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.
5455 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-RPWP-2HPF-J366
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-23 00:00In NotificationStackScrollLayout of NotificationStackScrollLayout.java, there is a possible way to bypass Factory Reset Protections. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-193149550
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0957"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-16T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In NotificationStackScrollLayout of NotificationStackScrollLayout.java, there is a possible way to bypass Factory Reset Protections. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-193149550",
"id": "GHSA-rpwp-2hpf-j366",
"modified": "2022-03-23T00:00:33Z",
"published": "2022-03-17T00:00:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RQ4M-766G-9MX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-9457"
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"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-06T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-rq4m-766g-9mx4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9457"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/#developers"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10116"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-registrationmagic-plugin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-RQ56-Q73V-5G57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-19 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:17Privilege Escalation to root administrator (nsroot)
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-3467"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-19T19:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Privilege Escalation to root administrator (nsroot)\n",
"id": "GHSA-rq56-q73v-5g57",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:17:13Z",
"published": "2023-07-19T21:30:23Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3467"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX561482/citrix-adc-and-citrix-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20233519-cve20233466-cve20233467"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RQ59-F4HV-P8WV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower has improper privilege management, which may allow an attacker with user privileges to perform requests with administrative privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25194"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-23T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower has improper privilege management, which may allow an attacker with user privileges to perform requests with administrative privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-rq59-f4hv-p8wv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:04Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25194"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-RQH7-55GR-2VCC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31In DevmemIntUnexportCtx of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-34725"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-362"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In DevmemIntUnexportCtx of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-rqh7-55gr-2vcc",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:55Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T21:30:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34725"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-RQP9-WHCW-XWW5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-16 09:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:40In Red Lion Europe mbCONNECT24 and mymbCONNECT24 and Helmholz myREX24 and myREX24.virtual up to and including 2.14.2 an improperly implemented access validation allows an authenticated, low privileged attacker to gain read access to limited, non-critical device information in his account he should not have access to.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4834"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-16T09:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Red Lion Europe\u00a0mbCONNECT24 and mymbCONNECT24 and Helmholz myREX24 and myREX24.virtual up to and including 2.14.2 an\u00a0improperly implemented access validation allows an authenticated, low privileged\u00a0attacker to gain read access to limited, non-critical device information in his account he should not have access to.\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\t\n\n\n\t\n",
"id": "GHSA-rqp9-whcw-xww5",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:40:08Z",
"published": "2023-10-16T09:30:19Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4834"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-041"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-043"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RQPG-32GG-FVXH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-18 12:30 – Updated: 2023-05-18 12:30Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Agent (Windows) before build 30430, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 30984.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-45452"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-05-18T10:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Agent (Windows) before build 30430, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 30984.",
"id": "GHSA-rqpg-32gg-fvxh",
"modified": "2023-05-18T12:30:15Z",
"published": "2023-05-18T12:30:15Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-45452"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-3967"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RQPP-J6VH-GMHM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:53 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:53Lack of access control checks in Instrumentation in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain memory metadata from privileged processes .
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-6080"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-11-14T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Lack of access control checks in Instrumentation in Google Chrome prior to 65.0.3325.146 allowed a remote attacker who had compromised the renderer process to obtain memory metadata from privileged processes .",
"id": "GHSA-rqpp-j6vh-gmhm",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:53:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:53:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-6080"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0484"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2018/03/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://crbug.com/792028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4182"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103297"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-RQPP-RJJ8-7WV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-13 20:55 – Updated: 2026-03-20 21:04Summary
A logic flaw in the OpenClaw gateway WebSocket connect path allowed certain device-less shared-token or password-authenticated backend connections to keep client-declared scopes without server-side binding. A shared-authenticated client could present elevated scopes such as operator.admin even though those scopes were not tied to a device identity or an explicitly trusted Control UI path.
Impact
This crossed the intended authorization boundary and could let a shared-secret-authenticated backend client perform admin-only gateway operations.
Affected versions
openclaw <= 2026.3.11
Patch
Fixed in openclaw 2026.3.12. The gateway now clears unbound scopes for non-Control-UI shared-auth connections, and regression tests cover the device-less shared-auth path.
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"name": "openclaw"
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"events": [
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-22172"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-13T20:55:24Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "### Summary\n\nA logic flaw in the OpenClaw gateway WebSocket connect path allowed certain device-less shared-token or password-authenticated backend connections to keep client-declared scopes without server-side binding. A shared-authenticated client could present elevated scopes such as `operator.admin` even though those scopes were not tied to a device identity or an explicitly trusted Control UI path.\n\n### Impact\n\nThis crossed the intended authorization boundary and could let a shared-secret-authenticated backend client perform admin-only gateway operations.\n\n### Affected versions\n\n`openclaw` `\u003c= 2026.3.11`\n\n### Patch\n\nFixed in `openclaw` `2026.3.12`. The gateway now clears unbound scopes for non-Control-UI shared-auth connections, and regression tests cover the device-less shared-auth path.",
"id": "GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8",
"modified": "2026-03-20T21:04:19Z",
"published": "2026-03-13T20:55:24Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-rqpp-rjj8-7wv8"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/pull/44306"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/5e389d5e7c9233ec91026ab2fea299ebaf3249f6"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/releases/tag/v2026.3.12"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "OpenClaw: WebSocket shared-auth connections could self-declare elevated scopes"
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GHSA-RQQR-5H7H-VGP8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in RMS Sharing App for Mac in the way it allows an attacker to load unsigned binaries, aka 'Microsoft RMS Sharing App for Mac Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1019"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in RMS Sharing App for Mac in the way it allows an attacker to load unsigned binaries, aka \u0027Microsoft RMS Sharing App for Mac Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-rqqr-5h7h-vgp8",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1019"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1019"
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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.