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.
5517 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
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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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27744"
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"CWE-269",
"CWE-78"
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"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"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.westerndigital.com/support/productsecurity/wdc-20007-my-cloud-firmware-version-5-04-114"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-93PX-RPM7-WC98
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-24 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-02 00:00The Bosch Ethernet switch PRA-ES8P2S with software version 1.01.05 runs its web server with root privilege. In combination with CVE-2022-23534 this could give an attacker root access to the switch.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32535"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-23T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Bosch Ethernet switch PRA-ES8P2S with software version 1.01.05 runs its web server with root privilege. In combination with CVE-2022-23534 this could give an attacker root access to the switch.",
"id": "GHSA-93px-rpm7-wc98",
"modified": "2022-07-02T00:00:28Z",
"published": "2022-06-24T00:00:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32535"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/BOSCH-SA-247052-BT.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-93QJ-WJM3-VGPC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-15 21:31 – Updated: 2025-07-15 21:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Materialized View component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.27, 21.3-21.18 and 23.4-23.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Execute on DBMS_REDEFINITION privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database Materialized View. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database Materialized View accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-50066"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-15T20:15:41Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Database Materialized View component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.27, 21.3-21.18 and 23.4-23.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Execute on DBMS_REDEFINITION privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database Materialized View. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Database Materialized View accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 2.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-93qj-wjm3-vgpc",
"modified": "2025-07-15T21:31:40Z",
"published": "2025-07-15T21:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-50066"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2025.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-93QQ-XHQ9-W7QC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:09A component of the HarmonyOS has a Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause further Elevation of Privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22421"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-03T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A component of the HarmonyOS has a Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. Local attackers may exploit this vulnerability to cause further Elevation of Privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-93qq-xhq9-w7qc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:09:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:09:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22421"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/cn/docs/security/update/oem_security_update_phone_202106-0000001165452077"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-93WG-XWMV-P4GV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:20 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:20In verifyIntentFiltersIfNeeded of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150038428
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0115"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-10T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In verifyIntentFiltersIfNeeded of PackageManagerService.java, there is a possible settings bypass allowing an app to become the default handler for arbitrary domains. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-8.0Android ID: A-150038428",
"id": "GHSA-93wg-xwmv-p4gv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:20:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:20:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0115"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-93XJ-548F-7WR6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network List Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Network List Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1209"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Network List Service handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Network List Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-93xj-548f-7wr6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1209"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1209"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9422-XXGG-4CRQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-11 00:01 – Updated: 2025-05-05 18:30Improper access control in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0091"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper access control in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-9422-xxgg-4crq",
"modified": "2025-05-05T18:30:56Z",
"published": "2022-02-11T00:01:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0091"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.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"
}
]
}
GHSA-9429-W5R6-VX4J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-14 18:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:55The IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product Facsimile Support for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor could gain access to a command line with elevated privileges allowing root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 262173.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38721"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-14T18:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 product Facsimile Support for i contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor could gain access to a command line with elevated privileges allowing root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 262173.",
"id": "GHSA-9429-w5r6-vx4j",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:55:13Z",
"published": "2023-08-14T18:32:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38721"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/262173"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7023423"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-942C-MR3F-4M7J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-26 00:00Chamilo LMS v1.11.13 lacks validation on the user modification form, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to Platform Admin.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-27421"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Chamilo LMS v1.11.13 lacks validation on the user modification form, allowing attackers to escalate privileges to Platform Admin.",
"id": "GHSA-942c-mr3f-4m7j",
"modified": "2022-04-26T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-04-16T00:00:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-27421"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.chamilo.org/projects/1/wiki/Security_issues"
}
],
"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-942X-27QV-P3W5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17025, CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17032, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17055.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-17044"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17025, CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17032, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17055.",
"id": "GHSA-942x-27qv-p3w5",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17044"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17044"
}
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"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
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.