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.
6424 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HMV6-R738-7MMG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:07 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:07The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-3376"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-10-14T02:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka \"Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.\" a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3266, CVE-2016-7185, and CVE-2016-7211.",
"id": "GHSA-hmv6-r738-7mmg",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:07:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:07:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3376"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036996"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HMVH-HR6V-F5W7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:02Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-31167, CVE-2021-31168, CVE-2021-31169, CVE-2021-31208.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31165"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-11T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-31167, CVE-2021-31168, CVE-2021-31169, CVE-2021-31208.",
"id": "GHSA-hmvh-hr6v-f5w7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:02:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:02:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31165"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31165"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162555/Windows-Container-Manager-Service-CmsRpcSrv_CreateContainer-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-HMW8-9PW4-RWMR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2025-08-29 00:31, aka 'Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16958, CVE-2020-16960, CVE-2020-16961, CVE-2020-16962, CVE-2020-16963, CVE-2020-16964.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16959"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-10T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": ", aka \u0027Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16958, CVE-2020-16960, CVE-2020-16961, CVE-2020-16962, CVE-2020-16963, CVE-2020-16964.",
"id": "GHSA-hmw8-9pw4-rwmr",
"modified": "2025-08-29T00:31:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:35:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-16959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16959"
}
],
"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-HP4Q-94J3-V97Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-09 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-09 18:30Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-28904"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-09T17:15:49Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Brokering File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hp4q-94j3-v97q",
"modified": "2024-04-09T18:30:26Z",
"published": "2024-04-09T18:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-28904"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-28904"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HP78-RJ98-C429
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-22 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-22 18:31Insufficient privilege verification in Reolink Smart 2K+ Plug-in Wi-Fi Video Doorbell with Chime - firmware v3.0.0.4662_2503122283 allows authenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55627"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-22T17:15:34Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insufficient privilege verification in Reolink Smart 2K+ Plug-in Wi-Fi Video Doorbell with Chime - firmware v3.0.0.4662_2503122283 allows authenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hp78-rj98-c429",
"modified": "2025-08-22T18:31:24Z",
"published": "2025-08-22T18:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55627"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://relieved-knuckle-264.notion.site/Account-Takeover-Create-Account-23c43700364280c2b0bddba94a9362ed"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HP9V-F4WF-R363
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-02 06:31 – Updated: 2026-09-02 12:31The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.9.2.7 does not restrict the role submitted through its front-end user forms to the roles the form actually offers, and its safeguard against privileged roles is incomplete, allowing unauthenticated visitors to register an account with elevated capabilities and then escalate it to administrator.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-80467"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-02T06:17:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.9.2.7 does not restrict the role submitted through its front-end user forms to the roles the form actually offers, and its safeguard against privileged roles is incomplete, allowing unauthenticated visitors to register an account with elevated capabilities and then escalate it to administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-hp9v-f4wf-r363",
"modified": "2026-09-02T12:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-09-02T06:31:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-80467"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/929f243b-2f1c-4eca-88bc-03b1a86270ed"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPG2-8GH7-4WQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-07 00:00IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to an information disclosure caused by improper privilege management when table function is used. IBM X-Force ID: 221973.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22390"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-24T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 may be vulnerable to an information disclosure caused by improper privilege management when table function is used. IBM X-Force ID: 221973.",
"id": "GHSA-hpg2-8gh7-4wq2",
"modified": "2022-07-07T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-25T00:00:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22390"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/221973"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6597993"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HPH7-5JR2-H359
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-04 06:30 – Updated: 2026-06-04 21:31Unchecked public access permissions on a core Broadcast Receiver allow unauthorized local software components to invoke administrative operations.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-49189"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-04T06:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Unchecked public access permissions on a core Broadcast Receiver allow unauthorized local software components to invoke administrative operations.",
"id": "GHSA-hph7-5jr2-h359",
"modified": "2026-06-04T21:31:20Z",
"published": "2026-06-04T06:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-49189"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.acer.com/en/kb/articles/19707"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/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-HPM3-9H69-7V94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-30 00:01Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-38759"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-07T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Raspberry Pi OS through 5.10 has the raspberry default password for the pi account. If not changed, attackers can gain administrator privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hpm3-9h69-7v94",
"modified": "2022-04-30T00:01:15Z",
"published": "2021-12-08T00:00:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38759"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/04/raspberry-pi-os-axes-longstanding-default-user-account-in-the-name-of-security"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/CNVD-2021-43968"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/configuration.html#change-the-default-password"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165211/Raspberry-Pi-5.10-Default-Credentials.html"
}
],
"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-HPPC-7RJJ-H77R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-02 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-03 12:00This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-42796"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-01T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7, macOS Ventura 13. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hppc-7rjj-h77r",
"modified": "2022-11-03T12:00:27Z",
"published": "2022-11-02T12:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42796"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213488"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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.