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.
15805 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-5CG4-PM73-P483
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-11 15:31 – Updated: 2024-06-11 15:31Missing Authorization vulnerability in Matthias Pfefferle & Automattic ActivityPub.This issue affects ActivityPub: from n/a through 1.0.5.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-52199"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-11T15:15:55Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in Matthias Pfefferle \u0026 Automattic ActivityPub.This issue affects ActivityPub: from n/a through 1.0.5.",
"id": "GHSA-5cg4-pm73-p483",
"modified": "2024-06-11T15:31:15Z",
"published": "2024-06-11T15:31:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52199"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/activitypub/wordpress-activitypub-plugin-1-0-5-unauthenticated-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:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CGR-6HJX-88V5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-01 00:30 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:32This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to retrieve Safari bookmarks without an entitlement check.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-24259"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-284",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-31T23:15:22Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed with additional entitlement checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. An app may be able to retrieve Safari bookmarks without an entitlement check.",
"id": "GHSA-5cgr-6hjx-88v5",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:32:16Z",
"published": "2025-04-01T00:30:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24259"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122405"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/6"
}
],
"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-5CJC-J8VJ-Q9QV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-16 09:31 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:32Missing Authorization vulnerability in CreativeMindsSolutions CM On Demand Search And Replace cm-on-demand-search-and-replace allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CM On Demand Search And Replace: from n/a through <= 1.5.4.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-54045"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-16T09:15:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in CreativeMindsSolutions CM On Demand Search And Replace cm-on-demand-search-and-replace allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CM On Demand Search And Replace: from n/a through \u003c= 1.5.4.",
"id": "GHSA-5cjc-j8vj-q9qv",
"modified": "2026-01-20T15:32:12Z",
"published": "2025-12-16T09:31:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54045"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/cm-on-demand-search-and-replace/vulnerability/wordpress-cm-on-demand-search-and-replace-plugin-1-5-4-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/cm-on-demand-search-and-replace/vulnerability/wordpress-cm-on-demand-search-and-replace-plugin-1-5-4-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:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CM9-MM2R-2M65
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-09 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:35Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com Real Estate Directory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Real Estate Directory: from n/a through 1.0.5.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28532"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-09T13:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpdirectorykit.com Real Estate Directory allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Real Estate Directory: from n/a through 1.0.5.",
"id": "GHSA-5cm9-mm2r-2m65",
"modified": "2026-04-28T21:35:17Z",
"published": "2024-12-09T15:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28532"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/real-estate-directory/vulnerability/wordpress-real-estate-directory-theme-1-0-5-authenticated-arbitrary-plugin-activation?_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:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CMR-7RV7-358P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-06 00:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 18:32The Views for WPForms – Display & Edit WPForms Entries on your site frontend plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'get_form_fields' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to create form views.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-0372"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-05T22:16:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Views for WPForms \u2013 Display \u0026 Edit WPForms Entries on your site frontend plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the \u0027get_form_fields\u0027 function in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to create form views.",
"id": "GHSA-5cmr-7rv7-358p",
"modified": "2026-04-08T18:32:32Z",
"published": "2024-02-06T00:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0372"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fviews-for-wpforms-lite%2Ftags%2F3.2.2\u0026old=3026471\u0026new_path=%2Fviews-for-wpforms-lite%2Ftags%2F3.2.3\u0026new=3026471\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2ab58add-ab81-4c84-b773-7daf382492b0?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-5CPJ-XVXP-WVGM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-13 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:35Missing Authorization vulnerability in RoboSoft Robo Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Robo Gallery: from n/a through 3.2.9.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45841"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-13T15:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in RoboSoft Robo Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Robo Gallery: from n/a through 3.2.9.",
"id": "GHSA-5cpj-xvxp-wvgm",
"modified": "2026-04-28T21:35:22Z",
"published": "2024-12-13T15:30:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45841"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/robo-gallery/vulnerability/wordpress-robo-gallery-plugin-3-2-9-auth-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-5CR3-M7XX-PV5V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-08 06:31 – Updated: 2026-04-08 06:31The LTL Freight Quotes – R+L Carriers Edition plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization via the plugin's webhook handler in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.13. This is due to missing authentication, authorization, and nonce verification on a standalone PHP file that directly processes GET parameters and updates WordPress options. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin's subscription plan settings, effectively downgrading the store from a paid plan to the Trial Plan, changing the store type, and manipulating subscription expiration dates, potentially disabling premium features such as Dropship and Hazardous Material handling.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3646"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-08T05:16:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The LTL Freight Quotes \u2013 R+L Carriers Edition plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization via the plugin\u0027s webhook handler in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.13. This is due to missing authentication, authorization, and nonce verification on a standalone PHP file that directly processes GET parameters and updates WordPress options. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the plugin\u0027s subscription plan settings, effectively downgrading the store from a paid plan to the Trial Plan, changing the store type, and manipulating subscription expiration dates, potentially disabling premium features such as Dropship and Hazardous Material handling.",
"id": "GHSA-5cr3-m7xx-pv5v",
"modified": "2026-04-08T06:31:27Z",
"published": "2026-04-08T06:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3646"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/tags/3.3.11/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/tags/3.3.11/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L33"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/tags/3.3.11/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L40"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/tags/3.3.11/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L43"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/tags/3.3.11/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L46"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/tags/3.3.11/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L49"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/trunk/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/trunk/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L33"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/trunk/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L40"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/trunk/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L43"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/trunk/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L46"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition/trunk/en-hit-to-update-plan.php#L49"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=3492361%40ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition\u0026new=3492361%40ltl-freight-quotes-rl-edition\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a144c9ae-dfdb-4ea2-8c27-84d59439c72a?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-5CR8-3M42-96M7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-18 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:12The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'edit_group' handler in versions up to, and including, 5.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group ownership, to update group options, including the 'associate_role' parameter, which defines the member's role. This issue was partially patched in version 5.5.2 preventing privilege escalation, however, it was fully patched in 5.5.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3714"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-18T03:15:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The ProfileGrid plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the \u0027edit_group\u0027 handler in versions up to, and including, 5.5.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with group ownership, to update group options, including the \u0027associate_role\u0027 parameter, which defines the member\u0027s role. This issue was partially patched in version 5.5.2 preventing privilege escalation, however, it was fully patched in 5.5.3.",
"id": "GHSA-5cr8-3m42-96m7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:12:29Z",
"published": "2023-07-18T03:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3714"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/tags/5.4.8/public/partials/profile-magic-group.php#L80"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2938904/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities#file4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2939344/profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities/trunk/public/partials/profile-magic-group.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a4766651-92a6-42c9-81bc-7ea25350f561?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CRX-H3H6-HRH8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-09 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:35Missing Authorization vulnerability in JoomSky JS Job Manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Job Manager: from n/a through 2.0.0.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28689"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-09T13:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Missing Authorization vulnerability in JoomSky JS Job Manager allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects JS Job Manager: from n/a through 2.0.0.",
"id": "GHSA-5crx-h3h6-hrh8",
"modified": "2026-04-28T21:35:17Z",
"published": "2024-12-09T15:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28689"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/js-jobs/vulnerability/wordpress-js-job-manager-plugin-2-0-0-broken-access-control?_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:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CVJ-VCV7-3Q5C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-28 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:14In multiple methods of DataUsageList.java, there is a possible way to learn about admin user's network activities due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262741858
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21173"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-06-28T18:15:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In multiple methods of DataUsageList.java, there is a possible way to learn about admin user\u0027s network activities due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-262741858",
"id": "GHSA-5cvj-vcv7-3q5c",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:14:59Z",
"published": "2023-06-28T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21173"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-06-01"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.