CWE-285: Improper Authorization
ClassDraftExploit Likelihood: High
The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Extended Description
Assuming a user with a given identity, authorization is the process of determining whether that user can access a given resource, based on the user's privileges and any permissions or other access-control specifications that apply to the resource. When access control checks are not applied consistently - or not at all - users are able to access data or perform actions that they should not be allowed to perform. This can lead to a wide range of problems, including information exposures, denial of service, and arbitrary code execution.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
Not Language-Specific