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.

5645 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-FQF9-MXR9-9V4V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37
VLAI
Details

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3 Self Service Console could allow a privilege escalation by capturing the user request URL when logged in as a privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 191287.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-4912"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-04T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3 Self Service Console could allow a privilege escalation by capturing the user request URL when logged in as a privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 191287.",
  "id": "GHSA-fqf9-mxr9-9v4v",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:56Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:37:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4912"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191287"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6393554"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-FQGF-JR4J-GW4G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-14 15:32
VLAI
Details

An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 v.1.0.1.250923.142435 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow component file

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-52533"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-13T22:16:48Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue in D-Link DIR-1253 v.1.0.1.250923.142435 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the etc/shadow component file",
  "id": "GHSA-fqgf-jr4j-gw4g",
  "modified": "2026-07-14T15:32:10Z",
  "published": "2026-07-14T00:31:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-52533"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://codeberg.org/zuhri/advisory#recent-poc"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://zuh.re/cve/2026-52533"
    }
  ],
  "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-FQPG-GM54-X4QQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-19 21:31 – Updated: 2024-04-19 21:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance on Windows, 64 bit (filesystem modules) allows DLL Side-Loading.This issue affects U-Series Appliance: from 3.4 before 4.0.3.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-4017"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-19T21:15:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in BeyondTrust U-Series Appliance on Windows, 64 bit (filesystem modules) allows DLL Side-Loading.This issue affects U-Series Appliance: from 3.4 before 4.0.3.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-fqpg-gm54-x4qq",
  "modified": "2024-04-19T21:31:08Z",
  "published": "2024-04-19T21:31:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4017"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.beyondtrust.com/docs/release-notes/u-series-appliance/bt-appliance-u-series-software-4-0-3.htm"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FQPP-F6PR-MWFW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (UK) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: UK Payroll). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (UK). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HRMS (UK). 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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    "CVE-2026-46953"
  ],
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      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (UK) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: UK Payroll).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (UK).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HRMS (UK). 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-fqpp-f6pr-mwfw",
  "modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:39Z",
  "published": "2026-06-17T18:35:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46953"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.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-FQRM-MC3G-WXRF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-04 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

There is a Privilege escalation vulnerability with the file system component in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-37113"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-03T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "There is a Privilege escalation vulnerability with the file system component in Smartphone.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.",
  "id": "GHSA-fqrm-mc3g-wxrf",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:33Z",
  "published": "2022-01-04T00:00:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37113"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2021/10"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202110-0000001162998526"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-FQW6-GF59-QR4W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-21 21:40 – Updated: 2026-07-21 14:40
VLAI
Summary
containerd user ID handling bypass allows runAsNonRoot evasion
Details

Impact

A bug was found in containerd where containers launched with a numeric User directive that cannot be parsed as a 32-bit integer are incorrectly treated as a username. If a crafted image provides an /etc/passwd file mapping this large numeric string to root, the container ultimately runs as root (UID 0). This allows the Kubernetes runAsNonRoot restriction to be bypassed, causing unexpected behavior for environments that require containers to run as a non-root user.

Patches

This bug has been fixed in the following containerd versions:

  • 2.3.1
  • 2.2.4
  • 2.0.9
  • 1.7.32

Note: The containerd 2.1 release has reached its end of life and a fixed version is not provided.

Users should update to these versions to resolve the issue.

Workarounds

Ensure that only trusted images are used and that only trusted users have permissions to import images. Alternatively, enforcing a specific numeric runAsUser in the Kubernetes Pod securityContext overrides the USER directive in the image and prevents the bypass. Newer versions of Kubernetes, starting with 1.34, also appear to enforce runAsNonRoot properly regardless of this bug.

Credits

The containerd project would like to thank Lei Wang (@ssst0n3) for responsibly disclosing this issue in accordance with the containerd security policy.

Resources

  • https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-265r-hfxg-fhmg (CVE-2024-40635)

For more information

If there are any questions or comments about this advisory:

To report a security issue in containerd: * Report a new vulnerability * Send an email to security@containerd.io

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/containerd/containerd"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.7.27"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.7.32"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/containerd/containerd/v2"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
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            {
              "introduced": "2.0.4"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.0.9"
            }
          ],
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        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/containerd/containerd/v2"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.1.0-beta.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.2.4"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
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      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/containerd/containerd/v2"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.3.0-beta.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.3.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-46680"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-843"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-21T21:40:36Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-01T18:16:32Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\nA bug was found in containerd where containers launched with a numeric `User` directive that cannot be parsed as a 32-bit integer are incorrectly treated as a username. If a crafted image provides an `/etc/passwd` file mapping this large numeric string to root, the container ultimately runs as root (UID 0). This allows the Kubernetes `runAsNonRoot` restriction to be bypassed, causing unexpected behavior for environments that require containers to run as a non-root user.\n\n### Patches\nThis bug has been fixed in the following containerd versions:\n\n* 2.3.1\n* 2.2.4\n* 2.0.9\n* 1.7.32\n\nNote: The containerd 2.1 release has reached its [end of life](https://containerd.io/releases/#current-state-of-containerd-releases) and a fixed version is not provided.\n\nUsers should update to these versions to resolve the issue.\n\n### Workarounds\nEnsure that only trusted images are used and that only trusted users have permissions to import images. Alternatively, enforcing a specific numeric `runAsUser` in the Kubernetes Pod `securityContext` overrides the `USER` directive in the image and prevents the bypass. Newer versions of Kubernetes, starting with 1.34, also appear to enforce `runAsNonRoot` properly regardless of this bug.\n\n### Credits\nThe containerd project would like to thank Lei Wang (@ssst0n3) for responsibly disclosing this issue in accordance with the [containerd security policy](https://github.com/containerd/project/blob/main/SECURITY.md).\n\n### Resources\n* https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-265r-hfxg-fhmg (CVE-2024-40635)\n\n### For more information\n\nIf there are any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n* Open an issue in [containerd](https://github.com/containerd/containerd/issues/new/choose)\n* Send an email to [security@containerd.io](mailto:security@containerd.io)\n\nTo report a security issue in containerd:\n* [Report a new vulnerability](https://github.com/containerd/containerd/security/advisories/new)\n* Send an email to [security@containerd.io](mailto:security@containerd.io)",
  "id": "GHSA-fqw6-gf59-qr4w",
  "modified": "2026-07-21T14:40:35Z",
  "published": "2026-05-21T21:40:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/containerd/containerd/security/advisories/GHSA-fqw6-gf59-qr4w"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46680"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/containerd/containerd"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "containerd user ID handling bypass allows runAsNonRoot evasion"
}

GHSA-FR34-5CPH-525X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when NTFS improperly checks access, aka 'NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0838"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when NTFS improperly checks access, aka \u0027NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-fr34-5cph-525x",
  "modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:37Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:27:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0838"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0838"
    }
  ],
  "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-FR42-5PHV-6F32

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

SSH Tectia Client and Server before 6.4.19 on Windows allow local privilege escalation. ConnectSecure on Windows is affected.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-27892"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "SSH Tectia Client and Server before 6.4.19 on Windows allow local privilege escalation. ConnectSecure on Windows is affected.",
  "id": "GHSA-fr42-5phv-6f32",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:13Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:44:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27892"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://info.ssh.com/tectia-vulnerability-cve-2021-27892"
    }
  ],
  "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-FR5F-66RH-432P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-01 09:30 – Updated: 2023-02-21 18:30
VLAI
Details

HP has identified a potential vulnerability in BIOS firmware of some Workstation products. Firmware updates are being released to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-3439"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-02-01T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "HP has identified a potential vulnerability in BIOS firmware of some Workstation products. Firmware updates are being released to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities.",
  "id": "GHSA-fr5f-66rh-432p",
  "modified": "2023-02-21T18:30:27Z",
  "published": "2023-02-01T09:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3439"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_3982318-3982351-16/hpsbhf03735"
    }
  ],
  "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-FRG3-HPQV-5JMR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-14 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-21 15:30
VLAI
Details

OpenDoas through 6.8.2, when TIOCSTI is available, allows privilege escalation because of sharing a terminal with the original session. NOTE: TIOCSTI is unavailable in OpenBSD 6.0 and later, and can be made unavailable in the Linux kernel 6.2 and later.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-28339"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-03-14T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "OpenDoas through 6.8.2, when TIOCSTI is available, allows privilege escalation because of sharing a terminal with the original session. NOTE: TIOCSTI is unavailable in OpenBSD 6.0 and later, and can be made unavailable in the Linux kernel 6.2 and later.",
  "id": "GHSA-frg3-hpqv-5jmr",
  "modified": "2023-03-21T15:30:16Z",
  "published": "2023-03-14T21:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28339"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Duncaen/OpenDoas/issues/106"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.