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.
5441 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-X9CQ-5M73-V949
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34An unprivileged Windows user on the VDA can perform arbitrary command execution as SYSTEM in CVAD versions before 2009, 1912 LTSR CU1 hotfixes CTX285870 and CTX286120, 7.15 LTSR CU6 hotfix CTX285344 and 7.6 LTSR CU9
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8269"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-16T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An unprivileged Windows user on the VDA can perform arbitrary command execution as SYSTEM in CVAD versions before 2009, 1912 LTSR CU1 hotfixes CTX285870 and CTX286120, 7.15 LTSR CU6 hotfix CTX285344 and 7.6 LTSR CU9",
"id": "GHSA-x9cq-5m73-v949",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX285059"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-X9GF-M3C7-M4FH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48A vulnerability in London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to run executable files with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient implementation of access controls. The "Changelog" and "Help" options available from the system tray context menu spawn an elevated instance of the user's default web browser. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by selecting "Run as Administrator" from the context menu of an executable file within the file browser of the spawned default web browser. This may allow the attacker to execute privileged commands on the targeted system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-10190"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2018-04-17T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in London Trust Media Private Internet Access (PIA) VPN Client v77 for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to run executable files with elevated privileges. The vulnerability is due to insufficient implementation of access controls. The \"Changelog\" and \"Help\" options available from the system tray context menu spawn an elevated instance of the user\u0027s default web browser. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by selecting \"Run as Administrator\" from the context menu of an executable file within the file browser of the spawned default web browser. This may allow the attacker to execute privileged commands on the targeted system.",
"id": "GHSA-x9gf-m3c7-m4fh",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10190"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/VerSprite/research/blob/master/advisories/VS-2018-019.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X9PR-7QRQ-58VQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-29 18:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31An authentication bypass vulnerability was found in Stilog Visual Planning 8. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to brute-force the password reset PINs of administrative users.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-49232"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-29T17:15:11Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability was found in Stilog Visual Planning 8. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to brute-force the password reset PINs of administrative users.",
"id": "GHSA-x9pr-7qrq-58vq",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:35Z",
"published": "2024-03-29T18:30:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-49232"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.schutzwerk.com/advisories/SCHUTZWERK-SA-2023-004.txt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.schutzwerk.com/blog/schutzwerk-sa-2023-004"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.visual-planning.com/en/support-portal/updates"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Apr/2"
}
],
"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-XC28-23VR-VH39
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-06 00:01 – Updated: 2022-04-06 00:01Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24475, CVE-2022-26891, CVE-2022-26894, CVE-2022-26895, CVE-2022-26900, CVE-2022-26909, CVE-2022-26912.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26908"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-05T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24475, CVE-2022-26891, CVE-2022-26894, CVE-2022-26895, CVE-2022-26900, CVE-2022-26909, CVE-2022-26912.",
"id": "GHSA-xc28-23vr-vh39",
"modified": "2022-04-06T00:01:26Z",
"published": "2022-04-06T00:01:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26908"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26908"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26908"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XC8M-V8WQ-5QH9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-17 00:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:09IBM Performance Tools for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain all object access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 254017.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30989"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-16T23:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Performance Tools for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain all object access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 254017.",
"id": "GHSA-xc8m-v8wq-5qh9",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:09:22Z",
"published": "2023-07-17T00:31:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30989"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/254017"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7012353"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XCFC-29R9-RMV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:41 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:42Vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Primavera Products Suite (subcomponent: Web Access). Supported versions that are affected are 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2 and 16.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-10046"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-08-08T15:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management component of Oracle Primavera Products Suite (subcomponent: Web Access). Supported versions that are affected are 8.3, 8.4, 15.1, 15.2 and 16.1. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-xcfc-29r9-rmv8",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:42:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:41:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10046"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99770"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038946"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XCGV-6W5P-RWWH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-08 09:30 – Updated: 2025-12-09 18:30Input verification vulnerability in the compression and decompression module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect app data integrity.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66324"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-08T08:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Input verification vulnerability in the compression and decompression module.\u00a0Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect app data integrity.",
"id": "GHSA-xcgv-6w5p-rwwh",
"modified": "2025-12-09T18:30:29Z",
"published": "2025-12-08T09:30:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66324"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/12"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XCM8-G7MW-J48F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-13 00:00In setChecked of SecureNfcPreferenceController.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the guest user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228314987
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20360"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-276",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-10T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In setChecked of SecureNfcPreferenceController.java, there is a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the guest user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-228314987",
"id": "GHSA-xcm8-g7mw-j48f",
"modified": "2022-08-13T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-08-11T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20360"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01"
}
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"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XCQ8-3527-6285
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-08-13 00:00A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter V12.4 (All versions < V12.4.0.8), Teamcenter V13.0 (All versions < V13.0.0.7), Teamcenter V13.1 (All versions < V13.1.0.5), Teamcenter V13.2 (All versions < 13.2.0.2). The "surrogate" functionality on the user profile of the application does not perform sufficient access control that could lead to an account takeover. Any profile on the application can perform this attack and access any other user assigned tasks via the "inbox/surrogate tasks".
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40354"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-14T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in Teamcenter V12.4 (All versions \u003c V12.4.0.8), Teamcenter V13.0 (All versions \u003c V13.0.0.7), Teamcenter V13.1 (All versions \u003c V13.1.0.5), Teamcenter V13.2 (All versions \u003c 13.2.0.2). The \"surrogate\" functionality on the user profile of the application does not perform sufficient access control that could lead to an account takeover. Any profile on the application can perform this attack and access any other user assigned tasks via the \"inbox/surrogate tasks\".",
"id": "GHSA-xcq8-3527-6285",
"modified": "2022-08-13T00:00:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40354"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-987403.pdf"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-XCVH-GW38-Q5J4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Write IRPs functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause increased privileges. Using the IRP 0x9c40a0d8 gives a low privilege user direct access to the OUT instruction that is completely unrestrained at an elevated privilege level. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13512"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-18T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Write IRPs functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause increased privileges. Using the IRP 0x9c40a0d8 gives a low privilege user direct access to the OUT instruction that is completely unrestrained at an elevated privilege level. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-xcvh-gw38-q5j4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:49Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1111"
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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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}
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.