Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Allowed-with-Review

Incorrect Authorization

Abstraction: Class · Status: Incomplete

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The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.

5659 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-7WRX-5725-4868

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

A remote disclosure of sensitive information vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.

Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-40990"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-15T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A remote disclosure of sensitive information vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x prior to 6.10.2 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x prior to 6.9.7-HF1 - - ClearPass Policy Manager 6.8.x prior to 6.8.9-HF1. Aruba has released patches for ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-7wrx-5725-4868",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:17:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40990"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-018.txt"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7WWJ-HGJ5-9V54

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-07 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:50
VLAI
Details

In TravianZ 8.3.4 and 8.3.3, Incorrect Access Control in the installation script allows an attacker to overwrite the server configuration and inject PHP code.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-36994"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-07-07T19:15:09Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "In TravianZ 8.3.4 and 8.3.3, Incorrect Access Control in the installation script allows an attacker to overwrite the server configuration and inject PHP code.",
  "id": "GHSA-7wwj-hgj5-9v54",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T05:50:59Z",
  "published": "2023-07-07T21:30:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36994"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bramdoessecurity.com/travianz-hacked"
    }
  ],
  "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-7X25-8CJM-2RJ9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Improper access control in clipboard service in Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to read or write certain local files.

Severity
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-25337"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-04T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control in clipboard service in Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to read or write certain local files.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x25-8cjm-2rj9",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:04Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:43:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25337"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-25337"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7X2G-8332-XFWP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-04 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-04 18:30
VLAI
Details

Buffer overflow due to incorrect authorization in PLC FW

Severity
9.6 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-25293"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-04T17:16:22Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Buffer overflow due to incorrect authorization in PLC FW",
  "id": "GHSA-7x2g-8332-xfwp",
  "modified": "2026-05-04T18:30:30Z",
  "published": "2026-05-04T18:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25293"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.qualcomm.com/product/publicresources/securitybulletin/may-2026-bulletin.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7X6Q-3V3M-CWJG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-24 16:46 – Updated: 2023-04-24 16:46
VLAI
Summary
kiwi TCMS has possibility for user to update email address to unverified one
Details

Impact

In previous versions of Kiwi TCMS users were able to update their email addresses via the "My profile" admin page. This page allowed them to change the email address registered with their account without the ownership verification performed during account registration.

Patches

With Kiwi TCMS v12.2 or later it is not possible to edit the email field associated with a user account!

Workarounds

No workaround exists.

References

Disclosed by @novemberdad.

Severity
0.0 (None)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "kiwitcms"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "12.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-30544"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-283",
      "CWE-863"
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    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-04-24T16:46:14Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-04-24T17:15:10Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\nIn previous versions of Kiwi TCMS users were able to update their email addresses via the \"My profile\" admin page. This page allowed them to change the email address registered with their account without the ownership verification performed during account registration.\n\n### Patches\nWith Kiwi TCMS v12.2 or later it is not possible to edit the email field associated with a user account!\n\n### Workarounds\nNo workaround exists.\n\n### References\nDisclosed by [@novemberdad](https://huntr.dev/bounties/1714df73-e639-4d64-ab25-ced82dad9f85/). ",
  "id": "GHSA-7x6q-3v3m-cwjg",
  "modified": "2023-04-24T16:46:14Z",
  "published": "2023-04-24T16:46:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi/security/advisories/GHSA-7x6q-3v3m-cwjg"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30544"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/kiwitcms/Kiwi"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/1714df73-e639-4d64-ab25-ced82dad9f85"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kiwitcms.org/blog/kiwi-tcms-team/2023/04/23/kiwi-tcms-122"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "kiwi TCMS has possibility for user to update email address to unverified one"
}

GHSA-7X7G-XQ59-CQGH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-09 18:30 – Updated: 2025-04-09 15:31
VLAI
Details

An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a repository-scoped token with read/write access to modify Action Workflow files without a Workflow scope. The Create or Update file contents API should enforce workflow scope. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to version 3.7 and was fixed in versions 3.3.16, 3.4.11, 3.5.8, and 3.6.4. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.

Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-46258"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-01-09T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An incorrect authorization vulnerability was identified in GitHub Enterprise Server that allowed a repository-scoped token with read/write access to modify Action Workflow files without a Workflow scope. The Create or Update file contents API should enforce workflow scope. This vulnerability affected all versions of GitHub Enterprise Server prior to version 3.7 and was fixed in versions 3.3.16, 3.4.11, 3.5.8, and 3.6.4. This vulnerability was reported via the GitHub Bug Bounty program.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x7g-xq59-cqgh",
  "modified": "2025-04-09T15:31:53Z",
  "published": "2023-01-09T18:30:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46258"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.16"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.11"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server%403.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.3/admin/release-notes#3.3.16"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.4/admin/release-notes#3.4.11"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.5/admin/release-notes#3.5.8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.github.com/en/enterprise-server@3.6/admin/release-notes#3.6.4"
    }
  ],
  "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-7X89-HG32-8XPM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-30 21:31 – Updated: 2025-02-05 06:30
VLAI
Details

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access information in PAM database.

Severity
8.7 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-24500"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-30T19:15:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to access information in PAM database.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x89-hg32-8xpm",
  "modified": "2025-02-05T06:30:25Z",
  "published": "2025-01-30T21:31:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24500"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24678"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25362"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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-7X94-6G2M-3HP2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-13 19:30 – Updated: 2024-11-18 23:12
VLAI
Summary
Defining resource name as integer may give unintended access in vantage6
Details

Impact

Malicious users may try to get access to resources they are not allowed to see, by creating resources with integers as names.

One example where this is a risk, is when users define which users are allowed to run algorithms on their node. This may be defined by username or user id. Now, for example, if user id 13 is allowed to run tasks, and an attacker creates a username with username '13', they would be wrongly allowed to run an algorithm.

There may also be other places in the code where such a mixup of resource ID or name leads to issues. The best solution we see is therefore to check when resources are created or modified, that the resource name always starts with a character.

Patches

To be done, probably in v3.9

Workarounds

None

Severity
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "PyPI",
        "name": "vantage6"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "4.0.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-28635"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-10-13T19:30:40Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-11T20:15:09Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\nMalicious users may try to get access to resources they are not allowed to see, by creating resources with integers as names.\n\nOne example where this is a risk, is when users define which users are allowed to run algorithms on their node. This may be defined by username or user id. Now, for example, if user id 13 is allowed to run tasks, and an attacker creates a username with username \u002713\u0027, they would be wrongly allowed to run an algorithm.\n\nThere may also be other places in the code where such a mixup of resource ID or name leads to issues. The best solution we see is therefore to check when resources are created or modified, that the resource name always starts with a character.\n\n### Patches\nTo be done, probably in v3.9\n\n### Workarounds\nNone\n",
  "id": "GHSA-7x94-6g2m-3hp2",
  "modified": "2024-11-18T23:12:12Z",
  "published": "2023-10-13T19:30:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/security/advisories/GHSA-7x94-6g2m-3hp2"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28635"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/pull/744"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/commit/aacfc24548cbf168579d2e13b2ddaf8ded715d36"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/vantage6-node/PYSEC-2023-198.yaml"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/vantage6/vantage6/blob/0682c4288f43fee5bcc72dc448cdd99bd7e57f76/docs/release_notes.rst#400"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Defining resource name as integer may give unintended access in vantage6"
}

GHSA-7X96-96QF-4VQ9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-17 18:31 – Updated: 2026-07-17 18:31
VLAI
Details

osTicket versions v1.18.3 and v1.17.7 contain a Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) leading to Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the AJAX ticket-management subsystem.

Severity
7.1 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-14871"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-17T16:17:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "osTicket versions v1.18.3 and v1.17.7 contain a Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) leading to Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) in the AJAX ticket-management subsystem.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x96-96qf-4vq9",
  "modified": "2026-07-17T18:31:24Z",
  "published": "2026-07-17T18:31:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14871"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://fluidattacks.com/advisories/kyokai"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/osTicket/osTicket"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/osTicket/osTicket/releases/tag/v1.17.8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/osTicket/osTicket/releases/tag/v1.18.4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://medium.com/p/1abb8be847e6"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/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-7XCR-6P4F-Q66V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-15 00:00
VLAI
Details

Improper authorization in UPI payment in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.0.04.10 allows physical attackers to access account list without authentication.

Severity
2.4 (Low)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-36876"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-285",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-09-09T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Improper authorization in UPI payment in Samsung Pass prior to version 4.0.04.10 allows physical attackers to access account list without authentication.",
  "id": "GHSA-7xcr-6p4f-q66v",
  "modified": "2022-09-15T00:00:17Z",
  "published": "2022-09-10T00:00:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36876"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=09"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year==2022\u0026month=09"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.

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