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.
6558 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PRC2-P7FH-5Q7J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-16 00:00 – Updated: 2025-01-02 21:31Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-30151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-15T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-prc2-p7fh-5q7j",
"modified": "2025-01-02T21:31:37Z",
"published": "2022-06-16T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-30151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30151"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PRC9-26VG-WJ8H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle User Management product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Proxy User Delegation). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle User Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle User Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-83189"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:30Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle User Management product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Proxy User Delegation). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle User Management. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle User Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-prc9-26vg-wj8h",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:18Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83189"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PRG8-F8C5-V3HJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:17Huawei PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper permission management of specific files, local attackers with low permissions can inject commands to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit may cause privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1817"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-30T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Huawei PCManager with versions earlier than 10.0.1.36 has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Due to improper permission management of specific files, local attackers with low permissions can inject commands to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploit may cause privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-prg8-f8c5-v3hj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:17:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:17:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1817"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200429-01-pcmanager-en"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PRMV-R26V-QGX9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Masteriyo LMS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LMS: from n/a through 1.7.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-24882"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:24Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Masteriyo LMS allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LMS: from n/a through 1.7.2.",
"id": "GHSA-prmv-r26v-qgx9",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:31:46Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24882"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/learning-management-system/vulnerability/wordpress-lms-by-masteriyo-plugin-1-7-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/learning-management-system/wordpress-lms-by-masteriyo-plugin-1-7-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=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-PRPX-FHMF-2G8P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-14 12:31 – Updated: 2026-08-14 12:31The Grav API plugin (getgrav/grav-plugin-api) before 1.0.13 contains an API-key scope-cap bypass in UsersController's create() and update() methods. These methods enforce the scope cap only for api.users.write, but gate super-privilege grants on a bare isSuperAdmin() check that reads access.api.super directly without consulting the key's scopes. As a result, an api.users.write-scoped key minted on a super account can set access.api.super or assign a super-granting group to mint or promote a full super account, then authenticate as that account for uncapped administrative privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-72829"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-14T12:16:46Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Grav API plugin (getgrav/grav-plugin-api) before 1.0.13 contains an API-key scope-cap bypass in UsersController\u0027s create() and update() methods. These methods enforce the scope cap only for api.users.write, but gate super-privilege grants on a bare isSuperAdmin() check that reads access.api.super directly without consulting the key\u0027s scopes. As a result, an api.users.write-scoped key minted on a super account can set access.api.super or assign a super-granting group to mint or promote a full super account, then authenticate as that account for uncapped administrative privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-prpx-fhmf-2g8p",
"modified": "2026-08-14T12:31:26Z",
"published": "2026-08-14T12:31:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-jrm3-jpp7-3gmx"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-72829"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/grav-before-api-key-scope-bypass-via-userscontroller"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-PRQ3-R4GW-34VP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-12 00:32 – Updated: 2025-02-13 00:33An issue in the BdApiUtil driver of Baidu Antivirus v5.2.3.116083 allows attackers to terminate arbitrary process via executing a BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) attack.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-51324"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-11T22:15:28Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An issue in the BdApiUtil driver of Baidu Antivirus v5.2.3.116083 allows attackers to terminate arbitrary process via executing a BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver) attack.",
"id": "GHSA-prq3-r4gw-34vp",
"modified": "2025-02-13T00:33:02Z",
"published": "2025-02-12T00:32:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51324"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/magicsword-io/LOLDrivers/issues/204"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PRRV-M3P8-849M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21872"
],
"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 Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-prrv-m3p8-849m",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:46Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21872"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21872"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21872"
}
],
"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-PRVV-J9VX-7X9Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:17An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.0 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2. A user account with 'external' status which is granted 'Maintainer' role on any project on the GitLab instance where 'project tokens' are allowed may elevate its privilege to 'Internal' and access Internal projects.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22263"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.0 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2. A user account with \u0027external\u0027 status which is granted \u0027Maintainer\u0027 role on any project on the GitLab instance where \u0027project tokens\u0027 are allowed may elevate its privilege to \u0027Internal\u0027 and access Internal projects.",
"id": "GHSA-prvv-j9vx-7x9q",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:17:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22263"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://hackerone.com/reports/1193062"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2021/CVE-2021-22263.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/331473"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PRWP-CPFG-VPPQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22GitLab EE 11.3 through 13.1.2 has Incorrect Access Control because of the Maven package upload endpoint.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15525"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-07T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "GitLab EE 11.3 through 13.1.2 has Incorrect Access Control because of the Maven package upload endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-prwp-cpfg-vppq",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15525"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2020/07/06/critical-security-release-gitlab-13-1-3-released"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://about.gitlab.com/releases/categories/releases"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/225259"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PV4M-GF99-C5JR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-28 21:32 – Updated: 2026-07-15 18:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Payments product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: File Transmission). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payments. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Payments. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46817"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T21:16:31Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Payments product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: File Transmission). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payments. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Payments. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-pv4m-gf99-c5jr",
"modified": "2026-07-15T18:31:44Z",
"published": "2026-05-28T21:32:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46817"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-46817"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspumay2026.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.