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.
6295 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
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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{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "kubevirt.io/kubevirt"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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"fixed": "0.30.0"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14316"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"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"
},
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"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"
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"CWE-269"
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"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": [
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"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": [
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"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"
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"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": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2672"
},
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"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": [
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"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"
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"database_specific": {
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"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-82MM-R4VM-773Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-01 21:31 – Updated: 2026-09-01 21:31A local privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges, leading to a complete compromise of the affected host.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-73725"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-01T20:17:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution with root privileges, leading to a complete compromise of the affected host.",
"id": "GHSA-82mm-r4vm-773q",
"modified": "2026-09-01T21:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-09-01T21:31:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73725"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05133en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"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": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1505"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-vmanage-4TbynnhZ"
}
],
"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"
},
"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"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vepegr-4xynYLUj"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-82QR-92RR-F745
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22Cybozu Garoon 4.0.0 to 5.0.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass access restriction to view and/or alter Single sign-on settings via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-5580"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-30T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Cybozu Garoon 4.0.0 to 5.0.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass access restriction to view and/or alter Single sign-on settings via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-82qr-92rr-f745",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5580"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN55497111/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.cybozu.support/article/36391"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-82RF-FX6W-98J9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-02-23 00:01Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Video Player prior to version 7.3.15.30 allows attackers to execute video files without permission.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24927"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-11T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Video Player prior to version 7.3.15.30 allows attackers to execute video files without permission.",
"id": "GHSA-82rf-fx6w-98j9",
"modified": "2022-02-23T00:01:25Z",
"published": "2022-02-12T00:00:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24927"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=2"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-82W4-R2PR-68R2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0777, CVE-2020-0800, CVE-2020-0864, CVE-2020-0865, CVE-2020-0866, CVE-2020-0897.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0797"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0777, CVE-2020-0800, CVE-2020-0864, CVE-2020-0865, CVE-2020-0866, CVE-2020-0897.",
"id": "GHSA-82w4-r2pr-68r2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0797"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0797"
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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.