The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
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