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Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

API response cwe.mitre.org

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

6280 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-XR9Q-P253-XQXH

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

In smsSelected of AnswerFragment.java, there is a way to send an SMS from the lock screen due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege on the lock screen with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-137102479

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0052"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-10T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "In smsSelected of AnswerFragment.java, there is a way to send an SMS from the lock screen due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege on the lock screen with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10Android ID: A-137102479",
  "id": "GHSA-xr9q-p253-xqxh",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:40Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0052"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-XRG7-HHWV-8FC8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34
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Details

Insufficient access control in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-8692"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Insufficient access control in the firmware of the Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.",
  "id": "GHSA-xrg7-hhwv-8fc8",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:10Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:34:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8692"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00380"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-XRM2-CC7Q-4RX2

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

Vulnerability in the Oracle HCM Configuration Workbench product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Rapid Implementation). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HCM Configuration Workbench. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HCM Configuration Workbench. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Severity
7.2 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-60900"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:25Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle HCM Configuration Workbench product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Rapid Implementation).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HCM Configuration Workbench.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HCM Configuration Workbench. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-xrm2-cc7q-4rx2",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:05Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60900"
    },
    {
      "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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XRMJ-C7VJ-9C4M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:02 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:59
VLAI
Details

The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2016-2853"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2016-05-02T10:59:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.",
  "id": "GHSA-xrmj-c7vj-9c4m",
  "modified": "2025-04-12T12:59:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:02:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2853"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/18/1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96839"
    }
  ],
  "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-XRQ5-M5J9-GG5F

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

In hasPermissions of PermissionMonitor.java, there is a possible access to restricted permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144679405

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0036"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-10T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In hasPermissions of PermissionMonitor.java, there is a possible access to restricted permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144679405",
  "id": "GHSA-xrq5-m5j9-gg5f",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:38Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0036"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-XRQ9-HCPF-597V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04
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Details

Windows Filter Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-31953"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Filter Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-xrq9-hcpf-597v",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:48Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:04:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31953"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31953"
    }
  ],
  "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-XRVH-JJ58-RJ6P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2026-08-19 18:31
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1157"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.",
  "id": "GHSA-xrvh-jj58-rj6p",
  "modified": "2026-08-19T18:31:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1157"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-1157"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1157"
    }
  ],
  "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-XRVW-2F36-252M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-23 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-23 00:31
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Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Centralized Thirdparty Jars). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Platform Security for Java. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Platform Security for Java. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-60372"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-22T23:16:36Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Platform Security for Java product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Centralized Thirdparty Jars).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and  14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Platform Security for Java.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Platform Security for Java. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-xrvw-2f36-252m",
  "modified": "2026-07-23T00:31:30Z",
  "published": "2026-07-23T00:31:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60372"
    },
    {
      "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:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XV63-CPGC-6G6C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1231, CVE-2020-1233, CVE-2020-1235, CVE-2020-1265, CVE-2020-1282, CVE-2020-1306, CVE-2020-1334.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1304"
  ],
  "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 when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1231, CVE-2020-1233, CVE-2020-1235, CVE-2020-1265, CVE-2020-1282, CVE-2020-1306, CVE-2020-1334.",
  "id": "GHSA-xv63-cpgc-6g6c",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1304"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1304"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-XV8G-RXG8-VQ29

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32
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Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Analytics (component: Analytics Web General). Supported versions that are affected are 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0 and 26.01.0.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via SOAP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-83289"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:41Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Analytics (component: Analytics Web General).  Supported versions that are affected are 8.2.0.0.0, 12.2.1.4.0 and  26.01.0.0.0. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via SOAP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-xv8g-rxg8-vq29",
  "modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:30Z",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:32:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83289"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/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.

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