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.
5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-6P6P-V55H-88VC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33A vulnerability in the Microsoft Active Directory integration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have a valid administrator account on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the system with a crafted Active Directory account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain root privileges on an affected device.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27122"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-06T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Microsoft Active Directory integration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges on an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to have a valid administrator account on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by logging in to the system with a crafted Active Directory account. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain root privileges on an affected device.",
"id": "GHSA-6p6p-v55h-88vc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-priv-esc-fNZX8hHj"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-6P79-8657-J6HJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28A CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in EcoStruxureª Operator Terminal Expert runtime (Vijeo XD) that could cause privilege escalation on the workstation when interacting directly with a driver installed by the runtime software of EcoStruxureª Operator Terminal Expert.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7544"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-19T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure\u00aa Operator Terminal Expert runtime (Vijeo XD) that could cause privilege escalation on the workstation when interacting directly with a driver installed by the runtime software of EcoStruxure\u00aa Operator Terminal Expert.",
"id": "GHSA-6p79-8657-j6hj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7544"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-315-02"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-6P7V-MM3J-HHHH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-01 00:30 – Updated: 2025-11-04 00:32This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-24254"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-31T23:15:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed with improved validation of symlinks. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.7.5, macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.5. A user may be able to elevate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-6p7v-mm3j-hhhh",
"modified": "2025-11-04T00:32:22Z",
"published": "2025-04-01T00:30:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24254"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122374"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122375"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/10"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/Apr/9"
}
],
"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-6PC2-3M67-9VJW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/photo.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-20079"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/photo.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-6pc2-3m67-9vjw",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-22T00:01:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20079"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95419"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044"
}
],
"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-6PH7-8WXV-6GF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-04 00:00 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-41040"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-918"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-03T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-6ph7-8wxv-6gf2",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:37Z",
"published": "2022-10-04T00:00:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-41040"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/915563"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.secpod.com/blog/microsoft-november-2022-patch-tuesday-patches-65-vulnerabilities-including-6-zero-days"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170066/Microsoft-Exchange-ProxyNotShell-Remote-Code-Execution.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-6PQV-C8HH-W9X8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0732.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0709"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when DirectX improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027DirectX Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0732.",
"id": "GHSA-6pqv-c8hh-w9x8",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0709"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0709"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-6PV9-5752-C3XG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2024-03-21 03:33** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A privilege escalation issue in Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G 1-4-4-0 through 1-4-5-7 allows attackers to reset the credentials for the SSH administrative console to arbitrary values. Note: We cannot prove this vulnerability exists. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is end of life and should be removed or upgraded. For more information on this, and how to upgrade, refer to the CVE’s reference information.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16137"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-12T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A privilege escalation issue in Cisco Unified IP Conference Station 7937G 1-4-4-0 through 1-4-5-7 allows attackers to reset the credentials for the SSH administrative console to arbitrary values. Note: We cannot prove this vulnerability exists. Out of an abundance of caution, this CVE is being assigned to better serve our customers and ensure all who are still running this product understand that the product is end of life and should be removed or upgraded. For more information on this, and how to upgrade, refer to the CVE\u2019s reference information.",
"id": "GHSA-6pv9-5752-c3xg",
"modified": "2024-03-21T03:33:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16137"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158818/Cisco-7937G-Privilege-Escalation.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/2020-08-07-Cisco-Unified-IP-Conference-Station-7937G"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/collaboration-endpoints/unified-ip-phone-7940g/end_of_life_notice_c51-729487.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-6Q2R-M35R-8MF3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-13 21:30 – Updated: 2023-12-13 21:30An improper privilege management vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated read-only administrator to revoke active XML API keys from the firewall and disrupt XML API usage.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6793"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-13T19:15:09Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An improper privilege management vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated read-only administrator to revoke active XML API keys from the firewall and disrupt XML API usage.",
"id": "GHSA-6q2r-m35r-8mf3",
"modified": "2023-12-13T21:30:31Z",
"published": "2023-12-13T21:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6793"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2023-6793"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6Q3C-CHW7-6F3J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-02 21:32 – Updated: 2024-07-08 15:31An issue discovered in MSP360 Backup Agent v7.8.5.15 and v7.9.4.84 allows attackers to obtain network share credentials used in a backup due to enginesettings.list being encrypted with a hard coded key.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-39206"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-02T18:15:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue discovered in MSP360 Backup Agent v7.8.5.15 and v7.9.4.84 allows attackers to obtain network share credentials used in a backup due to enginesettings.list being encrypted with a hard coded key.",
"id": "GHSA-6q3c-chw7-6f3j",
"modified": "2024-07-08T15:31:55Z",
"published": "2024-07-02T21:32:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39206"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.proactivelabs.com.au/2024/06/19/cloudberry.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6Q3V-H264-J33R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-03 03:30 – Updated: 2024-01-03 03:30There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability of ZTE's ZXCLOUD iRAI.Attackers with regular user privileges can create a fake process, and to escalate local privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41776"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-732"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-03T02:15:42Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "There is a local privilege escalation vulnerability of ZTE\u0027s ZXCLOUD iRAI.Attackers with regular user privileges can create a fake process, and to escalate local privileges.\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-6q3v-h264-j33r",
"modified": "2024-01-03T03:30:33Z",
"published": "2024-01-03T03:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41776"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1034404"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.