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.

6602 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-RPCP-46MR-7CGP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48
VLAI
Details

7-Zip through 18.01 on Windows implements the "Large memory pages" option by calling the LsaAddAccountRights function to add the SeLockMemoryPrivilege privilege to the user's account, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using this privilege in the context of a sandboxed process.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-10172"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-04-16T22:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "7-Zip through 18.01 on Windows implements the \"Large memory pages\" option by calling the LsaAddAccountRights function to add the SeLockMemoryPrivilege privilege to the user\u0027s account, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using this privilege in the context of a sandboxed process.",
  "id": "GHSA-rpcp-46mr-7cgp",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:48:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10172"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/sevenzip/discussion/45797/thread/e730c709/?limit=25\u0026page=1#b240"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RPGM-GH3J-MPFH

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

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in XTemos Woodmart Core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Woodmart Core: from n/a through 1.0.36.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-32244"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T07:15:53Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in XTemos Woodmart Core allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Woodmart Core: from n/a through 1.0.36.",
  "id": "GHSA-rpgm-gh3j-mpfh",
  "modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
  "published": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32244"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woodmart-core/wordpress-woodmart-core-plugin-1-0-36-privilege-escalation?_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-RPM8-R6FR-56F4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-26 00:32 – Updated: 2025-02-26 00:32
VLAI
Details

HCL MyCloud is affected by Improper Access Control - an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability which may lead to information disclosure and potential for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Denial of Service(DOS) attacks from unauthenticated users.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-30150"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-918"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-02-25T23:15:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "HCL MyCloud is affected by Improper Access Control - an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability which may lead to information disclosure and potential for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) and Denial of Service(DOS) attacks from unauthenticated users.",
  "id": "GHSA-rpm8-r6fr-56f4",
  "modified": "2025-02-26T00:32:21Z",
  "published": "2025-02-26T00:32:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-30150"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article\u0026sysparm_article=KB0119368"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RPWP-2HPF-J366

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-23 00:00
VLAI
Details

In NotificationStackScrollLayout of NotificationStackScrollLayout.java, there is a possible way to bypass Factory Reset Protections. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-193149550

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0957"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-16T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In NotificationStackScrollLayout of NotificationStackScrollLayout.java, there is a possible way to bypass Factory Reset Protections. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12Android ID: A-193149550",
  "id": "GHSA-rpwp-2hpf-j366",
  "modified": "2022-03-23T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2022-03-17T00:00:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0957"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-RQ3R-7M47-PR24

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Converged Application Server product of Oracle Communications (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 8.2 and 8.3. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP/IP to compromise Oracle Communications Converged Application Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Communications Converged Application Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-61225"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:53Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Converged Application Server product of Oracle Communications (component: Core).  Supported versions that are affected are 8.2 and  8.3. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via TCP/IP to compromise Oracle Communications Converged Application Server.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Communications Converged Application Server. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-rq3r-7m47-pr24",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:23Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61225"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RQ4M-766G-9MX4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10
VLAI
Details

The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-9457"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-06T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to import custom vulnerable forms and change form settings via class_rm_form_settings_controller.php, resulting in privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-rq4m-766g-9mx4",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9457"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/#developers"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10116"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-registrationmagic-plugin"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQ56-Q73V-5G57

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-19 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:17
VLAI
Details

Privilege Escalation to root administrator (nsroot)

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-3467"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-07-19T19:15:12Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Privilege Escalation to root administrator (nsroot)\n",
  "id": "GHSA-rq56-q73v-5g57",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T06:17:13Z",
  "published": "2023-07-19T21:30:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-3467"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX561482/citrix-adc-and-citrix-gateway-security-bulletin-for-cve20233519-cve20233466-cve20233467"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-RQ59-F4HV-P8WV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37
VLAI
Details

The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower has improper privilege management, which may allow an attacker with user privileges to perform requests with administrative privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-25194"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-23T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The built-in WEB server for MOXA NPort IAW5000A-I/O firmware version 2.1 or lower has improper privilege management, which may allow an attacker with user privileges to perform requests with administrative privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-rq59-f4hv-p8wv",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:04Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:37:04Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25194"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-287-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-RQFX-65FR-R7J3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager product of Oracle Commerce (component: Experience Manager). The supported version that is affected is 11.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. 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-2026-61149"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:46Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager product of Oracle Commerce (component: Experience Manager).   The supported version that is affected is 11.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Commerce Guided Search / Oracle Commerce Experience Manager. 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-rqfx-65fr-r7j3",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:19Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61149"
    },
    {
      "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-RQH7-55GR-2VCC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31
VLAI
Details

In DevmemIntUnexportCtx of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-34725"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-362"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In DevmemIntUnexportCtx of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-rqh7-55gr-2vcc",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:55Z",
  "published": "2024-07-09T21:30:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34725"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/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.