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-HXHM-28WC-V3QM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33768, CVE-2021-34523.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-34470"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-14T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33768, CVE-2021-34523.",
"id": "GHSA-hxhm-28wc-v3qm",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34470"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34470"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163706/Microsoft-Exchange-AD-Schema-Misconfiguration-Privilege-Escalation.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HXM5-W6WW-6QFP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-04 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:18A?CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists?that could cause?a local privilege escalation?when the transfer command is used.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-5402"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-04T18:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "\nA?CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists?that could cause?a local privilege escalation?when the transfer command is used.",
"id": "GHSA-hxm5-w6ww-6qfp",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:18:14Z",
"published": "2023-10-04T18:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5402"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-283-01\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-283-01.pdf"
}
],
"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-HXRP-WX99-35HH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-16 21:32 – Updated: 2024-05-16 21:32Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2024.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-45320"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-427"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-16T21:15:57Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Uncontrolled search path element in some Intel(R) VTune(TM) Profiler software before version 2024.0 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-hxrp-wx99-35hh",
"modified": "2024-05-16T21:32:00Z",
"published": "2024-05-16T21:32:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-45320"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01034.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HXRW-P6MF-W8QX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-02 15:30 – Updated: 2024-10-02 18:31According to the researcher: "The TLS connections are encrypted against tampering or eavesdropping. However, the application does not validate the server certificate properly while initializing the TLS connection. This allows for a network attacker to intercept the connection and read the data. The attacker could the either send the client a malicious response, or forward the (possibly modified) data to the real server."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-44097"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-02T14:15:05Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "According to the researcher: \"The TLS connections are encrypted against tampering or eavesdropping. However, the application does not validate the server certificate properly while initializing the TLS connection. This allows for a network attacker to intercept the connection and read the data. The attacker could the either send the client a malicious response, or forward the (possibly modified) data to the real server.\"",
"id": "GHSA-hxrw-p6mf-w8qx",
"modified": "2024-10-02T18:31:32Z",
"published": "2024-10-02T15:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-44097"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14950962?sjid=9489879942601373169-NA"
}
],
"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-J238-GR37-VX73
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-02 03:30 – Updated: 2022-12-05 21:30An access control issue in D-Link DVG-G5402SP GE_1.03 allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges via arbitrarily editing VoIP SIB profiles.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-44929"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-02T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An access control issue in D-Link DVG-G5402SP GE_1.03 allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges via arbitrarily editing VoIP SIB profiles.",
"id": "GHSA-j238-gr37-vx73",
"modified": "2022-12-05T21:30:42Z",
"published": "2022-12-02T03:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44929"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cyber-guy.gitbook.io/cyber-guys-blog/pocs/cve-2022-44929"
}
],
"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-J268-37PF-RVX9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-25 21:30 – Updated: 2023-01-04 21:30enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-37706"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-25T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "enlightenment_sys in Enlightenment before 0.25.4 allows local users to gain privileges because it is setuid root, and the system library function mishandles pathnames that begin with a /dev/.. substring.",
"id": "GHSA-j268-37pf-rvx9",
"modified": "2023-01-04T21:30:18Z",
"published": "2022-12-25T21:30:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37706"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.enlightenment.org/enlightenment/enlightenment/commit/cae78cbb169f237862faef123e4abaf63a1f5064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.enlightenment.org/enlightenment/enlightenment/commit/cc7faeccf77fef8b0ae70e312a21e4cde087e141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MaherAzzouzi/CVE-2022-37706-LPE-exploit"
}
],
"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-J276-WGC4-X7JW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:12 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36931.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36928"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-26T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36931.",
"id": "GHSA-j276-wgc4-x7jw",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:12:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36928"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36928"
}
],
"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-J287-529V-PJR9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-25 03:30 – Updated: 2024-09-25 03:30Once logged in to ProGauge MAGLINK LX4 CONSOLE, a valid user can change their privileges to administrator.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-45373"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-25T01:15:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Once logged in to ProGauge MAGLINK LX4 CONSOLE, a valid user can change their privileges to administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-j287-529v-pjr9",
"modified": "2024-09-25T03:30:36Z",
"published": "2024-09-25T03:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-268-04"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-J2CC-65XJ-FPXH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-07-09 00:00A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1419"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-23T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the SSH management feature of multiple Cisco Access Points (APs) platforms could allow a local, authenticated user to modify files on the affected device and possibly gain escalated privileges. The vulnerability is due to improper checking on file operations within the SSH management interface. A network administrator user could exploit this vulnerability by accessing an affected device through SSH management to make a configuration change. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain privileges equivalent to the root user.",
"id": "GHSA-j2cc-65xj-fpxh",
"modified": "2022-07-09T00:00:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1419"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cisco-ap-LLjsGxv"
}
],
"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-J2JR-MQPH-CRF9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-03 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-11 00:02In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-29849"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-02T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Progress OpenEdge before 11.7.14 and 12.x before 12.2.9, certain SUID binaries within the OpenEdge application were susceptible to privilege escalation. If exploited, a local attacker could elevate their privileges and compromise the affected system.",
"id": "GHSA-j2jr-mqph-crf9",
"modified": "2022-05-11T00:02:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-03T00:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29849"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-11-7-14-is-Now-Available"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/OpenEdge-12-2-9-Update-is-available"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/Remediation-of-Privilege-Escalation-Security-Vulnerability-CVE-2022-29849"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.progress.com/openedge"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.