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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.

6087 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-4CG4-9G5H-4F6M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:21
VLAI
Details

A component in Kaspersky Password Manager could allow an attacker to elevate a process Integrity level from Medium to High.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-35052"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-23T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A component in Kaspersky Password Manager could allow an attacker to elevate a process Integrity level from Medium to High.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cg4-9g5h-4f6m",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:21:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:21:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35052"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#221121"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1335"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4CGQ-VQ3R-C9R4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-20 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-20 21:31
VLAI
Details

Improper access control in Doorman v0.1.0 and v1.0.2 allows any authenticated user to update their own account role to a non-admin privileged role via /platform/user/{username}. The role field is accepted by the update model without a manage_users permission check for self-updates, enabling privilege escalation to high-privileged roles.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-30269"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-20T17:16:33Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control in Doorman v0.1.0 and v1.0.2 allows any authenticated user to update their own account role to a non-admin privileged role via /platform/user/{username}. The `role` field is accepted by the update model without a manage_users permission check for self-updates, enabling privilege escalation to high-privileged roles.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cgq-vq3r-c9r4",
  "modified": "2026-04-20T21:31:43Z",
  "published": "2026-04-20T18:31:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30269"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.orxiain.life/archives/cve-2026-30269---improper-access-control-in-doorman-allows-privilege-escalation"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apidoorman/doorman"
    }
  ],
  "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:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4CJ9-M6PR-4W4X

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

Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0557"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cj9-m6pr-4w4x",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:14:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0557"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4CM3-3JR8-W42P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1124, CVE-2020-1131, CVE-2020-1134, CVE-2020-1144, CVE-2020-1185, CVE-2020-1186, CVE-2020-1187, CVE-2020-1188, CVE-2020-1189, CVE-2020-1190, CVE-2020-1191.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1184"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1124, CVE-2020-1131, CVE-2020-1134, CVE-2020-1144, CVE-2020-1185, CVE-2020-1186, CVE-2020-1187, CVE-2020-1188, CVE-2020-1189, CVE-2020-1190, CVE-2020-1191.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cm3-3jr8-w42p",
  "modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1184"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1184"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1184"
    }
  ],
  "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-4CM7-7R9P-HQ66

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-15 21:30 – Updated: 2025-04-21 15:31
VLAI
Details

An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-42849"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-12-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to elevate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cm7-7r9p-hq66",
  "modified": "2025-04-21T15:31:10Z",
  "published": "2022-12-15T21:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42849"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4CR7-7JGP-Q22R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 00:31 – Updated: 2026-08-26 21:31
VLAI
Details

In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking due to a logic error in the code. 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-2026-0009"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T22:16:19Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cr7-7jgp-q22r",
  "modified": "2026-08-26T21:31:22Z",
  "published": "2026-06-02T00:31:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0009"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2026/Aug/110"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/28/7"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4CWJ-QJ59-C6VC

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

Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-17952"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-30T01:16:59Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Inappropriate implementation in V8 in Google Chrome prior to 151.0.7922.72 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)",
  "id": "GHSA-4cwj-qj59-c6vc",
  "modified": "2026-07-30T15:31:44Z",
  "published": "2026-07-30T03:31:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17952"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/07/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0887107924.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/517316174"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4F33-87HW-R872

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31
VLAI
Details

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42319"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-10T01:19:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-4f33-87hw-r872",
  "modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:43Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:20:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42319"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-42319"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42319"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4F3C-PH4G-54Q4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-20 03:32 – Updated: 2026-06-20 03:32
VLAI
Details

Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an authentication logic flaw: a user with permission to manage team or organization security settings can enable mandatory two-factor authentication for all team members without first enabling 2FA on their own account. The application fails to verify the initiator's 2FA status before allowing the policy change, resulting in inconsistent security enforcement, potential administrative misuse, and lockout risk for team members.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-56212"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-20T01:16:16Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Capgo before 12.128.2 contains an authentication logic flaw: a user with permission to manage team or organization security settings can enable mandatory two-factor authentication for all team members without first enabling 2FA on their own account. The application fails to verify the initiator\u0027s 2FA status before allowing the policy change, resulting in inconsistent security enforcement, potential administrative misuse, and lockout risk for team members.",
  "id": "GHSA-4f3c-ph4g-54q4",
  "modified": "2026-06-20T03:32:29Z",
  "published": "2026-06-20T03:32:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Cap-go/capgo/security/advisories/GHSA-w2cr-vcwj-69x2"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-56212"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/capgo-improper-2fa-enforcement-logic-via-team-security-settings"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/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-4F4M-2QM7-575F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-11 06:31 – Updated: 2026-07-11 06:31
VLAI
Details

The Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.6 via the payload parameter. The vulnerability exists because AuthenticateService::generatePayload() only overwrites JWT payload keys whose names appear in the admin-configured jwt_payload list — leaving any attacker-supplied identity claims such as email, id, or username intact and signed into the JWT with the site's HS256 secret. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to that of an Administrator by injecting a target administrator's email address into the payload parameter at the /wp-json/simple-jwt-login/v1/auth endpoint, then redeeming the resulting JWT at the /autologin endpoint to obtain a fully authenticated session as that administrator.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-14262"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-11T05:16:32Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Simple JWT Login \u2013 Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.6.6 via the `payload` parameter. The vulnerability exists because `AuthenticateService::generatePayload()` only overwrites JWT payload keys whose names appear in the admin-configured `jwt_payload` list \u2014 leaving any attacker-supplied identity claims such as `email`, `id`, or `username` intact and signed into the JWT with the site\u0027s HS256 secret. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to escalate their privileges to that of an Administrator by injecting a target administrator\u0027s email address into the `payload` parameter at the `/wp-json/simple-jwt-login/v1/auth` endpoint, then redeeming the resulting JWT at the `/autologin` endpoint to obtain a fully authenticated session as that administrator.",
  "id": "GHSA-4f4m-2qm7-575f",
  "modified": "2026-07-11T06:31:16Z",
  "published": "2026-07-11T06:31:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14262"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-jwt-login/tags/3.6.6/src/Services/AuthenticateService.php#L163"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-jwt-login/tags/3.6.6/src/Services/AuthenticateService.php#L34"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-jwt-login/tags/3.6.6/src/Services/BaseService.php#L269"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-jwt-login/tags/3.6.6/src/Services/LoginService.php#L62"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=\u0026old=3597277%40simple-jwt-login\u0026new=3597277%40simple-jwt-login"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cd97a7a4-9f57-4882-9e3e-0e9853416af9?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.