CWE-266 (特权授予不正确) — Vulnerability Class 477

CWE-266 represents a critical access control weakness where software incorrectly assigns privileges to an actor, granting them an unintended sphere of control. This flaw typically arises from flawed logic in role-based or discretionary access control mechanisms, allowing users to perform actions beyond their authorized scope. Attackers exploit this by manipulating input parameters or session tokens to escalate privileges, effectively bypassing security boundaries to access sensitive data or execute administrative functions. To prevent such vulnerabilities, developers must implement robust, centralized authorization checks that verify permissions at every critical point of execution rather than relying on client-side validations. Adhering to the principle of least privilege ensures that actors receive only the minimum access necessary for their specific tasks. Rigorous code reviews and automated security testing further help identify incorrect privilege assignments before deployment, maintaining strict integrity over system resources.