CWE-280—Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-280
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges

Description

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to access resources or functionality as specified by their permissions. This may cause it to follow unexpected code paths that may leave the product in an invalid state.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Other
Impact:: Other, Alter Execution Logic

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