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.
5558 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-P7GV-9389-M757
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43Extreme EXOS 16.x, 21.x, and 22.x allows administrators to obtain a root shell via vectors involving an exsh debug shell.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14329"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-23T08:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Extreme EXOS 16.x, 21.x, and 22.x allows administrators to obtain a root shell via vectors involving an exsh debug shell.",
"id": "GHSA-p7gv-9389-m757",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14329"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?n=000017719"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P7JW-JXR7-PM98
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:03Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation as nagios via installation of a malicious component containing PHP code.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-28904"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-24T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation as nagios via installation of a malicious component containing PHP code.",
"id": "GHSA-p7jw-jxr7-pm98",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:03:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:03:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28904"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-Escalation-Cross-Site-Scripting-Code-Execution.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P7MJ-7J9P-VMXM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:46Multiple issues were addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1750"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-02T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple issues were addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-p7mj-7j9p-vmxm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:46:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:46:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212148"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212149"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P7MJ-V488-82C3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:55 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:50CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. With only user-level access, a user can modify the backup plan and add a Pre backup action script that executes on behalf of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-15720"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-08-28T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. With only user-level access, a user can modify the backup plan and add a Pre backup action script that executes on behalf of NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM.",
"id": "GHSA-p7mj-v488-82c3",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:50:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:55:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/243-cloudberry-backup-local-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"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-P7MV-684H-C4RX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48Linux kernel version after commit bdcf0a423ea1 - 4.15-rc4+, 4.14.8+, 4.9.76+, 4.4.111+ contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in NFS server (nfsd) that can result in remote users reading or writing files they should not be able to via NFS. This attack appear to be exploitable via NFS server must export a filesystem with the "rootsquash" options enabled. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 1995266727fa.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1000028"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-09T23:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Linux kernel version after commit bdcf0a423ea1 - 4.15-rc4+, 4.14.8+, 4.9.76+, 4.4.111+ contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in NFS server (nfsd) that can result in remote users reading or writing files they should not be able to via NFS. This attack appear to be exploitable via NFS server must export a filesystem with the \"rootsquash\" options enabled. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 1995266727fa.",
"id": "GHSA-p7mv-684h-c4rx",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/linus/1995266727fa8143897e89b55f5d3c79aa828420"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P7VX-HPRG-6V5V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-27 06:31 – Updated: 2025-03-06 18:30VMware Tools contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local user access to a guest virtual machine may elevate privileges within the virtual machine.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-34057"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-27T05:15:38Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VMware Tools contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability.\u00a0A malicious actor with local user access to a guest virtual machine may elevate privileges within the virtual machine.",
"id": "GHSA-p7vx-hprg-6v5v",
"modified": "2025-03-06T18:30:57Z",
"published": "2023-10-27T06:31:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-34057"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0024.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-P7WM-H6Q7-MX95
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-12 00:31 – Updated: 2024-10-22 18:32Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-7890"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-11T23:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Local privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows",
"id": "GHSA-p7wm-h6q7-mx95",
"modified": "2024-10-22T18:32:04Z",
"published": "2024-09-12T00:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX691485-citrix-workspace-app-for-windows-security-bulletin-cve20247889-and-cve20247890?language=en_US"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-P7X9-6PPP-RH82
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0709.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0732"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0709.",
"id": "GHSA-p7x9-6ppp-rh82",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0732"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0732"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P854-C355-26CJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability with TCP Fast Open (TFO) when used in conjunction with the Snort detection engine that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy for HTTP. The vulnerability is due to incorrect detection of the HTTP payload if it is contained at least partially within the TFO connection handshake. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TFO packets with an HTTP payload through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured file policy for HTTP packets and deliver a malicious payload.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1224"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-693"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-13T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability with TCP Fast Open (TFO) when used in conjunction with the Snort detection engine that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy for HTTP. The vulnerability is due to incorrect detection of the HTTP payload if it is contained at least partially within the TFO connection handshake. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted TFO packets with an HTTP payload through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured file policy for HTTP packets and deliver a malicious payload.",
"id": "GHSA-p854-c355-26cj",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1224"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00011.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-snort-tfo-bypass-MmzZrtes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5354"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P88J-JQX4-PP79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-27 18:30 – Updated: 2023-04-03 18:32The directory-pro WordPress plugin before 1.9.5, final-user-wp-frontend-user-profiles WordPress plugin before 1.2.2, producer-retailer WordPress plugin through TODO, photographer-directory WordPress plugin before 1.0.9, real-estate-pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.1, institutions-directory WordPress plugin before 1.3.1, lawyer-directory WordPress plugin before 1.2.9, doctor-listing WordPress plugin before 1.3.6, Hotel Listing WordPress plugin before 1.3.7, fitness-trainer WordPress plugin before 1.4.1, wp-membership WordPress plugin before 1.5.7, sold by the same developer (e-plugins), do not implementing any security measures in some AJAX calls. For example in the file plugin.php, the function iv_directories_update_profile_setting() uses update_user_meta with any data provided by the ajax call, which can be used to give the logged in user admin capabilities. Since the plugins allow user registration via a custom form (even if the blog does not allow users to register) it makes any site using it vulnerable.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36666"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-27T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The directory-pro WordPress plugin before 1.9.5, final-user-wp-frontend-user-profiles WordPress plugin before 1.2.2, producer-retailer WordPress plugin through TODO, photographer-directory WordPress plugin before 1.0.9, real-estate-pro WordPress plugin before 1.7.1, institutions-directory WordPress plugin before 1.3.1, lawyer-directory WordPress plugin before 1.2.9, doctor-listing WordPress plugin before 1.3.6, Hotel Listing WordPress plugin before 1.3.7, fitness-trainer WordPress plugin before 1.4.1, wp-membership WordPress plugin before 1.5.7, sold by the same developer (e-plugins), do not implementing any security measures in some AJAX calls. For example in the file plugin.php, the function iv_directories_update_profile_setting() uses update_user_meta with any data provided by the ajax call, which can be used to give the logged in user admin capabilities. Since the plugins allow user registration via a custom form (even if the blog does not allow users to register) it makes any site using it vulnerable.",
"id": "GHSA-p88j-jqx4-pp79",
"modified": "2023-04-03T18:32:10Z",
"published": "2023-03-27T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36666"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://codecanyon.net/user/e-plugins"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d079cb16-ead5-4bc8-b0b8-4a4dc2a54c96"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.