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.
6371 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-CQ42-4XP3-5247
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-05 15:33 – Updated: 2024-09-05 21:31An issue was discovered in za-internet C-MOR Video Surveillance 5.2401. Due to improper privilege management concerning sudo privileges, C-MOR is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack. The Linux user www-data running the C-MOR web interface can execute some OS commands as root via Sudo without having to enter the root password. These commands, for example, include cp, chown, and chmod, which enable an attacker to modify the system's sudoers file in order to execute all commands with root privileges. Thus, it is possible to escalate the limited privileges of the user www-data to root privileges.
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"CVE-2024-45173"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-05T15:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "An issue was discovered in za-internet C-MOR Video Surveillance 5.2401. Due to improper privilege management concerning sudo privileges, C-MOR is vulnerable to a privilege escalation attack. The Linux user www-data running the C-MOR web interface can execute some OS commands as root via Sudo without having to enter the root password. These commands, for example, include cp, chown, and chmod, which enable an attacker to modify the system\u0027s sudoers file in order to execute all commands with root privileges. Thus, it is possible to escalate the limited privileges of the user www-data to root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-cq42-4xp3-5247",
"modified": "2024-09-05T21:31:33Z",
"published": "2024-09-05T15:33:37Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45173"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2024-027.txt"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.syss.de/pentest-blog/mehrere-sicherheitsschwachstellen-in-videoueberwachungssoftware-c-mor-syss-2024-020-bis-030"
}
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"severity": [
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-CQ5X-XJXH-7X25
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31Windows UPnP Device Host Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26899"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows UPnP Device Host Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-cq5x-xjxh-7x25",
"modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:22Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26899"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-26899"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26899"
}
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"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-CQ65-5H26-VQ6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:20An elevation of privilege (user to user) vulnerability exists in Windows Security Health Service when handling certain objects in memory.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1162.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1324"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An elevation of privilege (user to user) vulnerability exists in Windows Security Health Service when handling certain objects in memory.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka \u0027Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1162.",
"id": "GHSA-cq65-5h26-vq6j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:20:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:20:00Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1324"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1324"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CQ7Q-5C67-W39W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-15 03:26 – Updated: 2022-10-07 16:25Impact
IRC allows you to specify multiple modes in a single mode command. Due to a bug in the underlying matrix-org/node-irc library, affected versions of matrix-appservice-irc perform parsing of such modes incorrectly, potentially resulting in the wrong user being given permissions.
Mode commands can only be executed by privileged users, so this can only be abused if an operator is tricked into running the command on behalf of an attacker.
Patches
The vulnerability has been patched in matrix-appservice-irc 0.35.0.
Workarounds
Refrain from entering mode commands suggested by untrusted users. Avoid using multiple modes in a single command.
References
- https://matrix.org/blog/2022/09/13/security-release-of-matrix-appservice-irc-0-35-0-high-severity
Credits
Discovered and reported by Val Lorentz.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory email us at security@matrix.org.
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"details": "### Impact\n\nIRC allows you to specify multiple modes in a single mode command. Due to a bug in the underlying matrix-org/node-irc library, affected versions of matrix-appservice-irc perform parsing of such modes incorrectly, potentially resulting in the wrong user being given permissions.\n\nMode commands can only be executed by privileged users, so this can only be abused if an operator is tricked into running the command on behalf of an attacker.\n\n### Patches\n\nThe vulnerability has been patched in matrix-appservice-irc 0.35.0.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nRefrain from entering mode commands suggested by untrusted users. Avoid using multiple modes in a single command.\n\n### References\n\n- https://matrix.org/blog/2022/09/13/security-release-of-matrix-appservice-irc-0-35-0-high-severity\n\n### Credits\n\nDiscovered and reported by [Val Lorentz](https://valentin-lorentz.fr/).\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory email us at [security@matrix.org](mailto:security@matrix.org).",
"id": "GHSA-cq7q-5c67-w39w",
"modified": "2022-10-07T16:25:42Z",
"published": "2022-09-15T03:26:25Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-cq7q-5c67-w39w"
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39202"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/commit/5f87dbed87b4b6dc49b7965ff152ee8535719e67"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc"
},
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"url": "https://matrix.org/blog/2022/09/13/security-release-of-matrix-appservice-irc-0-35-0-high-severity"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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],
"summary": "matrix-appservice-irc vulnerable to IRC mode parameter confusion"
}
GHSA-CQ9R-XGXQ-8RGC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Modules Installer improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0911"
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"CWE-269"
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"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 Windows Modules Installer improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Modules Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-cq9r-xgxq-8rgc",
"modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:55Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0911"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0911"
}
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"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-CQ9X-H4GC-C4RG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.26.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-87224"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:19:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.26.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-cq9x-h4gc-c4rg",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:54Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
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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"
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]
}
GHSA-CQC6-J88V-5CJF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Engineering). The supported version that is affected is 9.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil executes to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-83420"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Vulnerability in the PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil product of Oracle PeopleSoft (component: Engineering). The supported version that is affected is 9.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil executes to compromise PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of PeopleSoft Enterprise FIN Engineering Brazil. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-cqc6-j88v-5cjf",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:38Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83420"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
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"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"
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}
GHSA-CQF9-3872-R742
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-07 12:30 – Updated: 2026-09-07 12:30Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions below 11.4.2540.23 are vulnerable to Privilege Escalation During JAR Extraction
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-77697"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-07T11:17:35Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Zohocorp ManageEngine Endpoint Central versions below 11.4.2540.23 are vulnerable to\u00a0Privilege Escalation During JAR Extraction",
"id": "GHSA-cqf9-3872-r742",
"modified": "2026-09-07T12:30:29Z",
"published": "2026-09-07T12:30:29Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-77697"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/kb/vulnerability-management/privilege-escalation-vulnerability-during-jar-extraction.html"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CQJ5-C26P-JCV4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-04 00:30 – Updated: 2024-01-25 18:30A vulnerability in the privilege management functionality of all Cisco BroadWorks server types could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected system.
This vulnerability is due to incorrect implementation of user role permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as a user with the BWORKS or BWSUPERADMIN role and issuing crafted commands on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands beyond the sphere of their intended access level, including initiating installs or running operating system commands with elevated permissions.
There are workarounds that address this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20216"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-03T22:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the privilege management functionality of all Cisco BroadWorks server types could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected system. \n\n This vulnerability is due to incorrect implementation of user role permissions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the application as a user with the BWORKS or BWSUPERADMIN role and issuing crafted commands on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute commands beyond the sphere of their intended access level, including initiating installs or running operating system commands with elevated permissions.\n\n There are workarounds that address this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-cqj5-c26p-jcv4",
"modified": "2024-01-25T18:30:37Z",
"published": "2023-08-04T00:30:15Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20216"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-bw-priv-esc-qTgUZOsQ"
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GHSA-CQM4-W39P-G223
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 19:57 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:00Juniper Junos OS 13.2 before 13.2R5, 13.2X51, 13.2X52, and 13.3 before 13.3R3 allow local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary Python code via vectors involving shell access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-6448"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-01-15T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Juniper Junos OS 13.2 before 13.2R5, 13.2X51, 13.2X52, and 13.3 before 13.3R3 allow local users to bypass intended restrictions and execute arbitrary Python code via vectors involving shell access.",
"id": "GHSA-cqm4-w39p-g223",
"modified": "2024-04-04T00:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T19:57:17Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-6448"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content\u0026id=JSA10695"
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"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.