Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Allowed-with-Review

Incorrect Authorization

Abstraction: Class · Status: Incomplete

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-5C96-24QG-F876

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-23 15:30 – Updated: 2024-08-30 18:30
VLAI
Details

An Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability affects Zohocorp ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceDesk Plus MSP and SupportCenter Plus.This issue affects ServiceDesk Plus versions: through 14810; ServiceDesk Plus MSP: through 14800; SupportCenter Plus: through 14800.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-38869"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-79",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-08-23T15:15:15Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An Stored Cross-site Scripting vulnerability affects Zohocorp\u00a0ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus, ServiceDesk Plus MSP and SupportCenter Plus.This issue affects ServiceDesk Plus versions: through 14810; ServiceDesk Plus MSP: through 14800; SupportCenter Plus: through 14800.",
  "id": "GHSA-5c96-24qg-f876",
  "modified": "2024-08-30T18:30:37Z",
  "published": "2024-08-23T15:30:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38869"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/security-updates-config-access.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.manageengine.com/products/service-desk/CVE-2024-41150.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5C9G-8R99-23RP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-19 15:30 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:35
VLAI
Details

** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect authorisation in ekorCCP and ekorRCI, which could allow a remote attacker to obtain resources with sensitive information for the organisation, without being authenticated within the web server.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-47553"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-285",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-19T13:16:18Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "** UNSUPPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Incorrect authorisation in ekorCCP and ekorRCI, which could allow a remote attacker to obtain resources with sensitive information for the organisation, without being authenticated within the web server.",
  "id": "GHSA-5c9g-8r99-23rp",
  "modified": "2024-03-21T03:35:47Z",
  "published": "2023-09-19T15:30:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-47553"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso-sci/multiple-vulnerabilities-ormazabal-products"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5CGC-V55Q-GQQC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-20 00:00
VLAI
Details

Improper access control in the Intel(R) Data Center Manager software before version 4.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21225"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-08-18T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control in the Intel(R) Data Center Manager software before version 4.1 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.",
  "id": "GHSA-5cgc-v55q-gqqc",
  "modified": "2022-08-20T00:00:38Z",
  "published": "2022-08-19T00:00:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21225"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00662.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170180/Intel-Data-Center-Manager-4.1-SQL-Injection.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5CHM-94MP-C9CG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-11 21:31 – Updated: 2026-06-11 21:31
VLAI
Details

OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Telegram interactive callbacks that allows authenticated users to skip commands.allowFrom validation. Attackers can invoke affected callbacks to mark themselves as authorized senders before allowlist checks are applied, triggering command behavior outside configured Telegram sender restrictions.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-53807"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-11T21:16:22Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "OpenClaw before 2026.5.6 contains an authorization bypass vulnerability in Telegram interactive callbacks that allows authenticated users to skip commands.allowFrom validation. Attackers can invoke affected callbacks to mark themselves as authorized senders before allowlist checks are applied, triggering command behavior outside configured Telegram sender restrictions.",
  "id": "GHSA-5chm-94mp-c9cg",
  "modified": "2026-06-11T21:31:57Z",
  "published": "2026-06-11T21:31:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-w5ww-7chg-mxcq"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53807"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-telegram-interactive-callbacks-via-commands-allowfrom"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/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-5CJ2-3JR2-5H77

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-18 20:12 – Updated: 2026-06-18 20:12
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw: Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks
Details

Summary

Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks. In affected versions, a command request that combines allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments could place inline-eval content in a shell carrier not covered by the strict check.

This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.

Impact

When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run shell-provided content outside the intended allowlist rule. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.

Patched Versions

The first stable patched version is 2026.4.2.

Mitigations

avoid allowlisting shell carrier patterns and require approval for shell wrappers until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "openclaw"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2026.4.2"
            }
          ],
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        }
      ]
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  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-53855"
  ],
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      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-284",
      "CWE-78",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "### Summary\n\nShell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks. In affected versions, a command request that combines allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments could place inline-eval content in a shell carrier not covered by the strict check.\n\nThis advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw\u0027s trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.\n\n### Impact\n\nWhen the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run shell-provided content outside the intended allowlist rule. Practical impact depends on the operator\u0027s configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.\n\n### Patched Versions\n\nThe first stable patched version is `2026.4.2`.\n\n### Mitigations\n\navoid allowlisting shell carrier patterns and require approval for shell wrappers until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.",
  "id": "GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77",
  "modified": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
  "published": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53855"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-positional-parameters-bypass-in-inline-eval-checks"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw: Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks"
}

GHSA-5CWM-9HM2-R3CF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-29 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-08 21:31
VLAI
Details

The Appointment Hour Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.3.72. This is due to the use of insufficiently strong hashing algorithm on the CAPTCHA secret that is also displayed to the user via a cookie.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-4036"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-326",
      "CWE-804",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-11-29T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Appointment Hour Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to CAPTCHA bypass in versions up to, and including, 1.3.72. This is due to the use of insufficiently strong hashing algorithm on the CAPTCHA secret that is also displayed to the user via a cookie.",
  "id": "GHSA-5cwm-9hm2-r3cf",
  "modified": "2026-04-08T21:31:45Z",
  "published": "2022-11-29T21:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4036"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail=\u0026reponame=\u0026old=2803896%40appointment-hour-booking\u0026new=2803896%40appointment-hour-booking\u0026sfp_email=\u0026sfph_mail="
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f62d28bd-fa33-4f0b-a116-5aacc05bfa3a?source=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-4036"
    }
  ],
  "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-5F3V-3WP6-F5WM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28
VLAI
Details

The rbd block device driver in drivers/block/rbd.c in the Linux kernel through 5.8.9 used incomplete permission checking for access to rbd devices, which could be leveraged by local attackers to map or unmap rbd block devices, aka CID-f44d04e696fe.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-25284"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-732",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-09-13T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The rbd block device driver in drivers/block/rbd.c in the Linux kernel through 5.8.9 used incomplete permission checking for access to rbd devices, which could be leveraged by local attackers to map or unmap rbd block devices, aka CID-f44d04e696fe.",
  "id": "GHSA-5f3v-3wp6-f5wm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:11Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:28:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25284"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=f44d04e696feaf13d192d942c4f14ad2e117065a"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00025.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00032.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/10/msg00034.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://twitter.com/grsecurity/status/1304537507560919041"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00001.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00021.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5F64-PPMG-CVVM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-10 12:31 – Updated: 2024-10-11 18:17
VLAI
Summary
Magento Open Source Improper Authorization vulnerability
Details

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and affect confidentiality. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.4.7-beta1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.4.7-p3"
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          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.4.6-p1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.4.6-p8"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.4.5-p1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.4.5-p10"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.4.4-p11"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "versions": [
        "2.4.7"
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "versions": [
        "2.4.6"
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "versions": [
        "2.4.5"
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "versions": [
        "2.4.4"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-45132"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-285",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-10-11T18:17:14Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-10T10:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.7-p2, 2.4.6-p7, 2.4.5-p9, 2.4.4-p10 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low-privileged attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass security measures and affect confidentiality. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction.",
  "id": "GHSA-5f64-ppmg-cvvm",
  "modified": "2024-10-11T18:17:15Z",
  "published": "2024-10-10T12:31:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45132"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/magento/magento2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb24-73.html"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "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",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Magento Open Source Improper Authorization vulnerability"
}

GHSA-5F66-54CG-84M8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-30 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-06 18:30
VLAI
Details

In Settings, there is a possible way to control private DNS settings from a secondary user due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-21311"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-30T17:15:48Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In Settings, there is a possible way to control private DNS settings from a secondary user due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-5f66-54cg-84m8",
  "modified": "2023-11-06T18:30:18Z",
  "published": "2023-10-30T18:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21311"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5F6W-RJ6X-7J7V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:11 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:11
VLAI
Details

Improper validation of invited users' email address in GitLab EE affecting all versions since 12.2 allowed projects to add members with email address domain that should be blocked by group settings

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22251"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-23T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper validation of invited users\u0027 email address in GitLab EE affecting all versions since 12.2 allowed projects to add members with email address domain that should be blocked by group settings",
  "id": "GHSA-5f6w-rj6x-7j7v",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:11:53Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:11:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22251"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/679567"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22251.json"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/14004"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

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.