Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper 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.

6604 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-RFJC-XRMF-5VVW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2020-11-23 19:47 – Updated: 2021-11-19 13:40
VLAI
Summary
Privilege escalation by backend users assigned to the default "Publisher" system role
Details

Impact

Backend users with the default "Publisher" system role have access to create & manage users where they can choose which role the new user has. This means that a user with "Publisher" access has the ability to escalate their access to "Developer" access.

Patches

Issue has been patched in Build 470 (v1.0.470) & v1.1.1.

Workarounds

Apply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829 to your installation manually if unable to upgrade to Build 470 or v1.1.1.

References

Reported by Hoan Hoang

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Email us at hello@octobercms.com

Threat assessment:

Screen Shot 2020-10-10 at 1 37 25 PM

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "october/backend"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.0.319"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.0.470"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-15248"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2020-11-23T19:40:34Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-23T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\nBackend users with the default \"Publisher\" system role have access to create \u0026 manage users where they can choose which role the new user has. This means that a user with \"Publisher\" access has the ability to escalate their access to \"Developer\" access. \n\n### Patches\nIssue has been patched in Build 470 (v1.0.470) \u0026 v1.1.1.\n\n### Workarounds\nApply https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829 to your installation manually if unable to upgrade to Build 470 or v1.1.1.\n\n### References\nReported by [Hoan Hoang](https://github.com/hoanhp)\n\n### For more information\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Email us at [hello@octobercms.com](mailto:hello@octobercms.com)\n\n### Threat assessment:\n\u003cimg width=\"1098\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2020-10-10 at 1 37 25 PM\" src=\"https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/7253840/95663611-e6326c80-0afd-11eb-8a1e-8b767a7202fb.png\"\u003e",
  "id": "GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvw",
  "modified": "2021-11-19T13:40:25Z",
  "published": "2020-11-23T19:47:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvw"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15248"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/4c650bb775ab849e48202a4923bac93bd74f9982"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/octobercms/october"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Privilege escalation by backend users assigned to the default \"Publisher\" system role"
}

GHSA-RFP6-2WCG-8RQR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Connected Devices Platform Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0741, CVE-2020-0742, CVE-2020-0743, CVE-2020-0749, CVE-2020-0750.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0740"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Connected Devices Platform Service handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Connected Devices Platform Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0741, CVE-2020-0742, CVE-2020-0743, CVE-2020-0749, CVE-2020-0750.",
  "id": "GHSA-rfp6-2wcg-8rqr",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:32Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0740"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0740"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RFWM-PMJM-JFF2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:17
VLAI
Details

Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-5538"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-11T05:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Access Control in PALLET CONTROL Ver. 6.3 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code with the SYSTEM privilege on the computer where PALLET CONTROL is installed via unspecified vectors. PalletControl 7 to 9.1 are not affected by this vulnerability, however under the environment where PLS Management Add-on Module is used, all versions are affected.",
  "id": "GHSA-rfwm-pmjm-jff2",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:17:37Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:17:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5538"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN61849442/index.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.jalinfotec.co.jp/product/pallet/support/Info/notices.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RFX5-7QRJ-6P2G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:13
VLAI
Details

The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1839"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The issue was addressed with improved permissions logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.3, Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-rfx5-7qrj-6p2g",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:13:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:13:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1839"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RFX7-W9R4-5HJ4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 3.6.5.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-47682"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in weDevs WP User Frontend allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP User Frontend: from n/a through 3.6.5.",
  "id": "GHSA-rfx7-w9r4-5hj4",
  "modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
  "published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47682"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-user-frontend/wordpress-wp-user-frontend-plugin-3-6-5-authenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RG2H-RX22-64CP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:24 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:24
VLAI
Details

Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the extracted Mar contents during an update.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2014-1496"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2014-03-19T10:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the extracted Mar contents during an update.",
  "id": "GHSA-rg2h-rx22-64cp",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:24:31Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:24:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-1496"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=925747"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00016.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2014/mfsa2014-16.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RG2P-XVG2-RF9W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.31, 21.3-21.22 and 23.4.0-23.26.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Authenticated User privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS. 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-2026-60175"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:18Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server.  Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.31, 21.3-21.22 and  23.4.0-23.26.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Authenticated User privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise RDBMS.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of RDBMS. 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-rg2p-xvg2-rf9w",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:21Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60175"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.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-RG34-W23Q-XWRC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

In sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java, there is a possible activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-179289753

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0692"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-06T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In sendBroadcastToInstaller of FirstScreenBroadcast.java, there is a possible activity launch due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-179289753",
  "id": "GHSA-rg34-w23q-xwrc",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:16:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0692"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-RG35-VR3J-6CFX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-10 09:31 – Updated: 2026-09-10 15:33
VLAI
Details

The Registration Form for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not validate that the form referenced during registration is a legitimate registration form, reading the permitted-role allow-list from an arbitrary attacker-controlled post instead. A user able to create a post (Contributor and above) can therefore register a new account with an arbitrary role, including Administrator, leading to full site takeover. This is an incomplete fix of CVE-2026-54807.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-81431"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-10T07:17:03Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Registration Form for WooCommerce WordPress plugin before 1.1.3 does not validate that the form referenced during registration is a legitimate registration form, reading the permitted-role allow-list from an arbitrary attacker-controlled post instead. A user able to create a post (Contributor and above) can therefore register a new account with an arbitrary role, including Administrator, leading to full site takeover. This is an incomplete fix of CVE-2026-54807.",
  "id": "GHSA-rg35-vr3j-6cfx",
  "modified": "2026-09-10T15:33:12Z",
  "published": "2026-09-10T09:31:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81431"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/e1255dd5-90d9-4ccf-9f84-3d1b41c5cba4"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RG5P-5863-JM64

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34
VLAI
Details

Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and earlier has an improper privilege management vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to access those files and perform actions at a system administrator level.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-14828"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-10-23T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Advantech WebAccess 8.3.1 and earlier has an improper privilege management vulnerability, which may allow an attacker to access those files and perform actions at a system administrator level.",
  "id": "GHSA-rg5p-5863-jm64",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:23Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:34:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14828"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-296-01,"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105728"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041939"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation MIT-1
Architecture and Design Operation

Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.

Mitigation MIT-48
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.

Mitigation MIT-49
Architecture and Design

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.