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.
5647 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-CXGX-XGGQ-RG7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-08 21:30 – Updated: 2024-02-15 18:30Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Forescout SecureConnector v.11.3.06.0063 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Recheck Compliance Status component.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-22795"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-08T19:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Forescout SecureConnector v.11.3.06.0063 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Recheck Compliance Status component.",
"id": "GHSA-cxgx-xggq-rg7w",
"modified": "2024-02-15T18:30:40Z",
"published": "2024-02-08T21:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22795"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/Hagrid29/aea0dc35a1e87813dbbb7b317853d023"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Hagrid29/ForeScout-SecureConnector-EoP"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.forescout.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CXQ4-8FF4-35JM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-30 21:30 – Updated: 2024-10-10 18:31Improper privilege management vulnerability in CoolKit Technology eWeLink on Android and iOS allows application lockscreen bypass.This issue affects eWeLink before 5.2.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6998"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-305"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-30T19:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in CoolKit Technology eWeLink on Android and iOS allows application lockscreen bypass.This issue affects eWeLink before 5.2.0.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-cxq4-8ff4-35jm",
"modified": "2024-10-10T18:31:07Z",
"published": "2023-12-30T21:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6998"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.pl/en/posts/2023/12/CVE-2023-6998"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.pl/posts/2023/12/CVE-2023-6998"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ewelink.cc/app"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CXQP-79P3-87WM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-24 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-06 00:01A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to elevate privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-4478"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-23T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.5, Security Update 2018-003 Sierra, Security Update 2018-003 El Capitan. An attacker with physical access to a device may be able to elevate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-cxqp-79p3-87wm",
"modified": "2022-01-06T00:01:18Z",
"published": "2021-12-24T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4478"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CXRH-MFQ9-V727
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26872, CVE-2021-26901.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26898"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26872, CVE-2021-26901.",
"id": "GHSA-cxrh-mfq9-v727",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26898"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26898"
}
],
"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-F235-5F65-669J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:45 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:45EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base versions 7.6.0, 8.0.0, and 8.1.0 contains a fix for a privilege management vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-4982"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-05-08T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "EMC Mainframe Enablers ResourcePak Base versions 7.6.0, 8.0.0, and 8.1.0 contains a fix for a privilege management vulnerability that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.",
"id": "GHSA-f235-5f65-669j",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:45:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:45:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-4982"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2017-4982"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540531/30/0/threaded"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98049"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-F24J-7HHF-MFRW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00In onCreate of CalendarDebugActivity.java, there is a possible way to export calendar data to the sdcard without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-174046397
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0487"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In onCreate of CalendarDebugActivity.java, there is a possible way to export calendar data to the sdcard without user consent due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-174046397",
"id": "GHSA-f24j-7hhf-mfrw",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:05:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0487"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-05-01"
}
],
"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-F24J-F97W-65H8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:57 – Updated: 2023-10-05 18:46In Centreon VM through 19.04.3, centreon-backup.pl allows attackers to become root via a crafted script, due to incorrect rights of sourced configuration files.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "centreon/centreon"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "19.04.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-21025"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-20T00:07:10Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2019-10-08T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In Centreon VM through 19.04.3, centreon-backup.pl allows attackers to become root via a crafted script, due to incorrect rights of sourced configuration files.",
"id": "GHSA-f24j-f97w-65h8",
"modified": "2023-10-05T18:46:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:57:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-21025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/centreon/centreon-archived/issues/7082"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/centreon/centreon-archived"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/10/08/1"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Centreon Privilege Escalation "
}
GHSA-F27J-4F6G-JP27
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-20 03:30 – Updated: 2024-05-01 18:30On Linux, Node.js ignores certain environment variables if those may have been set by an unprivileged user while the process is running with elevated privileges with the only exception of CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE. Due to a bug in the implementation of this exception, Node.js incorrectly applies this exception even when certain other capabilities have been set. This allows unprivileged users to inject code that inherits the process's elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-21892"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-20T02:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "On Linux, Node.js ignores certain environment variables if those may have been set by an unprivileged user while the process is running with elevated privileges with the only exception of CAP_NET_BIND_SERVICE.\nDue to a bug in the implementation of this exception, Node.js incorrectly applies this exception even when certain other capabilities have been set.\nThis allows unprivileged users to inject code that inherits the process\u0027s elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-f27j-4f6g-jp27",
"modified": "2024-05-01T18:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-02-20T03:30:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21892"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/2237545"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240322-0003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/11/1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-F296-2GMV-GWVQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-11 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31In policy_check of fvp.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27210"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-11T19:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In policy_check of fvp.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-f296-2gmv-gwvq",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:32Z",
"published": "2024-03-11T21:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-03-01"
}
],
"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-F2H5-3J7Q-VP2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-03 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-03 18:33Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in SAMPA? Holding AKOS allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects AKOS: through 20240902.
NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-4259"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-03T14:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in SAMPA? Holding AKOS allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects AKOS: through 20240902.\u00a0\n\nNOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-f2h5-3j7q-vp2p",
"modified": "2026-06-03T18:33:05Z",
"published": "2024-09-03T15:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4259"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1377"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1377"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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"
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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.