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.
5444 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-X6R6-6554-775V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2022-06-02 00:00Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial prior to 4.0.161.1 allows local users to change files that are part of write protection rules via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee file operations to an unintended file.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7310"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-21T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial prior to 4.0.161.1 allows local users to change files that are part of write protection rules via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee file operations to an unintended file.",
"id": "GHSA-x6r6-6554-775v",
"modified": "2022-06-02T00:00:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:26:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7310"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?\u0026id=TS103067"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X6RH-89GX-R8CJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-06 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:30Improper privilege management vulnerability in FolderLockNotifier in One UI Home prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to change some settings of the folder lock.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30713"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-06T04:15:13Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in FolderLockNotifier in One UI Home prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to change some settings of the folder lock.",
"id": "GHSA-x6rh-89gx-r8cj",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:30:46Z",
"published": "2023-09-06T06:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30713"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=09"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X6WJ-WW64-PH44
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In privilege escalation via multiple service executables in installation folder of WebAccess, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13552"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-17T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In privilege escalation via multiple service executables in installation folder of WebAccess, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-x6wj-ww64-ph44",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13552"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1169"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X6WV-QC8F-W4R2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2023-11-16 03:30Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows local administrators to prevent the installation of some ENS files by placing carefully crafted files where ENS will be installed. This is only applicable to clean installations of ENS as the Access Control rules will prevent modification prior to up an upgrade.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23882"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows local administrators to prevent the installation of some ENS files by placing carefully crafted files where ENS will be installed. This is only applicable to clean installations of ENS as the Access Control rules will prevent modification prior to up an upgrade.",
"id": "GHSA-x6wv-qc8f-w4r2",
"modified": "2023-11-16T03:30:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:41:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23882"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10345"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X6XM-9HW6-Q7GC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-29 12:31 – Updated: 2026-06-03 18:33Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Menulux Information Technologies Managment Portal allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects Managment Portal: through 21.05.2024.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-4428"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-306"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-29T11:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Menulux Information Technologies Managment Portal allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects Managment Portal: through 21.05.2024.",
"id": "GHSA-x6xm-9hw6-q7gc",
"modified": "2026-06-03T18:33:05Z",
"published": "2024-08-29T12:31:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-4428"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1356"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1356"
}
],
"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:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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-X754-7V35-2H8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:23 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:23An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Credential Enrollment Manager service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Credential Enrollment Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1368"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Credential Enrollment Manager service handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Credential Enrollment Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-x754-7v35-2h8f",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:23:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:23:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1368"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1368"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-X75V-XVRQ-PW8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service and OfficeScan XG SP1 on a resource used by the service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-25253"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service and OfficeScan XG SP1 on a resource used by the service could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-x75v-xvrq-pw8c",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25253"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286019"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286157"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-401"
}
],
"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-X764-54FG-9F42
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-24 12:30 – Updated: 2025-06-26 21:31A vulnerability exists in in the Monitor Pro interface of the MicroSCADA X SYS600 product. An authenticated user with low privileges can see and overwrite files causing information leak and data corruption.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-39202"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-24T12:15:21Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability exists in in the Monitor Pro interface of the MicroSCADA X SYS600 product. An authenticated user with low privileges can see and overwrite files causing information leak and data corruption.",
"id": "GHSA-x764-54fg-9f42",
"modified": "2025-06-26T21:31:05Z",
"published": "2025-06-24T12:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-39202"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentID=8DBD000218\u0026LanguageCode=en\u0026DocumentPartId=\u0026Action=Launch"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H/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-X79P-M9M4-XX9W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42ownCloud Server before 10.3.0 allows an attacker, who has received non-administrative access to a group share, to remove everyone else's access to that share.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36251"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-19T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "ownCloud Server before 10.3.0 allows an attacker, who has received non-administrative access to a group share, to remove everyone else\u0027s access to that share.",
"id": "GHSA-x79p-m9m4-xx9w",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36251"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://owncloud.com/security-advisories/deleting-received-group-share-for-whole-group"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-X7F7-5CW4-XG93
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-05 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:03The Symantec Management Agent is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A low privilege local account can be elevated to the SYSTEM level through registry manipulations.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25623"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-04T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Symantec Management Agent is susceptible to a privilege escalation vulnerability. A low privilege local account can be elevated to the SYSTEM level through registry manipulations.",
"id": "GHSA-x7f7-5cw4-xg93",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:03:25Z",
"published": "2022-03-05T00:00:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/20366"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.