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.
6426 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HQ9Q-3R42-XQ2P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0691, CVE-2020-0719, CVE-2020-0720, CVE-2020-0721, CVE-2020-0722, CVE-2020-0723, CVE-2020-0724, CVE-2020-0725, CVE-2020-0731.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0726"
],
"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 in Windows when the Win32k component fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0691, CVE-2020-0719, CVE-2020-0720, CVE-2020-0721, CVE-2020-0722, CVE-2020-0723, CVE-2020-0724, CVE-2020-0725, CVE-2020-0731.",
"id": "GHSA-hq9q-3r42-xq2p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0726"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0726"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HQJC-GX24-XHPP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-21 15:32 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:36Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 115.35, and Firefox ESR 140.10.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-6750"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-21T13:16:21Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150, Firefox ESR 115.35, and Firefox ESR 140.10.",
"id": "GHSA-hqjc-gx24-xhpp",
"modified": "2026-06-30T03:36:20Z",
"published": "2026-04-21T15:32:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:10757"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19465"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19467"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19468"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19469"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19542"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19655"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19704"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023407"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2460102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-6750.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-30"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-31"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-33"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-34"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:10766"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:10767"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:12285"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:13537"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:15892"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17477"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17687"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17688"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17689"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:17690"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19041"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19131"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19201"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19348"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19461"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19462"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19463"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:19464"
}
],
"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-HQMC-4J52-GCC6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-25 21:31 – Updated: 2026-08-28 21:30Improper privilege management in Regional Capabilities in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-79226"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-25T21:18:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Regional Capabilities in Google Chrome prior to 152.0.7977.65 allowed a remote attacker leveraging social engineering to bypass system access restrictions via a crafted Chrome extension. (Chromium security severity: Medium)",
"id": "GHSA-hqmc-4j52-gcc6",
"modified": "2026-08-28T21:30:57Z",
"published": "2026-08-25T21:31:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-79226"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/08/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0256176589.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513607252"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HQQV-9X3V-MP7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-03-18 19:27 – Updated: 2021-03-16 16:31The fix for CVE-2020-7009 was found to be incomplete. Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys and also authentication tokens. An attacker who is able to generate an API key and an authentication token can perform a series of steps that result in an authentication token being generated with elevated privileges.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "6.7.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.8.8"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "7.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "7.6.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7014"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-03-16T16:31:12Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-03T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The fix for CVE-2020-7009 was found to be incomplete. Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys and also authentication tokens. An attacker who is able to generate an API key and an authentication token can perform a series of steps that result in an authentication token being generated with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hqqv-9x3v-mp7w",
"modified": "2021-03-16T16:31:12Z",
"published": "2021-03-18T19:27:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7014"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200619-0003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.elastic.co/community/security"
}
],
"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": "Privilege Escalation Flaw in Elasticsearch"
}
GHSA-HQRX-H9XJ-6QQQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Salon Booking System Salon booking system allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Salon booking system: from n/a through 8.6.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-48319"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Salon Booking System Salon booking system allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Salon booking system: from n/a through 8.6.",
"id": "GHSA-hqrx-h9xj-6qqq",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48319"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/salon-booking-system/wordpress-salon-booking-system-plugin-8-7-editor-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HQV3-P7GH-G339
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:13QQBrowser before 10.5.3870.400 installs a Windows service TsService.exe. This file is writable by anyone belonging to the NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users group, which includes all local and remote users. This can be abused by local attackers to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM by writing a malicious executable to the location of TsService.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10551"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-09T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "QQBrowser before 10.5.3870.400 installs a Windows service TsService.exe. This file is writable by anyone belonging to the NT AUTHORITY\\Authenticated Users group, which includes all local and remote users. This can be abused by local attackers to escalate privileges to NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM by writing a malicious executable to the location of TsService.",
"id": "GHSA-hqv3-p7gh-g339",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:13:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:13:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10551"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/seqred-s-a/CVE-2020-10551"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seqred.pl/en/cve-2020-10551-privilege-escalation-in-qqbrowser"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HQWR-XV28-WHQF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-30 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-07 03:30In ActivityStarter, there is a possible background activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21343"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-30T17:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In ActivityStarter, there is a possible background activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-hqwr-xv28-whqf",
"modified": "2023-11-07T03:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-10-30T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21343"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14"
}
],
"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-HR65-735P-72V3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-24 00:01Named Pipe File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22715"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-191",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Named Pipe File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-hr65-735p-72v3",
"modified": "2022-05-24T00:01:02Z",
"published": "2022-02-10T00:00:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22715"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-22715"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-22715"
}
],
"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-HR69-M797-3Q5C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-22 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00Rapid7 Insight Agent, versions prior to 3.1.3, suffer from an improper access control vulnerability whereby, the user has access to the snapshot directory. An attacker can access, read and copy any of the files in this directory e.g. asset_info.json or file_info.json, leading to a loss of confidentiality. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Insight Agent 3.1.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-4016"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-21T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Rapid7 Insight Agent, versions prior to 3.1.3, suffer from an improper access control vulnerability whereby, the user has access to the snapshot directory. An attacker can access, read and copy any of the files in this directory e.g. asset_info.json or file_info.json, leading to a loss of confidentiality. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Insight Agent 3.1.3.",
"id": "GHSA-hr69-m797-3q5c",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:53Z",
"published": "2022-01-22T00:00:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4016"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/insightagent/20220119"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HRC3-JGR4-PMR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-27 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-27 06:31The FindAll Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the 'findall_listing_user_registration_additional_params' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if the FindAll Membership plugin is also activated, because user registration is in that plugin.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13538"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-27T05:16:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The FindAll Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the \u0027findall_listing_user_registration_additional_params\u0027 function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the \u0027administrator\u0027 role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if the FindAll Membership plugin is also activated, because user registration is in that plugin.",
"id": "GHSA-hrc3-jgr4-pmr3",
"modified": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"published": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13538"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/findall-business-directory-theme/24415962"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/14981949-271c-4f98-a6a1-b00619f1436d?source=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.