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-JW5C-8746-98G5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-03 09:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:04A 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.
{
"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 22:28A 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.
{
"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 00:01In 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
{
"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 21:44Withdrawn 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 02:47A 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 00:31Vulnerability 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).
{
"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 19:01Multiple 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 21:31Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21897.
{
"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 00:01A 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.
{
"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 17:49CodeIgniter 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.
{
"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
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.