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.

5447 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-WQ95-C8F2-HRHV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1086"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.",
  "id": "GHSA-wq95-c8f2-hrhv",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1086"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1086"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-WQ9M-6PRX-4M5M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Hard Link Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0841, CVE-2020-0849, CVE-2020-0896.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0840"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles hard links, aka \u0027Windows Hard Link Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0841, CVE-2020-0849, CVE-2020-0896.",
  "id": "GHSA-wq9m-6prx-4m5m",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0840"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0840"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-WQM8-5876-3578

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:39
VLAI
Details

There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in SMC2.0 product. Some files in a directory of a module are located improperly. It does not apply the directory limitation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious file to launch privilege escalation. This can compromise normal service of affected products.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-9209"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-13T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "There is a privilege escalation vulnerability in SMC2.0 product. Some files in a directory of a module are located improperly. It does not apply the directory limitation. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by crafting malicious file to launch privilege escalation. This can compromise normal service of affected products.",
  "id": "GHSA-wqm8-5876-3578",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:39:19Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:39:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9209"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20201230-01-pe-en"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-WQMH-4PPW-R5XG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-31 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-06 00:01
VLAI
Details

In PermissionController, there is a possible way to delete some local files due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-194696395

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39746"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-30T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In PermissionController, there is a possible way to delete some local files due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-194696395",
  "id": "GHSA-wqmh-4ppw-r5xg",
  "modified": "2022-04-06T00:01:54Z",
  "published": "2022-03-31T00:00:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39746"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12l"
    }
  ],
  "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-WQMJ-9HMF-RW4X

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

Wowza Streaming Engine through 2019-11-28 has Insecure Permissions.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-19455"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-732"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-03T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Wowza Streaming Engine through 2019-11-28 has Insecure Permissions.",
  "id": "GHSA-wqmj-9hmf-rw4x",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:24:51Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:24:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19455"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WowzaMediaSystems/public_cve/main/wowza-streaming-engine/CVE-2019-19455.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/WowzaMediaSystems/public_cve/master/wowza-streaming-engine/CVE-2019-19455.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.gruppotim.it/redteam"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wowza.com/docs/wowza-streaming-engine-4-8-5-release-notes"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wowza.com/products/streaming-engine"
    }
  ],
  "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-WQMR-CP8M-946M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-03 00:30 – Updated: 2025-02-13 18:32
VLAI
Details

In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a     possible way to access adb before SUW completion due to an insecure default     value. 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-2023-48418"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-02T23:15:11Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "\u00a0In checkDebuggingDisallowed of DeviceVersionFragment.java, there is a\n\u00a0 \u00a0 possible way to access adb before SUW completion due to an insecure default\n\u00a0 \u00a0 value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional\n\u00a0 \u00a0 execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for\n\u00a0 \u00a0 exploitation",
  "id": "GHSA-wqmr-cp8m-946m",
  "modified": "2025-02-13T18:32:07Z",
  "published": "2024-01-03T00:30:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48418"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel-watch/2023/2023-12-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176446/Android-DeviceVersionFragment.java-Privilege-Escalation.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-WQP5-C9J9-MHQR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

An arbitrary write vulnerability in the AMD Radeon Graphics Driver for Windows 10 potentially allows unprivileged users to gain Escalation of Privileges and cause Denial of Service.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-12900"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-15T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An arbitrary write vulnerability in the AMD Radeon Graphics Driver for Windows 10 potentially allows unprivileged users to gain Escalation of Privileges and cause Denial of Service.",
  "id": "GHSA-wqp5-c9j9-mhqr",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:43Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:20:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12900"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/amd-sb-1000"
    }
  ],
  "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-WQQ5-9GP5-JQJ2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-46934"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:12Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Complex Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-wqq5-9gp5-jqj2",
  "modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:38Z",
  "published": "2026-06-17T18:35:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46934"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-WQQG-H4WV-CW99

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

Cluster Client Failover (CCF) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24489"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Cluster Client Failover (CCF) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-wqqg-h4wv-cw99",
  "modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:39Z",
  "published": "2022-04-16T00:00:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24489"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24489"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24489"
    }
  ],
  "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-WQQQ-QJQ3-PG36

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-12928"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-13T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in a dynamically loaded AMD driver in AMD Ryzen Master V15 may allow any authenticated user to escalate privileges to NT authority system.",
  "id": "GHSA-wqqq-qjq3-pg36",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:39Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:30:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12928"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

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.