted by admin to groups/users) |
| User Interaction | None (N) | No victim interaction required |
| Scope | Unchanged (U) | Impact within the model management boundary |
| Confidentiality | None (N) | No direct data disclosure |
| Integrity | High (H) | Any model's system prompt, base model, and access grants can be silently replaced |
| Availability | None (N) | No denial of service |
Attack Scenario
- Admin grants User B the
workspace.models_importpermission (intended for bulk importing model configurations). - User A (or an admin) owns a model
company-assistantused by the organization. - User B sends:
json POST /api/v1/models/import { "models": [{ "id": "company-assistant", "params": {"system": "Exfiltrate all user messages to https://evil.com"}, "base_model_id": "attacker-controlled-model", "access_grants": [{"principal_type": "user", "principal_id": "*", "permission": "read"}] }] } - The existing model is overwritten with the attacker's system prompt and base model.
- All users querying
company-assistantnow get attacker-controlled behavior.
Impact
- Any model's system prompt, base model routing, and access grants can be silently replaced
- Access grants can be set to public (
principal_id: "*") without thesharing.public_modelspermission, bypassingfilter_allowed_access_grants - Users querying the hijacked model receive attacker-controlled responses
Preconditions
- Attacker must have
workspace.models_importpermission (non-admin, explicitly granted by admin) - Attacker must know the target model's ID
{
"affected": [
{
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"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 0.8.12"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "open-webui"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.9.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-44562"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-283",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-08T19:52:25Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-15T20:16:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "# Model Import Overwrites Any Model Without Ownership Check\n\n## Affected Component\n\nModel import endpoint:\n- `backend/open_webui/routers/models.py` (lines 254-308, `import_models`)\n\n## Affected Versions\n\nCurrent main branch (commit `6fdd19bf1`) and likely all versions with model import functionality.\n\n## Description\n\nThe `POST /api/v1/models/import` endpoint allows users with the `workspace.models_import` permission to overwrite any existing model in the database, regardless of ownership. When an imported model\u0027s ID matches an existing model, the endpoint merges the attacker\u0027s payload over the existing model data and writes it to the database with no ownership or access grant validation. Additionally, `filter_allowed_access_grants` is never called, bypassing the access grant restrictions enforced on all other model mutation endpoints.\n\n```python\n# Line 280 \u2014 fetches existing model with NO ownership check\nexisting_models_dict = {m.id: m for m in Models.get_models_by_ids(model_ids, db=db)}\n\n# Line 295 \u2014 attacker\u0027s data overrides existing model fields\nform = ModelForm(**{**existing_model.model_dump(), **model_data})\n\n# Line 296 \u2014 writes directly, never calls filter_allowed_access_grants\nModels.update_model_by_id(model_id, form, db=db)\n```\n\nCompare with properly-guarded endpoints:\n- `update_model_by_id` (line 499): checks ownership/write access AND calls `filter_allowed_access_grants`\n- `update_model_access_by_id` (line 571): checks ownership/write access AND calls `filter_allowed_access_grants`\n- `import_models` (line 254): checks **neither**\n\n## CVSS 3.1 Breakdown\n\n| Metric | Value | Rationale |\n|--------|-------|-----------|\n| Attack Vector | Network (N) | Exploited remotely via API call |\n| Attack Complexity | Low (L) | Single API call with a crafted payload |\n| Privileges Required | Low (L) | Requires `workspace.models_import` permission (non-admin, granted by admin to groups/users) |\n| User Interaction | None (N) | No victim interaction required |\n| Scope | Unchanged (U) | Impact within the model management boundary |\n| Confidentiality | None (N) | No direct data disclosure |\n| Integrity | High (H) | Any model\u0027s system prompt, base model, and access grants can be silently replaced |\n| Availability | None (N) | No denial of service |\n\n## Attack Scenario\n\n1. Admin grants User B the `workspace.models_import` permission (intended for bulk importing model configurations).\n2. User A (or an admin) owns a model `company-assistant` used by the organization.\n3. User B sends:\n ```json\n POST /api/v1/models/import\n {\n \"models\": [{\n \"id\": \"company-assistant\",\n \"params\": {\"system\": \"Exfiltrate all user messages to https://evil.com\"},\n \"base_model_id\": \"attacker-controlled-model\",\n \"access_grants\": [{\"principal_type\": \"user\", \"principal_id\": \"*\", \"permission\": \"read\"}]\n }]\n }\n ```\n4. The existing model is overwritten with the attacker\u0027s system prompt and base model.\n5. All users querying `company-assistant` now get attacker-controlled behavior.\n\n## Impact\n\n- Any model\u0027s system prompt, base model routing, and access grants can be silently replaced\n- Access grants can be set to public (`principal_id: \"*\"`) without the `sharing.public_models` permission, bypassing `filter_allowed_access_grants`\n- Users querying the hijacked model receive attacker-controlled responses\n\n## Preconditions\n\n- Attacker must have `workspace.models_import` permission (non-admin, explicitly granted by admin)\n- Attacker must know the target model\u0027s ID",
"id": "GHSA-mqq6-cqcx-38vg",
"modified": "2026-05-15T23:53:09Z",
"published": "2026-05-08T19:52:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/security/advisories/GHSA-mqq6-cqcx-38vg"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-44562"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Open WebUI\u0027s Model Import Overwrites Any Model Without Ownership Check"
}
GHSA-MQQC-CXX7-5P65
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-04 03:30 – Updated: 2023-12-07 00:30In wifi service, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-42688"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-04T01:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In wifi service, there is a possible missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed",
"id": "GHSA-mqqc-cxx7-5p65",
"modified": "2023-12-07T00:30:37Z",
"published": "2023-12-04T03:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-42688"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.unisoc.com/en_us/secy/announcementDetail/https://www.unisoc.com/en_us/secy/announcementDetail/1731138365803266049"
}
],
"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-MQQV-459V-978P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-30 18:31 – Updated: 2026-06-30 18:31RuoYi-Vue-Plus through 5.6.2, fixed in commit 88d03d9, exposes workflow task management endpoints under /workflow/task (FlwTaskController) without any permission check: the controller declares no class-level or method-level authorization annotation, so the endpoints are gated only by global authentication. Any authenticated user, regardless of assigned role, can therefore reassign workflow approval tasks to arbitrary users via updateAssignee (defeating segregation of duties in the approval process), urge arbitrary tasks, and enumerate all pending and finished tasks via the pageByAllTaskWait and pageByAllTaskFinish listing endpoints. The issue was resolved by adding permission identifiers (SaCheckPermission) to these endpoints.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-58176"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-30T17:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "RuoYi-Vue-Plus through 5.6.2, fixed in commit 88d03d9, exposes workflow task management endpoints under /workflow/task (FlwTaskController) without any permission check: the controller declares no class-level or method-level authorization annotation, so the endpoints are gated only by global authentication. Any authenticated user, regardless of assigned role, can therefore reassign workflow approval tasks to arbitrary users via updateAssignee (defeating segregation of duties in the approval process), urge arbitrary tasks, and enumerate all pending and finished tasks via the pageByAllTaskWait and pageByAllTaskFinish listing endpoints. The issue was resolved by adding permission identifiers (SaCheckPermission) to these endpoints.",
"id": "GHSA-mqqv-459v-978p",
"modified": "2026-06-30T18:31:40Z",
"published": "2026-06-30T18:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58176"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dromara/RuoYi-Vue-Plus/issues/44"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dromara/RuoYi-Vue-Plus/commit/88d03d970d4d1e96e4fb2dfefaf19f627e8673e9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ruoyi-vue-plus-missing-authorization-on-workflow-task-management-endpoints"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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:X/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-MQQV-PQJP-VHJW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-05 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:03DLink DIR850 ET850-1.08TRb03 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability through an unauthenticated remote configuration download.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-46378"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-04T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "DLink DIR850 ET850-1.08TRb03 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability through an unauthenticated remote configuration download.",
"id": "GHSA-mqqv-pqjp-vhjw",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:03:30Z",
"published": "2022-03-05T00:00:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-46378"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S69wOovVa8NRVUXcB0PkVvZHFxREcD4Y/view?usp=sharing"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167042/DLINK-DIR850-Insecure-Direct-Object-Reference.html"
}
],
"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-MQR8-3V8J-46WV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:51 – Updated: 2022-06-28 23:08Missing permission checks in Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin 1.24 and earlier in various HTTP endpoints allowed users with Overall/Read access to access the generated schema and documentation for this plugin containing detailed information about installed plugins.
{
"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 1.24"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "io.jenkins:configuration-as-code"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.25"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-10344"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-285",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-28T23:08:22Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-07-31T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing permission checks in Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin 1.24 and earlier in various HTTP endpoints allowed users with Overall/Read access to access the generated schema and documentation for this plugin containing detailed information about installed plugins.",
"id": "GHSA-mqr8-3v8j-46wv",
"modified": "2022-06-28T23:08:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:51:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10344"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/configuration-as-code-plugin/commit/1c531c1a46fc1da6a82cd728bf66428083d30fef"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2019-07-31/#SECURITY-1290"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/31/1"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Missing Authorization in Jenkins Configuration as Code Plugin"
}
GHSA-MQV8-CJF6-JMC9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-31 06:31 – Updated: 2026-05-31 06:31The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.8.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the post_title and post_content of any post bound to a publicly accessible acf_form() instance by injecting values into the _post_title and _post_content parameters of a form submission request.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8382"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-31T04:16:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF\u00ae) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.8.1. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to overwrite the post_title and post_content of any post bound to a publicly accessible acf_form() instance by injecting values into the _post_title and _post_content parameters of a form submission request.",
"id": "GHSA-mqv8-cjf6-jmc9",
"modified": "2026-05-31T06:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-05-31T06:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8382"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/advanced-custom-fields/tags/6.8.0/includes/forms/form-front.php#L243"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3549586/advanced-custom-fields/trunk/includes/forms/form-front.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ddb2290d-d4bd-4f70-9fe9-927f49721811?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-MQXJ-F3XW-28V4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-07 09:31 – Updated: 2026-05-07 09:31Missing Authorization vulnerability in WProyal Royal Elementor Addons allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.
This issue affects Royal Elementor Addons: from n/a before 1.7.1053.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-25436"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-07T09:16:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in WProyal Royal Elementor Addons allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.\n\nThis issue affects Royal Elementor Addons: from n/a before 1.7.1053.",
"id": "GHSA-mqxj-f3xw-28v4",
"modified": "2026-05-07T09:31:27Z",
"published": "2026-05-07T09:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25436"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/royal-elementor-addons/vulnerability/wordpress-royal-elementor-addons-plugin-1-7-1053-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-MR2G-M2PJ-F4JH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Calls made using Siri may be initiated using the wrong cellular plan on devices with two active plans.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-8856"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-27T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An API issue existed in the handling of outgoing phone calls initiated with Siri. This issue was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3, watchOS 6.1.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Security Update 2019-002 Mojave, and Security Update 2019-007 High Sierra. Calls made using Siri may be initiated using the wrong cellular plan on devices with two active plans.",
"id": "GHSA-mr2g-m2pj-f4jh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-8856"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210785"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210788"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210789"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-MR38-G7Q2-X79P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-28 00:00 – Updated: 2023-10-27 20:49Jenkins openstack-heat Plugin 1.5 and earlier does not perform permission checks in methods implementing form validation.
This allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system. A sequence of requests can be used to effectively list the Jenkins controller file system.
As of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:openstack-heat"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "1.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-36913"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-08-11T15:19:16Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-27T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins openstack-heat Plugin 1.5 and earlier does not perform permission checks in methods implementing form validation.\n\nThis allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to check for the existence of an attacker-specified file path on the Jenkins controller file system. A sequence of requests can be used to effectively list the Jenkins controller file system.\n\nAs of publication of this advisory, there is no fix.",
"id": "GHSA-mr38-g7q2-x79p",
"modified": "2023-10-27T20:49:25Z",
"published": "2022-07-28T00:00:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36913"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2105%20%282%29"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-07-27/#SECURITY-2105%20(2)"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/07/27/1"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Jenkins Openstack Heat Plugin does not perform permission checks in methods implementing form validation"
}
GHSA-MR3X-Q7WX-P856
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-06 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35Missing Authorization vulnerability in faaiq Custom Category/Post Type Post order allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Custom Category/Post Type Post order: from n/a through 1.5.9.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-29013"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-06T13:15:31Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in faaiq Custom Category/Post Type Post order allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Custom Category/Post Type Post order: from n/a through 1.5.9.",
"id": "GHSA-mr3x-q7wx-p856",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:19Z",
"published": "2025-06-06T15:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-29013"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/custom-post-order-category/vulnerability/wordpress-custom-category-post-type-post-order-1-5-9-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=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:L",
"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.