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.
6473 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-M234-QF72-HX24
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Content Management). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60663"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle WebCenter Content product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Web Content Management). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebCenter Content. While the vulnerability is in Oracle WebCenter Content, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle WebCenter Content. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-m234-qf72-hx24",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:54Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60663"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M259-WW4H-6J9Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-27 06:30 – Updated: 2026-09-28 03:30The WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher WordPress plugin before 2.8.27 does not verify that a user running a feed campaign is permitted to publish content or to attribute posts to another account, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to publish posts live and set any registered user, including an administrator, as the post author.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-89001"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-27T06:17:19Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The WPeMatico RSS Feed Fetcher WordPress plugin before 2.8.27 does not verify that a user running a feed campaign is permitted to publish content or to attribute posts to another account, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to publish posts live and set any registered user, including an administrator, as the post author.",
"id": "GHSA-m259-ww4h-6j9q",
"modified": "2026-09-28T03:30:26Z",
"published": "2026-09-27T06:30:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-89001"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/829bfdc3-7a15-4d6a-9782-72d34fd114b7"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M26M-F94H-984C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows improperly handles reparse points, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16877"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-16T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Windows improperly handles reparse points, aka \u0027Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-m26m-f94h-984c",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16877"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16877"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M28W-C4HX-9FVG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-05 15:32 – Updated: 2026-08-05 18:31A flaw was found in the LDAP storage provider of Keycloak, which is used to federate user identities from external directories. The issue occurs when a delegated administrator performs a search using a specific LDAP entry Distinguished Name (DN). Due to missing validation, the system allows lookups for users located outside the configured search boundary, leading to the disclosure of account information from unauthorized parts of the directory and unintended importing of those users into local storage.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-16071"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-90"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-05T15:16:37Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in the LDAP storage provider of Keycloak, which is used to federate user identities from external directories. The issue occurs when a delegated administrator performs a search using a specific LDAP entry Distinguished Name (DN). Due to missing validation, the system allows lookups for users located outside the configured search boundary, leading to the disclosure of account information from unauthorized parts of the directory and unintended importing of those users into local storage.",
"id": "GHSA-m28w-c4hx-9fvg",
"modified": "2026-08-05T18:31:34Z",
"published": "2026-08-05T15:32:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16071"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50846"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50847"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50848"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50849"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16071"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2501720"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M29V-XP23-R35R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Data Import). The supported version that is affected is 6.2.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process executes to compromise Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-61182"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:49Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process product of Oracle Supply Chain (component: Data Import). The supported version that is affected is 6.2.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process executes to compromise Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management for Process. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-m29v-xp23-r35r",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:21Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:32:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61182"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M2CC-QV47-86R8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16890"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-16T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-m2cc-qv47-86r8",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16890"
}
],
"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-M2G2-7FC9-G232
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-22 00:24 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:05lightdm before 0.9.6 writes in .dmrc and Xauthority files using root permissions while the files are in user controlled folders. A local user can overwrite root-owned files via a symlink, which can allow possible privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-3349"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-19T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "lightdm before 0.9.6 writes in .dmrc and Xauthority files using root permissions while the files are in user controlled folders. A local user can overwrite root-owned files via a symlink, which can allow possible privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-m2g2-7fc9-g232",
"modified": "2024-04-03T23:05:07Z",
"published": "2022-04-22T00:24:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3349"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3349"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=639151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.launchpad.net/debian/+source/lightdm/+bug/834079"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q3/393"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3349"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50506"
}
],
"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-M2J5-4F43-V224
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:21 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00In mdlactl driver, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05673424; Issue ID: ALPS05673424.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0655"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-18T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In mdlactl driver, there is a possible memory corruption due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS05673424; Issue ID: ALPS05673424.",
"id": "GHSA-m2j5-4f43-v224",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:21:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0655"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2021"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M2MF-9MV6-9G77
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-14 02:25 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-0151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-04-12T23:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Client-Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 mismanages process tokens, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka \"Windows CSRSS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-m2mf-9mv6-9g77",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-14T02:25:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-0151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-048"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-0151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39740"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035544"
}
],
"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-M2QM-93F9-5G8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:01 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31Virtual Machine IDE Drive Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21833"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Virtual Machine IDE Drive Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-m2qm-93f9-5g8f",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:42Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:01:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21833"
}
],
"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
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.