Faust.js <= 1.8.7 - Missing Authorization

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You can find detailed information on securing WordPress plugins and implementing proper authorization by searching for the following resources online:

1. WordPress Plugin Developer Handbook: Review the sections on "User Roles and Capabilities" to understand how to correctly use the current_user_can() function to protect sensitive actions.
2. OWASP WordPress Security Implementation Guide: This provides a framework for identifying common authorization flaws in plugin development.
3. WordPress REST API Handbook: Specifically, look for documentation on the permission_callback argument in register_rest_route() to ensure API endpoints are properly restricted.
4. Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE): Searching for CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) will provide theoretical background on why these vulnerabilities occur and how to mitigate them structurally.

For general security practices, ensure that all entry points—including AJAX handlers, admin initialization hooks, and shortcodes—verify both the user's intent (via nonces) and the user's permission level (via capability checks).