Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper 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-9W3J-493X-3WJR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:11 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Nagios XI before version 5.8.5 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation because cleaner.php does not sanitise input read from the database.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-37349"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-13T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Nagios XI before version 5.8.5 is vulnerable to local privilege escalation because cleaner.php does not sanitise input read from the database.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w3j-493x-3wjr",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:11:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37349"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log"
    }
  ],
  "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-9W3P-45C2-RMJV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-13 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-13 18:31
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute operations that should require Administrator privileges. The attacker would need valid read-only user credentials.

This vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and modifying certain policy configurations. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify policy configurations that are reserved for the Administrator role. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Observer.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-20346"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T17:15:45Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute operations that should require Administrator privileges. The attacker would need valid read-only user credentials.\n\nThis vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and modifying certain policy configurations. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify policy configurations that are reserved for the Administrator role. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Observer.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w3p-45c2-rmjv",
  "modified": "2025-11-13T18:31:05Z",
  "published": "2025-11-13T18:31:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20346"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-privesc-catc-rYjReeLU"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9W3V-3CHJ-C59G

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

RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB device privileged IN and OUT instructions (leading to Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-36923"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-02T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB device privileged IN and OUT instructions (leading to Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w3v-3chj-c59g",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:31Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:19:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36923"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.realtek.com/images/safe-report/Realtek_RtsUpx_Security_Advisory_Report.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sentinelone.com/resources/category/report"
    }
  ],
  "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-9W4V-2X3H-WXMW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-01 09:30 – Updated: 2023-02-08 21:30
VLAI
Details

Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Support Assistant. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, compromise of integrity, allowed communication with untrusted clients, and unauthorized modification of files.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-23455"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-02-01T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Support Assistant. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, compromise of integrity, allowed communication with untrusted clients, and unauthorized modification of files.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w4v-2x3h-wxmw",
  "modified": "2023-02-08T21:30:22Z",
  "published": "2023-02-01T09:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23455"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16/hpsbgn03762"
    }
  ],
  "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-9W6H-RQM5-MX37

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33
VLAI
Details

Improper access control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.1.360 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-12350"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.1.360 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w6h-rqm5-mx37",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:36Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12350"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00429"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9W89-223R-7HM3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-26 21:30 – Updated: 2025-04-01 18:30
VLAI
Details

Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege escalation. There is an insufficiently protected handle to the A180AG.exe SYSTEM process with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS rights.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-43997"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-01-26T21:17:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege escalation. There is an insufficiently protected handle to the A180AG.exe SYSTEM process with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS rights.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w89-223r-7hm3",
  "modified": "2025-04-01T18:30:31Z",
  "published": "2023-01-26T21:30:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43997"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/jackullrich/21fcfe75aeb5e18c60b80e684b83d741"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://winternl.com/cve-2022-43997"
    }
  ],
  "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-9W9G-MC45-WP73

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18
VLAI
Details

Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42105, 42106 and 42107.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42104"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-21T08:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42105, 42106 and 42107.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w9g-mc45-wp73",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:29Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:18:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42104"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289229"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289230"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1216"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9W9Q-QWWR-2MVH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-17 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges via changing the service binary path.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-31464"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-16T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges via changing the service binary path.",
  "id": "GHSA-9w9q-qwwr-2mvh",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:28Z",
  "published": "2022-06-17T00:01:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31464"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://r0h1rr1m.medium.com/adaware-protect-local-privilege-escalation-through-insecure-service-permissions-44d0eeb6c933"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.adaware.com"
    }
  ],
  "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-9WC4-4F8P-MMHX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-05 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:33
VLAI
Details

Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.1002 Application 20.0.2614 allows Privilege Escalation V-2024-015.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-27639"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-05T06:15:35Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.1002 Application 20.0.2614 allows Privilege Escalation V-2024-015.",
  "id": "GHSA-9wc4-4f8p-mmhx",
  "modified": "2025-11-03T21:33:05Z",
  "published": "2025-03-05T06:31:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27639"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://help.printerlogic.com/saas/Print/Security/Security-Bulletins.htm"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2025-04-08-vasion-printerlogic-83-vulnerabilities.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/18"
    }
  ],
  "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-9WF6-88X4-6XVJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2024-04-25 20:34
VLAI
Summary
BuddyPress Docs plugin Improper Privilege Management
Details

An issue was discovered in includes/component.php in the BuddyPress Docs plugin before 1.9.3 for WordPress. It is possible for authenticated users to edit documents of other users without proper permissions.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "buddypress/buddypress"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.9.3"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-6954"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-25T20:34:24Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-03-17T09:59:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in `includes/component.php` in the BuddyPress Docs plugin before 1.9.3 for WordPress. It is possible for authenticated users to edit documents of other users without proper permissions.",
  "id": "GHSA-9wf6-88x4-6xvj",
  "modified": "2024-04-25T20:34:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:46:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6954"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/boonebgorges/buddypress-docs/commit/75293ed4e5f31f04e54689bfe2c647e3e3f5e1a9"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/buddypress-docs/changelog"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97238"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "BuddyPress Docs plugin Improper Privilege Management"
}

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.