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.
6547 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-P65J-77G8-24JH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-09 06:31 – Updated: 2026-09-09 06:31The WP EasyCart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.9.3. This is due to the ec_ajax_save_page_default_options() AJAX handler iterating over every $_POST key and passing it directly into update_option() without any allowlist, while gating the handler only on 'manage_options' OR the plugin's custom 'wpec_manager' capability. The plugin's built-in 'wpec_store_manager' role holds 'wpec_manager' but not 'manage_options', and the required nonce is emitted on frontend product/category templates that render for any user with 'wpec_manager'. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Store Manager-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to administrator by updating arbitrary WordPress options such as default_role='administrator' and users_can_register='1', then self-registering a new account that is assigned the administrator role.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-17553"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-09T04:17:56Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WP EasyCart plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.9.3. This is due to the ec_ajax_save_page_default_options() AJAX handler iterating over every $_POST key and passing it directly into update_option() without any allowlist, while gating the handler only on \u0027manage_options\u0027 OR the plugin\u0027s custom \u0027wpec_manager\u0027 capability. The plugin\u0027s built-in \u0027wpec_store_manager\u0027 role holds \u0027wpec_manager\u0027 but not \u0027manage_options\u0027, and the required nonce is emitted on frontend product/category templates that render for any user with \u0027wpec_manager\u0027. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Store Manager-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to administrator by updating arbitrary WordPress options such as default_role=\u0027administrator\u0027 and users_can_register=\u00271\u0027, then self-registering a new account that is assigned the administrator role.",
"id": "GHSA-p65j-77g8-24jh",
"modified": "2026-09-09T06:31:37Z",
"published": "2026-09-09T06:31:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17553"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easycart/tags/5.9.1/admin/inc/wp_easycart_admin.php#L209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easycart/tags/5.9.1/design/layout/base-responsive-v3/ec_product_page.php#L415"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easycart/tags/5.9.1/wpeasycart.php#L7103"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easycart/tags/5.9.1/wpeasycart.php#L7107"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easycart/tags/5.9.1/wpeasycart.php#L7110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=\u0026old=3681924%40wp-easycart\u0026new=3681924%40wp-easycart"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/08e62276-f004-48ca-bb00-2f81e6ac4892?source=cve"
}
],
"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-P6FR-7234-RW5G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:29 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:29A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One may allow a local attacker to manipulate the process of the security agent unload option (if configured), which then could be manipulated to gain a privilege escalation and code execution.
An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target in order to exploit this vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-24563"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-29T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One may allow a local attacker to manipulate the process of the security agent unload option (if configured), which then could be manipulated to gain a privilege escalation and code execution.\n\nAn attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-p6fr-7234-rw5g",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:29:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:29:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24563"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000271974"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-1218"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P6G3-6G2V-FWVR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 210321.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-38926"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 210321.",
"id": "GHSA-p6g3-6g2v-fwvr",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:35Z",
"published": "2021-12-10T00:00:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38926"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/210321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220114-0002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6523808"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P6GW-24QR-9GFC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-28 00:00 – Updated: 2022-01-13 00:01ZTE BigVideo Analysis product has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper management of the timed task modification privilege, an attacker with ordinary user permissions could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-21750"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-27T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ZTE BigVideo Analysis product has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper management of the timed task modification privilege, an attacker with ordinary user permissions could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access.",
"id": "GHSA-p6gw-24qr-9gfc",
"modified": "2022-01-13T00:01:59Z",
"published": "2021-12-28T00:00:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1021884"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P6H3-H8G8-59FX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-07 18:30 – Updated: 2023-03-14 18:30A improper privilege management in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, FortiNAC version 9.2.0 through 9.2.6, FortiNAC version 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, FortiNAC all versions 8.8, FortiNAC all versions 8.7, FortiNAC all versions 8.6, FortiNAC all versions 8.5, FortiNAC version 8.3.7 allows attacker to escalation of privilege via specially crafted commands.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-39953"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-07T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A improper privilege management in Fortinet FortiNAC version 9.4.0 through 9.4.1, FortiNAC version 9.2.0 through 9.2.6, FortiNAC version 9.1.0 through 9.1.8, FortiNAC all versions 8.8, FortiNAC all versions 8.7, FortiNAC all versions 8.6, FortiNAC all versions 8.5, FortiNAC version 8.3.7 allows attacker to escalation of privilege via specially crafted commands.",
"id": "GHSA-p6h3-h8g8-59fx",
"modified": "2023-03-14T18:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-03-07T18:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39953"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-309"
}
],
"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-P6JH-36MX-HRG4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-16 18:30Permission Bypass allowing attackers to disable HDCP 2.2 encryption by not completing the HDCP Key Exchange initialization steps
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-32918"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T21:15:55Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Permission Bypass allowing attackers to disable HDCP 2.2 encryption by not completing the HDCP Key Exchange initialization steps",
"id": "GHSA-p6jh-36mx-hrg4",
"modified": "2024-08-16T18:30:56Z",
"published": "2024-06-13T21:30:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32918"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P6JW-CFP7-35P2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:48 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:48The Site Documentation Drupal module 5.x before 5.x-1.8 and 6.x before 6.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges of other users by leveraging the "access content" permission to list tables and obtain session IDs from the database.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2008-2271"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2008-05-16T12:54:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The Site Documentation Drupal module 5.x before 5.x-1.8 and 6.x before 6.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges of other users by leveraging the \"access content\" permission to list tables and obtain session IDs from the database.",
"id": "GHSA-p6jw-cfp7-35p2",
"modified": "2022-05-01T23:48:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-01T23:48:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42453"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://drupal.org/node/258547"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30257"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29242"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1541/references"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-P6X5-52J3-6VFR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-22 00:00In PermissionController, there is a possible way to get and retain permissions without user's consent due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-223907044
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20218"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In PermissionController, there is a possible way to get and retain permissions without user\u0027s consent due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-223907044",
"id": "GHSA-p6x5-52j3-6vfr",
"modified": "2022-07-22T00:00:33Z",
"published": "2022-07-14T00:00:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P6XX-G823-3VF9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager product of Oracle Commerce (component: Forge). The supported version that is affected is 11.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager executes to compromise Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-83247"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:36Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager product of Oracle Commerce (component: Forge). The supported version that is affected is 11.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager executes to compromise Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-p6xx-g823-3vf9",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:26Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83247"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-P743-H3F6-5F74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-25 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-04 18:31VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges in vCenter to access Aria Operations may leverage this vulnerability to obtain administrative access in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22721, apply the patches listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the 'Response Matrix' found in VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 .
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-22721"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-25T21:16:40Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges in vCenter to access Aria Operations may leverage this vulnerability to obtain administrative access in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22721, apply the patches listed in the \u0027Fixed Version\u0027 column of the \u0027Response Matrix\u0027 found in\u00a0 VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 .",
"id": "GHSA-p743-h3f6-5f74",
"modified": "2026-03-04T18:31:47Z",
"published": "2026-02-25T21:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22721"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/aria/aria-operations/8-18/vmware-aria-operations-8186-release-notes.html"
}
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"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.