Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

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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-5H55-R66F-VC93

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-19 00:01
VLAI
Details

In AttributionSource of AttributionSource.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-200288596

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39799"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-12T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In AttributionSource of AttributionSource.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-200288596",
  "id": "GHSA-5h55-r66f-vc93",
  "modified": "2022-04-19T00:01:08Z",
  "published": "2022-04-13T00:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39799"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-04-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-5H76-3H5H-245J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1090"
  ],
  "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 Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.",
  "id": "GHSA-5h76-3h5h-245j",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1090"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1090"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-5H78-QW4W-6WQ5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Ballistix MOD Utility through 2.0.2.5 is vulnerable to privilege escalation in the MODAPI.sys driver component. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specific IOCTL request that allows low-privileged users to directly interact with physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function call (mapping physical memory into a virtual address space). Attackers could exploit this issue to achieve local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-41285"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-04T06:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Ballistix MOD Utility through 2.0.2.5 is vulnerable to privilege escalation in the MODAPI.sys driver component. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specific IOCTL request that allows low-privileged users to directly interact with physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function call (mapping physical memory into a virtual address space). Attackers could exploit this issue to achieve local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM.",
  "id": "GHSA-5h78-qw4w-6wq5",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:16:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41285"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/VoidSec/Exploit-Development/blob/master/windows/x64/kernel/crucial_Ballistix_MOD_Utility_v.2.0.2.5/crucial_Ballistix_MOD_Utility_v.2.0.2.5_memory_dump_PoC.cpp"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://voidsec.com/crucial-mod-utility-lpe-cve-2021-41285"
    }
  ],
  "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-5HFF-46VH-RXMW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-07 18:15 – Updated: 2026-04-24 21:04
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw: Read-scoped identity-bearing HTTP clients could kill sessions via /sessions/:sessionKey/kill
Details

Summary

Before OpenClaw 2026.4.2, POST /sessions/:sessionKey/kill did not enforce write scopes in identity-bearing HTTP modes. A caller limited to read-only operator scopes could still terminate a running subagent session.

Impact

A read-scoped caller could perform a write-class control-plane mutation and interrupt delegated work. This was an authorization bug on the HTTP scope boundary, not a shared-secret compatibility exception.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Affected versions: <= 2026.4.1
  • Patched versions: >= 2026.4.2
  • Latest published npm version: 2026.4.1

Fix Commit(s)

  • 54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb — enforce session-kill HTTP scopes

Release Process Note

The fix is present on main and is staged for OpenClaw 2026.4.2. Publish this advisory after the 2026.4.2 npm release is live.

Thanks @EaEa0001 for reporting.

Severity
5.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
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  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2026.4.1"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "openclaw"
      },
      "ranges": [
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          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-07T18:15:37Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-21T00:16:30Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "## Summary\n\nBefore OpenClaw 2026.4.2, `POST /sessions/:sessionKey/kill` did not enforce write scopes in identity-bearing HTTP modes. A caller limited to read-only operator scopes could still terminate a running subagent session.\n\n## Impact\n\nA read-scoped caller could perform a write-class control-plane mutation and interrupt delegated work. This was an authorization bug on the HTTP scope boundary, not a shared-secret compatibility exception.\n\n## Affected Packages / Versions\n\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Affected versions: `\u003c= 2026.4.1`\n- Patched versions: `\u003e= 2026.4.2`\n- Latest published npm version: `2026.4.1`\n\n## Fix Commit(s)\n\n- `54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb` \u2014 enforce session-kill HTTP scopes\n\n## Release Process Note\n\nThe fix is present on `main` and is staged for OpenClaw `2026.4.2`. Publish this advisory after the `2026.4.2` npm release is live.\n\nThanks @EaEa0001 for reporting.",
  "id": "GHSA-5hff-46vh-rxmw",
  "modified": "2026-04-24T21:04:39Z",
  "published": "2026-04-07T18:15:37Z",
  "references": [
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      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5hff-46vh-rxmw"
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    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-session-termination-endpoint"
    }
  ],
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  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw: Read-scoped identity-bearing HTTP clients could kill sessions via /sessions/:sessionKey/kill"
}

GHSA-5HFF-R5RF-V64J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28
VLAI
Details

Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.

Severity
8.8 (High)
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-2021-24184"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-05T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS \u2013 eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.",
  "id": "GHSA-5hff-r5rf-v64j",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:15Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T22:28:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24184"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e85917c-7a58-49cb-b8b3-05aa18ffff3e"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/several-vulnerabilities-patched-in-tutor-lms-plugin"
    }
  ],
  "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-5HG7-XM7J-2FF2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-18 00:01
VLAI
Details

Improper access control vulnerability in dynamic receiver in ApkInstaller prior to SMR MAR-2022 Release allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary activity without a proper permission

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24931"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:46:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control vulnerability in dynamic receiver in ApkInstaller prior to SMR MAR-2022 Release allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary activity without a proper permission",
  "id": "GHSA-5hg7-xm7j-2ff2",
  "modified": "2022-03-18T00:01:21Z",
  "published": "2022-03-11T00:02:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24931"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=3"
    }
  ],
  "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-5HQH-WQMH-6MQ8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 00:31 – Updated: 2026-03-03 00:31
VLAI
Details

The LatePoint – Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via password reset in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7. This is due to the plugin allowing users with a LatePoint Agent role, who are creating new customers to set the 'wordpress_user_id' field. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Agent-level access and above, to gain elevated privileges by linking a customer to the arbitrary user ID, including administrators, and then resetting the password.

Severity
8.8 (High)
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-2026-1566"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-03T00:15:55Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The LatePoint \u2013 Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via password reset in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7. This is due to the plugin allowing users with a LatePoint Agent role, who are creating new customers to set the \u0027wordpress_user_id\u0027 field. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Agent-level access and above, to gain elevated privileges by linking a customer to the arbitrary user ID, including administrators, and then resetting the password.",
  "id": "GHSA-5hqh-wqmh-6mq8",
  "modified": "2026-03-03T00:31:11Z",
  "published": "2026-03-03T00:31:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1566"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3463945"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c958880e-6068-4e7d-a780-1251f3ab9bf7?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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5HX2-5438-V8QX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21885.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21914"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21885.",
  "id": "GHSA-5hx2-5438-v8qx",
  "modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:54Z",
  "published": "2022-01-12T00:00:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21914"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21914"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21914"
    }
  ],
  "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-5J4R-QJ38-WG6G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-3162"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-15T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-5j4r-qj38-wg6g",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:39:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3162"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-mac/release-notes/#docker-desktop-community-2500"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://twitter.com/_r3ggi"
    }
  ],
  "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-5J4W-V87M-8R65

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2025-02-10 20:33
VLAI
Summary
Magento business logic error vulnerability
Details

Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a business logic error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "last_affected": "2.2.11"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/community-edition"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
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            {
              "introduced": "2.3.0"
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            {
              "fixed": "2.3.4-p2"
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          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "magento/core"
      },
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            {
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            {
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          ],
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        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
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      },
      "ranges": [
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            {
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            }
          ],
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      ]
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  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-9630"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-01-11T16:04:59Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-06-26T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a business logic error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-5j4w-v87m-8r65",
  "modified": "2025-02-10T20:33:55Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:21:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9630"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/magento/magento2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb20-22.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:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Magento business logic error vulnerability"
}
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.

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