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-J5WG-H8JH-FX4V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-04-18 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: NSSwitch). Supported versions that are affected are 10 and 11. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-21896"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-04-18T20:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Solaris product of Oracle Systems (component: NSSwitch).  Supported versions that are affected are 10 and  11. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Solaris executes to compromise Oracle Solaris.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Solaris. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-j5wg-h8jh-fx4v",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T03:32:19Z",
  "published": "2023-04-18T21:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21896"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2023.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J64G-FGWQ-J479

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33
VLAI
Details

** DISPUTED ** voidtools Everything before 1.4.1 Beta Nightly 2020-08-18 allows privilege escalation via a Trojan horse urlmon.dll file in the installation directory. NOTE: this is only relevant if low-privileged users can write to the installation directory, which may be considered a site-specific configuration error.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-24567"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-21T03:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "** DISPUTED ** voidtools Everything before 1.4.1 Beta Nightly 2020-08-18 allows privilege escalation via a Trojan horse urlmon.dll file in the installation directory. NOTE: this is only relevant if low-privileged users can write to the installation directory, which may be considered a site-specific configuration error.",
  "id": "GHSA-j64g-fgwq-j479",
  "modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:55Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:26:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24567"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cymaera.com/articles/everything.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.voidtools.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=32509#p32509"
    }
  ],
  "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-J65J-GPFR-72JV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-11 15:30
VLAI
Details

In AcvpOnMessage of avcp.cpp, there is a possible EOP due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-32906"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-908"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T21:15:54Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In AcvpOnMessage of avcp.cpp, there is a possible EOP due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-j65j-gpfr-72jv",
  "modified": "2024-07-11T15:30:43Z",
  "published": "2024-06-13T21:30:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32906"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-J68C-RJ4V-FJJR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-08-31 00:00
VLAI
Details

An improper access control vulnerability exists in Citrix Workspace App for Windows potentially allows privilege escalation in CR versions prior to 2105 and 1912 LTSR prior to CU4.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22907"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-27T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An improper access control vulnerability exists in Citrix Workspace App for Windows potentially allows privilege escalation in CR versions prior to 2105 and 1912 LTSR prior to CU4.",
  "id": "GHSA-j68c-rj4v-fjjr",
  "modified": "2022-08-31T00:00:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:03:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22907"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX307794"
    }
  ],
  "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-J69W-PXCF-VJQW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:07
VLAI
Details

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33773, CVE-2021-34445, CVE-2021-34456.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-33761"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-14T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33773, CVE-2021-34445, CVE-2021-34456.",
  "id": "GHSA-j69w-pxcf-vjqw",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:07:54Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:07:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33761"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33761"
    }
  ],
  "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-J6GQ-C29X-24X7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

In onAttach of ConnectedDeviceDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228450811

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20347"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-08-10T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In onAttach of ConnectedDeviceDashboardFragment.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege in Bluetooth settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228450811",
  "id": "GHSA-j6gq-c29x-24x7",
  "modified": "2022-08-13T00:00:53Z",
  "published": "2022-08-11T00:00:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20347"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-J6H7-R25F-WGWW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-04 18:30 – Updated: 2024-01-25 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the on-device application development workflow feature for the Cisco IOx application hosting infrastructure in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user.

This vulnerability exists because Docker containers with the privileged runtime option are not blocked when they are in application development mode. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Docker CLI to access an affected device. The application development workflow is meant to be used only on development systems and not in production systems.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-20235"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-552"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-04T17:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the on-device application development workflow feature for the Cisco IOx application hosting infrastructure in Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user.\n\n This vulnerability exists because Docker containers with the privileged runtime option are not blocked when they are in application development mode. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the Docker CLI to access an affected device. The application development workflow is meant to be used only on development systems and not in production systems.",
  "id": "GHSA-j6h7-r25f-wgww",
  "modified": "2024-01-25T18:30:44Z",
  "published": "2023-10-04T18:30:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20235"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-rdocker-uATbukKn"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J6PH-CMQV-Q28R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-12 18:31 – Updated: 2025-03-28 21:30
VLAI
Details

The FTL Server component of TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition contains a vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with network access to execute a privilege escalation on the affected ftlserver. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.'s TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition: versions 6.10.1 and below.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-1138"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-03-12T18:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The FTL Server component of TIBCO Software Inc.\u0027s TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition contains a vulnerability that allows a low privileged attacker with network access to execute a privilege escalation on the affected ftlserver. Affected releases are TIBCO Software Inc.\u0027s TIBCO FTL - Enterprise Edition: versions 6.10.1 and below.",
  "id": "GHSA-j6ph-cmqv-q28r",
  "modified": "2025-03-28T21:30:36Z",
  "published": "2024-03-12T18:31:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1138"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://community.tibco.com/advisories/tibco-security-advisory-march-12-2024-tibco-ftl-cve-2024-1138-r207"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J6VH-FMWF-VXHP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:33 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:33
VLAI
Details

IBM Netezza Platform Software (IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0) could allow a local user to modify a world writable file, which could be used to execute commands as root. IBM X-Force ID: 140211.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-1460"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-06-15T14:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "IBM Netezza Platform Software (IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0) could allow a local user to modify a world writable file, which could be used to execute commands as root. IBM X-Force ID: 140211.",
  "id": "GHSA-j6vh-fmwf-vxhp",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:33:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:33:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1460"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140211"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-13"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015701"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104486"
    }
  ],
  "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-J6VV-VV26-RH7C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-30 23:40 – Updated: 2024-09-16 15:06
VLAI
Summary
HashiCorp Vault Improper Privilege Management
Details

HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions 0.11.0 through 1.3.3 may, under certain circumstances, have existing nested-path policies grant access to Namespaces created after-the-fact. Fixed in 1.3.4.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/hashicorp/vault"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0.11.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.3.4"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-10661"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-01-30T23:40:40Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "HashiCorp Vault and Vault Enterprise versions 0.11.0 through 1.3.3 may, under certain circumstances, have existing nested-path policies grant access to Namespaces created after-the-fact. Fixed in 1.3.4.",
  "id": "GHSA-j6vv-vv26-rh7c",
  "modified": "2024-09-16T15:06:33Z",
  "published": "2024-01-30T23:40:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10661"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/commit/18485ee9d4352ac8e8396c580b5941ccf8e5b31a"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/hashicorp/vault"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/hashicorp/vault/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md#134-march-19th-2020"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.hashicorp.com/blog/category/vault"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "HashiCorp Vault Improper Privilege Management"
}

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.