Role-Based Access Control Test Cases
Role-based access control protects sensitive data and actions. Thorough testing ensures users can only access what they should—nothing more, nothing less.
Permission Verification Tests
Verify each role has appropriate access:
- Admin can access all admin-only features
- Regular user cannot access admin features
- Viewer can read but not modify data
- Editor can modify but not delete data
- Guest/anonymous users see limited content
- API endpoints respect role permissions
Role Transition Tests
Test what happens when roles change:
- User gains access after role upgrade
- User loses access after role downgrade
- Active session updates when role changes
- Pending actions are handled when role is revoked
- Audit log records role changes
Edge Cases and Attack Vectors
Cover these security-critical scenarios:
- Direct URL access to restricted pages
- API manipulation to bypass UI restrictions
- Role ID tampering in requests
- Privilege escalation attempts
- Cross-tenant access attempts
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