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
- 7.2 High severity
Product Feed Manager for WooCommerce – CTX…: Missing Authorization
The CTX Feed – WooCommerce Product Feed Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized arbitrary plugin installation due to a missing capability check on the woo_feed_plugin_installing() function in all versions up to, and including, 6.6.11. This m
- 8.8 High severity
Tablesome Table – Contact Form DB – WPForms…: Missing Authorization
The Tablesome Table – Contact Form DB – WPForms, CF7, Gravity, Forminator, Fluent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data that leads to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the get_table_data() function in version
- 7.5 High severity
Cookie Banner for GDPR / CCPA – WPLP Cookie…: Missing Authorization
The GDPR Cookie Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'gdpr/v1/settings' REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated atta
- 7.5 High severity
MajorDoMo: Missing Authorization
MajorDoMo (aka Major Domestic Module) allows unauthenticated arbitrary module uninstallation through the market module. The market module's admin() method reads gr('mode') from $_REQUEST and assigns it to $this->mode at the start of execution, making all mode-
- 9.8 Critical severity
Membership Management System: Missing Authorization
CodeAstro Membership Management System 1.0 contains a missing authentication vulnerability in delete_members.php that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary member records via the id parameter.
- 7.5 High severity
Membership Management System: Missing Authorization
Missing authentication and authorization in print_membership_card.php in CodeAstro Membership Management System 1.0 allows unauthenticated attackers to access membership card data of arbitrary users via direct requests with a manipulated id parameter, resultin
- 7.5 High severity
Online Time Table Generator: Missing Authentication for Critical Functionality
Missing authentication in /admin/student.php and /admin/teacher.php in ProjectWorlds Online Time Table Generator 1.0 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (including plaintext password field values) via direct HTTP GET requests to these endpo
- 9.1 Critical severity
Online Time Table Generator: Missing Authentication for Critical Functionality
Missing authentication in multiple administrative action scripts under /admin/ in ProjectWorlds Online Time Table Generator 1.0 allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative operations (e.g.,adding records, deleting records) via direct HTTP re
- 9.4 Critical severity
Customer Support System: Missing Authentication for Critical Functionality
SourceCodester Customer Support System 1.0 contains an incorrect access control vulnerability in ajax.php. The AJAX dispatcher does not enforce authentication or authorization before invoking administrative methods in admin_class.php based on the action parame
- 7.2 High severity
YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer: Missing Authorization
The YayMail – WooCommerce Email Customizer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the `yaymail_import_state` AJAX action in all versions up to, and incl
- 8.8 High severity
WowRevenue – Product Bundles & Bulk Discounts: Missing Authorization
The WowRevenue plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin installation due to a missing capability check in the 'Notice::install_activate_plugin' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.3. This makes it possible for authenticated atta
- 8.8 High severity
eNet SMART HOME server: Missing Authorization
eNet SMART HOME server 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the resetUserPassword JSON-RPC method that allows any authenticated low-privileged user (UG_USER) to reset the password of arbitrary accounts, including those in the UG_AD
- 8.1 High severity
eNet SMART HOME server: Missing Authorization
eNet SMART HOME server 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 contains a missing authorization vulnerability in the deleteUserAccount JSON-RPC method that permits any authenticated low-privileged user (UG_USER) to delete arbitrary user accounts, except for the built-in admin account
- 7.5 High severity
BlueSnap Payment Gateway for WooCommerce: Missing Authorization
The BlueSnap Payment Gateway for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.0. This is due to the plugin relying on WooCommerce's `WC_Geolocation::get_ip_address()` function to validate IPN
- 8.8 High severity
Starfish Review Generation & Marketing for…: Missing Authorization
The Starfish Review Generation & Marketing for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'srm_restore_options_defaults' function in all versi
- 9.9 Critical severity
cursor: Missing Authorization
Cursor is a code editor built for programming with AI. Sandbox escape via writing .git configuration was possible in versions prior to 2.5. A malicious agent (ie prompt injection) could write to improperly protected .git settings, including git hooks, which ma
- 8.8 High severity
FastDup – Fastest WordPress Migration &…: Missing Authorization
The FastDup – Fastest WordPress Migration & Duplicator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized backup creation and download due to a missing capability check on REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.1. This makes it possible f
- 7.8 High severity
iOS and iPadOS: Missing Authorization
This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 26.3 and iPadOS 26.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.4, macOS Tahoe 26.3, visionOS 26.3. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
- 7.2 High severity
FortiAuthenticator: Missing Authorization
A missing authorization vulnerability in Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 6.6.0 through 6.6.6, FortiAuthenticator 6.5 all versions, FortiAuthenticator 6.4 all versions, FortiAuthenticator 6.3 all versions may allow a read-only user to make modification to local use
- 7.7 High severity
SAP Solution Tools Plug-In (ST-PI): Missing Authorization
SAP Solution Tools Plug-In (ST-PI) contains a function module that does not perform the necessary authorization checks for authenticated users, allowing sensitive information to be disclosed. This vulnerability has a high impact on confidentiality and does not
- 9.6 Critical severity
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP…: Missing Authorization
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform allows an authenticated, low-privileged user to perform background Remote Function Calls without the required S_RFC authorization in certain cases. This can result in a high impact on integrity and availa
- 7.5 High severity
SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform: Missing Authorization
SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform allows an unauthenticated attacker to craft a specific network request to the trusted endpoint that breaks the authentication, which prevents the legitimate users from accessing the platform. As a result, it has a high impact on
- 9.9 Critical severity
SAP CRM and SAP S/4HANA (Scripting Editor): Missing Authorization
An authenticated attacker in SAP CRM and SAP S/4HANA (Scripting Editor) could exploit a flaw in a generic function module call and execute unauthorized critical functionalities, which includes the ability to execute an arbitrary SQL statement. This leads to a
- 7.2 High severity
WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce: Missing Authorization
The WCFM – Frontend Manager for WooCommerce along with Bookings Subscription Listings Compatible plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'WCFM_Settin
- 9.1 Critical severity
FUXA: Missing Authorization
FUXA is a web-based Process Visualization (SCADA/HMI/Dashboard) software. From 1.2.8 through version 1.2.10, an authorization bypass vulnerability in the FUXA allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create and modify arbitrary schedulers, exposing connec
- 7.5 High severity
hollo: Missing Authorization
Hollo is a federated single-user microblogging software designed to be federated through ActivityPub. Prior to 0.6.20 and 0.7.2, there is a security vulnerability where DMs and followers-only posts were exposed through the ActivityPub outbox endpoint without a
- 9.1 Critical severity
assessment-placipy: Missing Authorization
PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the backend/src/routes/results.routes.ts verify authentication but fails to enforce object-level authorization (ownership checks). For example, this can be used t
- 9.1 Critical severity
assessment-placipy: Missing Authorization
PlaciPy is a placement management system designed for educational institutions. In version 1.0.0, the backend/src/routes/student.submission.routes.ts verify authentication but fails to enforce object-level authorization (ownership checks).
- 8.8 High severity
smART Pixelator: Missing Authorization
A security flaw has been discovered in Flycatcher Toys smART Pixelator 2.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Bluetooth Low Energy Interface. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. The attack can only b
- 9.1 Critical severity
FUXA: Missing Authorization
FUXA is a web-based Process Visualization (SCADA/HMI/Dashboard) software. An authorization bypass vulnerability in FUXA allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to modify device tags via WebSockets. Exploitation allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to
- 8.8 High severity
WP Duplicate – WordPress Migration Plugin: Missing Authorization
The WP Duplicate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Missing Authorization leading to Arbitrary File Upload in all versions up to and including 1.1.8. This is due to a missing capability check on the `process_add_site()` AJAX action combined with path traver
- 8.8 High severity
devtron: Missing Authorization
Devtron is an open source tool integration platform for Kubernetes. In version 2.0.0 and prior, a vulnerability exists in Devtron's Attributes API interface, allowing any authenticated user (including low-privileged CI/CD Developers) to obtain the global API T
- 7.5 High severity
SEO Flow by LupsOnline: Missing Authorization
The SEO Flow by LupsOnline plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the checkBlogAuthentication() and checkCategoryAuthentication() functions in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. These
- 8.5 High severity
ASUS Business Manager: Missing Authorization
An improper access control vulnerability exists in ASUS Secure Delete Driver of ASUS Business Manager. This vulnerability can be triggered by a local user sending a specially crafted request, potentially leading to the creation of arbitrary files in a specifie
- 7.5 High severity
Frontend File Manager Plugin: Missing Authorization
The Frontend File Manager Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized file sharing due to a missing capability check on the 'wpfm_send_file_in_email' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 23.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated atta
- 8.8 High severity
Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for…: Missing Authorization
The Search Atlas SEO – Premier SEO Plugin for One-Click WP Publishing & Integrated AI Optimization plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authentication bypass due to a missing capability check on the 'generate_sso_url' and 'validate_sso_token' functions in ver
- 7.3 High severity
New User Approve: Missing Authorization
The New User Approve plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data and modification of data due to a missing capability check on multiple REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.2. This makes it possible for unauthentic
- 9.4 Critical severity
Gemscms Backend: Missing Authentication for Critical Functionality
A vulnerability exists in the Aptsys POS Platform Web Services module thru 2025-05-28, which exposes internal API testing tools to unauthenticated users. By accessing specific URLs, an attacker is presented with a directory-style index listing all available ba
- 7.5 High severity
PostX: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPXPO PostX ultimate-post allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PostX: from n/a through <= 5.0.3.
- 7.6 High severity
Broadstreet Ads: Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Broadstreet Broadstreet Ads broadstreet allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Broadstreet Ads: from n/a through <= 1.52.1.