diff --git a/workspace-server/internal/middleware/wsauth_middleware.go b/workspace-server/internal/middleware/wsauth_middleware.go
index a391fda3..93538753 100644
--- a/workspace-server/internal/middleware/wsauth_middleware.go
+++ b/workspace-server/internal/middleware/wsauth_middleware.go
@@ -304,6 +304,7 @@ func CanvasOrBearer(database *sql.DB) gin.HandlerFunc {
 		}
 
 		c.AbortWithStatusJSON(http.StatusUnauthorized, gin.H{"error": "admin auth required"})
+		return
 	}
 }