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-C64R-QQQ2-GP9F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:56 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:57The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10971"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-16T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The MemberSonic Lite plugin before 1.302 for WordPress has incorrect login access control because only knowlewdge of an e-mail address is required.",
"id": "GHSA-c64r-qqq2-gp9f",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:57:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:56:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10971"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.pritect.net/blog/membersonic-lite-1-2-unauthenticated-login"
}
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"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-C67G-Q7VP-987C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01In onCreate of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of user interaction requirements due to unclear UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-184676316
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0769"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In onCreate of AllowBindAppWidgetActivity.java, there is a possible bypass of user interaction requirements due to unclear UI. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-184676316",
"id": "GHSA-c67g-q7vp-987c",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:00Z",
"published": "2021-12-16T00:01:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0769"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C687-VFR7-48M9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-24 00:01Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21989"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-c687-vfr7-48m9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T00:01:04Z",
"published": "2022-02-10T00:00:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21989"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21989"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21989"
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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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C6HH-M799-CH2W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22Elevation of privilege and/or unauthorized access vulnerability in Micro Focus Identity Manager. Affecting versions prior to 4.7.3 and 4.8.1 hot fix 1. The vulnerability could allow information exposure that can result in an elevation of privilege or an unauthorized access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11849"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-08T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Elevation of privilege and/or unauthorized access vulnerability in Micro Focus Identity Manager. Affecting versions prior to 4.7.3 and 4.8.1 hot fix 1. The vulnerability could allow information exposure that can result in an elevation of privilege or an unauthorized access.",
"id": "GHSA-c6hh-m799-ch2w",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11849"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.netiq.com/documentation/identity-manager-47/releasenotes_idm4741_apps/data/releasenotes_idm4741_apps.html"
},
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"url": "https://www.netiq.com/documentation/identity-manager-48/releasenotes_idm4811_apps/data/releasenotes_idm4811_apps.html"
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],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C6MV-F9CX-F9R8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2023-08-02 00:30Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41339"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-13T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Microsoft DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-c6mv-f9cx-f9r8",
"modified": "2023-08-02T00:30:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41339"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-41339"
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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:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-C6P8-4J79-8232
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2023-08-02 00:30Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41348"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-13T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-c6p8-4j79-8232",
"modified": "2023-08-02T00:30:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41348"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-41348"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-C6QP-CG3C-4G5H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17025, CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17044, CVE-2020-17055.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-17032"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17025, CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17044, CVE-2020-17055.",
"id": "GHSA-c6qp-cg3c-4g5h",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:43Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17032"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17032"
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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-C6RR-XHRP-94PR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-16 15:32 – Updated: 2026-02-16 15:32A vulnerability was determined in JingDong JD Cloud Box AX6600 up to 4.5.1.r4533. This impacts the function cast_streen of the file /jdcapi of the component jdcweb_rpc. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to Remote Privilege Escalation. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2562"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-16T15:18:35Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was determined in JingDong JD Cloud Box AX6600 up to 4.5.1.r4533. This impacts the function cast_streen of the file /jdcapi of the component jdcweb_rpc. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to Remote Privilege Escalation. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-c6rr-xhrp-94pr",
"modified": "2026-02-16T15:32:47Z",
"published": "2026-02-16T15:32:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2562"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/Umb6w4PasizunKkagYschZP1nff"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346169"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.346169"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.750986"
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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:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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"
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]
}
GHSA-C6V6-G3WW-WQ4W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33Improper access controls in Intel Unite(R) Cloud Service client before version 4.2.12212 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12331"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper access controls in Intel Unite(R) Cloud Service client before version 4.2.12212 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-c6v6-g3ww-wq4w",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:35Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12331"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00418"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C6W7-FH4X-6GRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35In DriverGenius 9.61.5480.28 there is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the driver wizard, attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-23740"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-03T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In DriverGenius 9.61.5480.28 there is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the driver wizard, attackers can use constructed programs to increase user privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-c6w7-fh4x-6grf",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:10Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23740"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/y5s5k5/CVE-2020-23740"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/y5s5k5/POCtemp8"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2438470"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.drivergenius.com"
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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.