CWE-269
DiscouragedImproper 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-5CFP-MPF4-F8HR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-16 00:00VMware vRealize Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative network access can escalate privileges to root.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-31672"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-10T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VMware vRealize Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative network access can escalate privileges to root.",
"id": "GHSA-5cfp-mpf4-f8hr",
"modified": "2022-08-16T00:00:24Z",
"published": "2022-08-11T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31672"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0022.html"
}
],
"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-5CGM-XVC8-25J7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-11 21:31 – Updated: 2026-06-22 21:30Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions prior to 26.5 exhibit improper access control within high-privileged agent components. A local, low-privileged attacker could exploit this by manipulating an internal communication mechanism or file operation. Under specific circumstances, this could potentially allow the attacker to bypass permission restrictions and execute unauthorized local actions with elevated privileges. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-19
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"aliases": [
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-11T19:16:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager Agent versions prior to 26.5 exhibit improper access control within high-privileged agent components. A local, low-privileged attacker could exploit this by manipulating an internal communication mechanism or file operation. Under specific circumstances, this could potentially allow the attacker to bypass permission restrictions and execute unauthorized local actions with elevated privileges. CyberArk Security Bulletin: CA26-19",
"id": "GHSA-5cgm-xvc8-25j7",
"modified": "2026-06-22T21:30:45Z",
"published": "2026-06-11T21:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-45176"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.cyberark.com/epm/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-os-linux.htm#Version2650"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.cyberark.com/epm/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-os-macos.htm#Version2650"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.cyberark.com/epm/latest/en/content/release%20notes/rn-os-windows.htm#Version2650"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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:Amber",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CJ2-3JR2-5H77
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-18 20:12 – Updated: 2026-06-18 20:12Summary
Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks. In affected versions, a command request that combines allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments could place inline-eval content in a shell carrier not covered by the strict check.
This advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw's trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.
Impact
When the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run shell-provided content outside the intended allowlist rule. Practical impact depends on the operator's configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.
Patched Versions
The first stable patched version is 2026.4.2.
Mitigations
avoid allowlisting shell carrier patterns and require approval for shell wrappers until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.
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"events": [
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"fixed": "2026.4.2"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-53855"
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"CWE-269",
"CWE-284",
"CWE-78",
"CWE-863"
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
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"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "### Summary\n\nShell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks. In affected versions, a command request that combines allowlisted tools with shell positional arguments could place inline-eval content in a shell carrier not covered by the strict check.\n\nThis advisory is scoped to the named feature and configuration. It does not change OpenClaw\u0027s trusted-operator model: authenticated Gateway operators, installed plugins, and intentional local execution surfaces remain trusted unless a separate policy, approval, allowlist, sandbox, or auth boundary is crossed.\n\n### Impact\n\nWhen the affected feature is enabled and reachable, this could run shell-provided content outside the intended allowlist rule. Practical impact depends on the operator\u0027s configuration and whether lower-trust input can reach that path.\n\n### Patched Versions\n\nThe first stable patched version is `2026.4.2`.\n\n### Mitigations\n\navoid allowlisting shell carrier patterns and require approval for shell wrappers until patched. As general hardening, keep channel and tool allowlists narrow, avoid sharing one Gateway between mutually untrusted users, and disable the affected feature when it is not needed.",
"id": "GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77",
"modified": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
"published": "2026-06-18T20:12:12Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5cj2-3jr2-5h77"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-53855"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-shell-positional-parameters-bypass-in-inline-eval-checks"
}
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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:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "OpenClaw: Shell positional parameters could weaken strict inline-eval checks"
}
GHSA-5CQF-VV6J-6F4G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:15loop_rw_iter in fs/io_uring.c in the Linux kernel through 5.14.6 allows local users to gain privileges by using IORING_OP_PROVIDE_BUFFERS to trigger a free of a kernel buffer, as demonstrated by using /proc//maps for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41073"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-19T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "loop_rw_iter in fs/io_uring.c in the Linux kernel through 5.14.6 allows local users to gain privileges by using IORING_OP_PROVIDE_BUFFERS to trigger a free of a kernel buffer, as demonstrated by using /proc/\u003cpid\u003e/maps for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-5cqf-vv6j-6f4g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:15:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41073"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=16c8d2df7ec0eed31b7d3b61cb13206a7fb930cc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/J7KSMIOQ4377CVTHMWNGNCWHMCRFRP2T"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PAP4TXEZ7J4EZQMQW5SIJMWXG7WZT3F7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211014-0003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4978"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/09/18/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/06/04/4"
}
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"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-5CR4-86QX-F59H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-07 00:31 – Updated: 2025-05-07 00:31266 vulnerability in Crestron Automate VX allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Automate VX: from 5.6.8161.21536 through 6.4.0.49.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-47420"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-06T22:15:17Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "266 vulnerability in Crestron Automate VX allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Automate VX: from 5.6.8161.21536 through 6.4.0.49.",
"id": "GHSA-5cr4-86qx-f59h",
"modified": "2025-05-07T00:31:34Z",
"published": "2025-05-07T00:31:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47420"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.crestron.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.crestron.com/Software-Firmware/Software/Automate-VX-Software/6-4-1-8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.crestron.com/release_notes/automate_vx_6.4.1.8_release_notes.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-5CVJ-WW2Q-JXC6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00In LK, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker who has physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-180427272
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0468"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In LK, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker who has physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android SoCAndroid ID: A-180427272",
"id": "GHSA-5cvj-ww2q-jxc6",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0468"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5CX5-FCX6-4J7M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36In audit_free_lsm_field of auditfilter.c, there is a possible bad kfree due to a logic error in audit_data_to_entry. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-150693166References: Upstream kernel
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0444"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-14T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In audit_free_lsm_field of auditfilter.c, there is a possible bad kfree due to a logic error in audit_data_to_entry. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-150693166References: Upstream kernel",
"id": "GHSA-5cx5-fcx6-4j7m",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:15Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0444"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5F45-24FP-CX62
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-11 00:30 – Updated: 2024-09-11 18:31In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. 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-2024-40657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-11T00:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In addPreferencesForType of AccountTypePreferenceLoader.java, there is a possible way to disable apps for other users due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-5f45-24fp-cx62",
"modified": "2024-09-11T18:31:03Z",
"published": "2024-09-11T00:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/8261e0ade3b414fea61d7fe9d8bc6df7a3fc8603"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01"
}
],
"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-5FFF-Q63H-X7XW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:26 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:26Google Chrome before 15.0.874.120, when Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 7 is used, does not request user confirmation before applet execution begins, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted applet.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-3898"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2011-11-11T11:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Google Chrome before 15.0.874.120, when Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 7 is used, does not request user confirmation before applet execution begins, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted applet.",
"id": "GHSA-5fff-q63h-x7xw",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:26:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3898"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=102461"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/11/stable-channel-update.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/46933"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5FJR-2J73-P536
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-11 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-11 21:31Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.12.24.0, contain an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-24510"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-11T20:16:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.12.24.0, contain an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-5fjr-2j73-p536",
"modified": "2026-03-11T21:31:03Z",
"published": "2026-03-11T21:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24510"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000427573/dsa-2026-093"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
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.