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-3QXG-WWC2-J5RM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0668, CVE-2020-0669, CVE-2020-0670, CVE-2020-0672.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0671"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0668, CVE-2020-0669, CVE-2020-0670, CVE-2020-0672.",
  "id": "GHSA-3qxg-wwc2-j5rm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0671"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0671"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3R3G-PRMP-4M5W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE), prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1 and prior to 14.2.5569.2100 respectively, may be susceptible to an arbitrary file write vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker is able to overwrite existing files on the resident system without proper privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-5825"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Endpoint Protection Small Business Edition (SEP SBE), prior to 14.2 RU2 MP1 and prior to 14.2.5569.2100 respectively, may be susceptible to an arbitrary file write vulnerability, which is a type of issue whereby an attacker is able to overwrite existing files on the resident system without proper privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-3r3g-prmp-4m5w",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:36Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5825"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.symantec.com/us/en/article.SYMSA1505.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3R65-3CMQ-G2Q2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles Secure Socket Shell remote commands, aka 'Windows SSH Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0757"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles Secure Socket Shell remote commands, aka \u0027Windows SSH Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-3r65-3cmq-g2q2",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:34Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0757"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0757"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3R6V-MPPW-9J6R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Job Opening). The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager. While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-61076"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:38Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Job Opening).   The supported version that is affected is 9.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager.  While the vulnerability is in PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Talent Acquisition Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-3r6v-mppw-9j6r",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:13Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61076"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-3R84-HHRV-2935

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-11 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:36
VLAI
Details

In createQuickShareAction of SaveImageInBackgroundTask.java, there is a possible way to trigger a background activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-35676"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-11T21:15:42Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In createQuickShareAction of SaveImageInBackgroundTask.java, there is a possible way to trigger a background activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-3r84-hhrv-2935",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T07:36:43Z",
  "published": "2023-09-11T21:30:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35676"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/109e58b62dc9fedcee93983678ef9d4931e72afa"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2023-09-01"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3R88-XWW2-VP8P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Unified Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OUD Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-60419"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:44Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Unified Directory product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OUD Core).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and  14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via LDAP to compromise Oracle Unified Directory.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Unified Directory. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-3r88-xww2-vp8p",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:40Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60419"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-3RC9-QGQ4-2P4W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35
VLAI
Details

There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Alfredo Milani Comparetti SpeedFan 4.52. Attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-28175"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-03T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Alfredo Milani Comparetti SpeedFan 4.52. Attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges",
  "id": "GHSA-3rc9-qgq4-2p4w",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:12Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:35:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28175"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/y5s5k5/CVE-2020-28175"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/y5s5k5/exp/blob/main/exp"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3RG5-WJQJ-4Q4G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens 7KT PAC1200 data manager (7KT1260) in all versions < V2.03. The integrated web server (port 80/tcp) of the affected devices could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform administrative operations over the network.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-9944"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-288"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-12-27T17:08:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Siemens 7KT PAC1200 data manager (7KT1260) in all versions \u003c V2.03. The integrated web server (port 80/tcp) of the affected devices could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to perform administrative operations over the network.",
  "id": "GHSA-3rg5-wjqj-4q4g",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:04Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:36:04Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9944"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-971654.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101184"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3RH8-VM3G-5R4X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2026-06-10 18:31
VLAI
Details

TechSmith Snagit 19.1.0.2653 uses Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) which can allow attackers to obfuscate and embed crafted files used to escalate privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-18171"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-26T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "TechSmith Snagit 19.1.0.2653 uses Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) which can allow attackers to obfuscate and embed crafted files used to escalate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-3rh8-vm3g-5r4x",
  "modified": "2026-06-10T18:31:38Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:09:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-18171"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W33rsdISmexLOGS4VmLUIITRU_KqGULcij1Z6QyxsjU/edit?usp=sharing"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_06_2019/blob/master/Snagit_Review.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/TechSmith/TSC-Security-Public/blob/main/advisories/2020/CVE-2020-18171-dispute.md"
    }
  ],
  "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-3RJ6-PR5W-F29F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-15 00:03
VLAI
Details

Unprotected dynamic receiver in SecSettings prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to launch arbitrary activity.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-22263"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-10T14:12:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Unprotected dynamic receiver in SecSettings prior to SMR Jan-2022 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to launch arbitrary activity.",
  "id": "GHSA-3rj6-pr5w-f29f",
  "modified": "2022-01-15T00:03:23Z",
  "published": "2022-01-11T00:00:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22263"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

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.