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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.

6086 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-3HW7-QJ9H-R835

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-19 19:15 – Updated: 2026-02-06 18:56
VLAI
Summary
Gardener allows bypassing project secret validation which can lead to privilege escalation
Details

A security vulnerability was discovered in Gardener that could allow a user with administrative privileges for a Gardener project to obtain control over the seed cluster(s) where their shoot clusters are managed.

Am I Vulnerable?

This CVE affects all Gardener installations no matter of the public cloud provider(s) used for the seed clusters/shoot clusters.

Affected Components

  • gardener/gardener

Affected Versions

  • < v1.116.4
  • < v1.117.5
  • < v1.118.2
  • < v1.119.0

Fixed Versions

  • >= v1.116.4
  • >= v1.117.5
  • >= v1.118.2
  • >= v1.119.0

How do I mitigate this vulnerability?

Update to a fixed version.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/gardener/gardener"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.116.4"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/gardener/gardener"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.117.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.117.5"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/gardener/gardener"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.118.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.118.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-47283"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-20",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-19T19:15:03Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-19T19:15:51Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A security vulnerability was discovered in Gardener that could allow a user with administrative privileges for a Gardener project to obtain control over the seed cluster(s) where their shoot clusters are managed.\n\n### Am I Vulnerable?\n\nThis CVE affects all Gardener installations no matter of the public cloud provider(s) used for the seed clusters/shoot clusters.\n\n### Affected Components\n\n- `gardener/gardener`\n\n### Affected Versions\n\n- \u003c v1.116.4\n- \u003c v1.117.5\n- \u003c v1.118.2\n- \u003c v1.119.0\n\n### Fixed Versions\n\n- \u0026gt;= v1.116.4\n- \u0026gt;= v1.117.5\n- \u0026gt;= v1.118.2\n- \u0026gt;= v1.119.0\n\n### How do I mitigate this vulnerability?\n\nUpdate to a fixed version.",
  "id": "GHSA-3hw7-qj9h-r835",
  "modified": "2026-02-06T18:56:41Z",
  "published": "2025-05-19T19:15:03Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/security/advisories/GHSA-3hw7-qj9h-r835"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47283"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/924b1575aae052bcda5a51fac8594d38fa3c41b0"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/b89cf2cd5067e82f364063d5241af73650a6e11d"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/bbd19b1dd3a31843d7b820172d37f75298dfaf8b"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/cf4e9887d83902216b85609caf563f7a9dd2de00"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Gardener allows bypassing project secret validation which can lead to privilege escalation"
}

GHSA-3J3X-65FF-623H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-24 09:32 – Updated: 2026-07-24 21:32
VLAI
Details

The CAFEHAUS API WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have any authentication or authorisation when updating user passwords, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set the password of any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-12981"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-24T07:16:32Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The CAFEHAUS API WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have any authentication or authorisation when updating user passwords, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set the password of any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.",
  "id": "GHSA-3j3x-65ff-623h",
  "modified": "2026-07-24T21:32:21Z",
  "published": "2026-07-24T09:32:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12981"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79fa8b91-f88e-4249-9f17-9e98e879f6fa"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3J4J-7Q69-WJ53

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

Nagios Core through 4.3.4 initially executes /usr/sbin/nagios as root but supports configuration options in which this file is owned by a non-root account (and similarly can have nagios.cfg owned by a non-root account), which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to this non-root account.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-14312"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-09-11T22:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Nagios Core through 4.3.4 initially executes /usr/sbin/nagios as root but supports configuration options in which this file is owned by a non-root account (and similarly can have nagios.cfg owned by a non-root account), which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to this non-root account.",
  "id": "GHSA-3j4j-7q69-wj53",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:43:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14312"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/NagiosEnterprises/nagioscore/issues/424"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-03"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100881"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3J4M-48VR-7W3H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-12 00:00
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Demokratian. This affects an unknown part of the file install/install3.php. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-36542"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-07T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Demokratian. This affects an unknown part of the file install/install3.php. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-3j4m-48vr-7w3h",
  "modified": "2022-06-12T00:00:46Z",
  "published": "2022-06-08T00:00:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36542"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratian"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/0d073ee461edd5f42528d41e00bf0a7b22e86bb3"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.159435"
    }
  ],
  "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-3J7P-P25J-434W

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

Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OIM Legacy UI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-60567"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:56Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OIM Legacy UI).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and  14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in  unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data as well as  unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).",
  "id": "GHSA-3j7p-p25j-434w",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:48Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60567"
    },
    {
      "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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3J82-FV3W-55RR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-30 03:31 – Updated: 2026-07-30 15:31
VLAI
Details

Inappropriate implementation in Scheduling in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-17956"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-30T01:17:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Inappropriate implementation in Scheduling in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: Low)",
  "id": "GHSA-3j82-fv3w-55rr",
  "modified": "2026-07-30T15:31:44Z",
  "published": "2026-07-30T03:31:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17956"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517436171"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3JH7-8C9C-W8MX

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

Chamilo LMS 1.11.10 does not properly manage privileges which could allow a user with Sessions administrator privilege to create a new user then use the edit user function to change this new user to administrator privilege.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-23128"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Chamilo LMS 1.11.10 does not properly manage privileges which could allow a user with Sessions administrator privilege to create a new user then use the edit user function to change this new user to administrator privilege.",
  "id": "GHSA-3jh7-8c9c-w8mx",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:01:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23128"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.chamilo.org/projects/chamilo-18/wiki/Security_issues#Issue-41-2020-04-22-Medium-risk-high-impact-CSRF-and-privilege-escalation-via-CSRF"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://toandak.blogspot.com/2020/05/improper-privilege-management-in.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3JHW-MXW2-VH5X

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

NETSCOUT AirMagnet Enterprise 11.1.4 build 37257 and earlier has a sensor escalated privileges vulnerability that can be exploited to provide someone with administrative access to a sensor, with credentials to invoke a command to provide root access to the operating system. The attacker must complete a straightforward password-cracking exercise.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-28251"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-03T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "NETSCOUT AirMagnet Enterprise 11.1.4 build 37257 and earlier has a sensor escalated privileges vulnerability that can be exploited to provide someone with administrative access to a sensor, with credentials to invoke a command to provide root access to the operating system. The attacker must complete a straightforward password-cracking exercise.",
  "id": "GHSA-3jhw-mxw2-vh5x",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:12Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:35:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28251"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.netscout.com/products"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.netscout.com/securityadvisories"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-3JJ3-7HG7-2W24

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:46
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered in OxygenOS before 4.1.0 on OnePlus 3 and 3T devices. The attacker can change the bootmode of the device by issuing the 'fastboot oem boot_mode {rf/wlan/ftm/normal} command' in contradiction to the threat model of Android where the bootloader MUST NOT allow any security-sensitive operation to be run unless the bootloader is unlocked.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-5623"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-03-19T20:59:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in OxygenOS before 4.1.0 on OnePlus 3 and 3T devices. The attacker can change the bootmode of the device by issuing the \u0027fastboot oem boot_mode {rf/wlan/ftm/normal} command\u0027 in contradiction to the threat model of Android where the bootloader MUST NOT allow any security-sensitive operation to be run unless the bootloader is unlocked.",
  "id": "GHSA-3jj3-7hg7-2w24",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:46:13Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:46:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5623"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://alephsecurity.com/vulns/aleph-2017005"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97048"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3JWC-F428-GGR9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:05 – Updated: 2023-01-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.3. The install script updates the /etc/sudoers file for rconfig specific tasks. After an "rConfig specific Apache configuration" update, apache has high privileges for some binaries. This can be exploited by an attacker to bypass local security restrictions.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-19585"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-01-06T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.3. The install script updates the /etc/sudoers file for rconfig specific tasks. After an \"rConfig specific Apache configuration\" update, apache has high privileges for some binaries. This can be exploited by an attacker to bypass local security restrictions.",
  "id": "GHSA-3jwc-f428-ggr9",
  "modified": "2023-01-31T21:30:19Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:05:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19585"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/v1k1ngfr/exploits-rconfig/blob/master/rconfig_lpe.sh"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/v1k1ngfr/exploits/master/rconfig_lpe.sh?token="
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156950/rConfig-3.9.4-searchField-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.