CWE-285— Improper Authorization
The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.— MITRE CWE catalog
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- CVE-2020-16096CRITICALCVSS 9.9EG 9.92020-09-15
In Gallagher Command Centre versions 8.10 prior to 8.10.1134(MR4), 8.00 prior to 8.00.1161(MR5), 7.90 prior to 7.90.991(MR5), 7.80 prior to 7.80.960(MR2), 7.70 and earlier, any operator account has access to all data that would be replicat…
- CVE-2020-1690MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52021-06-07
An improper authorization flaw was discovered in openstack-selinux's applied policy where it does not prevent a non-root user in a container from privilege escalation. A non-root attacker in one or more Red Hat OpenStack (RHOSP) containers…
- CVE-2020-1720MEDIUMCVSS 3.1EG 6.52020-03-17
A flaw was found in PostgreSQL's "ALTER ... DEPENDS ON EXTENSION", where sub-commands did not perform authorization checks. An authenticated attacker could use this flaw in certain configurations to perform drop objects such as function, t…
- CVE-2020-1745HIGHCVSS 8.6EG 8.62020-04-28
A file inclusion vulnerability was found in the AJP connector enabled with a default AJP configuration port of 8009 in Undertow version 2.0.29.Final and before and was fixed in 2.0.30.Final. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit…
- CVE-2020-17517HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52021-04-27
The S3 buckets and keys in a secure Apache Ozone Cluster must be inaccessible to anonymous access by default. The current security vulnerability allows access to keys and buckets through a curl command or an unauthenticated HTTP request. T…
- CVE-2020-1908MEDIUMCVSS 4.6EG 4.62020-11-03
Improper authorization of the Screen Lock feature in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.20.100 could have permitted use of Siri to interact with the WhatsApp application even after the phone was locked.
- CVE-2020-1998MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.42020-05-13
An improper authorization vulnerability in PAN-OS that mistakenly uses the permissions of local linux users instead of the intended SAML permissions of the account when the username is shared for the purposes of SSO authentication. This ca…
- CVE-2020-2050HIGHCVSS 8.2EG 8.22020-11-12
An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the GlobalProtect SSL VPN component of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software that allows an attacker to bypass all client certificate checks with an invalid certificate. A remote attacker can s…
- CVE-2020-2197MEDIUMCVSS 4.3EG 4.32020-06-03
Jenkins Project Inheritance Plugin 19.08.02 and earlier does not require users to have Job/ExtendedRead permission to access Inheritance Project job configurations in XML format.
- CVE-2020-2216MEDIUMCVSS 4.3EG 4.32020-07-02
A missing permission check in Jenkins Zephyr for JIRA Test Management Plugin 1.5 and earlier allows attackers with Overall/Read permission to connect to an attacker-specified HTTP server using attacker-specified username and password.
- CVE-2020-24403LOWCVSS 2.7EG 2.72020-11-09
Magento version 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 (and earlier) are affected by an incorrect user permissions vulnerability within the Inventory component. This vulnerability could be abused by authenticated users with Inventory and Source permissions to …
- CVE-2020-24404LOWCVSS 2.7EG 2.72020-11-09
Magento version 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 (and earlier) are affected by an incorrect permissions vulnerability within the Integrations component. This vulnerability could be abused by users with permissions to the Pages resource to delete cms page…
- CVE-2020-24405MEDIUMCVSS 4.3EG 4.32020-11-09
Magento version 2.4.0 and 2.3.5p1 (and earlier) are affected by an incorrect permissions issue vulnerability in the Inventory module. This vulnerability could be abused by authenticated users to modify inventory stock data without authoriz…
- CVE-2020-24431MEDIUMCVSS 4.4EG 4.42020-11-05
Acrobat Reader DC versions 2020.012.20048 (and earlier), 2020.001.30005 (and earlier) and 2017.011.30175 (and earlier) for macOS are affected by a security feature bypass that could result in dynamic library code injection by the Adobe Rea…
- CVE-2020-24674HIGHCVSS 8.8EG 8.82020-12-22
In S+ Operations and S+ Historian, not all client commands correctly check user permission as expected. Authenticated but Unauthorized remote users could execute a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack, execute arbitrary code, or obtain more priv…
- CVE-2020-25716HIGHCVSS 8.1EG 8.12021-06-07
A flaw was found in Cloudforms. A role-based privileges escalation flaw where export or import of administrator files is possible. An attacker with a specific group can perform actions restricted only to system administrator. This is the a…
- CVE-2020-26183MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82020-10-16
Dell EMC NetWorker versions prior to 19.3.0.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. Certain remote users with low privileges may exploit this vulnerability to perform 'nsrmmdbd' operations in an unintended manner.
- CVE-2020-26246HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72020-12-03
Pimcore is an open source digital experience platform. In Pimcore before version 6.8.5 it is possible to modify & create website settings without having the appropriate permissions.
- CVE-2020-27779HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52021-03-03
A flaw was found in grub2 in versions prior to 2.06. The cutmem command does not honor secure boot locking allowing an privileged attacker to remove address ranges from memory creating an opportunity to circumvent SecureBoot protections af…
- CVE-2020-3150MEDIUMCVSS 5.9EG 5.92020-07-16
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Small Business RV110W and RV215W Series Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to download sensitive information from the device, which could include the devic…
- CVE-2020-3267HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12020-06-03
A vulnerability in the API subsystem of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (Unified CCX) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to change the availability state of any agent. The vulnerability is due to insufficient authorization …
- CVE-2020-3374CRITICALCVSS 9.9EG 9.92020-07-31
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to bypass authorization, enabling them to access sensitive information, modify the system configuration, o…
- CVE-2020-3386HIGHCVSS 8.8EG 8.82020-07-31
A vulnerability in the REST API endpoint of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with a low-privileged account to bypass authorization on the API of an affected device. The vulnerability is…
- CVE-2020-3394HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-08-27
A vulnerability in the Enable Secret feature of Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches and Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches in standalone NX-OS mode could allow an authenticated, local attacker to issue the enable command and get full administra…
- CVE-2020-3539MEDIUMCVSS 6.3EG 6.32024-11-18
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view, modify, and delete data without proper authorization. The vulnerability is due to a f…
- CVE-2020-36696HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52023-06-07
The Product Input Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the handle_downloads() function in versions up to, and including, 1.2.6. This makes it possible for un…
- CVE-2020-36714HIGHCVSS 7.4EG 7.42023-10-20
The Brizy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a incorrect capability check on the is_administrator() function in versions up to, and including, 1.0.125. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to ac…
- CVE-2020-36729MEDIUMCVSS 5.4EG 5.42023-06-07
The 2J-SlideShow Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the 'twoj_slideshow_setup' function called via the wp_ajax_twoj_slideshow_setup AJAX action in versions up to, and including, …
- CVE-2020-36841MEDIUMCVSS 5.3EG 5.32024-10-16
The WooCommerce Smart Coupons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the woocommerce_coupon_admin_init function in versions up to, and including, 4.6.0. This makes it possible for un…
- CVE-2020-5206HIGHCVSS 8.7EG 8.72020-01-30
In Opencast before 7.6 and 8.1, using a remember-me cookie with an arbitrary username can cause Opencast to assume proper authentication for that user even if the remember-me cookie was incorrect given that the attacked endpoint also allow…
- CVE-2020-5231MEDIUMCVSS 4.8EG 4.82020-01-30
In Opencast before 7.6 and 8.1, users with the role ROLE_COURSE_ADMIN can use the user-utils endpoint to create new users not including the role ROLE_ADMIN. ROLE_COURSE_ADMIN is a non-standard role in Opencast which is referenced neither i…
- CVE-2020-5232HIGHCVSS 8.7EG 8.72020-01-31
A user who owns an ENS domain can set a trapdoor, allowing them to transfer ownership to another user, and later regain ownership without the new owners consent or awareness. A new ENS deployment is being rolled out that fixes this vulnera…
- CVE-2020-5240HIGHCVSS 7.6EG 7.62020-03-13
In wagtail-2fa before 1.4.1, any user with access to the CMS can view and delete other users 2FA devices by going to the correct path. The user does not require special permissions in order to do so. By deleting the other users device they…
- CVE-2020-5250HIGHCVSS 7.6EG 7.62020-03-05
In PrestaShop before version 1.7.6.4, when a customer edits their address, they can freely change the id_address in the form, and thus steal someone else's address. It is the same with CustomerForm, you are able to change the id_customer a…
- CVE-2020-5251HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72020-03-04
In parser-server before version 4.1.0, you can fetch all the users objects, by using regex in the NoSQL query. Using the NoSQL, you can use a regex on sessionToken and find valid accounts this way.
- CVE-2020-5275HIGHCVSS 7.6EG 7.62020-03-30
In symfony/security-http before versions 4.4.7 and 5.0.7, when a `Firewall` checks access control rule, it iterate overs each rule's attributes and stops as soon as the accessDecisionManager decides to grant access on the attribute, preven…
- CVE-2020-5289MEDIUMCVSS 6.8EG 6.82020-03-30
In Elide before 4.5.14, it is possible for an adversary to "guess and check" the value of a model field they do not have access to assuming they can read at least one other field in the model. The adversary can construct filter expressions…
- CVE-2020-5318HIGHCVSS 7.5EG 7.52020-02-06
Dell EMC Isilon OneFS versions 8.1.2, 8.1.0.4, 8.1.0.3, and 8.0.0.7 contain a vulnerability in some configurations. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to gain access to restricted files. The non-RAN HTTP and WebDAV file-serving com…
- CVE-2020-5333MEDIUMCVSS 4.3EG 4.32020-05-04
RSA Archer, versions prior to 6.7 P3 (6.7.0.3), contain an authorization bypass vulnerability in the REST API. A remote authenticated malicious Archer user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to view unauthorized information.
- CVE-2020-5356HIGHCVSS 7.7EG 7.72020-07-06
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) versions prior to 19.4 and Dell PowerProtect X400 versions prior to 3.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability. A remote authenticated malicious user may download any file from the affected Po…
- CVE-2020-5362HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12020-06-10
Dell Client Consumer and Commercial platforms include an improper authorization vulnerability in the Dell Manageability interface for which an unauthorized actor, with local system access with OS administrator privileges, could bypass the …
- CVE-2020-6311MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52020-09-09
Banking services from SAP 9.0 (Bank Analyzer), version - 500, and SAP S/4HANA for financial products subledger, version � 100, does not correctly perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user due to Improper Authorizat…
- CVE-2020-7530HIGHCVSS 8.8EG 8.82020-09-16
A CWE-285 Improper Authorization vulnerability exists in SCADAPack 7x Remote Connect (V3.6.3.574 and prior) which allows improper access to executable code folders.
- CVE-2020-7583HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82020-08-14
A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager 5 (All versions), Automation License Manager 6 (All versions < V6.0.8). The application does not properly validate the users' privileges when executing some operations, whic…
- CVE-2020-8119MEDIUMCVSS 4.3EG 4.32020-02-04
Improper authorization in Nextcloud server 17.0.0 causes leaking of previews and files when a file-drop share link is opened via the gallery app.
- CVE-2020-8919LOWCVSS 3.5EG 3.52020-12-10
An information leak vulnerability exists in Gerrit versions prior to 2.15.21, 2.16.25, 3.0.15, 3.1.10, 3.2.5 where a missing access check on the branch REST API allows an attacker with only the default set of priviledges to read all other …
- CVE-2020-8920LOWCVSS 3.5EG 3.52020-12-10
An information leak vulnerability exists in Gerrit versions prior to 2.14.22, 2.15.21, 2.16.25, 3.0.15, 3.1.10, 3.2.5 where an overoptimization with the FilteredRepository wrapper skips the verification of access on All-Users repositories,…
- CVE-2020-9048HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 8.12020-10-08
A vulnerability in specified versions of American Dynamics victor Web Client and Software House CCURE Web Client could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker on the network to delete arbitrary files on the system or render the system unus…
- CVE-2020-9049HIGHCVSS 7.1EG 7.12020-11-19
A vulnerability in specified versions of American Dynamics victor Web Client and Software House C•CURE Web Client could allow an unauthenticated attacker on the network to create and sign their own JSON Web Token and use it to execute an…
- CVE-2020-9061MEDIUMCVSS 6.5EG 6.52022-01-10
Z-Wave devices using Silicon Labs 500 and 700 series chipsets, including but not likely limited to the SiLabs UZB-7 version 7.00, ZooZ ZST10 version 6.04, Aeon Labs ZW090-A version 3.95, and Samsung STH-ETH-200 version 6.04, are susceptibl…
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