Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

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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-J3PX-XPP5-MPFC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-02 15:30 – Updated: 2025-12-03 15:30
VLAI
Details

The Chassis Management Board in Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allows a physically proximate attacker to obtain debug access and escalate privileges by bypassing the tamper label and opening the chassis without leaving evidence, and accessing the JTAG connector. This is called F02.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-59693"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-02T15:15:54Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Chassis Management Board in Entrust nShield Connect XC, nShield 5c, and nShield HSMi through 13.6.11, or 13.7, allows a physically proximate attacker to obtain debug access and escalate privileges by bypassing the tamper label and opening the chassis without leaving evidence, and accessing the JTAG connector. This is called F02.",
  "id": "GHSA-j3px-xpp5-mpfc",
  "modified": "2025-12-03T15:30:28Z",
  "published": "2025-12-02T15:30:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/google/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-6q4x-m86j-gfwj"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59693"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.entrust.com/use-case/why-use-an-hsm"
    }
  ],
  "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-J3RP-HCWW-24PQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-25 21:31 – Updated: 2024-06-25 21:31
VLAI
Details

In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3, an Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wug.UI.Controllers.InstallController.SetAdminPassword allows local attackers to modify admin's password.

Severity
8.4 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-5009"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-25T20:15:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In WhatsUp Gold versions released before 2023.1.3,\u00a0an Improper Access Control vulnerability in Wug.UI.Controllers.InstallController.SetAdminPassword allows local attackers to modify admin\u0027s password.",
  "id": "GHSA-j3rp-hcww-24pq",
  "modified": "2024-06-25T21:31:16Z",
  "published": "2024-06-25T21:31:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5009"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://community.progress.com/s/article/WhatsUp-Gold-Security-Bulletin-June-2024"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.progress.com/network-monitoring"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J49M-FVHP-27F5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:05
VLAI
Details

An incorrect check in the component cdr.php of Voipmonitor GUI before v24.96 allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted request.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24259"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-02-04T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An incorrect check in the component cdr.php of Voipmonitor GUI before v24.96 allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted request.",
  "id": "GHSA-j49m-fvhp-27f5",
  "modified": "2022-03-17T00:05:56Z",
  "published": "2022-02-10T00:00:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24259"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kerbit.io/research/read/blog/3"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.voipmonitor.org/changelog-gui?major=5"
    }
  ],
  "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-J4F7-Q8HR-JWF3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26786, CVE-2022-26787, CVE-2022-26789, CVE-2022-26791, CVE-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26801, CVE-2022-26802, CVE-2022-26803.

Severity
7.8 (High)
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-2022-26790"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26786, CVE-2022-26787, CVE-2022-26789, CVE-2022-26791, CVE-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26801, CVE-2022-26802, CVE-2022-26803.",
  "id": "GHSA-j4f7-q8hr-jwf3",
  "modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2022-04-16T00:00:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26790"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26790"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26790"
    }
  ],
  "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-J4JM-C8XW-8XF7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-12 21:31 – Updated: 2025-12-17 21:30
VLAI
Details

The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.

Severity
7.8 (High)
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-2025-43320"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-12T21:15:53Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The issue was addressed by adding additional logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7.3. An app may be able to bypass launch constraint protections and execute malicious code with elevated privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-j4jm-c8xw-8xf7",
  "modified": "2025-12-17T21:30:42Z",
  "published": "2025-12-12T21:31:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43320"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/125110"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/125887"
    }
  ],
  "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-J4M2-Q4PJ-8GCH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:17
VLAI
Details

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-40466, CVE-2021-40467.

Severity
7.8 (High)
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-2021-40443"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-13T01:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-40466, CVE-2021-40467.",
  "id": "GHSA-j4m2-q4pj-8gch",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:17:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:17:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40443"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40443"
    }
  ],
  "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-J4M4-8FW6-6MFG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Severity
7.8 (High)
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-2020-17037"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-j4m4-8fw6-6mfg",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17037"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17037"
    }
  ],
  "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-J4MV-2RV7-V2J9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-11-23 18:18 – Updated: 2022-07-13 19:06
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in Concrete CMS
Details

Privilege escalation from Editor to Admin using Groups in Concrete CMS versions 8.5.6 and below. If a group is granted "view" permissions on the bulkupdate page, then users in that group can escalate to being an administrator with a specially crafted curl. Fixed by adding a check for group permissions before allowing a group to be moved.

Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "concrete5/core"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "8.5.7"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22966"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2021-11-22T18:31:34Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-19T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation from Editor to Admin using Groups in Concrete CMS versions 8.5.6 and below. If a group is granted \"view\" permissions on the bulkupdate page, then users in that group can escalate to being an administrator with a specially crafted curl. Fixed by adding a check for group permissions before allowing a group to be moved.",
  "id": "GHSA-j4mv-2rv7-v2j9",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T19:06:19Z",
  "published": "2021-11-23T18:18:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22966"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/1362747"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://documentation.concretecms.org/developers/introduction/version-history/857-release-notes"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Improper Privilege Management in Concrete CMS "
}

GHSA-J4P8-H8MH-RH8Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-26 18:26 – Updated: 2025-12-31 00:20
VLAI
Summary
Self-hosted n8n has Legacy Code node that enables arbitrary file read/write
Details

Impact

In self-hosted n8n instances where the Code node runs in legacy (non-task-runner) JavaScript execution mode, authenticated users with workflow editing access can invoke internal helper functions from within the Code node.

This allows a workflow editor to perform actions on the n8n host with the same privileges as the n8n process, including:

  • Reading files from the host filesystem (subject to any file-access restrictions configured on the instance and OS/container permissions)
  • Writing files to the host filesystem (subject to the same restrictions)

Starting with n8n version 1.2.1, access to files in the n8n home directory (.n8n) is blocked by default. However, this does not restrict access to other parts of the filesystem unless additional file access limitations are configured.

Patches

  • Upgrade to n8n version 2.0.0 or later, where task runners are enabled by default for Code node execution.
  • On n8n version 1.71.0 and above, enable task runners by setting N8N_RUNNERS_ENABLED=true.

Workarounds

If you cannot immediately migrate to task runners:

  • Limit file operations by setting N8N_RESTRICT_FILE_ACCESS_TO to a dedicated directory (e.g., ~/.n8n-files) and ensure it contains no sensitive data.
  • Keep N8N_BLOCK_FILE_ACCESS_TO_N8N_FILES=true (default) to block access to .n8n and user-defined config files.
  • If workflow editors are not fully trusted, consider disabling high-risk nodes (including the Code node) using NODES_EXCLUDE.

Resources

Severity
7.1 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "n8n"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.2.1"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.0.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-68697"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-749"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-12-26T18:26:38Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-26T22:15:52Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\n\nIn self-hosted n8n instances where the Code node runs in legacy (non-task-runner) JavaScript execution mode, authenticated users with workflow editing access can invoke internal helper functions from within the Code node.\n\nThis allows a workflow editor to perform actions on the n8n host with the same privileges as the n8n process, including:\n\n- Reading files from the host filesystem (subject to any file-access restrictions configured on the instance and OS/container permissions)\n- Writing files to the host filesystem (subject to the same restrictions)\n\nStarting with n8n version 1.2.1, access to files in the n8n home directory (`.n8n`) is blocked by default. However, this does not restrict access to other parts of the filesystem unless additional file access limitations are configured.\n\n### Patches\n\n- Upgrade to **n8n version 2.0.0 or later**, where task runners are enabled by default for Code node execution.\n- On **n8n version 1.71.0 and above**, enable task runners by setting `N8N_RUNNERS_ENABLED=true`.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nIf you cannot immediately migrate to task runners:\n\n- Limit file operations by setting `N8N_RESTRICT_FILE_ACCESS_TO` to a dedicated directory (e.g., `~/.n8n-files`) and ensure it contains no sensitive data.\n- Keep `N8N_BLOCK_FILE_ACCESS_TO_N8N_FILES=true` (default) to block access to `.n8n` and user-defined config files.\n- If workflow editors are not fully trusted, consider disabling high-risk nodes (including the Code node) using `NODES_EXCLUDE`.\n\n### Resources\n\n- n8n Docs: [Task runners](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/task-runners/)\n- n8n Docs: [Task runner environment variables](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/task-runners/)\n- n8n Docs: [Security environment variables](https://docs.n8n.io/hosting/configuration/environment-variables/security/#security-environment-variables)\n- n8n Docs: [v2.0 breaking changes](https://docs.n8n.io/2-0-breaking-changes/#enable-task-runners-by-default)",
  "id": "GHSA-j4p8-h8mh-rh8q",
  "modified": "2025-12-31T00:20:06Z",
  "published": "2025-12-26T18:26:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n/security/advisories/GHSA-j4p8-h8mh-rh8q"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-68697"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/n8n-io/n8n"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Self-hosted n8n has Legacy Code node that enables arbitrary file read/write"
}

GHSA-J53Q-VVGG-C52C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Visual Studio updater service improperly handles file permissions, aka 'Microsoft Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0899"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Visual Studio updater service improperly handles file permissions, aka \u0027Microsoft Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-j53q-vvgg-c52c",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:14:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0899"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0899"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}
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.

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