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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.

1,435
Assigned CVEs
41st
Commonality Rank
6.7
Avg CVSS
0.1%
In CISA KEV

Volume and Severity of Assigned CVEs Over Time

Volume of CVEs assigned to CWE-285 and their average CVSS base score over time.

Volume of CVEsAvg CVSS Base Score
First CVE
May 22, 2014
12 years ago
Most Recent CVE
Jul 21, 2026
3 days ago

Top CVEs Assigned This CWE

Top CVEs that have been assigned this CWE. A single CVE can have multiple CWE assignments, though many have just one.

1,435 CVEs · Highest risk first

CVEPublishedCVSSRiskKEVExploit
CVE-2021-28799CRITICAL
An improper authorization vulnerability has been reported to affect QNAP NAS running HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync. ) If exploited, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to log in
May 13, 20219.896YESYES
CVE-2025-29927CRITICAL
Next.js is a React framework for building full-stack web applications. Starting in version 1.11.4 and prior to versions 12.3.5, 13.5.9, 14.2.25, and 15.2.3, it is possible to bypas
Mar 21, 20259.194NOYES
CVE-2023-32707HIGH
In versions of Splunk Enterprise below 9.0.5, 8.2.11, and 8.1.14, and Splunk Cloud Platform below version 9.0.2303.100, a low-privileged user who holds a role that has the ‘edit_us
Jun 1, 20238.884NOYES
CVE-2023-22480CRITICAL
KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and be
Jan 14, 20239.877NOYES
CVE-2022-3229CRITICAL
Because the web management interface for Unified Intents' Unified Remote solution does not itself require authentication, a remote, unauthenticated attacker can change or disable a
Feb 6, 20239.876NOYES
CVE-2023-48241HIGH
XWiki Platform is a generic wiki platform. Starting in version 6.3-milestone-2 and prior to versions 14.10.15, 15.5.1, and 15.6RC1, the Solr-based search suggestion provider that a
Nov 20, 20237.573NOYES
CVE-2016-5676HIGH
cgi-bin/cgi_system in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.5 through 2.x, NUUO NVRsolo 1.7.5 through 2.x, and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.1 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to reset the a
Aug 31, 20167.568NOYES
CVE-2023-2227CRITICAL
Improper Authorization in GitHub repository modoboa/modoboa prior to 2.1.0.
Apr 21, 20239.166NOYES
CVE-2026-10580CRITICAL
The Hippoo Mobile App for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass leading to Administrator Account Takeover in all versions up to and including 1.9.
Jun 5, 20269.852NOYES
CVE-2021-39341HIGH
The OptinMonster WordPress plugin is vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure and unauthorized setting updates due to insufficient authorization validation via the logged_in_
Nov 1, 20218.250NOYES
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CVE Severity & Scoring

This CWEGlobal (All CVEs)
0.0-0.9
1.0-1.9
2.0-2.9
3.0-3.9
16%
10%
4.0-4.9
16%
19%
5.0-5.9
18%
16%
6.0-6.9
16%
26%
7.0-7.9
18%
11%
8.0-8.9
11%
14%
9.0-10.0
unknown
CVSS Score Range

Exploit Exposure

Exploit activity across CVEs assigned to this CWE, including CVEs that carry other CWE assignments.

CISA KEV
1 CVE
0.1% of CVEs· 79th percentile
Metasploit
5 CVEs
0.3% of CVEs· 81st percentile
Nuclei
12 CVEs
0.8% of CVEs· 83rd percentile
ExploitDB
12 CVEs
0.8% of CVEs· 79th percentile

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Media Mentions

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Top Affected Vendors

Top Affected Products