Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper 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.

6439 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-J78X-7P3C-FHW7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-19 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-19 18:31
VLAI
Details

The Clasifico Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role by supplying the 'listing_user_role' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by registering an account with the administrator role.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12882"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-19T07:17:29Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Clasifico Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role by supplying the \u0027listing_user_role\u0027 parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by registering an account with the administrator role.",
  "id": "GHSA-j78x-7p3c-fhw7",
  "modified": "2026-02-19T18:31:49Z",
  "published": "2026-02-19T18:31:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12882"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://themeforest.net/item/clasifico-classified-ads-wordpress-theme/33539482"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70fb90f0-1ca4-41fe-8638-cdd05747adae?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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J79W-Q88G-478W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-18 21:33 – Updated: 2026-08-18 21:33
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-70937"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-284"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-18T21:17:51Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security).   The supported version that is affected is 11.2.25.0.000. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-j79w-q88g-478w",
  "modified": "2026-08-18T21:33:14Z",
  "published": "2026-08-18T21:33:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-70937"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspuaug2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J7C5-G427-27CH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-15 00:01 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31
VLAI
Details

In doRead of SimpleDecodingSource.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194105348

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39623"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "In doRead of SimpleDecodingSource.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194105348",
  "id": "GHSA-j7c5-g427-27ch",
  "modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:36Z",
  "published": "2022-01-15T00:01:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39623"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-J7FG-3JPP-JW6J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:06
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka 'Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0636"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-01-14T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka \u0027Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7fg-3jpp-jw6j",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:06:19Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:06:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0636"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0636"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-J7H9-FX4J-Q5VR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-03 09:30 – Updated: 2024-01-10 15:30
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-50921"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-03T09:15:09Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7h9-fx4j-q5vr",
  "modified": "2024-01-10T15:30:18Z",
  "published": "2024-01-03T09:30:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50921"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/4.0.0/Add_user_vulnerability.md"
    }
  ],
  "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-J7M5-9HHG-47P4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0317"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7m5-9hhg-47p4",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:38:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0317"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-J7MG-79QF-RG92

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16989, CVE-2020-16992, CVE-2020-16993.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-16981"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16989, CVE-2020-16992, CVE-2020-16993.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7mg-79qf-rg92",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16981"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16981"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J7P2-M4FF-PW4R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-06 12:30 – Updated: 2025-11-13 18:30
VLAI
Details

In Blue Planet® products through 22.12, a misconfiguration in the SAML implementation allows for privilege escalation. Only products using SAML authentication are affected.

Blue Planet® has released software updates that address this vulnerability for the affected products. Customers are advised to upgrade their Blue Planet products to the latest software version as soon as possible. The software updates can be downloaded from the Ciena Support Portal.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-2005"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-03-06T12:15:45Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "In Blue Planet\u00ae  products through 22.12, a misconfiguration in the SAML implementation allows for privilege escalation. Only products using SAML authentication are affected.\n\nBlue Planet\u00ae has released software updates that address this vulnerability for the affected products. Customers are advised to upgrade their Blue Planet products to the latest software version as soon as possible. The software updates can be downloaded from the Ciena Support Portal.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7p2-m4ff-pw4r",
  "modified": "2025-11-13T18:30:59Z",
  "published": "2024-03-06T12:30:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2005"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ciena.com/product-security"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-J7RJ-Q56Q-V829

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-11 21:33 – Updated: 2026-08-11 21:33
VLAI
Details

An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended database. This could allow suppression of diagnostic logging server-wide, potentially obscuring unauthorized activity, or degrade operational monitoring by causing excessive log volume.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-18702"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-11T19:17:24Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue in MongoDB Server could allow an authenticated user with limited, database-scoped privileges to modify diagnostic logging settings that affect the entire server rather than just the intended database. This could allow suppression of diagnostic logging server-wide, potentially obscuring unauthorized activity, or degrade operational monitoring by causing excessive log volume.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7rj-q56q-v829",
  "modified": "2026-08-11T21:33:07Z",
  "published": "2026-08-11T21:33:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18702"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jira.mongodb.org/browse/SERVER-130198"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:L/SA:L/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-J7W7-3XW6-XQW6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1082, CVE-2020-1088.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1021"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-362"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Error Reporting (WER) when WER handles and executes files, aka \u0027Windows Error Reporting Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1082, CVE-2020-1088.",
  "id": "GHSA-j7w7-3xw6-xqw6",
  "modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:15Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1021"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1021"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1021"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158028/Microsoft-Windows-Privilege-Escalation-Code-Execution.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"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation MIT-1
Architecture and Design Operation

Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.

Mitigation MIT-48
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.

Mitigation MIT-49
Architecture and Design

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.