FAQ-000573 - Custom Settings and Configuration Security / User Permissions and Access Control

The recommended approach for allowing non-admin users to perform specific administrative tasks is to validate that only specific user roles can access and perform these tasks. This can be done by implementing proper permission checks, such as using permission sets or custom sharing rules, to ensure only authorized users have access. Additionally, the use of "without sharing" classes should be carefully justified and documented to align with business requirements and maintain security.

The original answer is accurate and well-structured, covering the key aspects of user permissions and access control for non-admin users. No outdated content was detected - the recommendations about permission checks, permission sets, custom sharing rules, and careful justification of "without sharing" classes remain current best practices. The content appropriately addresses the security concerns around privilege escalation and access control. I selected ApexSharingViolations because this FAQ directly discusses the use of "without sharing" classes, which is exactly what this rule detects and flags. The FAQ content states "the use of 'without sharing' classes should be carefully justified and documented" which aligns perfectly with the security concerns this rule addresses around bypassing sharing restrictions. I selected ApexCRUDViolation because this FAQ discusses "letting non-admin users perform specific administrative tasks" and emphasizes "implementing proper permission checks" to ensure "only authorized users have access." This directly relates to CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) permission validation that the ApexCRUDViolation rule enforces, ensuring that code properly validates user permissions before performing database operations.