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.
5516 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-Q342-653J-6H3R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-30 00:32 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:34A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-43249"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-30T00:15:36Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-q342-653j-6h3r",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:34:16Z",
"published": "2025-07-30T00:32:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-43249"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/124149"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/124150"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/124151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/33"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Jul/34"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q348-8X26-5676
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-05 09:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 18:30A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard macOS agent could allow malicious users on a macOS instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit could allow these users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the macOS instance in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x: 6.10.7 and below and ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x: 6.9.12 and below.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-43533"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-05T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the ClearPass OnGuard macOS agent could allow malicious users on a macOS instance to elevate their user privileges. A successful exploit could allow these users to execute arbitrary code with root level privileges on the macOS instance in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): ClearPass Policy Manager 6.10.x: 6.10.7 and below and ClearPass Policy Manager 6.9.x: 6.9.12 and below.",
"id": "GHSA-q348-8x26-5676",
"modified": "2023-01-11T18:30:32Z",
"published": "2023-01-05T09:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-43533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2022-020.txt"
}
],
"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-Q363-5CQV-4F8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-09 03:30 – Updated: 2026-01-09 03:30There is a configuration defect vulnerability in the version server of ZTE MF258K Pro products. Due to improper directory permission settings, an attacker can execute write permissions in a specific directory.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66315"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-09T03:15:47Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "There is a configuration defect vulnerability in the version server of ZTE MF258K Pro products. Due to improper directory permission settings, an attacker can execute write permissions in a specific directory.",
"id": "GHSA-q363-5cqv-4f8m",
"modified": "2026-01-09T03:30:17Z",
"published": "2026-01-09T03:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66315"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/4891644183717871638"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q36W-MWCG-F7M3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-07 00:00The tested version of Dominion Voting Systems ImageCast X has a Terminal Emulator application which could be leveraged by an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a device and/or install malicious code.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-1741"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-912"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-24T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The tested version of Dominion Voting Systems ImageCast X has a Terminal Emulator application which could be leveraged by an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a device and/or install malicious code.",
"id": "GHSA-q36w-mwcg-f7m3",
"modified": "2022-07-07T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-06-25T00:00:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1741"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-154-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q3C9-X23W-92W6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:46An elevation of privilege in Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component before 1.9.105.42329 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-5736"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-20T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege in Intel Software Guard Extensions Platform Software Component before 1.9.105.42329 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code as administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-q3c9-x23w-92w6",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:46:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5736"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00117\u0026languageid=en-fr"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103482"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q3HR-99PM-4VR7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-16 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:59Dell PowerScale OneFS, 8.2.x - 9.5.0.x, contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability. A low privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, code execution and information disclosure.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-32487"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-16T14:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "\nDell PowerScale OneFS, 8.2.x - 9.5.0.x, contains an elevation of privilege vulnerability. A low privileged local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to denial of service, code execution and information disclosure. \n\n",
"id": "GHSA-q3hr-99pm-4vr7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:59:33Z",
"published": "2023-08-16T15:30:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32487"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216717/dsa-2023-269-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"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-Q3J3-3C4W-JHJQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31Windows Push Notifications Apps Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21867"
],
"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 Push Notifications Apps Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-q3j3-3c4w-jhjq",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:45Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:00:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21867"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-Q3J5-32M5-58C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-20 18:21 – Updated: 2024-05-20 19:40libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric username in the password file in a container.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/opencontainers/runc"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.1.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-3697"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-05-20T18:53:49Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "libcontainer/user/user.go in runC before 0.1.0, as used in Docker before 1.11.2, improperly treats a numeric UID as a potential username, which allows local users to gain privileges via a numeric username in the password file in a container.",
"id": "GHSA-q3j5-32m5-58c2",
"modified": "2024-05-20T19:40:50Z",
"published": "2021-12-20T18:21:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-3697"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/docker/docker/issues/21436"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/pull/708"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/commit/69af385de62ea68e2e608335cffbb0f4aa3db091"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/opencontainers/runc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/opencontainers/runc/releases/tag/v0.1.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00111.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2021-0070"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1034.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2634.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-28"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1034.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2634.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"
}
],
"summary": "Privilege Elevation in runc"
}
GHSA-Q3MH-2QWC-RR3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-31 18:30 – Updated: 2024-12-31 18:30An engine link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.
Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-55631"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-31T17:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An engine link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations.\n\nPlease note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-q3mh-2qwc-rr3h",
"modified": "2024-12-31T18:30:51Z",
"published": "2024-12-31T18:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0018217"
}
],
"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-Q3MP-8R6G-JVM4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:21An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.19.0, 5.18.1, 5.17.3, 5.16.5, and 5.9.8. Creation of a trusted OAuth application does not always require admin privileges, aka MMSA-2020-0001.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14460"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-19T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.19.0, 5.18.1, 5.17.3, 5.16.5, and 5.9.8. Creation of a trusted OAuth application does not always require admin privileges, aka MMSA-2020-0001.",
"id": "GHSA-q3mp-8r6g-jvm4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:21:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:21:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14460"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://mattermost.com/security-updates"
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}
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.