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.
5655 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-824C-87GG-824V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1000, CVE-2020-1003, CVE-2020-1027.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0913"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1000, CVE-2020-1003, CVE-2020-1027.",
"id": "GHSA-824c-87gg-824v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0913"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0913"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-825G-6MC8-89VV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-19 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-26 00:01A privilege chaining vulnerability [CWE-268] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer 6.0.x, 6.2.x, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 may allow a local and authenticated attacker with a restricted shell to escalate their privileges to root due to incorrect permissions of some folders and executable files on the system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26118"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-18T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A privilege chaining vulnerability [CWE-268] in FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer 6.0.x, 6.2.x, 6.4.0 through 6.4.7, 7.0.0 through 7.0.3 may allow a local and authenticated attacker with a restricted shell to escalate their privileges to root due to incorrect permissions of some folders and executable files on the system.",
"id": "GHSA-825g-6mc8-89vv",
"modified": "2022-07-26T00:01:09Z",
"published": "2022-07-19T00:00:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26118"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-21-056"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-825Q-GJJG-WPFR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-26 15:30 – Updated: 2025-09-26 18:31In DriveLock 24.1.4 before 24.1.5, 24.2.5 before 24.2.6, and 25.1.2 before 25.1.4, attackers can gain elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55187"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-26T15:16:03Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In DriveLock 24.1.4 before 24.1.5, 24.2.5 before 24.2.6, and 25.1.2 before 25.1.4, attackers can gain elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-825q-gjjg-wpfr",
"modified": "2025-09-26T18:31:20Z",
"published": "2025-09-26T15:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drivelock.help/versions/2025_1/web/en/releasenotes/Content/ReleaseNotes_DriveLock/NewRelease/Aenderungen_Patch2.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drivelock.help/versions/2025_1/web/en/releasenotes/Content/ReleaseNotes_DriveLock/SecurityBulletins/25-001-RemotePriviledge.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drivelock.help/versions/current/web/en/releasenotes/Content/ReleaseNotes_DriveLock/SecurityBulletins/25-001-RemotePriviledge.htm"
}
],
"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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-827V-5CFW-5PR5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-24 15:31 – Updated: 2025-10-24 18:30In Malwarebytes For Teams v.1.0.990 and before and fixed in v.1.0.1003 and later a privilege escalation can occur via the COM interface running in mbamservice.exe.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-43768"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-10-24T14:15:37Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Malwarebytes For Teams v.1.0.990 and before and fixed in v.1.0.1003 and later a privilege escalation can occur via the COM interface running in mbamservice.exe.",
"id": "GHSA-827v-5cfw-5pr5",
"modified": "2025-10-24T18:30:58Z",
"published": "2025-10-24T15:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43768"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/895316"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2021-43768"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-828R-R2C8-RFW3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-24 20:54 – Updated: 2024-04-24 20:54A flaw was found in kubevirt 0.29 and earlier. Virtual Machine Instances (VMIs) can be used to gain access to the host's filesystem. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to assume the privileges of the VM process on the host system. In worst-case scenarios an attacker can read and modify any file on the system where the VMI is running. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "kubevirt.io/kubevirt"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "0.30.0"
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],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14316"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-24T20:54:37Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-29T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in kubevirt 0.29 and earlier. Virtual Machine Instances (VMIs) can be used to gain access to the host\u0027s filesystem. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to assume the privileges of the VM process on the host system. In worst-case scenarios an attacker can read and modify any file on the system where the VMI is running. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.",
"id": "GHSA-828r-r2c8-rfw3",
"modified": "2024-04-24T20:54:37Z",
"published": "2024-04-24T20:54:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14316"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt/pull/3686"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1848951"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/kubevirt/kubevirt"
}
],
"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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Privilege Escalation in kubevirt"
}
GHSA-82GC-F943-99VH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-23 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-23 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Centralized Thirdparty Jars). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Platform Security for Java. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Platform Security for Java. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60367"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-22T23:16:35Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Centralized Thirdparty Jars). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Platform Security for Java. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Platform Security for Java. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-82gc-f943-99vh",
"modified": "2026-07-23T00:31:29Z",
"published": "2026-07-23T00:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60367"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.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"
}
]
}
GHSA-82J5-W3WH-5HFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36A flaw was found in foreman before version 1.15 in the logging of adding and registering images. An attacker with access to the foreman log file would be able to view passwords for provisioned systems in the log file, allowing them to access those systems.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-2672"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-06-21T13:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in foreman before version 1.15 in the logging of adding and registering images. An attacker with access to the foreman log file would be able to view passwords for provisioned systems in the log file, allowing them to access those systems.",
"id": "GHSA-82j5-w3wh-5hfm",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2672"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0336"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2672"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://projects.theforeman.org/issues/19169"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97526"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-82J6-F4VX-6GGQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-11 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-05 21:31Android kernel allows Elevation of privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27207"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-11T19:15:48Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Android kernel allows Elevation of privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-82j6-f4vx-6ggq",
"modified": "2024-08-05T21:31:18Z",
"published": "2024-03-11T21:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27207"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-03-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-82Q6-C2H2-C2G4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or gain access to sensitive information, or allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges or gain unauthorized access to the application. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1505"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or gain access to sensitive information, or allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges or gain unauthorized access to the application. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.",
"id": "GHSA-82q6-c2h2-c2g4",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1505"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-vmanage-4TbynnhZ"
}
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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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-82QH-3CC4-W5J8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root group on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions being set when the affected command is executed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing the affected command on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3595"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-732"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-06T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root group on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to incorrect permissions being set when the affected command is executed. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing the affected command on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-82qh-3cc4-w5j8",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3595"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vepegr-4xynYLUj"
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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.