CWE-274
DiscouragedImproper Handling of Insufficient Privileges
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to perform an operation, leading to resultant weaknesses.
56 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HGHX-C858-JM7Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-12 18:32 – Updated: 2025-03-12 18:32A vulnerability in the boot process of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to bypass Cisco IOS XR image signature verification and load unverified software on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have root-system privileges on the affected device.
This vulnerability is due to incomplete validation of files in the boot verification process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the system configuration options to bypass some of the integrity checks that are performed during the boot process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to control the boot configuration, which could enable them to bypass the requirement to run Cisco-signed images or alter the security properties of the running system. Note: Because exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the attacker bypassing Cisco image verification, Cisco has raised the Security Impact Rating (SIR) of this advisory from Medium to High.
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"details": "A vulnerability in the boot process of Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to bypass Cisco IOS XR image signature verification and load unverified software on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have root-system privileges on the affected device.\n\nThis vulnerability is due to incomplete validation of files in the boot verification process. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the system configuration options to bypass some of the integrity checks that are performed during the boot process. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to control the boot configuration, which could enable them to bypass the requirement to run Cisco-signed images or alter the security properties of the running system.\nNote: Because exploitation of this vulnerability could result in the attacker bypassing Cisco image verification, Cisco has raised the Security Impact Rating (SIR) of this advisory from Medium to High.",
"id": "GHSA-hghx-c858-jm7q",
"modified": "2025-03-12T18:32:53Z",
"published": "2025-03-12T18:32:53Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-20177"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.apnic.net/2024/09/02/crafting-endless-as-paths-in-bgp"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ios-xr-verii-bypass-HhPwQRvx"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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GHSA-HXGG-WCJC-H5JF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-27 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:52SiberianCMS - CWE-274: Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-27T15:18:55Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "\nSiberianCMS - CWE-274: Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-hxgg-wcjc-h5jf",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:52:00Z",
"published": "2023-09-27T15:30:35Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39375"
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"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J8X2-2M5W-J939
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-12 14:38 – Updated: 2023-04-03 19:24Impact
A privilege escalation issue exists within the Amazon CloudWatch Agent for Windows in versions up to and including v1.247354. When users trigger a repair of the Agent, a pop-up window opens with SYSTEM permissions. Users with administrative access to affected hosts may use this to create a new command prompt as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
To trigger this issue, the third party must be able to access the affected host and elevate their privileges such that they’re able to trigger the agent repair process. They must also be able to install the tools required to trigger the issue.
This issue does not affect the CloudWatch Agent for macOS or Linux.
Patches
Maintainers recommend that Agent users upgrade to the latest available version of the CloudWatch Agent to address this issue.
Workarounds
There is no recommended work around. Affected users must update the installed version of the CloudWatch Agent to address this issue.
References
https://github.com/aws/amazon-cloudwatch-agent/commit/6119858864c317ff26f41f576c169148d1250837
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, contact AWS/Amazon Security via their vulnerability reporting page or directly via email to aws-security@amazon.com. Please do not create a public GitHub issue.
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"details": "### Impact\nA privilege escalation issue exists within the Amazon CloudWatch Agent for Windows in versions up to and including v1.247354. When users trigger a repair of the Agent, a pop-up window opens with SYSTEM permissions. Users with administrative access to affected hosts may use this to create a new command prompt as NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM. \n \nTo trigger this issue, the third party must be able to access the affected host and elevate their privileges such that they\u2019re able to trigger the agent repair process. They must also be able to install the tools required to trigger the issue. \n\nThis issue does not affect the CloudWatch Agent for macOS or Linux. \n\n### Patches\nMaintainers recommend that Agent users upgrade to the latest available version of the CloudWatch Agent to address this issue. \n\n### Workarounds\nThere is no recommended work around. Affected users must update the installed version of the CloudWatch Agent to address this issue.\n\n### References\nhttps://github.com/aws/amazon-cloudwatch-agent/commit/6119858864c317ff26f41f576c169148d1250837\n\n### For more information \n \nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory, contact AWS/Amazon Security via their [vulnerability reporting page](http://aws.amazon.com/security/vulnerability-reporting/) or directly via email to [aws-security@amazon.com](mailto:aws-security@amazon.com). Please do not create a public GitHub issue.\n",
"id": "GHSA-j8x2-2m5w-j939",
"modified": "2023-04-03T19:24:00Z",
"published": "2022-12-12T14:38:28Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/aws/amazon-cloudwatch-agent/commit/6119858864c317ff26f41f576c169148d1250837"
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"url": "https://github.com/aws/amazon-cloudwatch-agent/commit/6119858864c317ff26f41f576c169148d1250837#diff-76ed074a9305c04054cdebb9e9aad2d818052b07091de1f20cad0bbac34ffb52"
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"summary": "Amazon CloudWatch Agent for Windows has Privilege Escalation Vector"
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GHSA-JQCF-97X5-2QC4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-17 09:31 – Updated: 2026-08-12 00:31Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges vulnerability in Apache Accumulo. An authenticated, but low-privileged user without system permissions may issue a remote command to gracefully shutdown system components (compaction-coordinator, compactor, gc, manager, monitor, tserver, or sserver), leading to a denial of service.
This issue affects Apache Accumulo 2.1.4 and 2.1.5.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.6, which fixes the issue.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-17T09:16:41Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges vulnerability in Apache Accumulo.\nAn authenticated, but low-privileged user without system permissions may\nissue a remote command to gracefully shutdown system components\n(compaction-coordinator, compactor, gc, manager, monitor, tserver, or sserver),\nleading to a denial of service.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Accumulo 2.1.4 and 2.1.5.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.6, which fixes the issue.",
"id": "GHSA-jqcf-97x5-2qc4",
"modified": "2026-08-12T00:31:00Z",
"published": "2026-07-17T09:31:21Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62764"
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"url": "https://github.com/apache/accumulo/issues/6478"
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"url": "https://accumulo.apache.org/downloads"
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"url": "https://accumulo.apache.org/release/accumulo-2.1.6"
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"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/qclg736k93oqn4qrpw9wxjbb3jhn6gm1"
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"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/17/6"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/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:N/AU:Y/R:U/V:D/RE:L/U:Green",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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GHSA-W6GM-FVFM-9M36
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-15 03:30 – Updated: 2026-05-15 03:30Improper handling of insufficient privileges in the AMD Secure Processor (ASP) could allow an attacker to provide an input value to a function without sufficient privileges and successfully write data, potentially resulting in loss of integrity of availability.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-15T03:16:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "Improper handling of insufficient privileges in the AMD Secure Processor (ASP) could allow an attacker to provide an input value to a function without sufficient privileges and successfully write data, potentially resulting in loss of integrity of availability.",
"id": "GHSA-w6gm-fvfm-9m36",
"modified": "2026-05-15T03:30:37Z",
"published": "2026-05-15T03:30:37Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54511"
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"url": "https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6027.html"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/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"
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GHSA-XH35-W7WG-95V3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-08 16:25 – Updated: 2024-01-09 16:12Impact
The rollback action is missing a right protection: it means that a user can rollback to a previous version of the page to gain rights they don't have anymore. This vulnerability impacts all version of XWiki since rollback action is available.
Patches
The problem has been patched in XWiki 14.10.16, 15.5.3 and 15.8-rc-1 by ensuring that the rights are checked before performing the rollback.
Workarounds
There's no workaround for this vulnerability, except paying attention to delete old versions of documents that could allow users to gain more rights.
References
- JIRA ticket: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21257
- Commit: 4de72875ca49602796165412741033bfdbf1e680
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in Jira XWiki.org * Email us at Security Mailing List
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-01-08T16:25:58Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-09T00:15:44Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "### Impact\n\nThe rollback action is missing a right protection: it means that a user can rollback to a previous version of the page to gain rights they don\u0027t have anymore. \nThis vulnerability impacts all version of XWiki since rollback action is available. \n\n### Patches\n\nThe problem has been patched in XWiki 14.10.16, 15.5.3 and 15.8-rc-1 by ensuring that the rights are checked before performing the rollback. \n\n### Workarounds\n\nThere\u0027s no workaround for this vulnerability, except paying attention to delete old versions of documents that could allow users to gain more rights. \n\n### References\n\n* JIRA ticket: https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-21257\n* Commit: [4de72875ca49602796165412741033bfdbf1e680](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/4de72875ca49602796165412741033bfdbf1e680)\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory:\n* Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/)\n* Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)",
"id": "GHSA-xh35-w7wg-95v3",
"modified": "2024-01-09T16:12:35Z",
"published": "2024-01-08T16:25:58Z",
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"url": "https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/1f3220f14bb3a4dcbd10d31134c39a06037f9a74"
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"summary": "XWiki has no right protection on rollback action"
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No mitigation information available for this CWE.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.