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-JMFJ-WX65-4FR4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-15 00:00
VLAI
Details

PhoneSystem Terminal in 3CX Phone System (Debian based installation) 16.0.0.1570 allows an attacker to gain root privileges by using sudo with the tcpdump command, without a password. This occurs because the -z (aka postrotate-command) option to tcpdump can be unsafe when used in conjunction with sudo.

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": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-9971"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-07T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PhoneSystem Terminal in 3CX Phone System (Debian based installation) 16.0.0.1570 allows an attacker to gain root privileges by using sudo with the tcpdump command, without a password. This occurs because the -z (aka postrotate-command) option to tcpdump can be unsafe when used in conjunction with sudo.",
  "id": "GHSA-jmfj-wx65-4fr4",
  "modified": "2022-06-15T00:00:24Z",
  "published": "2022-06-08T00:00:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9971"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.gosecure.net/blog"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.gosecure.net/blog/2022/05/31/security-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-impact-3cx-phone-system"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.securusglobal.com/community/2014/03/17/how-i-got-root-with-sudo"
    }
  ],
  "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-JMJQ-H283-6462

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-01 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-01 21:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPForms, LLC. WPForms User Registration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPForms User Registration: from n/a through 2.1.0.

Severity
8.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-52209"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-08-01T21:15:26Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPForms, LLC. WPForms User Registration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPForms User Registration: from n/a through 2.1.0.",
  "id": "GHSA-jmjq-h283-6462",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T21:31:40Z",
  "published": "2024-08-01T21:31:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52209"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpforms-user-registration/wordpress-wpforms-user-registration-plugin-2-1-0-authenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-JMMC-Q525-7P4Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18
VLAI
Details

Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in the Web Console of Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42108"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-21T08:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in the Web Console of Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service and Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-jmmc-q525-7p4q",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:29Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:18:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42108"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289229"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289230"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1217"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JMWH-VHGH-WQR7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:48 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:48
VLAI
Details

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ethtraceroute of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated user with shell access to escalate privileges and write to the local filesystem as root. ethtraceroute is shipped with setuid permissions enabled and is owned by the root user, allowing local users to run ethtraceroute with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D240; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S11, 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S4; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S12; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S7; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S7; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S6, 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S4; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S2; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S1; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2, 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2-S1, 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R1-S1.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0255"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-22T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ethtraceroute of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated user with shell access to escalate privileges and write to the local filesystem as root. ethtraceroute is shipped with setuid permissions enabled and is owned by the root user, allowing local users to run ethtraceroute with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D240; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S11, 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S4; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S12; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S7; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S7; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S6, 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S4; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S2; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S1; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2, 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2-S1, 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R1-S1.",
  "id": "GHSA-jmwh-vhgh-wqr7",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:48:14Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:48:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0255"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11175"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JMX6-GW67-2VG8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-05 09:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Windows agent could allow malicious users on a Windows instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit could allow these users to execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM level privileges on the Windows instance in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x: 6.10.7 and below and ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x: 6.9.12 and below.

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-2022-43535"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-01-05T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard Windows agent could allow malicious users on a Windows instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit could allow these users to execute arbitrary code with NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM level privileges on the Windows instance in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x: 6.10.7 and below and ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x: 6.9.12 and below.",
  "id": "GHSA-jmx6-gw67-2vg8",
  "modified": "2023-01-11T18:30:31Z",
  "published": "2023-01-05T09:30:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43535"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-020.txt"
    }
  ],
  "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-JMX9-MPHW-FM82

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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1000, CVE-2020-1027.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1003"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1000, CVE-2020-1027.",
  "id": "GHSA-jmx9-mphw-fm82",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:36Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:14:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1003"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1003"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JP3C-FW6R-QC9F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:06
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0613, CVE-2020-0614, CVE-2020-0623, CVE-2020-0625, CVE-2020-0626, CVE-2020-0627, CVE-2020-0628, CVE-2020-0629, CVE-2020-0630, CVE-2020-0632, CVE-2020-0633.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0631"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-01-14T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0613, CVE-2020-0614, CVE-2020-0623, CVE-2020-0625, CVE-2020-0626, CVE-2020-0627, CVE-2020-0628, CVE-2020-0629, CVE-2020-0630, CVE-2020-0632, CVE-2020-0633.",
  "id": "GHSA-jp3c-fw6r-qc9f",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:06:18Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:06:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0631"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0631"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JP43-QMG3-XRHW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-24 06:34 – Updated: 2026-07-24 06:34
VLAI
Details

The Wpify Woo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.4.16. This is due to the SettingsApi::save_option() REST route (POST /wp-json/wpify-woo/v1/option) passing the request-supplied 'option' and 'data' parameters directly to update_option() without any option-name allowlist or value sanitization, while the permission_callback only verifies the manage_woocommerce capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to Administrator by overwriting arbitrary WordPress options (for example setting default_role to administrator and users_can_register to 1, or disabling security plugins via active_plugins).

Severity
8.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-12736"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-24T04:16:51Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Wpify Woo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.4.16. This is due to the SettingsApi::save_option() REST route (POST /wp-json/wpify-woo/v1/option) passing the request-supplied \u0027option\u0027 and \u0027data\u0027 parameters directly to update_option() without any option-name allowlist or value sanitization, while the permission_callback only verifies the manage_woocommerce capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Shop Manager-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to Administrator by overwriting arbitrary WordPress options (for example setting default_role to administrator and users_can_register to 1, or disabling security plugins via active_plugins).",
  "id": "GHSA-jp43-qmg3-xrhw",
  "modified": "2026-07-24T06:34:11Z",
  "published": "2026-07-24T06:34:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12736"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpify-woo/tags/5.4.10/src/Api/SettingsApi.php#L39"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpify-woo/tags/5.4.10/src/Api/SettingsApi.php#L67"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpify-woo/tags/5.4.10/src/Managers/ApiManager.php#L18"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpify-woo/tags/5.4.9/src/Api/SettingsApi.php#L39"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpify-woo/tags/5.4.9/src/Api/SettingsApi.php#L67"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wpify-woo/tags/5.4.9/src/Managers/ApiManager.php#L18"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=\u0026old=3614762%40wpify-woo\u0026new=3614762%40wpify-woo"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9b8f2d5-a2c5-4f90-ab1d-4e17f7a7996e?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-JP55-93WH-X75G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:10
VLAI
Details

The Canon TR150 print driver through 3.71.2.10 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation issue. During the add printer process, a local attacker can overwrite CNMurGE.dll and, if timed properly, the overwritten DLL will be loaded into a SYSTEM process resulting in escalation of privileges. This occurs because the driver drops a world-writable DLL into a CanonBJ %PROGRAMDATA% location that gets loaded by printisolationhost (a system process).

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-2021-38085"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-732"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-11T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Canon TR150 print driver through 3.71.2.10 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation issue. During the add printer process, a local attacker can overwrite CNMurGE.dll and, if timed properly, the overwritten DLL will be loaded into a SYSTEM process resulting in escalation of privileges. This occurs because the driver drops a world-writable DLL into a CanonBJ %PROGRAMDATA% location that gets loaded by printisolationhost (a system process).",
  "id": "GHSA-jp55-93wh-x75g",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:10:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:10:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38085"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://defcon.org/html/defcon-29/dc-29-speakers.html#baines"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jacob-baines/vuln_disclosure/main/vuln_2021_03.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdesswZYz-8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163795/Canon-TR150-Driver-3.71.2.10-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-JP5H-5FJW-CP86

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-03 00:30 – Updated: 2023-11-03 00:30
VLAI
Details

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 266163.

Severity
5.9 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-43018"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-250",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-03T00:15:12Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and Advanced 10.1, 11.1 performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.  IBM X-Force ID:  266163.",
  "id": "GHSA-jp5h-5fjw-cp86",
  "modified": "2023-11-03T00:30:26Z",
  "published": "2023-11-03T00:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43018"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/266163"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7063668"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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.

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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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