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.
5643 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-5QW5-8FW3-GXWF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:57 – Updated: 2022-12-09 18:30IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158105.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-4112"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-30T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158105.",
"id": "GHSA-5qw5-8fw3-gxwf",
"modified": "2022-12-09T18:30:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:57:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-4112"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1073864"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5R2G-VPHF-M5XC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-01 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-02 16:29A user with a legitimate non-administrator account can exploit a vulnerability in the user ID creation mechanism in Apache StreamPipes that allows them to swap the username of an existing user with that of an administrator.
This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain administrative control over the application by manipulating JWT tokens, which can lead to data tampering, unauthorized access and other security issues.
This issue affects Apache StreamPipes: through 0.97.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.98.0, which fixes the issue.
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"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-parent"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0.69.0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.98.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-47411"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-01-02T16:29:40Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-01T17:15:42Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A user with a legitimate non-administrator account can exploit a vulnerability in the user ID creation mechanism in Apache StreamPipes that allows them to swap the username of an existing user with that of an administrator.\u00a0\n\nThis vulnerability allows an attacker to gain administrative control over the application by manipulating JWT tokens, which can lead to data tampering, unauthorized access and other security issues.\n\nThis issue affects Apache StreamPipes: through 0.97.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 0.98.0, which fixes the issue.",
"id": "GHSA-5r2g-vphf-m5xc",
"modified": "2026-01-02T16:29:40Z",
"published": "2026-01-01T18:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47411"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/streampipes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apache/streampipes/releases/tag/release%2F0.98.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/lngko4ht2ok3o0rk9h0clgm4kb0lmt36"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/29/14"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Apache StreamPipes has Improper Privilege Management issue"
}
GHSA-5R44-5399-PRJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:33Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1695"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-12T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-5r44-5399-prj7",
"modified": "2024-10-08T18:33:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:38:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1695"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-019"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5R79-XHCH-GW42
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-11 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:01In placeCall of TelecomManager.java, there is a possible way for an application to keep itself running with foreground service importance 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-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-211114016
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20114"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-10T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In placeCall of TelecomManager.java, there is a possible way for an application to keep itself running with foreground service importance 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-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-211114016",
"id": "GHSA-5r79-xhch-gw42",
"modified": "2022-05-17T00:01:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-11T00:01:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20114"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01"
}
],
"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-5R8P-H2WH-WVQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-10-25 19:00Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31843"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-17T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.",
"id": "GHSA-5r8p-h2wh-wvq8",
"modified": "2022-10-25T19:00:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31843"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10367"
}
],
"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-5RC3-9CQF-FHJX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-13 00:01 – Updated: 2026-07-05 00:31An issue was discovered in Druva 6.9.0 for MacOS, allows attackers to gain escalated local privileges via the inSyncDecommission.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36666"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-426"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-12T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Druva 6.9.0 for MacOS, allows attackers to gain escalated local privileges via the inSyncDecommission.",
"id": "GHSA-5rc3-9cqf-fhjx",
"modified": "2026-07-05T00:31:33Z",
"published": "2022-07-13T00:01:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36666"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.druva.com/Knowledge_Base/Security_Update/Security_Advisory_for_inSync_Client_7.0.1_and_before"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://imhotepisinvisible.com/druva-lpe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://druva.com"
}
],
"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-5RFM-Q8CG-PQ99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-03 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-09 21:30The iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more WordPress plugin before 3.3.3 does does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, and does not ensure that the options to be updated belong to the plugin as long as they are arrays. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber can grant themselves any privileges, such as edit_plugins etc
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-3911"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-352",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-02T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more WordPress plugin before 3.3.3 does does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, and does not ensure that the options to be updated belong to the plugin as long as they are arrays. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber can grant themselves any privileges, such as edit_plugins etc",
"id": "GHSA-5rfm-q8cg-pq99",
"modified": "2023-01-09T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-01-03T00:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c47fdca8-74ac-48a4-9780-556927fb4e52"
}
],
"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-5RG4-JQJP-6664
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16875"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-74",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user, aka \u0027Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-5rg4-jqjp-6664",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159210/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-DlpUtils-AddTenantDlpPolicy-Remote-Code-Execution.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-5RHG-Q7GX-PWVW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-12 18:30Improper privilege management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-33821"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-12T18:17:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.",
"id": "GHSA-5rhg-q7gx-pwvw",
"modified": "2026-05-12T18:30:42Z",
"published": "2026-05-12T18:30:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33821"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33821"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RHM-J8P2-PC44
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12313"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-13T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.",
"id": "GHSA-5rhm-j8p2-pc44",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12313"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00402"
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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.