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.
2191 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-82P7-64V9-FPV5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-17 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:34Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Jauhari Xelion Xelion Webchat allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Xelion Webchat: from n/a through 9.1.0.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-39542"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-17T16:15:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Jauhari Xelion Xelion Webchat allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Xelion Webchat: from n/a through 9.1.0.",
"id": "GHSA-82p7-64v9-fpv5",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:34:53Z",
"published": "2025-04-17T18:31:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-39542"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/xelion-webchat/vulnerability/wordpress-xelion-webchat-9-1-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-836R-6WMG-2QJ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 12:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 12:31Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Themeisle Masteriyo LMS PRO allows Privilege Escalation.
This issue affects Masteriyo LMS PRO: from n/a through 2.20.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-53209"
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-02T10:16:19Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Themeisle Masteriyo LMS PRO allows Privilege Escalation.\n\nThis issue affects Masteriyo LMS PRO: from n/a through 2.20.0.",
"id": "GHSA-836r-6wmg-2qj5",
"modified": "2026-06-02T12:31:25Z",
"published": "2026-06-02T12:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/learning-management-system-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-masteriyo-lms-pro-2-20-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-837Q-78W5-P6P8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-05 18:31 – Updated: 2025-09-05 18:31A flaw has been found in elunez eladmin up to 2.7. This impacts the function updateUserEmail of the file /api/users/updateEmail/ of the component Email Address Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument id/email can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is required to know the RSA-encrypted password of the attacked user account.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10014"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-05T18:15:37Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in elunez eladmin up to 2.7. This impacts the function updateUserEmail of the file /api/users/updateEmail/ of the component Email Address Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument id/email can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. Attacks of this nature are highly complex. The exploitability is said to be difficult. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is required to know the RSA-encrypted password of the attacked user account.",
"id": "GHSA-837q-78w5-p6p8",
"modified": "2025-09-05T18:31:25Z",
"published": "2025-09-05T18:31:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10014"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.322739"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.322739"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.643840"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnblogs.com/aibot/p/19063332"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/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-8383-GF95-58M6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-23 06:30 – Updated: 2025-05-23 06:30An issue was discovered in CyberDAVA before 1.1.20. A privilege escalation vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to escalate their privilege by abusing the following API due to the lack of access control: /api/v2/users/user//role/ROLE/ (admin access can be achieved).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-48695"
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-23T05:15:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in CyberDAVA before 1.1.20. A privilege escalation vulnerability allows a low-privileged user to escalate their privilege by abusing the following API due to the lack of access control: /api/v2/users/user/\u003cuser id\u003e/role/ROLE/\u003cTarget role\u003e (admin access can be achieved).",
"id": "GHSA-8383-gf95-58m6",
"modified": "2025-05-23T06:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-05-23T06:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/michaelcheung-research/Vulnerability-Disclosure/blob/main/CVE-2025-CyberDava1/README.md?plain=1"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cyberdava.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-83J8-7M3H-36P8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-17 15:31 – Updated: 2024-09-17 15:31Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 3.2.5.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-21743"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-17T14:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register houzez-login-register.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 3.2.5.",
"id": "GHSA-83j8-7m3h-36p8",
"modified": "2024-09-17T15:31:23Z",
"published": "2024-09-17T15:31:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/houzez-login-register/wordpress-houzez-login-register-plugin-3-2-5-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-843F-MHF7-MFC4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-07 18:31 – Updated: 2026-09-07 18:31In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.1.14047 a missing escalation check let a user with project update permissions grant themselves Project Admin
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-86500"
],
"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-07T17:17:28Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In JetBrains YouTrack before 2026.1.14047 a missing escalation check let a user with project update permissions grant themselves Project Admin",
"id": "GHSA-843f-mhf7-mfc4",
"modified": "2026-09-07T18:31:33Z",
"published": "2026-09-07T18:31:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86500"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jetbrains.com/privacy-security/issues-fixed"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-847C-3V8Q-4F53
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-23 03:30 – Updated: 2025-03-23 03:30A vulnerability has been found in JIZHICMS up to 1.7.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /user/release.html of the component Article Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-2639"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-23T03:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in JIZHICMS up to 1.7.0 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /user/release.html of the component Article Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-847c-3v8q-4f53",
"modified": "2025-03-23T03:30:34Z",
"published": "2025-03-23T03:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2639"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/H3rmesk1t/vulnerability-paper/blob/main/jizhiCMS-1.7.0-Incorrect%20Access%20Control3.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300640"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.300640"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.519634"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-847H-PFGV-F8C6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-22 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-27 00:31Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Jthemes xSmart xsmart allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects xSmart: from n/a through <= 1.2.9.4.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-50007"
],
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-22T17:15:57Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Jthemes xSmart xsmart allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects xSmart: from n/a through \u003c= 1.2.9.4.",
"id": "GHSA-847h-pfgv-f8c6",
"modified": "2026-01-27T00:31:10Z",
"published": "2026-01-22T18:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-50007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/xsmart/vulnerability/wordpress-xsmart-theme-1-2-9-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-84CC-V9FV-H9VV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-08 03:31 – Updated: 2025-12-08 03:31A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Online Student Clearance System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /Admin/delete-fee.php of the component Fee Table Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument ID can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14206"
],
"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-08T01:16:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was determined in SourceCodester Online Student Clearance System 1.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /Admin/delete-fee.php of the component Fee Table Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument ID can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.",
"id": "GHSA-84cc-v9fv-h9vv",
"modified": "2025-12-08T03:31:00Z",
"published": "2025-12-08T03:31:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14206"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/rassec2/dbcve/issues/8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.334649"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.334649"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.700465"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sourcecodester.com"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/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-857M-R47G-PCM9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-26 03:31 – Updated: 2025-09-26 03:31A vulnerability was determined in roncoo roncoo-pay up to 9428382af21cd5568319eae7429b7e1d0332ff40. Affected is an unknown function of the file /user/info/lookupList. Executing manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10992"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-26T02:15:51Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was determined in roncoo roncoo-pay up to 9428382af21cd5568319eae7429b7e1d0332ff40. Affected is an unknown function of the file /user/info/lookupList. Executing manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-857m-r47g-pcm9",
"modified": "2025-09-26T03:31:07Z",
"published": "2025-09-26T03:31:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325919"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.325919"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.653738"
},
{
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"url": "https://www.cnblogs.com/aibot/p/19063472"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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",
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}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-17
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.