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.
5516 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-92QM-HC53-JJRJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-02-18 23:34 – Updated: 2023-09-07 20:05Affected versions of ibapi insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.
In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running ibapi.
Recommendation
No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available.
Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "ibapi"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "2.6.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10593"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-311"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2020-06-16T21:27:06Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Affected versions of `ibapi` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. \n\nIn scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `ibapi`.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nNo patch is currently available for this vulnerability.\n\nThe best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. \n\nAlternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.",
"id": "GHSA-92qm-hc53-jjrj",
"modified": "2023-09-07T20:05:24Z",
"published": "2019-02-18T23:34:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10593"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlord.com/commitdiff/~dchem%2Fnode-ibapi-addon.git/c00dd7c98cca0423052148337e523eeb7776da68"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://gitlord.com/r/~dchem/node-ibapi-addon.git"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitlord.com/summary/~dchem%2Fnode-ibapi-addon.git"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/182"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.npmjs.com/package/ibapi/v/2.5.6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "ibapi downloads Resources over HTTP"
}
GHSA-92RJ-6WJP-JWP6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:47 – Updated: 2023-02-03 15:31IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159227.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-4218"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-06-06T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "IBM Security Information Queue (ISIQ) 1.0.0, 1.0.1, and 1.0.2 allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 159227.",
"id": "GHSA-92rj-6wjp-jwp6",
"modified": "2023-02-03T15:31:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:47:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-4218"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159227"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10886061"
}
],
"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-932V-9P4X-H52G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:42 – Updated: 2025-04-20 03:49Perspective ICM Investigation & Case 5.1.1.16 allows remote authenticated users to modify access level permissions and consequently gain privileges by leveraging insufficient validation methods and missing cross server side checking mechanisms.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-11319"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-12-11T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Perspective ICM Investigation \u0026 Case 5.1.1.16 allows remote authenticated users to modify access level permissions and consequently gain privileges by leveraging insufficient validation methods and missing cross server side checking mechanisms.",
"id": "GHSA-932v-9p4x-h52g",
"modified": "2025-04-20T03:49:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:42:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11319"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145230/Perspective-ICM-Investigation-And-Case-5.1.1.16-Privilege-Escalation.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9349-F526-VC89
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows ActiveX Installer Service improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows ActiveX Installer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0773, CVE-2020-0860.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0770"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows ActiveX Installer Service improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows ActiveX Installer Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0773, CVE-2020-0860.",
"id": "GHSA-9349-f526-vc89",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0770"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0770"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-935J-GR9X-5V25
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:10 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-34471"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-12T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-935j-gr9x-5v25",
"modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:10:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34471"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34471"
}
],
"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-9363-8M84-C7Q6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:21The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to delete, move, or copy arbitrary files via IOCTL code 0x222124.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14975"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-23T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to delete, move, or copy arbitrary files via IOCTL code 0x222124.",
"id": "GHSA-9363-8m84-c7q6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:21:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:21:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14975"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://theevilbit.github.io/posts"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-93CX-JFPG-2CMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30Improper permissions in the Intel(R) Driver & Support Assistant before version 20.7.26.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12302"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-05T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper permissions in the Intel(R) Driver \u0026 Support Assistant before version 20.7.26.7 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-93cx-jfpg-2cmm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:05Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12302"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00405.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-93HP-MCPJ-6329
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:31 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:31Acronis True Image 2021 includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as a subdirectory within C:\jenkins_agent. Acronis True Image contains a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. Because unprivileged Windows users can create subdirectories off of the system root, a user can create the appropriate path to a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10139"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-665"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-21T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Acronis True Image 2021 includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as a subdirectory within C:\\jenkins_agent\\. Acronis True Image contains a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. Because unprivileged Windows users can create subdirectories off of the system root, a user can create the appropriate path to a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-93hp-mcpj-6329",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:31:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:31:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10139"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/114757"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-93P2-3FJV-R8VV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-13 18:31 – Updated: 2026-01-30 21:30An improper authorization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software enables an authenticated read-only administrator to upload files using the web interface and completely fill one of the disk partitions with those uploaded files, which prevents the ability to log into the web interface or to download PAN-OS, WildFire, and content images.
This issue affects only the web interface of the management plane; the dataplane is unaffected.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-2433"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-13T18:15:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An improper authorization vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Panorama software enables an authenticated read-only administrator to upload files using the web interface and completely fill one of the disk partitions with those uploaded files, which prevents the ability to log into the web interface or to download PAN-OS, WildFire, and content images. \n\n\n\nThis issue affects only the web interface of the management plane; the dataplane is unaffected.",
"id": "GHSA-93p2-3fjv-r8vv",
"modified": "2026-01-30T21:30:17Z",
"published": "2024-03-13T18:31:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2433"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-2433"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-93PJ-HGF7-XP6R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32An issue was discovered on Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices before 5.04.114. They allow remote code execution with resultant escalation of privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27744"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-78"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-29T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on Western Digital My Cloud NAS devices before 5.04.114. They allow remote code execution with resultant escalation of privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-93pj-hgf7-xp6r",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27744"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/security-vulnerabilities-80000-devices-update-now"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-20007-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-04-114"
}
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"severity": []
}
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.