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.

5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-HRFQ-PCGW-QW23

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10
VLAI
Details

The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to send arbitrary emails on behalf of the site via class_rm_user_services.php send_email_user_view.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-9455"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-06T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to send arbitrary emails on behalf of the site via class_rm_user_services.php send_email_user_view.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrfq-pcgw-qw23",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9455"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/#developers"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10116"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-registrationmagic-plugin"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-HRH7-RQ69-242H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-12 15:30 – Updated: 2023-12-15 18:30
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. When adding the Add Admin token to a process, and specifying that it runs at medium integrity with the user owning the process, this security token can be stolen and applied to arbitrary processes.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-12615"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-12-12T13:15:06Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. When adding the Add Admin token to a process, and specifying that it runs at medium integrity with the user owning the process, this security token can be stolen and applied to arbitrary processes.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrh7-rq69-242h",
  "modified": "2023-12-15T18:30:27Z",
  "published": "2023-12-12T15:30:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12615"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5-6-sr1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-07"
    }
  ],
  "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-HRMP-939Q-G4MQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:09
VLAI
Details

In MB connect line mbDIALUP versions <= 3.9R0.0 a low privileged local attacker can send a command to the service running with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM that won't be validated correctly and allows for an arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-33527"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-20",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-02T11:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In MB connect line mbDIALUP versions \u003c= 3.9R0.0 a low privileged local attacker can send a command to the service running with NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM that won\u0027t be validated correctly and allows for an arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrmp-939q-g4mq",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:09:36Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:09:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33527"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2021-017"
    }
  ],
  "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-HRQC-VWFF-62MJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 15:31 – Updated: 2026-05-19 18:32
VLAI
Details

Privilege escalation in the Application Update component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-8952"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-19T14:16:51Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation in the Application Update component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrqc-vwff-62mj",
  "modified": "2026-05-19T18:32:09Z",
  "published": "2026-05-19T15:31:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8952"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2021727"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-46"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-50"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-HRRJ-W527-VH57

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in a script file that is installed as part of the Cisco Policy Suite (CPS) Software distribution for the CPS appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect sudoers permissions on the script file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and providing crafted user input at the CLI, using this script file to escalate their privilege level and execute commands as root. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to acquire root-level privileges and take full control of the appliance. The user has to be logged-in to the device with valid credentials for a specific set of users. The Cisco Policy Suite application is vulnerable when running software versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, or 11.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc07366.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-6623"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-05-18T19:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in a script file that is installed as part of the Cisco Policy Suite (CPS) Software distribution for the CPS appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect sudoers permissions on the script file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and providing crafted user input at the CLI, using this script file to escalate their privilege level and execute commands as root. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to acquire root-level privileges and take full control of the appliance. The user has to be logged-in to the device with valid credentials for a specific set of users. The Cisco Policy Suite application is vulnerable when running software versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, or 11.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc07366.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrrj-w527-vh57",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:32Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:36:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6623"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170517-cps"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98521"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-HRVQ-VQWR-M7XH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted options to a specific command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-3594"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-06T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted options to a specific command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrvq-vqwr-m7xh",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3594"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vepestd-8C3J9Vc"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-HRXP-M6VJ-M2RC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:23 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:23
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka 'Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1423"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka \u0027Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-hrxp-m6vj-m2rc",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:23:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:23:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1423"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1423"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-HV3J-V3WG-GGVP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30
VLAI
Details

Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-36954"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Bind Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-hv3j-v3wg-ggvp",
  "modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:29Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:14:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36954"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36954"
    }
  ],
  "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-HV75-X87G-889H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:15
VLAI
Details

During the installation process for all versions of the Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows before 5.4.0, it is possible to launch Internet Explorer. If the installer was launched with elevated privileges such as by SCCM this can result in a local privilege escalation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-34412"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-27T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "During the installation process for all versions of the Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows before 5.4.0, it is possible to launch Internet Explorer. If the installer was launched with elevated privileges such as by SCCM this can result in a local privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-hv75-x87g-889h",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:15:50Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:15:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34412"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/266.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-HV7F-M7X4-MC78

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 00:30 – Updated: 2024-04-26 09:30
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Cluster: General). Supported versions that are affected are 7.5.33 and prior, 7.6.29 and prior, 8.0.36 and prior and 8.3.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Cluster. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Cluster accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.2 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-21101"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-16T22:15:31Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the MySQL Cluster product of Oracle MySQL (component: Cluster: General).  Supported versions that are affected are 7.5.33 and prior, 7.6.29 and prior, 8.0.36 and prior and  8.3.0 and prior. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise MySQL Cluster.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in  unauthorized read access to a subset of MySQL Cluster accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.2 (Confidentiality impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).",
  "id": "GHSA-hv7f-m7x4-mc78",
  "modified": "2024-04-26T09:30:34Z",
  "published": "2024-04-17T00:30:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-21101"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240426-0015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "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.