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.
5646 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-63F5-HHC7-CX6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-16 20:40 – Updated: 2026-03-16 20:40Summary
openclaw versions <= 2026.3.12 allowed bootstrap setup codes to be replayed before approval, which could widen the scopes on a pending device pairing request.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected versions:
<= 2026.3.12 - Fixed version:
2026.3.13
Details
The vulnerable path was bootstrap token verification in src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts. In affected releases, a valid bootstrap setup code could be verified more than once before the pairing request was approved. That allowed a second verification attempt to mutate a pending device pairing and request broader scopes, including escalation from a lower operator scope to operator.admin, before an approver finalized the pairing.
This issue is in scope under OpenClaw's trust model because bootstrap setup codes are an authentication primitive for device pairing and the replay changed the privileges granted to the pending device.
Fix
openclaw@2026.3.13 makes bootstrap setup codes single-use. Current code consumes the bootstrap token record on the first successful verification, so replay attempts fail before pending scopes can be widened.
Regression coverage exists in src/infra/device-pairing.test.ts (rejects bootstrap token replay before pending scope escalation can be approved).
Fix Commit(s)
1803d16d5cec970c54b0e1ac46b31b1cbade335c
Thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
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"details": "### Summary\n`openclaw` versions `\u003c= 2026.3.12` allowed bootstrap setup codes to be replayed before approval, which could widen the scopes on a pending device pairing request.\n\n### Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (`npm`)\n- Affected versions: `\u003c= 2026.3.12`\n- Fixed version: `2026.3.13`\n\n### Details\nThe vulnerable path was bootstrap token verification in `src/infra/device-bootstrap.ts`. In affected releases, a valid bootstrap setup code could be verified more than once before the pairing request was approved. That allowed a second verification attempt to mutate a pending device pairing and request broader scopes, including escalation from a lower operator scope to `operator.admin`, before an approver finalized the pairing.\n\nThis issue is in scope under OpenClaw\u0027s trust model because bootstrap setup codes are an authentication primitive for device pairing and the replay changed the privileges granted to the pending device.\n\n### Fix\n`openclaw@2026.3.13` makes bootstrap setup codes single-use. Current code consumes the bootstrap token record on the first successful verification, so replay attempts fail before pending scopes can be widened.\n\nRegression coverage exists in `src/infra/device-pairing.test.ts` (`rejects bootstrap token replay before pending scope escalation can be approved`).\n\n### Fix Commit(s)\n- `1803d16d5cec970c54b0e1ac46b31b1cbade335c`\n\nThanks @tdjackey for reporting.",
"id": "GHSA-63f5-hhc7-cx6p",
"modified": "2026-03-16T20:40:23Z",
"published": "2026-03-16T20:40:23Z",
"references": [
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"summary": "OpenClaw bootstrap setup codes could be replayed to escalate pending pairing scopes before approval"
}
GHSA-63G9-MFRC-J793
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-11 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 00:30Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21542"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-10T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-63g9-mfrc-j793",
"modified": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"published": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
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"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21542"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-63MP-43Q7-2QJ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43In eLux RP 5.x before 5.5.1000 LTSR and 5.6.x before 5.6.2 CR when classic desktop mode is used, it is possible to start applications other than defined, even if the user does not have permissions to change application definitions.
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"id": "GHSA-63mp-43q7-2qj2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:19Z",
"references": [
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GHSA-63VQ-VXHH-X3PR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-17 09:31 – Updated: 2026-07-21 15:30The Altiris WMI provider exposes a class (AltirisAgent_Stream) that allows any local standard user to read the contents of any file accessible to the SYSTEM account, bypassing filesystem ACLs. No admin privileges required. The provider reverts to the LocalSystem context when servicing WMI queries without re-impersonating the caller. Any local standard user can therefore read SYSTEM-readable files — including configuration files, service logs, and secrets stored with SYSTEM/Administrator-only ACLs — by querying the provider directly.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-17T08:16:57Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "The Altiris WMI provider exposes a class (AltirisAgent_Stream) that allows any local standard user to read the contents of any file accessible to the SYSTEM account, bypassing filesystem ACLs. No admin privileges required. The provider reverts to the LocalSystem context when servicing WMI queries without re-impersonating the caller. Any local standard user can therefore read SYSTEM-readable files \u2014 including configuration files, service logs, and secrets stored with SYSTEM/Administrator-only ACLs \u2014 by querying the provider directly.",
"id": "GHSA-63vq-vxhh-x3pr",
"modified": "2026-07-21T15:30:33Z",
"published": "2026-07-17T09:31:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/37995"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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GHSA-63X7-M3J2-HXWG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:56 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that ws2ifsl.sys (Winsock) handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1253, CVE-2019-1278, CVE-2019-1303.
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"id": "GHSA-63x7-m3j2-hxwg",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:56:00Z",
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"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1215"
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"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1215"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-6422-47GP-W7V8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-15 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01In multiple methods of EuiccNotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to install existing packages without user consent due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-196855999
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In multiple methods of EuiccNotificationManager.java, there is a possible way to install existing packages without user consent due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-196855999",
"id": "GHSA-6422-47gp-w7v8",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:37Z",
"published": "2022-01-15T00:01:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39618"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-6428-3M47-F5W9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:33Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-1651.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1680"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-12T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-1651.",
"id": "GHSA-6428-3m47-f5w9",
"modified": "2024-10-08T18:33:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:38:46Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1680"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1680"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1680"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-644W-28VG-VRRC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:54The leakage of the client secret in TonTon-Tei Line v13.6.1 allows attackers to obtain the channel access token and send crafted broadcast messages.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-39733"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The leakage of the client secret in TonTon-Tei Line v13.6.1 allows attackers to obtain the channel access token and send crafted broadcast messages.",
"id": "GHSA-644w-28vg-vrrc",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:54:49Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:22Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39733"
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"url": "https://github.com/syz913/CVE-reports/blob/main/CVE-2023-39733.md"
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"url": "https://liff.line.me/1656987103-bk5k9PO4"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-6456-HR4P-P4PQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Improper access control vulnerability in acmailer ver. 4.0.1 and earlier, and acmailer DB ver. 1.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary OS command, or gain an administrative privilege which may result in obtaining the sensitive information on the server via unspecified vectors.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20617"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-14T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Improper access control vulnerability in acmailer ver. 4.0.1 and earlier, and acmailer DB ver. 1.1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute an arbitrary OS command, or gain an administrative privilege which may result in obtaining the sensitive information on the server via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-6456-hr4p-p4pq",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:21Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20617"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN35906450/index.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.acmailer.jp/info/de.cgi?id=101"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-6465-6PFQ-MJ4H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:47 – Updated: 2025-11-25 18:32When a page's content security policy (CSP) header contains a "sandbox" directive, other directives are ignored. This results in the incorrect enforcement of CSP. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird < 52.3, Firefox ESR < 52.3, and Firefox < 55.
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-11T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "When a page\u0027s content security policy (CSP) header contains a \"sandbox\" directive, other directives are ignored. This results in the incorrect enforcement of CSP. This vulnerability affects Thunderbird \u003c 52.3, Firefox ESR \u003c 52.3, and Firefox \u003c 55.",
"id": "GHSA-6465-6pfq-mj4h",
"modified": "2025-11-25T18:32:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:47:11Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7803"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2456"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2534"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1377426"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201803-14"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3928"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3968"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-18"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2017-20"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100234"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039124"
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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.