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.
5451 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-VHR5-QCPW-Q97F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-12 00:00 – Updated: 2022-02-23 00:01A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause an arbitrary command execution when the software is configured with specially crafted event actions. Affected Product: ConneXium Network Manager Software (All Versions)
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22801"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-11T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause an arbitrary command execution when the software is configured with specially crafted event actions. Affected Product: ConneXium Network Manager Software (All Versions)",
"id": "GHSA-vhr5-qcpw-q97f",
"modified": "2022-02-23T00:01:29Z",
"published": "2022-02-12T00:00:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22801"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-285-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VHRF-7C9M-V558
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43A local privilege escalation and local code execution vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8, and 5.2 and below versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized binary program contained on an USB drive plugged into a FortiGate via linking the aforementioned binary program to a command that is allowed to be run by the fnsysctl CLI command.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14187"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-05-24T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation and local code execution vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 5.6.0 to 5.6.2, 5.4.0 to 5.4.8, and 5.2 and below versions allows attacker to execute unauthorized binary program contained on an USB drive plugged into a FortiGate via linking the aforementioned binary program to a command that is allowed to be run by the fnsysctl CLI command.",
"id": "GHSA-vhrf-7c9m-v558",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-245"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104312"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040983"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VHX6-CJMW-5J2M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-03 18:30 – Updated: 2026-02-04 21:30A vulnerability exists in Quick Heal Total Security 23.0.0 in the quarantine management component where insufficient validation of restore paths and improper permission handling allow a low-privileged local user to restore quarantined files into protected system directories. This behavior can be abused by a local attacker to place files in high-privilege locations, potentially leading to privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-69875"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T18:16:17Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability exists in Quick Heal Total Security 23.0.0 in the quarantine management component where insufficient validation of restore paths and improper permission handling allow a low-privileged local user to restore quarantined files into protected system directories. This behavior can be abused by a local attacker to place files in high-privilege locations, potentially leading to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-vhx6-cjmw-5j2m",
"modified": "2026-02-04T21:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-03T18:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-69875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mertdas/QuickHealTotalSecurityPOC"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2025-59439"
}
],
"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-VHXV-9X3R-HVM6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00In onCreate of DeviceChooserActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass user consent when pairing a Bluetooth device due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and pairing malicious devices with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-171221090
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0433"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In onCreate of DeviceChooserActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass user consent when pairing a Bluetooth device due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and pairing malicious devices with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-171221090",
"id": "GHSA-vhxv-9x3r-hvm6",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0433"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VJ26-434X-J322
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2024-01-04 03:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Engine improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1535, CVE-2020-1536, CVE-2020-1539, CVE-2020-1540, CVE-2020-1541, CVE-2020-1542, CVE-2020-1543, CVE-2020-1544, CVE-2020-1546, CVE-2020-1547, CVE-2020-1551.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1545"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-17T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Engine improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1535, CVE-2020-1536, CVE-2020-1539, CVE-2020-1540, CVE-2020-1541, CVE-2020-1542, CVE-2020-1543, CVE-2020-1544, CVE-2020-1546, CVE-2020-1547, CVE-2020-1551.",
"id": "GHSA-vj26-434x-j322",
"modified": "2024-01-04T03:30:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:25:54Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1545"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1545"
}
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"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"
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GHSA-VJ2X-H34V-WPWP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 8.11 before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2. Under specific condition an unauthorised project member was allowed to delete a protected branches due to a business logic error.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39931"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue has been discovered in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions starting from 8.11 before 14.3.6, all versions starting from 14.4 before 14.4.4, all versions starting from 14.5 before 14.5.2. Under specific condition an unauthorised project member was allowed to delete a protected branches due to a business logic error.",
"id": "GHSA-vj2x-h34v-wpwp",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:38Z",
"published": "2021-12-14T00:00:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39931"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/1318379"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-39931.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/340445"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VJ38-XWP2-X5GC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-21 21:31 – Updated: 2025-05-22 15:34An issue in OrangeHRM v.5.7 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the UserService.php and the checkFOrOldHash function
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-44040"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-21T21:16:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue in OrangeHRM v.5.7 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the UserService.php and the checkFOrOldHash function",
"id": "GHSA-vj38-xwp2-x5gc",
"modified": "2025-05-22T15:34:48Z",
"published": "2025-05-21T21:31:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-44040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hexomedin3/advisories/tree/main/CVE-2025-44040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/orangehrm/orangehrm/releases/tag/v5.7"
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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-VJ44-F7FJ-3GF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-11 00:30 – Updated: 2024-09-11 15:31In scheme of Uri.java, there is a possible way to craft a malformed Uri object due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-40662"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-11T00:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In scheme of Uri.java, there is a possible way to craft a malformed Uri object due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-vj44-f7fj-3gf2",
"modified": "2024-09-11T15:31:11Z",
"published": "2024-09-11T00:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40662"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/e7af00cafb52a25933ec4edb80c5111d42af0237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-09-01"
}
],
"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-VJ6J-HH8W-8QXH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:23 – Updated: 2025-04-11 03:42The do_exit function in kernel/exit.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not properly handle a KERNEL_DS get_fs value, which allows local users to bypass intended access_ok restrictions, overwrite arbitrary kernel memory locations, and gain privileges by leveraging a (1) BUG, (2) NULL pointer dereference, or (3) page fault, as demonstrated by vectors involving the clear_child_tid feature and the splice system call.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2010-4258"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2010-12-30T19:00:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The do_exit function in kernel/exit.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not properly handle a KERNEL_DS get_fs value, which allows local users to bypass intended access_ok restrictions, overwrite arbitrary kernel memory locations, and gain privileges by leveraging a (1) BUG, (2) NULL pointer dereference, or (3) page fault, as demonstrated by vectors involving the clear_child_tid feature and the splice system call.",
"id": "GHSA-vj6j-hh8w-8qxh",
"modified": "2025-04-11T03:42:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:23:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4258"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=659567"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lkml.org/lkml/2010/12/1/543"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-12/0086.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://blog.nelhage.com/2010/12/cve-2010-4258-from-dos-to-privesc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium-os/issues/detail?id=10234"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=33dd94ae1ccbfb7bf0fb6c692bc3d1c4269e6177"
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"url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=33dd94ae1ccbfb7bf0fb6c692bc3d1c4269e6177"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/chrome-os-beta-channel-update.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052513.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00007.html"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel\u0026m=129117048916957\u0026w=2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/02/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/02/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/02/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/02/7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/08/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/08/5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/08/9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/09/14"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/09/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42745"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42778"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42801"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/42932"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43056"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/43291"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36.2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:029"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0012"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0124"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0213"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0375"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VJCV-792V-VG3P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-07 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:30In SENEC Storage Box V1,V2 and V3 an unauthenticated remote attacker can obtain the devices' logfiles that contain sensitive data.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-39167"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-07T14:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In\u00a0SENEC Storage Box V1,V2 and V3 an unauthenticated remote attacker can obtain the devices\u0027 logfiles that contain sensitive data.",
"id": "GHSA-vjcv-792v-vg3p",
"modified": "2025-11-04T21:30:50Z",
"published": "2023-12-07T15:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39167"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Nov/10"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.