CWE-269
DiscouragedImproper Privilege Management
Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
6487 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-R427-J2H7-WV3M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-18 13:04 – Updated: 2026-06-18 13:04Impact
When only the Topic or only the User operators are deployed as part of the Entity Operator in the Kafka custom resource, the RBAC rights are not following the principle of least-privilege and the Entity Operator ServiceAccount still has access rights corresponding to both operators. That might allow the ServiceAccount to access KafkaUser custom resources and Secrets when the User operator is not deployed and access KafkaTopic custom resources when the Topic operator is not deployed.
Patches
The issue is fixed in Strimzi 1.0.1 and 1.1.0.
Workarounds
There is no workaround for this issue.
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"name": "io.strimzi:strimzi"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-55226"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269",
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-06-18T13:04:49Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "### Impact\n\nWhen only the Topic or only the User operators are deployed as part of the Entity Operator in the `Kafka` custom resource, the RBAC rights are not following the principle of least-privilege and the Entity Operator ServiceAccount still has access rights corresponding to both operators. That might allow the ServiceAccount to access `KafkaUser` custom resources and Secrets when the User operator is not deployed and access `KafkaTopic` custom resources when the Topic operator is not deployed.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe issue is fixed in Strimzi 1.0.1 and 1.1.0.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nThere is no workaround for this issue.",
"id": "GHSA-r427-j2h7-wv3m",
"modified": "2026-06-18T13:04:49Z",
"published": "2026-06-18T13:04:49Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/strimzi/strimzi-kafka-operator/security/advisories/GHSA-r427-j2h7-wv3m"
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"url": "https://github.com/strimzi/strimzi-kafka-operator"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
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"summary": "Strimzi: Unrestricted access to all Secrets within namespace watched by the Topic operator"
}
GHSA-R452-PQ83-GG5J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Clipboard Service, aka 'Windows Clipboard Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1121, CVE-2020-1165, CVE-2020-1166.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1111"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Clipboard Service, aka \u0027Windows Clipboard Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1121, CVE-2020-1165, CVE-2020-1166.",
"id": "GHSA-r452-pq83-gg5j",
"modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1111"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1111"
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"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1111"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R45Q-P6M3-6GMV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-14 00:00 – Updated: 2021-12-16 00:02A collision in access memoization logic in all versions of GitLab CE/EE before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2, leads to potential elevated privileges in groups and projects under rare circumstances
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39937"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A collision in access memoization logic in all versions of GitLab CE/EE before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2, leads to potential elevated privileges in groups and projects under rare circumstances",
"id": "GHSA-r45q-p6m3-6gmv",
"modified": "2021-12-16T00:02:47Z",
"published": "2021-12-14T00:00:43Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39937"
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"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39937.json"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/336802"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-R45W-XRG4-46GF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-18 21:33 – Updated: 2026-08-18 21:33Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-70848"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-18T21:17:40Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-r45w-xrg4-46gf",
"modified": "2026-08-18T21:33:02Z",
"published": "2026-08-18T21:33:02Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70848"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
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GHSA-R48M-9W58-CG4C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-18 21:33 – Updated: 2026-08-18 21:33Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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"aliases": [
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-18T21:17:56Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Hyperion Financial Management accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-r48m-9w58-cg4c",
"modified": "2026-08-18T21:33:23Z",
"published": "2026-08-18T21:33:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70975"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-R4FJ-MM48-PRVV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-23 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:52Zscaler Client Connector Installer on Windows before version 3.4.0.124 improperly handled directory junctions during uninstallation. A local adversary may be able to delete folders in an elevated context.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26734"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-23T14:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Zscaler Client Connector Installer on Windows before version 3.4.0.124 improperly handled directory junctions during uninstallation. A local adversary may be able to delete folders in an elevated context.\n\n\n\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-r4fj-mm48-prvv",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:52:55Z",
"published": "2023-10-23T15:30:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.zscaler.com/zscaler-client-connector/client-connector-app-release-summary-2021"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R4GV-QFM6-C65R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2026-08-10 18:30Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-34516.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-34449"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-16T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-34516.",
"id": "GHSA-r4gv-qfm6-c65r",
"modified": "2026-08-10T18:30:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34449"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34449"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34449"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R4MF-XWRC-457G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:25In postNotification of ServiceRecord.java, there is a possible bypass of foreground process restrictions due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-140108616
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0108"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-11T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In postNotification of ServiceRecord.java, there is a possible bypass of foreground process restrictions due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-140108616",
"id": "GHSA-r4mf-xwrc-457g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:25:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:25:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0108"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-08-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-R4MG-WWF5-4W87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32Addressed remote code execution vulnerability in cgi_api.php that allowed escalation of privileges in Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to 5.04.114.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27158"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-78"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-27T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Addressed remote code execution vulnerability in cgi_api.php that allowed escalation of privileges in Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices prior to 5.04.114.",
"id": "GHSA-r4mg-wwf5-4w87",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:34Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27158"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/security-vulnerabilities-80000-devices-update-now"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-20007-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-04-114"
}
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"severity": []
}
GHSA-R4WH-Q2XP-8P97
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Banking Origination product of Oracle Financial Services Applications (component: Onboarding Batch Processes). Supported versions that are affected are 14.5.0.0.0-14.9.0.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Banking Origination. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Banking Origination. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-83489"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Banking Origination product of Oracle Financial Services Applications (component: Onboarding Batch Processes). Supported versions that are affected are 14.5.0.0.0-14.9.0.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Banking Origination. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Banking Origination. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-r4wh-q2xp-8p97",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:43Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83489"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
CAPEC-122: Privilege Abuse
An adversary is able to exploit features of the target that should be reserved for privileged users or administrators but are exposed to use by lower or non-privileged accounts. Access to sensitive information and functionality must be controlled to ensure that only authorized users are able to access these resources.
CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation
An adversary exploits a weakness enabling them to elevate their privilege and perform an action that they are not supposed to be authorized to perform.
CAPEC-58: Restful Privilege Elevation
An adversary identifies a Rest HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permission method allowing them to perform various malicious actions upon server data due to lack of access control mechanisms implemented within the application service accepting HTTP messages.