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.

5645 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-4XPQ-67Q3-73XV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

In snoozeNotification of NotificationListenerService.java, there is a possible permission confusion due to a misleading user consent dialog. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-195031401

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1019"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In snoozeNotification of NotificationListenerService.java, there is a possible permission confusion due to a misleading user consent dialog. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-195031401",
  "id": "GHSA-4xpq-67q3-73xv",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:00Z",
  "published": "2021-12-16T00:00:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1019"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4XQF-WPGP-683P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Stack fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0996.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0985"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Stack fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0996.",
  "id": "GHSA-4xqf-wpgp-683p",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:34Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:14:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0985"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0985"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4XR4-3F5P-7CG4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-08 09:30 – Updated: 2025-02-13 18:31
VLAI
Details

In MongoDB Ops Manager v5.0 prior to 5.0.22 and v6.0 prior to 6.0.17 it is possible for an authenticated user with project owner or project user admin access to generate an API key with the privileges of org owner resulting in privilege escalation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-4009"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-648"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-08T09:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In MongoDB Ops Manager v5.0 prior to 5.0.22 and v6.0 prior to 6.0.17 it is possible for an authenticated user with project owner or project user admin access to generate an API key with the privileges of org owner resulting in privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-4xr4-3f5p-7cg4",
  "modified": "2025-02-13T18:31:45Z",
  "published": "2023-08-08T09:30:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4009"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230831-0013"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mongodb.com/docs/ops-manager/current/release-notes/application/#onprem-server-6-0"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mongodb.com/docs/ops-manager/v5.0/release-notes/application/#onprem-server-5-0-22"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4XRH-5M3M-328W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-21 20:44 – Updated: 2026-05-21 20:44
VLAI
Summary
@hulumi/policies: CIS 1.16 admin policy bypass for inline and attached IAM policies
Details

Impact: @hulumi/policies versions before 1.3.2 did not fully inspect inline and attached IAM policy evidence for the administrator-policy guardrail, so some admin-equivalent policy paths could pass policy evaluation.

Patched in 1.3.2: the validator inspects the affected policy shapes and includes regression tests.

Remediation: upgrade @hulumi/policies to 1.3.2 or later.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "@hulumi/policies"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.3.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-21T20:44:12Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Impact: @hulumi/policies versions before 1.3.2 did not fully inspect inline and attached IAM policy evidence for the administrator-policy guardrail, so some admin-equivalent policy paths could pass policy evaluation.\n\nPatched in 1.3.2: the validator inspects the affected policy shapes and includes regression tests.\n\nRemediation: upgrade @hulumi/policies to 1.3.2 or later.",
  "id": "GHSA-4xrh-5m3m-328w",
  "modified": "2026-05-21T20:44:12Z",
  "published": "2026-05-21T20:44:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/kerberosmansour/hulumi/security/advisories/GHSA-4xrh-5m3m-328w"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/kerberosmansour/hulumi"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "@hulumi/policies: CIS 1.16 admin policy bypass for inline and attached IAM policies"
}

GHSA-4XXW-JX52-QF53

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26786, CVE-2022-26787, CVE-2022-26789, CVE-2022-26790, CVE-2022-26791, CVE-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26802, CVE-2022-26803.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-26801"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26786, CVE-2022-26787, CVE-2022-26789, CVE-2022-26790, CVE-2022-26791, CVE-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26802, CVE-2022-26803.",
  "id": "GHSA-4xxw-jx52-qf53",
  "modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2022-04-16T00:00:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26801"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26801"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26801"
    }
  ],
  "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-522J-V5MV-H6MW

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

The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.0.18 does not have proper checks in place during registration allowing anyone to register on the site as an instructor. They can then add courses and/or posts.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-4278"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-11T20:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The MasterStudy LMS WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.0.18 does not have proper checks in place during registration allowing anyone to register on the site as an instructor. They can then add courses and/or posts.",
  "id": "GHSA-522j-v5mv-h6mw",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T07:36:16Z",
  "published": "2023-09-11T21:30:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4278"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cb3173ec-9891-4bd8-9d05-24fe805b5235"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175007/WordPress-Masterstudy-LMS-3.0.17-Account-Creation.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-526G-F654-4MMM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-08 21:31 – Updated: 2025-09-08 21:31
VLAI
Details

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions prior to 9.12.0.0, contains an improper privilege management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-43722"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-09-08T19:15:35Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions prior to 9.12.0.0, contains an improper privilege management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to elevation of privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-526g-f654-4mmm",
  "modified": "2025-09-08T21:31:00Z",
  "published": "2025-09-08T21:31:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43722"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000363686/dsa-2025-319-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-multiple-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-52FX-R79R-42FH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:40 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

Insider Threat Management Windows Agent Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management (formerly ObserveIT) Agent for Windows before 7.4.3, 7.5.4, 7.6.5, 7.7.5, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.2, and 7.11.0.25 as well as versions 7.3 and earlier is missing authentication for a critical function, which allows a local authenticated Windows user to run arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Windows SYSTEM user. Agents for MacOS, Linux, and ITM Cloud are not affected.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22159"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-26T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Insider Threat Management Windows Agent Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability The Proofpoint Insider Threat Management (formerly ObserveIT) Agent for Windows before 7.4.3, 7.5.4, 7.6.5, 7.7.5, 7.8.4, 7.9.3, 7.10.2, and 7.11.0.25 as well as versions 7.3 and earlier is missing authentication for a critical function, which allows a local authenticated Windows user to run arbitrary commands with the privileges of the Windows SYSTEM user. Agents for MacOS, Linux, and ITM Cloud are not affected.",
  "id": "GHSA-52fx-r79r-42fh",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:40:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22159"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.proofpoint.com/us/security/security-advisories/pfpt-sa-2021-0001"
    }
  ],
  "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-52WF-X2GW-QM74

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-28 21:32 – Updated: 2026-05-28 21:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Flow Manufacturing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Security). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.9-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via SQL to compromise Oracle Flow Manufacturing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Flow Manufacturing. 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-2026-46837"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T21:16:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Flow Manufacturing product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Security).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.9-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via SQL to compromise Oracle Flow Manufacturing.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Flow Manufacturing. 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-52wf-x2gw-qm74",
  "modified": "2026-05-28T21:32:07Z",
  "published": "2026-05-28T21:32:06Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46837"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspumay2026.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-5345-WPQM-6QGF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:48 – Updated: 2023-01-30 21:30
VLAI
Details

IBM Cognos Controller 10.2.0, 10.2.1, 10.3.0, 10.3.1, and 10.4.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158882.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-4177"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-06-17T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "IBM Cognos Controller 10.2.0, 10.2.1, 10.3.0, 10.3.1, and 10.4.0 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158882.",
  "id": "GHSA-5345-wpqm-6qgf",
  "modified": "2023-01-30T21:30:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:48:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-4177"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158882"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886913"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/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.