Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-24GF-6M5F-H6PG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-31 18:31 – Updated: 2025-06-03 21:30
VLAI
Details

A privilege escalation vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, 22.x) and Ivanti Policy Secure (9.x, 22.x) allows a user to elevate privileges to that of an administrator.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-21888"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-31T18:15:47Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability in web component of Ivanti Connect Secure (9.x, 22.x) and Ivanti Policy Secure (9.x, 22.x) allows a user to elevate privileges to that of an administrator.",
  "id": "GHSA-24gf-6m5f-h6pg",
  "modified": "2025-06-03T21:30:33Z",
  "published": "2024-01-31T18:31:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21888"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2024-21888-Privilege-Escalation-for-Ivanti-Connect-Secure-and-Ivanti-Policy-Secure?language=en_US"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-24GX-P8R7-XRQM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

VITEC Exterity IPTV products through 2021-04-30 allow privilege escalation to root.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42109"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-08T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "VITEC Exterity IPTV products through 2021-04-30 allow privilege escalation to root.",
  "id": "GHSA-24gx-p8r7-xrqm",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:17:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42109"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://whitehoodhacker.net/posts/2021-10-04-the-big-rick"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exterity.com"
    }
  ],
  "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-24JF-233J-Q8X3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

An elevated privileges issue related to Spring MVC calls impacts Code Insight v7.x releases up to and including 2020 R1 (7.11.0-64).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-12083"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-17T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An elevated privileges issue related to Spring MVC calls impacts Code Insight v7.x releases up to and including 2020 R1 (7.11.0-64).",
  "id": "GHSA-24jf-233j-q8x3",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:14:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12083"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://community.flexera.com/t5/Code-Insight-Knowledge-Base/CVE-2020-12083-Remediated-in-Code-Insight/ta-p/169356"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-24MX-4MJ6-V64Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:01
VLAI
Details

Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. Because Exim operates as root in the spool directory (owned by a non-root user), an attacker can write to a /var/spool/exim4/input spool header file, in which a crafted recipient address can indirectly lead to command execution.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-28008"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Exim 4 before 4.94.2 allows Execution with Unnecessary Privileges. Because Exim operates as root in the spool directory (owned by a non-root user), an attacker can write to a /var/spool/exim4/input spool header file, in which a crafted recipient address can indirectly lead to command execution.",
  "id": "GHSA-24mx-4mj6-v64q",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:01:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28008"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exim.org/static/doc/security/CVE-2020-qualys/CVE-2020-28008-SPDIR.txt"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-24PR-9RC2-6XV5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-12 00:01
VLAI
Details

The Apache Log4j hotpatch package before log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-12 didn’t mimic the permissions of the JVM being patched, allowing it to escalate privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-3100"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-19T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Apache Log4j hotpatch package before log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-12 didn\u2019t mimic the permissions of the JVM being patched, allowing it to escalate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-24pr-9rc2-6xv5",
  "modified": "2022-05-12T00:01:42Z",
  "published": "2022-04-21T00:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3100"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2021-1732.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1554.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/aws-log4shell-hot-patch-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-24Q7-5RC2-3HRP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-28 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-28 18:30
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Kvrocks.

This issue affects Apache Kvrocks: from v2.9.0 through v2.13.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0, which fixes the issue.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-59790"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-28T15:16:02Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Kvrocks.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Kvrocks: from v2.9.0 through v2.13.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 2.14.0, which fixes the issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-24q7-5rc2-3hrp",
  "modified": "2025-11-28T18:30:23Z",
  "published": "2025-11-28T15:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59790"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/dlbz5hmm4ts3npzqnvhofxmqg9w9zt0o"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/28/2"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2526-24JX-77PP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-07-02 00:00
VLAI
Details

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee delete action to an unintended file. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-7281"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-07-03T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.R26 allows local users to delete files the user would otherwise not have access to via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee delete action to an unintended file. This is achieved through running a malicious script or program on the target machine.",
  "id": "GHSA-2526-24jx-77pp",
  "modified": "2022-07-02T00:00:23Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:22:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7281"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://service.mcafee.com/webcenter/portal/cp/home/articleview?articleId=TS103062"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-255J-2693-VHWC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:25
VLAI
Details

FusionCompute 8.0.0 have local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local, authenticated attacker could perform specific operations to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege and compromise the service.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-9078"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-10T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "FusionCompute 8.0.0 have local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local, authenticated attacker could perform specific operations to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the attacker to obtain a higher privilege and compromise the service.",
  "id": "GHSA-255j-2693-vhwc",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:25:15Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:25:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9078"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200805-01-fusioncompute-en"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-255J-56MH-HP3W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43
VLAI
Details

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.1 and 6.2 could allow an authenticated user to edit objects that they should not have access to due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 128691.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-1493"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-01-09T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 6.1 and 6.2 could allow an authenticated user to edit objects that they should not have access to due to improper access controls. IBM X-Force ID: 128691.",
  "id": "GHSA-255j-56mh-hp3w",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:34Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:43:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1493"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/128691"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg2C1000367"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102483"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-255P-HFWR-9QM4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-32782"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-09-23T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "This issue was addressed by enabling hardened runtime. This issue is fixed in macOS Monterey 12.4. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.",
  "id": "GHSA-255p-hfwr-9qm4",
  "modified": "2022-09-29T00:00:27Z",
  "published": "2022-09-25T00:00:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

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-48
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.

Mitigation MIT-49
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.

CAPEC-122: Privilege Abuse

An adversary is able to exploit features of the target that should be reserved for privileged users or administrators but are exposed to use by lower or non-privileged accounts. Access to sensitive information and functionality must be controlled to ensure that only authorized users are able to access these resources.

CAPEC-233: Privilege Escalation

An adversary exploits a weakness enabling them to elevate their privilege and perform an action that they are not supposed to be authorized to perform.

CAPEC-58: Restful Privilege Elevation

An adversary identifies a Rest HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permission method allowing them to perform various malicious actions upon server data due to lack of access control mechanisms implemented within the application service accepting HTTP messages.