CVE-2026-25875
Improper Authorization in PlaciPy 1.0.0 Allows Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-09
Last updated on: 2026-02-11
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| prasklatechnology | placipy | 1.0.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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The vulnerability in PlaciPy version 1.0.0 arises because the admin authorization middleware trusts client-controlled JWT claims, specifically the role and scope, without enforcing server-side verification of these roles.
This means that an attacker could potentially manipulate the JWT claims to gain unauthorized administrative access.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized administrative access to the PlaciPy placement management system.
An attacker exploiting this flaw could perform administrative actions without proper authorization, potentially compromising the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the system and its data.