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.
5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HMJM-HCVX-894J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-31 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-07 00:00In Bluetooth, there is a possible way to access the a2dp audio control switch due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-181962322
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39772"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-30T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Bluetooth, there is a possible way to access the a2dp audio control switch due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-181962322",
"id": "GHSA-hmjm-hcvx-894j",
"modified": "2022-04-07T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-03-31T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39772"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12l"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMPW-VVVC-X4MH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-31 15:30 – Updated: 2025-08-18 18:30An issue in Adtran 411 ONT vL80.00.0011.M2 allows attackers to escalate privileges via unspecified vectors.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-22937"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-31T15:15:43Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in Adtran 411 ONT vL80.00.0011.M2 allows attackers to escalate privileges via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-hmpw-vvvc-x4mh",
"modified": "2025-08-18T18:30:33Z",
"published": "2025-03-31T15:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22937"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1levaZk5aC6g6a2zPW8xlOIVAu9MFYvAz/view"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lanrat.com/posts/adtran-isp-hacking"
}
],
"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-HMRG-Q92X-QW2X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-18 00:30 – Updated: 2023-12-18 00:30A privilege escalation vulnerability in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.0 prior to 16.4.4, 16.5 prior to 16.5.4, and 16.6 prior to 16.6.2 allows a project Maintainer to use a Project Access Token to escalate their role to Owner
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3907"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-286"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-17T23:15:43Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability in GitLab EE affecting all versions from 16.0 prior to 16.4.4, 16.5 prior to 16.5.4, and 16.6 prior to 16.6.2 allows a project Maintainer to use a Project Access Token to escalate their role to Owner",
"id": "GHSA-hmrg-q92x-qw2x",
"modified": "2023-12-18T00:30:23Z",
"published": "2023-12-18T00:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3907"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/2058934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/418878"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMRQ-MG25-FH98
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-10 09:31 – Updated: 2026-07-10 21:32Improper Privilege Management, Improper Access Control vulnerability in Apache IoTDB. Authenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming themselves to __internal_auditor.
This issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 2.0.8 before 2.0.10.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-40009"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-10T08:16:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management, Improper Access Control vulnerability in Apache IoTDB.\nAuthenticated users can escalate to full tree-path access by renaming\nthemselves to __internal_auditor.\n\n\nThis issue affects Apache IoTDB: from 2.0.8 before 2.0.10.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.10, which fixes the issue.",
"id": "GHSA-hmrq-mg25-fh98",
"modified": "2026-07-10T21:32:28Z",
"published": "2026-07-10T09:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-40009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/65hh7dh28rcxlzdzwdpt630321tr8b61"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/10/6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMV6-R738-7MMG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:07 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:07The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-3376"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-10-14T02:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka \"Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\" a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.",
"id": "GHSA-hmv6-r738-7mmg",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:07:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:07:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3376"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMVH-HR6V-F5W7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:02Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-31167, CVE-2021-31168, CVE-2021-31169, CVE-2021-31208.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31165"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-11T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-31167, CVE-2021-31168, CVE-2021-31169, CVE-2021-31208.",
"id": "GHSA-hmvh-hr6v-f5w7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:02:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:02:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31165"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31165"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162555/Windows-Container-Manager-Service-CmsRpcSrv_CreateContainer-Privilege-Escalation.html"
}
],
"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-HMW8-9PW4-RWMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2025-08-29 00:31, aka 'Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16958, CVE-2020-16960, CVE-2020-16961, CVE-2020-16962, CVE-2020-16963, CVE-2020-16964.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16959"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-10T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": ", aka \u0027Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16958, CVE-2020-16960, CVE-2020-16961, CVE-2020-16962, CVE-2020-16963, CVE-2020-16964.",
"id": "GHSA-hmw8-9pw4-rwmr",
"modified": "2025-08-29T00:31:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-16959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16959"
}
],
"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-HP4Q-94J3-V97Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-09 18:30Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28904"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-09T17:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hp4q-94j3-v97q",
"modified": "2024-04-09T18:30:26Z",
"published": "2024-04-09T18:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28904"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-28904"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HP78-RJ98-C429
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-22 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-22 18:31Insufficient privilege verification in Reolink Smart 2K+ Plug-in Wi-Fi Video Doorbell with Chime - firmware v3.0.0.4662_2503122283 allows authenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55627"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-22T17:15:34Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insufficient privilege verification in Reolink Smart 2K+ Plug-in Wi-Fi Video Doorbell with Chime - firmware v3.0.0.4662_2503122283 allows authenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hp78-rj98-c429",
"modified": "2025-08-22T18:31:24Z",
"published": "2025-08-22T18:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55627"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://relieved-knuckle-264.notion.site/Account-Takeover-Create-Account-23c43700364280c2b0bddba94a9362ed"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPG2-8GH7-4WQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-07 00:00IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to an information disclosure caused by improper privilege management when table function is used. IBM X-Force ID: 221973.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22390"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-24T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to an information disclosure caused by improper privilege management when table function is used. IBM X-Force ID: 221973.",
"id": "GHSA-hpg2-8gh7-4wq2",
"modified": "2022-07-07T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-25T00:00:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22390"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/221973"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6597993"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.