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-C7JX-F5MF-JJX2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Public Sector Payroll product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.4-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Public Sector Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Public Sector Payroll. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-60925"
  ],
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      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:27Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Public Sector Payroll product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.4-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Public Sector Payroll.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Public Sector Payroll. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-c7jx-f5mf-jjx2",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:07Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60925"
    },
    {
      "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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-C7P5-H3XC-723M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02
VLAI
Details

A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos SSL VPN client.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-36809"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-08T00:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos SSL VPN client.",
  "id": "GHSA-c7p5-h3xc-723m",
  "modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:52Z",
  "published": "2022-03-09T00:00:46Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36809"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20220303-sslvpn-local-dos"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-C7P9-328Q-3X8F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-41955"
  ],
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    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T07:15:59Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.",
  "id": "GHSA-c7p9-328q-3x8f",
  "modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
  "published": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41955"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/wordpress-essential-addons-for-elementor-plugin-5-8-8-contributor-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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-C7Q4-VM42-67VM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:16 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:16
VLAI
Details

IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0 and 7.0.4.0 could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user if the server is configured to enable Distributed Front End (DFE). IBM X-Force ID: 174955.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-4202"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-23T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0 and 7.0.4.0 could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user if the server is configured to enable Distributed Front End (DFE). IBM X-Force ID: 174955.",
  "id": "GHSA-c7q4-vm42-67vm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:16:18Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:16:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4202"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174955"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6195701"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-C7QP-75QW-43JC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-14 00:00
VLAI
Details

In Settings, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-212804898

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20265"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-08-12T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In Settings, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-212804898",
  "id": "GHSA-c7qp-75qw-43jc",
  "modified": "2022-08-14T00:00:20Z",
  "published": "2022-08-13T00:00:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20265"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-C7RC-CFRF-3V4Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-18 18:31 – Updated: 2025-04-22 15:30
VLAI
Details

An issue in WorldCast Systems ECRESO FM/DAB/TV Transmitter v1.10.1 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted JSON payload.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-28237"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-18T18:15:46Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in WorldCast Systems ECRESO FM/DAB/TV Transmitter v1.10.1 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted JSON payload.",
  "id": "GHSA-c7rc-cfrf-3v4q",
  "modified": "2025-04-22T15:30:52Z",
  "published": "2025-04-18T18:31:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-28237"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/shiky8/my--cve-vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-28237"
    }
  ],
  "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-C7VG-5WFH-7H4X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-43880"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-c7vg-5wfh-7h4x",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:49Z",
  "published": "2021-12-16T00:01:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43880"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43880"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-C7W7-CXP6-WPH7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-05 00:29 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:57
VLAI
Details

Electronic Arts Karotz Smart Rabbit 12.07.19.00 allows Python module hijacking

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2013-4867"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-12-27T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Electronic Arts Karotz Smart Rabbit 12.07.19.00 allows Python module hijacking",
  "id": "GHSA-c7w7-cxp6-wph7",
  "modified": "2024-04-03T23:57:43Z",
  "published": "2022-05-05T00:29:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4867"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86222"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27285"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-C85P-CP3C-GC6C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:31 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows iSCSI Target Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows iSCSI Target Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-16980"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-16T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows iSCSI Target Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Windows iSCSI Target Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-c85p-cp3c-gc6c",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:31:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16980"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16980"
    }
  ],
  "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-C85R-FWC7-45VC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-08 18:43 – Updated: 2025-05-23 19:52
VLAI
Summary
Rancher permissions on 'namespaces' in any API group grants 'edit' permissions on namespaces in 'core'
Details

Impact

A vulnerability has been identified when granting a create or * global role for a resource type of "namespaces"; no matter the API group, the subject will receive * permissions for core namespaces. This can lead to someone being capable of accessing, creating, updating, or deleting a namespace in the project. This includes reading or updating a namespace in the project so that it is available in other projects in which the user has the "manage-namespaces" permission or updating another namespace in which the user has normal "update" permissions to be moved into the project.

The expected behavior is to not be able to create, update, or delete a namespace in the project or move another namespace into the project since the user doesn't have any permissions on namespaces in the core API group.

Moving a namespace to another project could lead to leakage of secrets, in case the targeted project has secrets. And also can lead to the namespace being able to abuse the resource quotas of the targeted project.

Patches

Patched versions include releases 2.6.14, 2.7.10 and 2.8.2.

Workarounds

There is no direct mitigation besides updating Rancher to a patched version.

References

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:

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        "ecosystem": "Go",
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          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.6.0"
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    "CVE-2023-32194"
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      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-02-08T18:43:28Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-16T13:15:12Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
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  "modified": "2025-05-23T19:52:22Z",
  "published": "2024-02-08T18:43:28Z",
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    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/advisories/GHSA-c85r-fwc7-45vc"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32194"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/rancher/rancher/commit/2f7113dc32d4f1f5375a1ae09b65be58f6801a15"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/rancher/rancher/commit/649fdad268d8ecc748e9fdcca2ddcfdc900f9eaa"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/rancher/rancher/commit/d4a0ff5e779e3cc5f14d77ce57620e1326ab1c22"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32194"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/rancher/rancher"
    }
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  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Rancher permissions on \u0027namespaces\u0027 in any API group grants \u0027edit\u0027 permissions on namespaces in \u0027core\u0027"
}

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.