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.

6499 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-MJMF-PG7C-RFGV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2025-08-29 00:31
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, aka 'Windows Network Connections Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-17092"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-10T00:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": ", aka \u0027Windows Network Connections Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjmf-pg7c-rfgv",
  "modified": "2025-08-29T00:31:13Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:35:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17092"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-17092"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17092"
    }
  ],
  "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-MJR5-H3W4-973V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-01 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-02 19:00
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Details

An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe component, as used in Bitdefender Engines for Windows, allows an attacker to delete privileged registry keys by pointing a Registry symlink to a privileged key. This issue affects: Bitdefender Engines versions prior to 7.92659. It also affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Total Security, as well as Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows with engine versions prior to 7.92659.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-3369"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-284"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-11-01T08:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An Improper Access Control vulnerability in the bdservicehost.exe component, as used in Bitdefender Engines for Windows, allows an attacker to delete privileged registry keys by pointing a Registry symlink to a privileged key. This issue affects: Bitdefender Engines versions prior to 7.92659. It also affects Bitdefender Antivirus Free, Bitdefender Antivirus Plus, Bitdefender Internet Security, Bitdefender Total Security, as well as Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools for Windows with engine versions prior to 7.92659.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjr5-h3w4-973v",
  "modified": "2022-11-02T19:00:31Z",
  "published": "2022-11-01T12:00:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3369"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.bitdefender.com/support/security-advisories/improper-handling-of-registry-symbolic-links-in-bitdefender-engines-va-10562"
    }
  ],
  "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",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-MJR6-7M42-XGPP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:47
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Details

Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-28313, CVE-2021-28322.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-28321"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-28313, CVE-2021-28322.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjr6-7m42-xgpp",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:47:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:47:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28321"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28321"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162251/Microsoft-DiagHub-Privilege-Escalation.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/40"
    }
  ],
  "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-MJX4-CMXJ-RRRW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-01 09:30 – Updated: 2026-10-01 09:30
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Details

The Super Forms – Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.316. This is due to the Register & Login add-on's before_email_success_msg() function whitelisting the client-submitted 'role' key and copying it into the user-data array that is passed directly to wp_insert_user(), without validating the submitted role against the administrator-configured register_user_role, without an allow-list, and without any current_user_can() capability check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register a new account with the Administrator role by injecting role=administrator into the data submitted to any published Super Forms registration form (register_login_action='register').

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-15989"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-10-01T08:16:51Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Super Forms \u2013 Drag \u0026 Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.3.316. This is due to the Register \u0026 Login add-on\u0027s before_email_success_msg() function whitelisting the client-submitted \u0027role\u0027 key and copying it into the user-data array that is passed directly to wp_insert_user(), without validating the submitted role against the administrator-configured register_user_role, without an allow-list, and without any current_user_can() capability check. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register a new account with the Administrator role by injecting role=administrator into the data submitted to any published Super Forms registration form (register_login_action=\u0027register\u0027).",
  "id": "GHSA-mjx4-cmxj-rrrw",
  "modified": "2026-10-01T09:30:33Z",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:30:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15989"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/RensTillmann/super-forms/pull/205"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7eb62d35-3f0e-4733-8f7f-723d0f25b710?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-MJX6-6QV7-X73W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21908"
  ],
  "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 Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-mjx6-6qv7-x73w",
  "modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:51Z",
  "published": "2022-01-12T00:00:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21908"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21908"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21908"
    }
  ],
  "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-MM23-FXMX-2R5J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:23 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:36
VLAI
Details

The do_remount function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel through 3.16.1 does not maintain the MNT_LOCK_READONLY bit across a remount of a bind mount, which allows local users to bypass an intended read-only restriction and defeat certain sandbox protection mechanisms via a "mount -o remount" command within a user namespace.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2014-5206"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-08-18T11:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The do_remount function in fs/namespace.c in the Linux kernel through 3.16.1 does not maintain the MNT_LOCK_READONLY bit across a remount of a bind mount, which allows local users to bypass an intended read-only restriction and defeat certain sandbox protection mechanisms via a \"mount -o remount\" command within a user namespace.",
  "id": "GHSA-mm23-fxmx-2r5j",
  "modified": "2025-04-12T12:36:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:23:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-5206"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/a6138db815df5ee542d848318e5dae681590fccd"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1129662"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a6138db815df5ee542d848318e5dae681590fccd"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=a6138db815df5ee542d848318e5dae681590fccd"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/13/4"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69214"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2317-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2318-1"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MM57-2RFM-CRR2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34
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Details

A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an unprivileged user to abuse the product installer to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code in the context of a higher privilege.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-28572"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-18T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow an unprivileged user to abuse the product installer to reinstall the agent with additional malicious code in the context of a higher privilege.",
  "id": "GHSA-mm57-2rfm-crr2",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:34:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28572"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000281949"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MM72-4PPF-MCX7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:13
VLAI
Details

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1851"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-mm72-4ppf-mcx7",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:13:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:13:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1851"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212323"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324"
    },
    {
      "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"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MM7R-FP9H-8VXR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-15 00:31 – Updated: 2023-11-22 15:31
VLAI
Details

A security vulnerability has been identified in EPMM Versions 11.10, 11.9 and 11.8 and older allowing an unauthenticated threat actor to impersonate any existing user during the device enrollment process. This issue poses a significant security risk, as it enables unauthorized access and potential misuse of user accounts and resources.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-39335"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-15T00:15:08Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A security vulnerability has been identified in EPMM Versions 11.10, 11.9 and 11.8 and older allowing an unauthenticated threat actor to impersonate any existing user during the device enrollment process. This issue poses a significant security risk, as it enables unauthorized access and potential misuse of user accounts and resources.",
  "id": "GHSA-mm7r-fp9h-8vxr",
  "modified": "2023-11-22T15:31:28Z",
  "published": "2023-11-15T00:31:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39335"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/CVE-2023-39335?language=en_US"
    }
  ],
  "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-MM7X-2679-QRGG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the TimesTen In-Memory Database product of Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database (component: Kubernetes Operator). The supported version that is affected is 26.1.1.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where TimesTen In-Memory Database executes to compromise TimesTen In-Memory Database. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of TimesTen In-Memory Database. 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-2026-60406"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:43Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the TimesTen In-Memory Database product of Oracle TimesTen In-Memory Database (component: Kubernetes Operator).   The supported version that is affected is 26.1.1.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where TimesTen In-Memory Database executes to compromise TimesTen In-Memory Database.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of TimesTen In-Memory Database. 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-mm7x-2679-qrgg",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:39Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60406"
    },
    {
      "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.