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.
5447 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-W9XP-GH5G-RF6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:02Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23872"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-12T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.",
"id": "GHSA-w9xp-gh5g-rf6p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:02:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:02:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23872"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?\u0026id=TS103146"
}
],
"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-WC59-878G-72VJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2023-11-07 21:30An authenticated XCC user can change permissions for any user through a crafted API command.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4607"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An authenticated XCC user can change permissions for any user through a crafted API command.",
"id": "GHSA-wc59-878g-72vj",
"modified": "2023-11-07T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4607"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-140960"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WC73-QPRF-6FV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-15 00:31 – Updated: 2024-08-29 21:31Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for macOS before version 5.16.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-43591"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-280"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-15T00:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for macOS before version 5.16.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.\n",
"id": "GHSA-wc73-qprf-6fv8",
"modified": "2024-08-29T21:31:00Z",
"published": "2023-11-15T00:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43591"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WC8W-GX27-XP92
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2025-03-28 15:31Insufficient control flow management in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25 , Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 and 4.0.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8745"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insufficient control flow management in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25 , Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 and 4.0.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.",
"id": "GHSA-wc8w-gx27-xp92",
"modified": "2025-03-28T15:31:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8745"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-678983.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391"
}
],
"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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WCC8-WMX2-R8GP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-14 18:30The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35140"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-07T05:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version\u00a0V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device.",
"id": "GHSA-wcc8-wmx2-r8gp",
"modified": "2023-11-14T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T18:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35140"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches"
}
],
"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:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WCCW-C3Q8-HGG2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-24 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-29 15:30In captureImage of CustomizedSensor.cpp, there is a possible way to bypass the fingerprint unlock 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 not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-241910279
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20995"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-24T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In captureImage of CustomizedSensor.cpp, there is a possible way to bypass the fingerprint unlock 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 not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-241910279",
"id": "GHSA-wccw-c3q8-hgg2",
"modified": "2023-03-29T15:30:17Z",
"published": "2023-03-24T21:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20995"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01"
}
],
"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-WCF6-MPX8-R44R
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 Windows Kernel handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0669, CVE-2020-0670, CVE-2020-0671, CVE-2020-0672.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0668"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-732"
],
"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 Windows Kernel handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0669, CVE-2020-0670, CVE-2020-0671, CVE-2020-0672.",
"id": "GHSA-wcf6-mpx8-r44r",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0668"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0668"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-257"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156576/Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Privilege-Escalation.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157615/Service-Tracing-Privilege-Escalation.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WF3R-VMMG-HH9P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00zzcms 201910 contains an access control vulnerability through escalation of privileges in /user/adv.php, which allows an attacker to modify data for further attacks such as CSRF.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-23426"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-08T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "zzcms 201910 contains an access control vulnerability through escalation of privileges in /user/adv.php, which allows an attacker to modify data for further attacks such as CSRF.",
"id": "GHSA-wf3r-vmmg-hh9p",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:46:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Ling-Yizhou/zzcms-vuln/blob/master/Privilege%20Escalation/priviege%20escalation.md"
}
],
"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-WF52-HX48-JM6V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-21 18:30 – Updated: 2022-12-21 18:30vRealize Operations (vROps) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the Important severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 7.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-31707"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-16T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "vRealize Operations (vROps) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. VMware has evaluated the severity of this issue to be in the Important severity range with a maximum CVSSv3 base score of 7.2.",
"id": "GHSA-wf52-hx48-jm6v",
"modified": "2022-12-21T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2022-12-21T18:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31707"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0034.html"
}
],
"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-WF84-8C7C-PXC6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Ultimate Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 1.36.20.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-50890"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Ultimate Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Ultimate Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 1.36.20.",
"id": "GHSA-wf84-8c7c-pxc6",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50890"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ultimate-elementor/wordpress-ultimate-addons-for-elementor-plugin-1-36-20-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"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.