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-JW5C-8746-98G5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-03 09:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:04
VLAI
Details

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-44217"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-03T08:15:36Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "\nA local privilege escalation vulnerability in SonicWall Net Extender MSI client for Windows 10.2.336 and earlier versions allows a local low-privileged user to gain system privileges through running repair functionality.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-jw5c-8746-98g5",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T08:04:02Z",
  "published": "2023-10-03T09:32:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-44217"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-jw5c-8746-98g5"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2023-0013"
    }
  ],
  "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-JW78-MRPV-375C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions < V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers < 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Improper Access Control could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment (“kiosk mode”) and access the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the system.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-15797"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-13T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability has been identified in DCA Vantage Analyzer (All versions \u003c V4.5 are affected by CVE-2020-7590. In addition, serial numbers \u003c 40000 running software V4.4.0 are also affected by CVE-2020-15797). Improper Access Control could allow an unauthenticated attacker to escape from the restricted environment (\u201ckiosk mode\u201d) and access the underlying operating system. Successful exploitation requires direct physical access to the system.",
  "id": "GHSA-jw78-mrpv-375c",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:46Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T22:28:46Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15797"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/support-documentation/security-advisory"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JW7W-9487-4RH7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-15 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

In executeRequest of OverlayManagerService.java, there is a possible way to control fabricated overlays from adb shell due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-202768292

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39630"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In executeRequest of OverlayManagerService.java, there is a possible way to control fabricated overlays from adb shell due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-202768292",
  "id": "GHSA-jw7w-9487-4rh7",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:37Z",
  "published": "2022-01-15T00:01:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39630"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-JW82-XJGR-G6F8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2023-08-23 21:44
VLAI
Summary
Withdrawn Advisory: kubernetes-nmstate Insecure Privilege Management
Details

Withdrawn Advisory

This advisory has been withdrawn. This link is maintained to preserve external references.

Original Description

An insecure modification vulnerability flaw was found in containers using nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. Versions before kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 are affected.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c 2.3.0-30"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1742"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-732"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-13T23:17:51Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-07T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "## Withdrawn Advisory\nThis advisory has been withdrawn. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n## Original Description\nAn insecure modification vulnerability flaw was found in containers using nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. Versions before kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 are affected.",
  "id": "GHSA-jw82-xjgr-g6f8",
  "modified": "2023-08-23T21:44:47Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:04:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1742"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1803608"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Withdrawn Advisory: kubernetes-nmstate Insecure Privilege Management",
  "withdrawn": "2023-08-23T21:44:47Z"
}

GHSA-JWFF-27H9-QVQ4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2024-04-04 02:47
VLAI
Details

A privilege escalation in the EdgeSwitch prior to version 1.7.1, an CGI script don't fully sanitize the user input resulting in local commands execution, allowing an operator user (Privilege-1) to escalate privileges and became administrator (Privilege-15).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-8126"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-78"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-07T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A privilege escalation in the EdgeSwitch prior to version 1.7.1, an CGI script don\u0027t fully sanitize the user input resulting in local commands execution, allowing an operator user (Privilege-1) to escalate privileges and became administrator (Privilege-15).",
  "id": "GHSA-jwff-27h9-qvq4",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T02:47:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8126"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/197958"
    }
  ],
  "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-JWGH-CJ37-3Q4C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Metadata Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 13.5 and 24.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (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-2026-46995"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:04Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Metadata Plugin).  Supported versions that are affected are 13.5 and  24.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-jwgh-cj37-3q4c",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:13Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46995"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-JWH8-8MM7-RV2P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:01
VLAI
Details

Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of certain Cisco Small Business 100, 300, and 500 Series Wireless Access Points could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from or inject arbitrary commands on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1400"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Multiple vulnerabilities in the web-based management interface of certain Cisco Small Business 100, 300, and 500 Series Wireless Access Points could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from or inject arbitrary commands on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.",
  "id": "GHSA-jwh8-8mm7-rv2p",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:37Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:01:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1400"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sb-wap-multi-ZAfKGXhF"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN71263107/index.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-JWHF-5XX5-882M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details

Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21897.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21916"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21897.",
  "id": "GHSA-jwhf-5xx5-882m",
  "modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:54Z",
  "published": "2022-01-12T00:00:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21916"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21916"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21916"
    }
  ],
  "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-JWPF-9R93-RX97

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-19 00:01
VLAI
Details

A non-admin user with user management permission can escalate his privilege to admin user via password reset functionality. The vulnerability affects Incapptic Connect version < 1.40.1.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-22572"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-11T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A non-admin user with user management permission can escalate his privilege to admin user via password reset functionality. The vulnerability affects Incapptic Connect version \u003c 1.40.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-jwpf-9r93-rx97",
  "modified": "2022-04-19T00:01:19Z",
  "published": "2022-04-12T00:00:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22572"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2022-22572"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-for-incapptic-Connect-SA-2022-03-10?language=en_US"
    }
  ],
  "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-JWQP-WH5G-4GMM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2024-04-24 17:49
VLAI
Summary
CodeIgniter Improper Privilege Management
Details

CodeIgniter through 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a modified Email ID to the "Select Role of the User" page. NOTE: A contributor to the CodeIgniter framework argues that the issue should not be attributed to CodeIgniter. Furthermore, the blog post reference shows an unknown website built with the CodeIgniter framework but that CodeIgniter is not responsible for introducing this issue because the framework has never provided a login screen, nor any kind of login or user management facilities beyond a Session library. Also, another reporter indicates the issue is with a custom module/plugin to CodeIgniter, not CodeIgniter itself.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "codeigniter4/framework"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "last_affected": "4.0.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-10793"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-24T17:49:09Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-23T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "CodeIgniter through 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a modified Email ID to the \"Select Role of the User\" page. NOTE: A contributor to the CodeIgniter framework argues that the issue should not be attributed to CodeIgniter. Furthermore, the blog post reference shows an unknown website built with the CodeIgniter framework but that CodeIgniter is not responsible for introducing this issue because the framework has never provided a login screen, nor any kind of login or user management facilities beyond a Session library. Also, another reporter indicates the issue is with a custom module/plugin to CodeIgniter, not CodeIgniter itself.",
  "id": "GHSA-jwqp-wh5g-4gmm",
  "modified": "2024-04-24T17:49:09Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:12:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10793"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://codeigniter4.github.io/userguide/extending/authentication.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/codeigniter4/framework"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://medium.com/@vbharad/account-takeover-via-modifying-email-id-codeigniter-framework-ca30741ad297"
    }
  ],
  "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": "CodeIgniter 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.