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.
5442 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-X7Q3-67VC-WVCF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2018-08-15 19:05 – Updated: 2023-09-13 22:57Affected versions of grunt-images insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.
In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running grunt-images.
Recommendation
No patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and the package has not seen an update since 2013.
The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available.
Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.
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"details": "Affected versions of `grunt-images` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. \n\nIn scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `grunt-images`.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nNo patch is currently available for this vulnerability, and the package has not seen an update since 2013.\n\nThe best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. \n\nAlternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.",
"id": "GHSA-x7q3-67vc-wvcf",
"modified": "2023-09-13T22:57:47Z",
"published": "2018-08-15T19:05:14Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10645"
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x7q3-67vc-wvcf"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/gcpantazis/grunt-images"
},
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"url": "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/255"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "grunt-images downloads Resources over HTTP"
}
GHSA-X7XJ-JVWP-97RV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-25 19:39 – Updated: 2024-10-25 19:39Impact
A vulnerability has been identified whereby RKE2 deployments in Windows nodes have weak Access Control Lists (ACL), allowing BUILTIN\Users or NT AUTHORITY\Authenticated Users to view or edit sensitive files which could lead to privilege escalation.
The affected files include binaries, scripts, configuration and log files:
C:\etc\rancher\node\password
C:\var\lib\rancher\rke2\agent\logs\kubelet.log
C:\var\lib\rancher\rke2\data\v1.**.**-rke2r*-windows-amd64-*\bin\*
C:\var\lib\rancher\rke2\bin\*
This vulnerability is exclusive to RKE2 in Windows environments. Linux environments are not affected by it.
Please consult the associated MITRE ATT&CK - Technique - Exploitation for Privilege Escalation for further information about this category of attack.
Patches
Patched versions include RKE2 1.31.0, 1.30.2, 1.29.6, 1.28.11 and 1.27.15.
Workarounds
Users are advised to do a fresh install of their RKE2 Windows nodes using a patched RKE2 version. When that is not possible, users can enforce stricter ACLs for all sensitive files affected by this Security Advisory running this PowerShell script as an Administrator on each node.
References
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:
- Reach out to the SUSE Rancher Security team for security related inquiries.
- Open an issue in the Rancher repository.
- Verify with our support matrix and product support lifecycle.
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"details": "### Impact\n\nA vulnerability has been identified whereby RKE2 deployments in Windows nodes have weak Access Control Lists (ACL), allowing `BUILTIN\\Users` or `NT AUTHORITY\\Authenticated Users` to view or edit sensitive files which could lead to privilege escalation.\n\nThe affected files include binaries, scripts, configuration and log files:\n\n```\nC:\\etc\\rancher\\node\\password\nC:\\var\\lib\\rancher\\rke2\\agent\\logs\\kubelet.log\nC:\\var\\lib\\rancher\\rke2\\data\\v1.**.**-rke2r*-windows-amd64-*\\bin\\*\nC:\\var\\lib\\rancher\\rke2\\bin\\*\n```\n\n**This vulnerability is exclusive to RKE2 in Windows environments. Linux environments are not affected by it.**\n\nPlease consult the associated [MITRE ATT\u0026CK - Technique - Exploitation for Privilege Escalation](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1068/) for further information about this category of attack.\n\n\n### Patches\n\nPatched versions include RKE2 `1.31.0`, `1.30.2`, `1.29.6`, `1.28.11` and `1.27.15`.\n\n### Workarounds\n\nUsers are advised to do a fresh install of their RKE2 Windows nodes using a patched RKE2 version. \nWhen that is not possible, users can enforce stricter ACLs for all sensitive files affected by this Security Advisory running [this](https://github.com/rancherlabs/support-tools/blob/master/windows-access-control-lists/README.md) PowerShell script as an Administrator on each node.\n\n### References\n\n- [CVE-2023-32197](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-32197)\n- [Rancher Manager\u2019s GHSA-7h8m-pvw3-5gh4](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/advisories/GHSA-7h8m-pvw3-5gh4)\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n\n- Reach out to the [SUSE Rancher Security team](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/policy) for security related inquiries.\n- Open an issue in the [Rancher](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/issues/new/choose) repository.\n- Verify with our [support matrix](https://www.suse.com/suse-rancher/support-matrix/all-supported-versions/) and [product support lifecycle](https://www.suse.com/lifecycle/).\n",
"id": "GHSA-x7xj-jvwp-97rv",
"modified": "2024-10-25T19:39:07Z",
"published": "2024-10-25T19:39:07Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/rancher/rke2/security/advisories/GHSA-x7xj-jvwp-97rv"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-32197"
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{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/rancher/rke2"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "RKE2 allows privilege escalation in Windows nodes due to Insecure Access Control Lists"
}
GHSA-X82P-3W9H-8XQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:12 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:12The ThreadPool class in Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly implement isolation among a set of distinct processes that (1) all run under the NetworkService account or (2) all run under the LocalService account, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect thread ACLs to access the resources of one of the processes, aka "Windows Thread Pool ACL Weakness Vulnerability."
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2009-0080"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2009-04-15T08:00:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The ThreadPool class in Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly implement isolation among a set of distinct processes that (1) all run under the NetworkService account or (2) all run under the LocalService account, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect thread ACLs to access the resources of one of the processes, aka \"Windows Thread Pool ACL Weakness Vulnerability.\"",
"id": "GHSA-x82p-3w9h-8xq7",
"modified": "2022-05-02T03:12:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-02T03:12:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0080"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-012"
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"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6177"
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{
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"url": "http://osvdb.org/53668"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022044"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html"
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"url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1026"
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GHSA-X82V-328R-GF3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-22 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:37A flaw was found in the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The WICD CSR auto-approver validates that a Certificate Signing Request contains the organization system:wicd-nodes but does not reject additional organization values such as system:masters. A compromised Windows worker node that holds WICD credentials can submit a CSR that is auto-approved and signed by the cluster, yielding a client certificate that grants cluster-administrator privileges and enabling full cluster takeover.
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"CVE-2026-54099"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-22T14:17:40Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The WICD CSR auto-approver validates that a Certificate Signing Request contains the organization system:wicd-nodes but does not reject additional organization values such as system:masters. A compromised Windows worker node that holds WICD credentials can submit a CSR that is auto-approved and signed by the cluster, yielding a client certificate that grants cluster-administrator privileges and enabling full cluster takeover.",
"id": "GHSA-x82v-328r-gf3h",
"modified": "2026-06-30T03:37:07Z",
"published": "2026-06-22T15:30:43Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54099"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099"
},
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"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950"
},
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"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-54099.json"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-X839-XH4J-FGRF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:24 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:24An issue was discovered in Pi-Hole through 5.0. The local www-data user has sudo privileges to execute the pihole core script as root without a password, which could allow an attacker to obtain root access via shell metacharacters to this script's setdns command.
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"affected": [],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-30T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Pi-Hole through 5.0. The local www-data user has sudo privileges to execute the pihole core script as root without a password, which could allow an attacker to obtain root access via shell metacharacters to this script\u0027s setdns command.",
"id": "GHSA-x839-xh4j-fgrf",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:24:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:24:43Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14162"
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"url": "https://0xpanic.github.io/2020/07/21/Pihole.html"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.pi-hole.net/core/pihole-command"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-X83F-GJ57-FRQR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-23 00:00Improper access control sequence for AC database after memory allocation can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking
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"affected": [],
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"CVE-2021-30349"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-14T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Improper access control sequence for AC database after memory allocation can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice \u0026 Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking",
"id": "GHSA-x83f-gj57-frqr",
"modified": "2022-06-23T00:00:22Z",
"published": "2022-06-15T00:00:25Z",
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/april-2022-bulletin"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-X83J-CW58-GM6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-x83j-cw58-gm6j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:45Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33741"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-X848-MF45-8CV4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:19A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment to scripts executed before user logon. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a script to be executed before logon. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40124"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-04T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment to scripts executed before user logon. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a script to be executed before logon. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-x848-mf45-8cv4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:19:45Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:19:45Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40124"
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"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-nam-priv-yCsRNUGT"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-X84W-JV96-FM2H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17074, CVE-2020-17076.
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"details": "Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17074, CVE-2020-17076.",
"id": "GHSA-x84w-jv96-fm2h",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:50Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17073"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X88P-8C69-VXF4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall, Cisco RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router, and Cisco RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to improper access control to files within the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive configuration information, including user authentication credentials.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0425"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-05T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall, Cisco RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router, and Cisco RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to improper access control to files within the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive configuration information, including user authentication credentials.",
"id": "GHSA-x88p-8c69-vxf4",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:11Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0425"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-rv-routers-disclosure"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041676"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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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.