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.
5648 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-CVJH-GGXM-3JMW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:44 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:44In Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830, it's possible to create a Map as a read-only user, by forging a request and sending it to the server.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-15917"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-26T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Paessler PRTG Network Monitor 17.3.33.2830, it\u0027s possible to create a Map as a read-only user, by forging a request and sending it to the server.",
"id": "GHSA-cvjh-ggxm-3jmw",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:44:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:44:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15917"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/stolabs/security-issue-on-prtg-network-manager-ada65b45d37b"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CVV8-C328-24G2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31951"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-cvv8-c328-24g2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31951"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31951"
}
],
"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-CVXV-XFVJ-JMC4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-28 03:33 – Updated: 2026-06-28 03:33MyBB 1.8.40 does not restrict which usergroup a limited Admin Control Panel user may assign when creating or editing users; the user module offers the Administrators group (gid 4) and its datahandler's verify_usergroup() unconditionally returns true. An admin holding only the delegated user-management permission can assign the Administrators group to an account and escalate to the full Administrator permission set.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-58054"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-28T02:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "MyBB 1.8.40 does not restrict which usergroup a limited Admin Control Panel user may assign when creating or editing users; the user module offers the Administrators group (gid 4) and its datahandler\u0027s verify_usergroup() unconditionally returns true. An admin holding only the delegated user-management permission can assign the Administrators group to an account and escalate to the full Administrator permission set.",
"id": "GHSA-cvxv-xfvj-jmc4",
"modified": "2026-06-28T03:33:40Z",
"published": "2026-06-28T03:33:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58054"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/bikini/exploitarium/tree/main/mybb-limited-acp-to-admin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/mybb-privilege-escalation-from-limited-acp-user-management-to-administrator"
}
],
"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/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-CW68-XMM4-C83R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-11-29 21:35Jenkins Conjur Secrets Plugin 1.0.9 and earlier implements functionality that allows attackers able to control agent processes to retrieve all username/password credentials stored on the Jenkins controller.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.conjur.jenkins:conjur-credentials"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23117"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-11-29T21:35:52Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-12T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Jenkins Conjur Secrets Plugin 1.0.9 and earlier implements functionality that allows attackers able to control agent processes to retrieve all username/password credentials stored on the Jenkins controller.",
"id": "GHSA-cw68-xmm4-c83r",
"modified": "2022-11-29T21:35:52Z",
"published": "2022-01-13T00:00:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23117"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/conjur-credentials-plugin/pull/19"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/conjur-credentials-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/conjur-credentials-plugin/releases/tag/conjur-credentials-1.0.10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jenkins.io/security/advisory/2022-01-12/#SECURITY-2522%20(2)"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/01/12/6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Agent-to-controller security bypass in Jenkins Conjur Secrets Plugin allows retrieving all credentials"
}
GHSA-CW6F-V7RM-QQ56
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-24 00:00In multiple functions of odsign_main.cpp, there is a possible way to persist system attack due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-206090748
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39689"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-16T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In multiple functions of odsign_main.cpp, there is a possible way to persist system attack due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-206090748",
"id": "GHSA-cw6f-v7rm-qq56",
"modified": "2022-03-24T00:00:40Z",
"published": "2022-03-17T00:00:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39689"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01"
}
],
"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-CW82-JJG9-3R9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Stack fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1110.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1109"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Stack fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1110.",
"id": "GHSA-cw82-jjg9-3r9v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1109"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1109"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CWCP-WHHW-8QJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-12 00:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:00A vulnerability has been discovered in the Citrix Secure Access client for Windows
which, if exploited, could allow an attacker with access to an endpoint with Standard User Account that has the vulnerable client installed to escalate their local privileges to that of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-24491"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-11T22:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "\nA vulnerability has been discovered in the Citrix Secure Access client for Windows\n\n\n\nwhich, if exploited, could allow an attacker with access to an endpoint with Standard User Account that has the vulnerable client installed to escalate their local privileges to that of\u00a0NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM.\n",
"id": "GHSA-cwcp-whhw-8qj7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:00:42Z",
"published": "2023-07-12T00:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-24491"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX561480/citrix-secure-access-client-for-windows-security-bulletin-for-cve202324491"
}
],
"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-CWF6-XJ49-WP83
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-12 20:40 – Updated: 2023-04-25 16:34Impact
On a node controlled by an attacker or malicious user, the lax permissions configured on open-feature-operator-controller-manager can be used to further escalate the privileges of any service account in the cluster.
The increased privileges could be used to modify cluster state, leading to DoS, or read sensitive data, including secrets.
Patches
The patch mitigates this issue by restricting the resources the open-feature-operator-controller-manager can modify.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator"
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"ranges": [
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-29018"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": "2023-04-12T20:40:38Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-04-14T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nOn a node controlled by an attacker or malicious user, the lax permissions configured on `open-feature-operator-controller-manager` can be used to further escalate the privileges of any service account in the cluster.\n\nThe increased privileges could be used to modify cluster state, leading to DoS, or read sensitive data, including secrets.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe patch mitigates this issue by restricting the resources the `open-feature-operator-controller-manager` can modify.",
"id": "GHSA-cwf6-xj49-wp83",
"modified": "2023-04-25T16:34:37Z",
"published": "2023-04-12T20:40:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator/security/advisories/GHSA-cwf6-xj49-wp83"
},
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29018"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/open-feature/open-feature-operator/releases/tag/v0.2.32"
}
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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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": " OpenFeature Operator vulnerable to Cluster-level Privilege Escalation"
}
GHSA-CWGG-8R68-XGQC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-05 18:34 – Updated: 2024-07-09 18:30An issue in Eskooly Free Online School management Software v.3.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the authentication mechanism.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27710"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-05T17:15:10Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in Eskooly Free Online School management Software v.3.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the authentication mechanism.",
"id": "GHSA-cwgg-8r68-xgqc",
"modified": "2024-07-09T18:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-07-05T18:34:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27710"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.be-hacktive.com/eskooly-cve/eskooly-broken-authentication/cve-2024-27710-privilege-escalation-via-authentication-mechanism-in-eskooly-web-product-less-than-v3"
}
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"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-CWH3-W7QQ-R8MF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-05 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:29KnowStreaming 3.3.0 is vulnerable to Escalation of Privileges. Unauthorized users can create a new user with an admin role.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40918"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-05T18:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "KnowStreaming 3.3.0 is vulnerable to Escalation of Privileges. Unauthorized users can create a new user with an admin role.",
"id": "GHSA-cwh3-w7qq-r8mf",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:29:32Z",
"published": "2023-09-05T18:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40918"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/didi/KnowStreaming/issues/1128"
}
],
"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"
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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.