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.
6422 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-GMX5-H6F8-CQ7C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An 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-2020-0666, CVE-2020-0735, CVE-2020-0752.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0667"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
"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-2020-0666, CVE-2020-0735, CVE-2020-0752.",
"id": "GHSA-gmx5-h6f8-cq7c",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0667"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0667"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GP76-3298-VP99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Function Discovery Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Function Discovery Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0680, CVE-2020-0682.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0679"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Function Discovery Service handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Function Discovery Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0680, CVE-2020-0682.",
"id": "GHSA-gp76-3298-vp99",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0679"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0679"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GP7R-35RC-XXC9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21114"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-gp7r-35rc-xxc9",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:54Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T21:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21114"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/e6ca0c031758d8b1511f6a359bec316b6d2e22fe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/f39ed052916716ef974102b3bad7ae102d0164a5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/f88a2294f53cf382908cc48f992273742f817dd5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/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-GPFH-7QQ2-C4XM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-04 00:00 – Updated: 2026-07-05 00:31Printix Secure Cloud Print Management 1.3.1035.0 incorrectly uses Privileged APIs.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25089"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-03T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Printix Secure Cloud Print Management 1.3.1035.0 incorrectly uses Privileged APIs.",
"id": "GHSA-gpfh-7qq2-c4xm",
"modified": "2026-07-05T00:31:25Z",
"published": "2022-03-04T00:00:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ComparedArray/printix-CVE-2022-25089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://printix.net"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50798"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167013/Printix-1.3.1106.0-Privileged-API-Abuse.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://printix.com"
}
],
"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-GPJ3-WGX2-4P9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-16 00:00In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to boot with a hidden debug policy due to a missing warning to the user. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after preparing the device, hiding the warning, and passing the phone to a new user, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-193443223References: N/A
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39653"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to boot with a hidden debug policy due to a missing warning to the user. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after preparing the device, hiding the warning, and passing the phone to a new user, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-193443223References: N/A",
"id": "GHSA-gpj3-wgx2-4p9v",
"modified": "2022-06-16T00:00:27Z",
"published": "2021-12-16T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39653"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-06-01"
}
],
"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-GPP5-QCRV-VM9J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-12 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-12 21:31The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 7.4.1 does not properly scope its capability mapping, discarding the access control decisions WordPress already made for unrelated privileged actions, which allows unauthenticated users to change the password of, escalate to Administrator, or delete any account whose user ID happens to match the ID of one of the Events Manager WordPress plugin before 7.4.1's own posts.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18366"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-12T06:20:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Events Manager WordPress plugin before 7.4.1 does not properly scope its capability mapping, discarding the access control decisions WordPress already made for unrelated privileged actions, which allows unauthenticated users to change the password of, escalate to Administrator, or delete any account whose user ID happens to match the ID of one of the Events Manager WordPress plugin before 7.4.1\u0027s own posts.",
"id": "GHSA-gpp5-qcrv-vm9j",
"modified": "2026-08-12T21:31:34Z",
"published": "2026-08-12T06:30:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18366"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/82767ce2-01e4-46ad-a52b-72d3ab2049bd"
}
],
"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-GPPP-PPMV-8CV4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-11 15:30In updateServicesLocked of AccessibilityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to be hidden from the Setting while retaining Accessibility Service due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31322"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In updateServicesLocked of AccessibilityManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to be hidden from the Setting while retaining Accessibility Service due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-gppp-ppmv-8cv4",
"modified": "2024-07-11T15:30:45Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T21:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31322"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/c1bc907a649addd5b97d489fd39afb956164a46c"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GPRH-65M4-PXQ9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:54The leakage of the client secret in VISION MEAT WORKS TrackDiner10/10_mc Line v13.6.1 allows attackers to obtain the channel access token and send crafted broadcast messages.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-39734"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The leakage of the client secret in VISION MEAT WORKS TrackDiner10/10_mc Line v13.6.1 allows attackers to obtain the channel access token and send crafted broadcast messages.",
"id": "GHSA-gprh-65m4-pxq9",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:54:54Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/syz913/CVE-reports/blob/main/CVE-2023-39734.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://liff.line.me/1660679145-eMKgg4rJ"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GPRX-39GR-MQ3J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. IBM X-Force ID: 178929.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-4362"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-10T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. IBM X-Force ID: 178929.",
"id": "GHSA-gprx-39gr-mq3j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4362"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/178929"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6174417"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GPV8-V95V-WFMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-13 21:36 – Updated: 2026-08-13 21:36IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information or modify data due to improper privilege management.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-17438"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-13T21:17:42Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information or modify data due to improper privilege management.",
"id": "GHSA-gpv8-v95v-wfmm",
"modified": "2026-08-13T21:36:13Z",
"published": "2026-08-13T21:36:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17438"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283273"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.