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.
2126 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-R5CH-RMJX-G82V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-23 00:32 – Updated: 2025-09-23 00:32A vulnerability was detected in fuyang_lipengjun platform 1.0. Impacted is the function TopicController of the file /topic/queryAll. The manipulation results in improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-22T23:15:36Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was detected in fuyang_lipengjun platform 1.0. Impacted is the function TopicController of the file /topic/queryAll. The manipulation results in improper authorization. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-r5ch-rmjx-g82v",
"modified": "2025-09-23T00:32:03Z",
"published": "2025-09-23T00:32:03Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10820"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.325177"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.325177"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.653741"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnblogs.com/aibot/p/19063465"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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: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-R5RF-J64W-28QC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-12 15:30 – Updated: 2024-11-12 15:30A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions < V24Q3). The affected product contains several root-owned SUID binaries that could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-29119"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-12T13:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Spectrum Power 7 (All versions \u003c V24Q3). The affected product contains several root-owned SUID binaries that could allow an authenticated local attacker to escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-r5rf-j64w-28qc",
"modified": "2024-11-12T15:30:41Z",
"published": "2024-11-12T15:30:41Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29119"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-616032.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"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: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-R5W8-HF4H-F29V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-13 09:30 – Updated: 2024-10-22 18:32Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC iQ-R Series Safety CPU R08/16/32/120SFCPU all versions and MELSEC iQ-R Series SIL2 Process CPU R08/16/32/120PSFCPU all versions allows a remote authenticated attacker who has logged into the product as a non-administrator user to disclose the credentials (user ID and password) of a user with a lower access level than the attacker by sending a specially crafted packet.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6815"
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-13T07:15:46Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC iQ-R Series Safety CPU R08/16/32/120SFCPU all versions and MELSEC iQ-R Series SIL2 Process CPU R08/16/32/120PSFCPU all versions allows a remote authenticated attacker who has logged into the product as a non-administrator user to disclose the credentials (user ID and password) of a user with a lower access level than the attacker by sending a specially crafted packet.",
"id": "GHSA-r5w8-hf4h-f29v",
"modified": "2024-10-22T18:32:04Z",
"published": "2024-02-13T09:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6815"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU95085830/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-044-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-021_en.pdf"
}
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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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-R6HQ-8QVX-XRXP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-19 21:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in mojoomla WPAMS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPAMS: from n/a through 44.0 (17-08-2023).
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-39405"
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"CWE-266"
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-19T19:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in mojoomla WPAMS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPAMS: from n/a through 44.0 (17-08-2023).",
"id": "GHSA-r6hq-8qvx-xrxp",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:12Z",
"published": "2025-05-19T21:30:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-39405"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/apartment-management/vulnerability/wordpress-wpams-plugin-44-0-17-08-2023-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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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-R6RJ-8FXJ-8PP6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-19 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-19 18:31A security flaw has been discovered in LiuYuYang01 ThriveX-Blog up to 3.1.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function updateJsonValueByName of the file /web_config/json/name/web. Performing manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-9151"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-19T18:15:30Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in LiuYuYang01 ThriveX-Blog up to 3.1.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function updateJsonValueByName of the file /web_config/json/name/web. Performing manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-r6rj-8fxj-8pp6",
"modified": "2025-08-19T18:31:34Z",
"published": "2025-08-19T18:31:34Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-9151"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/echo0d/vulnerability/blob/main/LiuYuYang01_ThriveX-Blog/IncorrectAuthorization.md"
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"url": "https://github.com/echo0d/vulnerability/blob/main/LiuYuYang01_ThriveX-Blog/IncorrectAuthorization.md#poc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.320530"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.320530"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.629873"
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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:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"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"
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]
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GHSA-R728-99HV-PFH5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-15 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-23 18:30Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in gopiplus Vertical scroll slideshow gallery v2 allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects Vertical scroll slideshow gallery v2: from n/a through 9.1.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-49897"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-89"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-15T16:15:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command (\u0027SQL Injection\u0027) vulnerability in gopiplus Vertical scroll slideshow gallery v2 allows Blind SQL Injection. This issue affects Vertical scroll slideshow gallery v2: from n/a through 9.1.",
"id": "GHSA-r728-99hv-pfh5",
"modified": "2026-04-23T18:30:45Z",
"published": "2025-08-15T18:31:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49897"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/school-management/vulnerability/wordpress-school-management-plugin-93-2-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
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"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/vertical-scroll-slideshow-gallery-v2/vulnerability/wordpress-vertical-scroll-slideshow-gallery-v2-plugin-9-1-sql-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-R72Q-M2Q4-P766
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-14 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-14 00:30A vulnerability has been found in Radarr 5.28.0.10274. The affected element is an unknown function of the file C:\ProgramData\Radarr\bin\Radarr.Console.exe of the component Service. Such manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13130"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T22:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Radarr 5.28.0.10274. The affected element is an unknown function of the file C:\\ProgramData\\Radarr\\bin\\Radarr.Console.exe of the component Service. Such manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-r72q-m2q4-p766",
"modified": "2025-11-14T00:30:27Z",
"published": "2025-11-14T00:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13130"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lakshayyverma/CVE-Discovery/blob/main/Radarr.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.332361"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.332361"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.683876"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"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: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"
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]
}
GHSA-R76G-G87F-VW8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-24 20:03 – Updated: 2024-06-10 19:33In kubelet v1.13.6 and v1.14.2, containers for pods that do not specify an explicit runAsUser attempt to run as uid 0 (root) on container restart, or if the image was previously pulled to the node. If the pod specified mustRunAsNonRoot: true, the kubelet will refuse to start the container as root. If the pod did not specify mustRunAsNonRoot: true, the kubelet will run the container as uid 0.
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"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet"
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"introduced": "1.14.0"
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"fixed": "1.14.3"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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},
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"package": {
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"name": "k8s.io/kubernetes/cmd/kubelet"
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"aliases": [
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],
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"CWE-266",
"CWE-703"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-24T20:03:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In kubelet v1.13.6 and v1.14.2, containers for pods that do not specify an explicit `runAsUser` attempt to run as uid 0 (root) on container restart, or if the image was previously pulled to the node. If the pod specified `mustRunAsNonRoot: true`, the kubelet will refuse to start the container as root. If the pod did not specify `mustRunAsNonRoot: true`, the kubelet will run the container as uid 0.",
"id": "GHSA-r76g-g87f-vw8f",
"modified": "2024-06-10T19:33:51Z",
"published": "2024-04-24T20:03:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11245"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/78308"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/76665"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/pull/76665/commits/26e3c8674e66f0d10170d34f5445f0aed207387f"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1715726"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-r76g-g87f-vw8f"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2024-2780"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Kubelet Incorrect Privilege Assignment"
}
GHSA-R7J5-CV7F-QR4C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-26 00:30 – Updated: 2026-03-26 00:30A vulnerability has been found in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Backup Job Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack must be carried out locally. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 can resolve this issue. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-4824"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-25T22:16:19Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been found in Enter Software Iperius Backup up to 8.7.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Backup Job Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack must be carried out locally. The attack is considered to have high complexity. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 8.7.4 can resolve this issue. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component. The vendor was contacted early, responded in a very professional manner and quickly released a fixed version of the affected product.",
"id": "GHSA-r7j5-cv7f-qr4c",
"modified": "2026-03-26T00:30:55Z",
"published": "2026-03-26T00:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4824"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/0truust/iperius-backup-security-advisories/blob/main/advisories/privilege-escalation-rce.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.353124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.353124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.774220"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iperiusbackup.com/download-software-backup.aspx"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/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-R7P2-7QW3-PHXG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-17 12:30 – Updated: 2024-11-17 12:30A vulnerability was found in Samba where a delegated administrator with permission to create objects in Active Directory can write to all attributes of the newly created object, including security-sensitive attributes, even after the object's creation. This issue occurs because the administrator owns the object due to the lack of an Access Control List (ACL) at the time of creation and later being recognized as the 'creator owner.' The retained significant rights of the delegated administrator may not be well understood, potentially leading to unintended privilege escalation or security risks.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25720"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-17T11:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Samba where a delegated administrator with permission to create objects in Active Directory can write to all attributes of the newly created object, including security-sensitive attributes, even after the object\u0027s creation. This issue occurs because the administrator owns the object due to the lack of an Access Control List (ACL) at the time of creation and later being recognized as the \u0027creator owner.\u0027 The retained significant rights of the delegated administrator may not be well understood, potentially leading to unintended privilege escalation or security risks.",
"id": "GHSA-r7p2-7qw3-phxg",
"modified": "2024-11-17T12:30:29Z",
"published": "2024-11-17T12:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-25720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2305954"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.