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.
6313 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-8PFC-RRR8-7CJH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-24 15:33 – Updated: 2026-07-24 15:33A flaw was found in accountsservice. The systemd-homed code path for SetIconFile opens a user-supplied filename as root without the validation and privilege drop performed by the classic handler. A local attacker with a systemd-homed-managed account can read arbitrary files accessible to the accounts-daemon process.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-16743"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-24T13:17:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in accountsservice. The systemd-homed code path for SetIconFile opens a user-supplied filename as root without the validation and privilege drop performed by the classic handler. A local attacker with a systemd-homed-managed account can read arbitrary files accessible to the accounts-daemon process.",
"id": "GHSA-8pfc-rrr8-7cjh",
"modified": "2026-07-24T15:33:00Z",
"published": "2026-07-24T15:33:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2506381"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/accountsservice/accountsservice/-/work_items/138"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8PFQ-M65H-X2QR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:19 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Nessus versions 8.15.2 and earlier were found to contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host. Tenable has included a fix for this issue in Nessus 10.0.0. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal (https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20135"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-03T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Nessus versions 8.15.2 and earlier were found to contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific executables on the Nessus Agent host. Tenable has included a fix for this issue in Nessus 10.0.0. The installation files can be obtained from the Tenable Downloads Portal (https://www.tenable.com/downloads/nessus).",
"id": "GHSA-8pfq-m65h-x2qr",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:19:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20135"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-18"
}
],
"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-8PRR-359H-F8C7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-19 12:32 – Updated: 2024-12-19 12:32An execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in the VCM engine of FortiClient for Linux versions 6.2.7 and below, version 6.4.0. may allow local users to elevate their privileges to root by creating a malicious script or program on the target machine.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15934"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-19T11:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability in the VCM engine of FortiClient for Linux versions 6.2.7 and below, version 6.4.0. may allow local users to elevate their privileges to root by creating a malicious script or program on the target machine.",
"id": "GHSA-8prr-359h-f8c7",
"modified": "2024-12-19T12:32:40Z",
"published": "2024-12-19T12:32:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-20-110"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8PV9-VFQJ-Q49W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31Windows Update Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26866"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Update Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-8pv9-vfqj-q49w",
"modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-26866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-286"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8PVJ-2HQP-QWFR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-05 18:31 – Updated: 2026-08-05 18:31An improper privilege management vulnerability in the REST API document patch operation of Progress MarkLogic Server before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3 allows an authenticated user with a low-privileged REST role to escalate privileges and execute privileged operations against the Security database.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8709"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-05T16:17:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An improper privilege management vulnerability in the REST API document patch operation of Progress MarkLogic Server before 11.3.6 and 12.0.3 allows an authenticated user with a low-privileged REST role to escalate privileges and execute privileged operations against the Security database.",
"id": "GHSA-8pvj-2hqp-qwfr",
"modified": "2026-08-05T18:31:37Z",
"published": "2026-08-05T18:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8709"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/Marklogic-Critical-Security-Alert-Bulletin-August-2026"
}
],
"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-8PVQ-GM8G-P647
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-12 12:31 – Updated: 2024-12-12 12:31Cross-process screen stack vulnerability in the UIExtension module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-54110"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-1021",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-12T12:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Cross-process screen stack vulnerability in the UIExtension module\nImpact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.",
"id": "GHSA-8pvq-gm8g-p647",
"modified": "2024-12-12T12:31:16Z",
"published": "2024-12-12T12:31:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-54110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/12"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8Q5H-W4FW-86PR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32A vulnerability exists in the Origin Client that could allow a non-Administrative user to elevate their access to either Administrator or System. Once the user has obtained elevated access, they may be able to take control of the system and perform actions otherwise reserved for high privileged users or system Administrators.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27708"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-02T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability exists in the Origin Client that could allow a non-Administrative user to elevate their access to either Administrator or System. Once the user has obtained elevated access, they may be able to take control of the system and perform actions otherwise reserved for high privileged users or system Administrators.",
"id": "GHSA-8q5h-w4fw-86pr",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ea.com/security/news/easec-2020-002-elevation-of-privilege-vulnerability-in-origin-client"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8Q5R-G677-RP27
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48A Missing Impersonation Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2018 (Consumer) products could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit the vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-10514"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-08-30T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A Missing Impersonation Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Security 2018 (Consumer) products could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit the vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-8q5r-g677-rp27",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10514"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://esupport.trendmicro.com/en-US/home/pages/technical-support/1120742.aspx"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-962"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8QCM-792H-PRF3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-01 03:31 – Updated: 2025-08-01 03:31The Service Finder SMS System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the plugin not restricting user role selection at the time of registration through the aonesms_fn_savedata_after_signup() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as an administrator user.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-5954"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-01T03:15:24Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Service Finder SMS System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the plugin not restricting user role selection at the time of registration through the aonesms_fn_savedata_after_signup() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register as an administrator user.",
"id": "GHSA-8qcm-792h-prf3",
"modified": "2025-08-01T03:31:15Z",
"published": "2025-08-01T03:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5954"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/service-finder-service-and-business-listing-wordpress-theme/15208793"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/520c1e8b-d0c1-4201-90bf-0cefab9af7e0?source=cve"
}
],
"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-8QF9-PC52-J7CM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-28 03:33 – Updated: 2026-06-28 03:33Gitea act_runner with the Docker backend (through act 0.262.0) passes a workflow's container.options string to the Docker job container's HostConfig and, when configured with privileged: false, forces only the Privileged flag off while merging options such as --pid=host, --cap-add, and --security-opt unchanged. A user who can run a workflow on a Docker-backed runner can create a job container with host namespaces and broad capabilities and escape to the host as root despite privileged mode being disabled.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-58053"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-28T02:16:32Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Gitea act_runner with the Docker backend (through act 0.262.0) passes a workflow\u0027s container.options string to the Docker job container\u0027s HostConfig and, when configured with privileged: false, forces only the Privileged flag off while merging options such as --pid=host, --cap-add, and --security-opt unchanged. A user who can run a workflow on a Docker-backed runner can create a job container with host namespaces and broad capabilities and escape to the host as root despite privileged mode being disabled.",
"id": "GHSA-8qf9-pc52-j7cm",
"modified": "2026-06-28T03:33:40Z",
"published": "2026-06-28T03:33:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58053"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/bikini/exploitarium/tree/main/gitea-act-runner-container-options-poc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/gitea-act-runner-container-hardening-bypass-via-workflow-container-options"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
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.