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.
6088 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-4M4C-MM78-3PCW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-28 00:00This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32829"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-23T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-4m4c-mm78-3pcw",
"modified": "2022-09-28T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-09-25T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346"
}
],
"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-4M5J-3MR3-CV42
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-14 18:32 – Updated: 2024-08-14 18:32Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-42440"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-14T17:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-4m5j-3mr3-cv42",
"modified": "2024-08-14T18:32:43Z",
"published": "2024-08-14T18:32:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42440"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24034"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4M8W-WHG9-Q7F6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-23 00:01 – Updated: 2022-04-20 00:01A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Windows version of installation for Advantech R-SeeNet Advantech R-SeeNet 2.4.15 (30.07.2021). A specially-crafted file can be replaced in the system to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM authority. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-21912"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-22T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Windows version of installation for Advantech R-SeeNet Advantech R-SeeNet 2.4.15 (30.07.2021). A specially-crafted file can be replaced in the system to escalate privileges to NT SYSTEM authority. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-4m8w-whg9-q7f6",
"modified": "2022-04-20T00:01:56Z",
"published": "2021-12-23T00:01:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21912"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2021-1360"
}
],
"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-4M8X-PPC6-475J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17001.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-17014"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17001.",
"id": "GHSA-4m8x-ppc6-475j",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17014"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17014"
}
],
"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-4MGH-WQJ7-785J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:06An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0613, CVE-2020-0614, CVE-2020-0623, CVE-2020-0625, CVE-2020-0626, CVE-2020-0628, CVE-2020-0629, CVE-2020-0630, CVE-2020-0631, CVE-2020-0632, CVE-2020-0633.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0627"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-01-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0613, CVE-2020-0614, CVE-2020-0623, CVE-2020-0625, CVE-2020-0626, CVE-2020-0628, CVE-2020-0629, CVE-2020-0630, CVE-2020-0631, CVE-2020-0632, CVE-2020-0633.",
"id": "GHSA-4mgh-wqj7-785j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:06:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:06:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0627"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0627"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4MPR-HWG7-Q5X5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-18 18:32 – Updated: 2026-09-03 15:32A flaw was found in the Submariner operator. This vulnerability allows for the exposure of a long-lived broker service account (SA) bearer token within the Submariner Custom Resource (CR) specification. An attacker with access to the cluster's etcd database or through kubectl get commands could obtain this token. The possession of this token grants full control over the mesh network, enabling unauthorized management of network resources such as endpoints and secrets.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-66782"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-312"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-18T17:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in the Submariner operator. This vulnerability allows for the exposure of a long-lived broker service account (SA) bearer token within the Submariner Custom Resource (CR) specification. An attacker with access to the cluster\u0027s etcd database or through `kubectl get` commands could obtain this token. The possession of this token grants full control over the mesh network, enabling unauthorized management of network resources such as endpoints and secrets.",
"id": "GHSA-4mpr-hwg7-q5x5",
"modified": "2026-09-03T15:32:01Z",
"published": "2026-08-18T18:32:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:63016"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-66782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2507527"
}
],
"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-4MWF-JV6C-G6RM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-11 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 00:30Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2023-21561, CVE-2023-21730.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21551"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-10T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2023-21561, CVE-2023-21730.",
"id": "GHSA-4mwf-jv6c-g6rm",
"modified": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"published": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21551"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21551"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21551"
}
],
"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-4MWQ-M8XW-34MR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33739"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-4mwq-m8xw-34mr",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33739"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33739"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-33739"
}
],
"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-4P35-Q5WW-G8QX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:10 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:10An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with specially crafted requests.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-9021"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-18T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in CA Privileged Access Manager 2.8.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with specially crafted requests.",
"id": "GHSA-4p35-q5ww-g8qx",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:10:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:10:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-9021"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.ca.com/us/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20180614-01--security-notice-for-ca-privileged-access-manager.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155576/Broadcom-CA-Privileged-Access-Manager-2.8.2-Remote-Command-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104496"
}
],
"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-4P45-2736-FQ3X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00Windows 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-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26801, CVE-2022-26802, CVE-2022-26803.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26791"
],
"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-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26801, CVE-2022-26802, CVE-2022-26803.",
"id": "GHSA-4p45-2736-fq3x",
"modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:33Z",
"published": "2022-04-16T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26791"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26791"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26791"
}
],
"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
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.