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.
5459 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RF37-CMCM-645M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One on Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to manipulate a particular product folder to disable the security temporarily, abuse a specific Windows function and attain privilege escalation. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Please note that version 1909 (OS Build 18363.719) of Microsoft Windows 10 mitigates hard links, but previous versions are affected.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-24557"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-01T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One on Microsoft Windows may allow an attacker to manipulate a particular product folder to disable the security temporarily, abuse a specific Windows function and attain privilege escalation. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Please note that version 1909 (OS Build 18363.719) of Microsoft Windows 10 mitigates hard links, but previous versions are affected.",
"id": "GHSA-rf37-cmcm-645m",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000263632"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000267260"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-24557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1094"
}
],
"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-RF7Q-FF7F-83FF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Metadata Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 13.5 and 24.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. 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).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46852"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:02Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform product of Oracle Enterprise Manager (component: Metadata Plugin). Supported versions that are affected are 13.5 and 24.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Enterprise Manager Base Platform. 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-rf7q-ff7f-83ff",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:31Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46852"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RFGX-C22X-F99Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8248"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-28T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) \u003c 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-rfgx-c22x-f99q",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8248"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RFJC-67P6-84V6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-20 09:30 – Updated: 2024-09-20 09:30The Webo-facto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.40 due to insufficient restriction on the 'doSsoAuthentification' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make themselves administrators by registering with a username that contains '-wfuser'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-8853"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-20T08:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Webo-facto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.40 due to insufficient restriction on the \u0027doSsoAuthentification\u0027 function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make themselves administrators by registering with a username that contains \u0027-wfuser\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-rfjc-67p6-84v6",
"modified": "2024-09-20T09:30:35Z",
"published": "2024-09-20T09:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8853"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/webo-facto-connector/tags/1.40/WeboFacto/Sso.php#L78"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3153062/webo-facto-connector"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c1280ceb-9ce8-47fc-8fd3-6af80015dea9?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RFJC-XRMF-5VVW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2020-11-23 19:47 – Updated: 2021-11-19 13:40Impact
Backend users with the default "Publisher" system role have access to create & manage users where they can choose which role the new user has. This means that a user with "Publisher" access has the ability to escalate their access to "Developer" access.
Patches
Issue has been patched in Build 470 (v1.0.470) & v1.1.1.
Workarounds
Apply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829 to your installation manually if unable to upgrade to Build 470 or v1.1.1.
References
Reported by Hoan Hoang
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at hello@octobercms.com
Threat assessment:

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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "october/backend"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "1.0.319"
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"fixed": "1.0.470"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"aliases": [
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],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2020-11-23T19:40:34Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-23T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "### Impact\nBackend users with the default \"Publisher\" system role have access to create \u0026 manage users where they can choose which role the new user has. This means that a user with \"Publisher\" access has the ability to escalate their access to \"Developer\" access. \n\n### Patches\nIssue has been patched in Build 470 (v1.0.470) \u0026 v1.1.1.\n\n### Workarounds\nApply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829 to your installation manually if unable to upgrade to Build 470 or v1.1.1.\n\n### References\nReported by [Hoan Hoang](https://github.com/hoanhp)\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Email us at [hello@octobercms.com](mailto:hello@octobercms.com)\n\n### Threat assessment:\n\u003cimg width=\"1098\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020-10-10 at 1 37 25 PM\" src=\"https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7253840/95663611-e6326c80-0afd-11eb-8a1e-8b767a7202fb.png\"\u003e",
"id": "GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvw",
"modified": "2021-11-19T13:40:25Z",
"published": "2020-11-23T19:47:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvw"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15248"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/4c650bb775ab849e48202a4923bac93bd74f9982"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Privilege escalation by backend users assigned to the default \"Publisher\" system role"
}
GHSA-RFP6-2WCG-8RQR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Connected Devices Platform Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0741, CVE-2020-0742, CVE-2020-0743, CVE-2020-0749, CVE-2020-0750.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0740"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Connected Devices Platform Service handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0741, CVE-2020-0742, CVE-2020-0743, CVE-2020-0749, CVE-2020-0750.",
"id": "GHSA-rfp6-2wcg-8rqr",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0740"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0740"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RFWM-PMJM-JFF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:17Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-5538"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-11T05:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.",
"id": "GHSA-rfwm-pmjm-jff2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:17:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:17:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5538"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN61849442/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.jalinfotec.co.jp/product/pallet/support/Info/notices.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RFX5-7QRJ-6P2G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:13The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1839"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rfx5-7qrj-6p2g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:13:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:13:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1839"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RFX7-W9R4-5HJ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 3.6.5.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-47682"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 3.6.5.",
"id": "GHSA-rfx7-w9r4-5hj4",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47682"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-user-frontend/wordpress-wp-user-frontend-plugin-3-6-5-authenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RG2H-RX22-64CP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:24 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:24Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the extracted Mar contents during an update.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-1496"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
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],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-03-19T10:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the extracted Mar contents during an update.",
"id": "GHSA-rg2h-rx22-64cp",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:24:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:24:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1496"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=925747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-16.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
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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.