Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-266
AllowedIncorrect Privilege Assignment
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
2171 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3CH6-FJMW-MJ86
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-05 18:31 – Updated: 2025-12-05 18:31
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was identified in Himool ERP up to 2.2. Affected by this issue is the function update_account of the file /api/admin/update_account/ of the component AdminActionViewSet. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14089"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-05T16:15:48Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in Himool ERP up to 2.2. Affected by this issue is the function update_account of the file /api/admin/update_account/ of the component AdminActionViewSet. Such manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-3ch6-fjmw-mj86",
"modified": "2025-12-05T18:31:10Z",
"published": "2025-12-05T18:31:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/caigo8/CVE-md/blob/main/BoxwoodERP/%E6%9C%AA%E6%8E%88%E6%9D%83%E8%AE%BF%E9%97%AE.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.334479"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.334479"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.696049"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3CP9-7899-H8R7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-21 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-23 15:32
VLAI
Details
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from 1.9 through 6.3.0.1.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28000"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-21T14:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LiteSpeed Technologies LiteSpeed Cache litespeed-cache allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LiteSpeed Cache: from 1.9 through 6.3.0.1.",
"id": "GHSA-3cp9-7899-h8r7",
"modified": "2026-04-23T15:32:24Z",
"published": "2024-08-21T15:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28000"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstorm.news/files/id/200819"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-privilege-escalation-in-litespeed-cache-plugin-affecting-5-million-sites?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/litespeed-cache/vulnerability/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-3-0-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/litespeed-cache/wordpress-litespeed-cache-plugin-6-3-0-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/critical-flaw-in-wordpress-litespeed.html?m=1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/52328"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3GCP-58M3-9FP5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-13 00:33 – Updated: 2025-06-13 00:33
VLAI
Details
An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex® XDR Broker VM allows an authenticated administrative user to execute certain files available within the Broker VM and escalate their privileges to root.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-4228"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-13T00:15:23Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Cortex\u00ae XDR Broker VM allows an authenticated administrative user to execute certain files available within the Broker VM and escalate their privileges to root.",
"id": "GHSA-3gcp-58m3-9fp5",
"modified": "2025-06-13T00:33:18Z",
"published": "2025-06-13T00:33:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4228"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4228"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3GPH-8868-XM4R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-06 21:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:32
VLAI
Details
SearchBlox before Version 9.2.1 is vulnerable to Privileged Escalation-Lower user is able to access Admin functionality.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10129"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-06T19:15:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "SearchBlox before Version 9.2.1 is vulnerable to Privileged Escalation-Lower user is able to access Admin functionality.",
"id": "GHSA-3gph-8868-xm4r",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:32:16Z",
"published": "2023-09-06T21:32:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10129"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://developer.searchblox.com/v9.2/changelog/version-91"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3H6M-4CMJ-F665
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35
VLAI
Details
Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Sonaar <= 4.27.4 versions.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-59563"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T13:19:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Sonaar \u003c= 4.27.4 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-3h6m-4cmj-f665",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:42Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59563"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/sonaar/vulnerability/wordpress-sonaar-theme-4-27-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3J3C-5632-G52J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-07 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-07 06:30
VLAI
Details
A weakness has been identified in StableBit Scanner 2.6.13.4088. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\StableBit\Scanner\Service\Scanner.Service.exe of the component ScannerService. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-19190"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-07T04:17:21Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in StableBit Scanner 2.6.13.4088. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\\Program Files (x86)\\StableBit\\Scanner\\Service\\Scanner.Service.exe of the component ScannerService. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-3j3c-5632-g52j",
"modified": "2026-08-07T06:30:24Z",
"published": "2026-08-07T06:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19190"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19190"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/864538"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/386708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/386708/cti"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://winslow1984.com/books/cve-collection/page/stablebit-scanner-26134088-local-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-deserialization"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3JMM-QP9W-H326
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 18:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31
VLAI
Details
In Extreme XOS through 22.6.1.4, a read-only user can escalate privileges to root via a crafted HTTP POST request to the python method of the Machine-to-Machine Interface (MMI).
Severity
8.6 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27453"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T18:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Extreme XOS through 22.6.1.4, a read-only user can escalate privileges to root via a crafted HTTP POST request to the python method of the Machine-to-Machine Interface (MMI).",
"id": "GHSA-3jmm-qp9w-h326",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:43Z",
"published": "2024-05-03T18:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27453"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000118266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exsiliumsecurity.com/CVE-2024-27453.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3JRF-74H9-V6JF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-25 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-25 21:30
VLAI
Details
A weakness has been identified in youlaitech youlai-mall 1.0.0/2.0.0. This impacts the function getMemberByMobile of the file mall-ums/ums-boot/src/main/java/com/youlai/mall/ums/controller/app/MemberController.java. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-15086"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-25T21:15:40Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in youlaitech youlai-mall 1.0.0/2.0.0. This impacts the function getMemberByMobile of the file mall-ums/ums-boot/src/main/java/com/youlai/mall/ums/controller/app/MemberController.java. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-3jrf-74h9-v6jf",
"modified": "2025-12-25T21:30:11Z",
"published": "2025-12-25T21:30:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15086"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Hwwg/cve/issues/27"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.338414"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.338414"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.708176"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-3P98-P9MV-8P9F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-22 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:31
VLAI
Details
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in N-Media Simple User Registration wp-registration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple User Registration: from n/a through <= 6.4.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-53428"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-22T15:15:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in N-Media Simple User Registration wp-registration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple User Registration: from n/a through \u003c= 6.4.",
"id": "GHSA-3p98-p9mv-8p9f",
"modified": "2026-01-20T15:31:28Z",
"published": "2025-10-22T15:31:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53428"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-user-registration-plugin-6-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-user-registration-plugin-6-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-user-registration-plugin-6-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3PG6-R94F-FCVH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 03:31 – Updated: 2026-09-08 03:31
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability was identified in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. This affects the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Severity
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-86512"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T03:17:19Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. This affects the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
"id": "GHSA-3pg6-r94f-fcvh",
"modified": "2026-09-08T03:31:15Z",
"published": "2026-09-08T03:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/issues/170"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/908391"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/399666"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/399666/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Architecture and Design
Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-17
Architecture and Design
Operation
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.