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.
6340 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-9W3P-45C2-RMJV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-13 18:31 – Updated: 2025-11-13 18:31A vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute operations that should require Administrator privileges. The attacker would need valid read-only user credentials.
This vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and modifying certain policy configurations. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify policy configurations that are reserved for the Administrator role. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Observer.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-20346"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T17:15:45Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst Center could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute operations that should require Administrator privileges. The attacker would need valid read-only user credentials.\n\nThis vulnerability is due to improper role-based access control (RBAC). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to an affected system and modifying certain policy configurations. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to modify policy configurations that are reserved for the Administrator role. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid credentials for a user account with at least the role of Observer.",
"id": "GHSA-9w3p-45c2-rmjv",
"modified": "2025-11-13T18:31:05Z",
"published": "2025-11-13T18:31:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20346"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-privesc-catc-rYjReeLU"
}
],
"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:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9W3V-3CHJ-C59G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:19 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB device privileged IN and OUT instructions (leading to Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36923"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-02T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB device privileged IN and OUT instructions (leading to Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.",
"id": "GHSA-9w3v-3chj-c59g",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:19:28Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36923"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.realtek.com/images/safe-report/Realtek_RtsUpx_Security_Advisory_Report.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sentinelone.com/resources/category/report"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-9W4V-2X3H-WXMW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-01 09:30 – Updated: 2023-02-08 21:30Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Support Assistant. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, compromise of integrity, allowed communication with untrusted clients, and unauthorized modification of files.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23455"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-01T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in HP Support Assistant. These vulnerabilities include privilege escalation, compromise of integrity, allowed communication with untrusted clients, and unauthorized modification of files.",
"id": "GHSA-9w4v-2x3h-wxmw",
"modified": "2023-02-08T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-02-01T09:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23455"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16/hpsbgn03762"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-9W69-6JHG-WGH6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Access and security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.26.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-87140"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:19:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Access and security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.26.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Data Relationship Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-9w69-6jhg-wgh6",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:47Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87140"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9W6H-RQM5-MX37
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33Improper access control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.1.360 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12350"
],
"database_specific": {
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"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 control in the Intel(R) XTU before version 6.5.1.360 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-9w6h-rqm5-mx37",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12350"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00429"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9W6R-57C4-RFCX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:31 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:31A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator could allow a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-76687"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:17:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the API endpoint of HPE Networking EdgeConnect SD-WAN Orchestrator could allow a low-privilege authenticated remote attacker to escalate privileges. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable the attacker to execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system.",
"id": "GHSA-9w6r-57c4-rfcx",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:31:35Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-76687"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05135en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9W89-223R-7HM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-26 21:30 – Updated: 2025-04-01 18:30Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege escalation. There is an insufficiently protected handle to the A180AG.exe SYSTEM process with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS rights.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-43997"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-26T21:17:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect access control in Aternity agent in Riverbed Aternity before 12.1.4.27 allows for local privilege escalation. There is an insufficiently protected handle to the A180AG.exe SYSTEM process with PROCESS_ALL_ACCESS rights.",
"id": "GHSA-9w89-223r-7hm3",
"modified": "2025-04-01T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2023-01-26T21:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43997"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/jackullrich/21fcfe75aeb5e18c60b80e684b83d741"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://winternl.com/cve-2022-43997"
}
],
"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-9W9G-MC45-WP73
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42105, 42106 and 42107.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-42104"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-21T08:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42105, 42106 and 42107.",
"id": "GHSA-9w9g-mc45-wp73",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:18:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42104"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289229"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289230"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1216"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9W9Q-QWWR-2MVH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-17 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges via changing the service binary path.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-31464"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-16T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Insecure permissions configuration in Adaware Protect v1.2.439.4251 allows attackers to escalate privileges via changing the service binary path.",
"id": "GHSA-9w9q-qwwr-2mvh",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:28Z",
"published": "2022-06-17T00:01:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31464"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://r0h1rr1m.medium.com/adaware-protect-local-privilege-escalation-through-insecure-service-permissions-44d0eeb6c933"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.adaware.com"
}
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"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-9WC4-4F8P-MMHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-05 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:33Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.1002 Application 20.0.2614 allows Privilege Escalation V-2024-015.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-27639"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-05T06:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.1002 Application 20.0.2614 allows Privilege Escalation V-2024-015.",
"id": "GHSA-9wc4-4f8p-mmhx",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:33:05Z",
"published": "2025-03-05T06:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27639"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://help.printerlogic.com/saas/Print/Security/Security-Bulletins.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pierrekim.github.io/blog/2025-04-08-vasion-printerlogic-83-vulnerabilities.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/18"
}
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"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"
}
]
}
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.