Missing Authorization
CWE-862
The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
We track 2,825 vulnerabilities of this type. 100% are rated high or critical, and the average CVSS score is 8.3. 13 have been exploited in real attacks.
How this weakness is prevented
- 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) 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.
- 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.
- Architecture and Design: 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 and the OWASP ESAPI Access Control feature.
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Missing Authorization vulnerabilities
- 8.8 High severity
openDCIM: Missing Authorization
openDCIM version 23.04, through commit 4467e9c4, contains a missing authorization vulnerability in install.php and container-install.php. The installer and upgrade handler expose LDAP configuration functionality without enforcing application role checks. Any a
- 9.8 Critical severity
WeGIA: Improper Authentication
WeGIA is a web manager for charitable institutions. Prior to version 3.6.5, the script in adicionar_tipo_docs_atendido.php does not go through the project's central controller and does not have its own authentication and permission checks. A malicious user cou
- 7.5 High severity
phpMyFAQ: Missing Authorization
phpMyFAQ is an open source FAQ web application. Prior to version 4.0.18, the WebAuthn prepare endpoint (`/api/webauthn/prepare`) creates new active user accounts without any authentication, CSRF protection, captcha, or configuration checks. This allows unauthe
- 7.5 High severity
initiative: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Initiative is a self-hosted project management platform. An access control vulnerability exists in Initiative versions prior to 0.32.2 where uploaded documents are served from a publicly accessible /uploads/ directory without any authentication or authorizatio
- 7.1 High severity
actual: Missing Authorization
Actual is a local-first personal finance tool. Prior to version 26.2.1, in multi-user mode (OpenID), the sync API endpoints (`/sync/*`) don't verify that the authenticated user owns or has access to the file being operated on. Any authenticated user can read,
- 8.1 High severity
openemr: Missing Authorization
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, the REST API route table in `apis/routes/_rest_routes_standard.inc.php` does not call `RestConfig::request_authorization_check()` f
- 7.1 High severity
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10: Missing Authorization
A flaw was found in the udisks storage management daemon that exposes a privileged D-Bus API for restoring LUKS encryption headers without proper authorization checks. The issue allows a local unprivileged user to instruct the root-owned udisks daemon to overw
- 7.5 High severity
WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration: Missing Authorization
The WPGSI: Spreadsheet Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification and loss of data due to missing capability checks and an insecure authentication mechanism on the `wpgsi_callBackFuncAccept` and `wpgsi_callBackFuncUpdate` REST
- 8.1 High severity
parse-dashboard: Missing Authorization
Parse Dashboard is a standalone dashboard for managing Parse Server apps. In versions 7.3.0-alpha.42 through 9.0.0-alpha.7, the AI Agent API endpoint (`POST /apps/:appId/agent`) does not enforce authorization. Authenticated users scoped to specific apps can ac
- 8.8 High severity
openemr: Missing Authorization
OpenEMR is a free and open source electronic health records and medical practice management application. Prior to version 8.0.0, a Broken Access Control vulnerability exists in the OpenEMR order types management system, allowing low-privilege users (such as Re
- 8.8 High severity
Wyse Management Suite: Missing Authorization
Dell Wyse Management Suite, versions prior to WMS 5.5, contain a Missing Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
- 8.2 High severity
mastodon: Missing Authorization
Mastodon is a free, open-source social network server based on ActivityPub. FASP registration requires manual approval by an administrator. In versions 4.4.0 through 4.4.13 and 4.5.0 through 4.5.6, actions performed by a FASP to subscribe to account/content li
- 9.1 Critical severity
erpnext: Improper Access Control
ERP is a free and open source Enterprise Resource Planning tool. In versions up to 15.98.0 and 16.0.0-rc.1 and through 16.6.0, certain endpoints lacked access validation which allowed for unauthorized document access. This issue has been fixed in versions 15.9
- 9.8 Critical severity
Archiver: Missing Authorization
GFI Archiver MArc.Store Missing Authorization Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The
- 9.8 Critical severity
Archiver: Missing Authorization
GFI Archiver MArc.Core Missing Authorization Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of GFI Archiver. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The s
- 7.5 High severity
WP Job Portal: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpjobportal WP Job Portal wp-job-portal allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Job Portal: from n/a through <= 2.4.4.
- 7.5 High severity
WP FullCalendar: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Marcus (aka @msykes) WP FullCalendar wp-fullcalendar allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP FullCalendar: from n/a through <= 1.6.
- 7.5 High severity
Exzo: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Jthemes Exzo exzo allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Exzo: from n/a through <= 1.2.4.
- 7.1 High severity
WooCommerce Bulk Product Editor: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in vanquish WooCommerce Bulk Product Editor woocommerce-quick-product-editor allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WooCommerce Bulk Product Editor: from n/a through <= 3.0
- 7.5 High severity
ModelTheme Framework: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in modeltheme ModelTheme Framework modeltheme-framework allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects ModelTheme Framework: from n/a through < 2.0.0.
- 7.5 High severity
Gauge: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in GhostPool Gauge gauge allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Gauge: from n/a through <= 6.56.4.
- 7.5 High severity
Aardvark Plugin: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in GhostPool Aardvark Plugin aardvark-plugin allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Aardvark Plugin: from n/a through <= 2.19.
- 8.6 High severity
New User Approve: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saad Iqbal New User Approve new-user-approve allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects New User Approve: from n/a through <= 3.2.0.
- 7.5 High severity
Sync Master Sheet – Product Sync with Google…: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Saiful Islam Sync Master Sheet – Product Sync with Google Sheet for WooCommerce product-sync-master-sheet allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Sync Master Sheet – Prod
- 7.1 High severity
Directorist: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in wpWax Directorist directorist allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Directorist: from n/a through <= 8.6.6.
- 7.5 High severity
NextMove Lite: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in XLPlugins NextMove Lite woo-thank-you-page-nextmove-lite allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects NextMove Lite: from n/a through <= 2.23.0.
- 7.3 High severity
LottieFiles: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in LottieFiles LottieFiles lottiefiles allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects LottieFiles: from n/a through <= 3.0.0.
- 7.3 High severity
Plugin BlueX for WooCommerce: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in soporteblue Plugin BlueX for WooCommerce bluex-for-woocommerce allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Plugin BlueX for WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 3.1.6.
- 7.5 High severity
YayCurrency: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in YayCommerce YayCurrency yaycurrency allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects YayCurrency: from n/a through <= 3.3.
- 8.2 High severity
HAPPY: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in VillaTheme HAPPY happy-helpdesk-support-ticket-system allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects HAPPY: from n/a through <= 1.0.8.
- 7.5 High severity
WPLegalPages: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP Legal Pages WPLegalPages wplegalpages allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WPLegalPages: from n/a through <= 3.5.4.
- 7.6 High severity
AIO WP Builder: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in staviravn AIO WP Builder all-in-one-wp-builder allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects AIO WP Builder: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
- 10.0 Critical severity
Acronis Cyber Protect 16: Missing Authorization
Sensitive data disclosure and manipulation due to missing authorization. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect 16 (Linux, Windows) before build 39938, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Linux, Windows) before build 41800.
- 8.8 High severity
Unisphere for PowerMax: Missing Authorization
Dell Unisphere for PowerMax, version(s) 10.2, contain(s) a Missing Authorization vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Unauthorized access.
- 7.1 High severity
CMSMasters Content Composer: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in cmsmasters CMSMasters Content Composer cmsmasters-content-composer allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects CMSMasters Content Composer: from n/a through <= 2.5.8.
- 7.5 High severity
Mail Mint: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPFunnels Mail Mint mail-mint allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Mail Mint: from n/a through <= 1.19.4.
- 9.8 Critical severity
gogs: Missing Authorization
Gogs is an open source self-hosted Git service. Versions 0.13.4 and below expose unauthenticated file upload endpoints by default. When the global RequireSigninView setting is disabled (default), any remote user can upload arbitrary files to the server via /re
- 8.8 High severity
Orderable – Restaurant & Food Ordering System: Missing Authorization
The Orderable – WordPress Restaurant Online Ordering System and Food Ordering Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the 'install_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including,
- 7.2 High severity
BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin: Missing Authorization
The BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the save_site_option() function in all versions up to, and inclu
- 8.8 High severity
WP AUDIO GALLERY: Missing Authorization
The WP AUDIO GALLERY plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthorized Arbitrary File Read in all versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to insufficient capability checks and lack of nonce verification on the "wpag_htaccess_callback" function This ma