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.

5584 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-7WH3-Q4MQ-PGF4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:25
VLAI
Details

In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users' privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-15825"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-08T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In JetBrains TeamCity before 2020.1, users with the Modify Group permission can elevate other users\u0027 privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-7wh3-q4mq-pgf4",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:25:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:25:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15825"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.jetbrains.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.jetbrains.com/blog/2020/08/06/jetbrains-security-bulletin-q2-2020"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7WJQ-Q3C8-8Q2H

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

The %PROGRAMDATA%\1E\Client directory in 1E Client 5.0.0.745 and 4.1.0.267 allows remote authenticated users and local users to create and modify files in protected directories (where they would not normally have access to create or modify files) via the creation of a junction point to a system directory. This leads to partial privilege escalation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-27643"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-29T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The %PROGRAMDATA%\\1E\\Client directory in 1E Client 5.0.0.745 and 4.1.0.267 allows remote authenticated users and local users to create and modify files in protected directories (where they would not normally have access to create or modify files) via the creation of a junction point to a system directory. This leads to partial privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-7wjq-q3c8-8q2h",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:37:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27643"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://help.1e.com/display/GI/1E+Security+Advisory-1E+Client+for+Windows%3A+CVE-2020-16268%2C+CVE-2020-27643%2C+CVE-2020-27644%2C+CVE-2020-27645"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7X25-8CJM-2RJ9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Improper access control in clipboard service in Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to read or write certain local files.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-25337"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-04T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control in clipboard service in Samsung mobile devices prior to SMR Mar-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to read or write certain local files.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x25-8cjm-2rj9",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:04Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:43:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25337"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-25337"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7X3M-2R67-PCVF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-11 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-05 21:31
VLAI
Details

In ppcfw_init_secpolicy of ppcfw.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-27233"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-03-11T19:15:48Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In ppcfw_init_secpolicy of ppcfw.c, there is a possible permission bypass due to uninitialized data. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x3m-2r67-pcvf",
  "modified": "2024-08-05T21:31:18Z",
  "published": "2024-03-11T21:31:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27233"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-7X52-3X7C-GWJ6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-12 21:30 – Updated: 2024-02-12 21:30
VLAI
Details

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.2. When a user is assigned a custom role with manage_group_access_tokens permission, they may be able to create group access tokens with Owner privileges, which may lead to privilege escalation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-1250"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-268",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-02-12T21:15:08Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.8 before 16.8.2. When a user is assigned a custom role with manage_group_access_tokens permission, they may be able to create group access tokens with Owner privileges, which may lead to privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x52-3x7c-gwj6",
  "modified": "2024-02-12T21:30:55Z",
  "published": "2024-02-12T21:30:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-1250"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/439175"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7X5M-MV5W-R3PM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44
VLAI
Details

Remote Access API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-26882"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Remote Access API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-7x5m-mv5w-r3pm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:44:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26882"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26882"
    }
  ],
  "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-7X7M-6347-W9XM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42
VLAI
Details

An Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability exists in the web UI of the GateManager which allows an authenticated attacker to reset the password of any user in its domain or any sub-domain, via escalation of privileges. This issue affects all GateManager versions prior to 9.2c

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-29031"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-15T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability exists in the web UI of the GateManager which allows an authenticated attacker to reset the password of any user in its domain or any sub-domain, via escalation of privileges. This issue affects all GateManager versions prior to 9.2c",
  "id": "GHSA-7x7m-6347-w9xm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:09Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:42:09Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29031"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory/#2920"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7X97-RV2F-VJ3R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:23 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:23
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-2020-1249, CVE-2020-1353, CVE-2020-1370, CVE-2020-1399, CVE-2020-1413, CVE-2020-1414, CVE-2020-1415, CVE-2020-1422.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1404"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
    "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-2020-1249, CVE-2020-1353, CVE-2020-1370, CVE-2020-1399, CVE-2020-1413, CVE-2020-1414, CVE-2020-1415, CVE-2020-1422.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x97-rv2f-vj3r",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:23:05Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:23:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1404"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1404"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7X9Q-8Q38-89CR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-27 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-08 00:00
VLAI
Details

A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-26774"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-693"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-26T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iTunes 12.12.4 for Windows. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-7x9q-8q38-89cr",
  "modified": "2022-06-08T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-27T00:00:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26774"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213259"
    }
  ],
  "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-7XC9-8V36-4WXF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

Improper access control in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0098"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-09T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control in the Intel Unite(R) Client for Windows before version 4.2.25031 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.",
  "id": "GHSA-7xc9-8v36-4wxf",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:52Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:04:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0098"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00506.html"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.