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.
6595 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-QM8C-QR7P-CV43
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 00:31In multiple functions of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way to install unverified apps due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0089"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T22:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In multiple functions of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way to install unverified apps due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-qm8c-qr7p-cv43",
"modified": "2026-06-02T00:31:57Z",
"published": "2026-06-02T00:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01"
}
],
"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-QM9G-M89F-QG59
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00A vulnerability was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/payment.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-20075"
],
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"CWE-269"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/payment.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-qm9g-m89f-qg59",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-22T00:01:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20075"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95415"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044"
}
],
"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-QMH7-JQ46-82R2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:34Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running a bandwidth command, allows local users to gain root privileges via the --shell argument.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-5207"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-03-23T16:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Firejail before 0.9.44.4, when running a bandwidth command, allows local users to gain root privileges via the --shell argument.",
"id": "GHSA-qmh7-jq46-82r2",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:34:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5207"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/issues/1023"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/netblue30/firejail/commit/5d43fdcd215203868d440ffc42036f5f5ffc89fc"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://firejail.wordpress.com/download-2/release-notes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-62"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/07/6"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97385"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QMMH-H9P5-P2F7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-11 00:30 – Updated: 2025-06-11 15:30A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0 where a malicious Domain Admin user in the ROOT domain can reset the password of user-accounts of Admin role type. This operation is not appropriately restricted and allows the attacker to assume control over higher-privileged user-accounts. A malicious Domain Admin attacker can impersonate an Admin user-account and gain access to sensitive APIs and resources that could result in the compromise of resource integrity and confidentiality, data loss, denial of service, and availability of infrastructure managed by CloudStack.
Users are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 or 4.20.1.0, which fixes the issue with the following: * Strict validation on Role Type hierarchy: the caller's user-account role must be equal to or higher than the target user-account's role. * API privilege comparison: the caller must possess all privileges of the user they are operating on. * Two new domain-level settings (restricted to the default Admin): - role.types.allowed.for.operations.on.accounts.of.same.role.type: Defines which role types are allowed to act on users of the same role type. Default: "Admin, DomainAdmin, ResourceAdmin". - allow.operations.on.users.in.same.account: Allows/disallows user operations within the same account. Default: true.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-47713"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-10T23:15:58Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0 where a malicious Domain Admin user in the ROOT domain can reset the password of user-accounts of Admin role type. This operation is not appropriately restricted and allows the attacker to assume control over higher-privileged user-accounts.\u00a0A malicious Domain Admin attacker can impersonate an Admin user-account and gain access to sensitive APIs and resources that\u00a0could result in the compromise of resource integrity and confidentiality, data loss, denial of service, and availability of infrastructure managed by CloudStack.\n\n\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to Apache CloudStack 4.19.3.0 or 4.20.1.0, which fixes the issue with the following:\n * Strict validation on Role Type hierarchy: the caller\u0027s user-account role must be equal to or higher than the target user-account\u0027s role.\n * API privilege comparison: the caller must possess all privileges of the user they are operating on. \n * Two new domain-level settings (restricted to the default Admin): \n\u2003- role.types.allowed.for.operations.on.accounts.of.same.role.type: Defines which role types are allowed to act on users of the same role type. Default: \"Admin, DomainAdmin, ResourceAdmin\". \n\u00a0 \u00a0- allow.operations.on.users.in.same.account: Allows/disallows user operations within the same account. Default: true.",
"id": "GHSA-qmmh-h9p5-p2f7",
"modified": "2025-06-11T15:30:28Z",
"published": "2025-06-11T00:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47713"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cloudstack.apache.org/blog/cve-advisories-4.19.3.0-4.20.1.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/y3qnwn59t8qggtdohv7k7vw39bgb3d60"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.shapeblue.com/shapeblue-security-advisory-apache-cloudstack-security-releases-4-19-3-0-and-4-20-1-0"
}
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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:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QMQP-2578-GVHP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-12 06:31 – Updated: 2026-10-12 06:31Improper privilege management in Locksettings prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers with root privilege to access data of the tied profile in before first unlock.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-21123"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-12T05:17:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Locksettings prior to SMR Oct-2026 Release 1 allows local privileged attackers with root privilege to access data of the tied profile in before first unlock.",
"id": "GHSA-qmqp-2578-gvhp",
"modified": "2026-10-12T06:31:15Z",
"published": "2026-10-12T06:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2026\u0026month=10"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/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-QMXJ-G74M-J3GH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:17A local attacker could read or write arbitrary files with administrator privileges in HitmanPro before version Build 318.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-25271"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-08T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A local attacker could read or write arbitrary files with administrator privileges in HitmanPro before version Build 318.",
"id": "GHSA-qmxj-g74m-j3gh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:17:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20211007-hmp-lpe"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QP5V-MR8W-R9GW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in powerfulwp Local Delivery Drivers for WooCommerce allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Local Delivery Drivers for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.9.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-51481"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:18Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in powerfulwp Local Delivery Drivers for WooCommerce allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Local Delivery Drivers for WooCommerce: from n/a through 1.9.0.",
"id": "GHSA-qp5v-mr8w-r9gw",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51481"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/local-delivery-drivers-for-woocommerce/wordpress-local-delivery-drivers-for-woocommerce-plugin-1-9-0-unauthenticated-account-takeover-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-QP6P-GW78-JPXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-16 21:32 – Updated: 2026-10-16 21:32IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper enforcement of the ChrootDirectory configuration directive.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-17491"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-16T19:17:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper enforcement of the ChrootDirectory configuration directive.",
"id": "GHSA-qp6p-gw78-jpxj",
"modified": "2026-10-16T21:32:59Z",
"published": "2026-10-16T21:32:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17491"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292273"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QP6V-989P-MW9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-01 18:32 – Updated: 2026-10-01 21:32Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server's mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions.
This issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-59797"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-01T17:17:29Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache HTTP Server\u0027s mod_ssl via SSLRequire and file-related expressions.\n\n\n\nThis issue affects Apache HTTP Server: from 2.4.0 through 2.4.68.",
"id": "GHSA-qp6v-989p-mw9v",
"modified": "2026-10-01T21:32:50Z",
"published": "2026-10-01T18:32:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-59797"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://httpd.apache.org/security/vulnerabilities_24.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/01/22"
}
],
"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-QP79-X3VG-C795
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the wlansvc.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows WLAN Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1270"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the wlansvc.dll handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows WLAN Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-qp79-x3vg-c795",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1270"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1270"
}
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"severity": []
}
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.