Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-862

    CWE-862: Missing Authorization

    The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

    Published:24 May 2011
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:30 Apr 2026

    Related Weakness

    CWE-285: Improper Authorization

    CWE-284: Improper Access Control