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.

5486 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-9C4H-PWMF-M6FJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-10 01:19 – Updated: 2026-03-10 18:40
VLAI
Summary
RSSN has Arbitrary Code Execution via Unvalidated JIT Instruction Generation in C-FFI Interface
Details

Impact

Vulnerability Type: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (CWE-94) / Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CWE-754) / Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) / Use of Low-Level Functionality (CWE-695) / Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269) / External Control of System or Configuration Setting (CWE-15).

Technical Details: The vulnerability exists in the JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation engine, which is fully exposed via the CFFI (Foreign Function Interface). Due to Improper Input Validation and External Control of Code Generation, an attacker can supply malicious parameters or instruction sequences through the CFFI layer. Since the library often operates with elevated privileges or within high-performance computing contexts, this allows for Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE) at the privilege level of the host process.

Who is Impacted?

  • Developers using the library as a dynamic linked library (.so, .dll, .dylib) in multi-language environments (e.g., Python, Node.js, C++).
  • Cloud Service Providers running the library in multi-tenant environments or automated model-training pipelines.
  • Users processing untrusted or third-party datasets/models that may trigger malicious JIT instruction generation. Patches
  • Affected versions: < 0.2.8
  • Patched version: 0.2.9

Workarounds

If you cannot upgrade immediately, please consider the following mitigations: * Strict Sandboxing: Run the library within a restricted sandbox (e.g., WebAssembly, Docker with non-root user, or seccomp profiles) to limit system call access. * Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure the process calling the library does not have administrative or root privileges. * Input Filtering: If possible, implement an application-level validation layer to sanitize any data passed to the CFFI interfaces. * Disable JIT (if applicable): If your workload allows, use the interpreter-only mode (if provided by the library) to bypass the JIT engine entirely. CVSS Score * Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H * Base Score: 9.4 (Critical)

References

Apich Organization Security Team Homepage

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    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-10T01:19:29Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-10T18:18:55Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
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  "details": "## Impact\n\n**Vulnerability Type**: \nImproper Control of Generation of Code (\u0027Code Injection\u0027) (CWE-94) / Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions (CWE-754) / Improper Input Validation (CWE-20) / Use of Low-Level Functionality (CWE-695) / Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269) / External Control of System or Configuration Setting (CWE-15).\n\n**Technical Details**:\nThe vulnerability exists in the JIT (Just-In-Time) compilation engine, which is fully exposed via the CFFI (Foreign Function Interface). Due to Improper Input Validation and External Control of Code Generation, an attacker can supply malicious parameters or instruction sequences through the CFFI layer. Since the library often operates with elevated privileges or within high-performance computing contexts, this allows for Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE) at the privilege level of the host process.\n\n## Who is Impacted?\n\n * Developers using the library as a dynamic linked library (.so, .dll, .dylib) in multi-language environments (e.g., Python, Node.js, C++).\n * Cloud Service Providers running the library in multi-tenant environments or automated model-training pipelines.\n * Users processing untrusted or third-party datasets/models that may trigger malicious JIT instruction generation.\nPatches\n * Affected versions: \u003c 0.2.8\n * Patched version: 0.2.9\n\n## Workarounds\n\nIf you cannot upgrade immediately, please consider the following mitigations:\n * Strict Sandboxing: Run the library within a restricted sandbox (e.g., WebAssembly, Docker with non-root user, or seccomp profiles) to limit system call access.\n * Principle of Least Privilege: Ensure the process calling the library does not have administrative or root privileges.\n * Input Filtering: If possible, implement an application-level validation layer to sanitize any data passed to the CFFI interfaces.\n * Disable JIT (if applicable): If your workload allows, use the interpreter-only mode (if provided by the library) to bypass the JIT engine entirely.\nCVSS Score\n * Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H\n * Base Score: 9.4 (Critical)\n\n## References\n\n[Apich Organization Security Team Homepage](https://security.apich.org/)",
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}

GHSA-9C4X-GW9F-7X8H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-24 00:00
VLAI
Details

In several functions of binder.c, there is a possible way to represent the wrong domain to SELinux due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-200688826References: Upstream kernel

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39686"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-16T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-9c4x-gw9f-7x8h",
  "modified": "2022-03-24T00:00:41Z",
  "published": "2022-03-17T00:00:43Z",
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9C56-RX56-JFJW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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    "nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-9c56-rx56-jfjw",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
  "references": [
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      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1305"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1305"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9CF6-X23R-2W69

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2026-07-05 00:31
VLAI
Details

K7Computing Pvt Ltd K7AntiVirus Premium 15.1.0.53 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: gain privileges (local). The component is: K7TSMngr.exe.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-8724"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-11T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "K7Computing Pvt Ltd K7AntiVirus Premium 15.1.0.53 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control. The impact is: gain privileges (local). The component is: K7TSMngr.exe.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cf6-x23r-2w69",
  "modified": "2026-07-05T00:31:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:38:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-8724"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.k7computing.com/index.php?/selfhelp/view-article/Advisory-issued-on-6th-January-2021"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://k7antivirus.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://k7computing.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-9CFJ-6M9J-H4WW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-02 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-06 06:30
VLAI
Details

In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to update its ownership due to a missing permission check. 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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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-0023"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-02T19:16:30Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In createSessionInternal of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to update its ownership due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cfj-6m9j-h4ww",
  "modified": "2026-03-06T06:30:31Z",
  "published": "2026-03-02T21:31:31Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0023"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-03-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2026-03-01"
    }
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  "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-9CGC-MM6V-6R89

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (US) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (US). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HRMS (US). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-62548"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:19:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (US) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (US).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HRMS (US). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-9cgc-mm6v-6r89",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:33Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:33Z",
  "references": [
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      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62548"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
    }
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
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  ]
}

GHSA-9CHV-JMMR-4PMP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:26 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:26
VLAI
Details

Privilege escalation in Replibit Backup Manager earlier than version 2017.08.04 allows attackers to gain root privileges via sudo command execution. The vi program can be accessed through sudo, in order to navigate the filesystem and modify a critical file such as /etc/passwd.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-13707"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-08-27T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation in Replibit Backup Manager earlier than version 2017.08.04 allows attackers to gain root privileges via sudo command execution. The vi program can be accessed through sudo, in order to navigate the filesystem and modify a critical file such as /etc/passwd.",
  "id": "GHSA-9chv-jmmr-4pmp",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:14Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:26:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13707"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Wh1t3Rh1n0/exploits/blob/master/2017-08-25%20Replibit%20Backup%20Manager/README.md"
    }
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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:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9CQC-HHCP-CF94

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-26 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-26 03:30
VLAI
Details

CMService.exe creates the C:\usr directory and subdirectories with insecure permissions, granting write access to all authenticated users. This allows attackers to replace configuration files (such as snmp.conf) or hijack DLLs to escalate privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-66265"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-26T01:16:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "CMService.exe creates the C:\\\\usr directory and subdirectories with insecure permissions, granting write access to all authenticated users. This allows attackers to replace configuration files (such as snmp.conf) or hijack DLLs to escalate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cqc-hhcp-cf94",
  "modified": "2025-11-26T03:30:22Z",
  "published": "2025-11-26T03:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66265"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.megatec.com.tw/software-download"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9CQG-4XP4-H354

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-12 12:00 – Updated: 2025-01-03 00:31
VLAI
Details

Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster Connect Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-37968"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-10-11T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster Connect Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cqg-4xp4-h354",
  "modified": "2025-01-03T00:31:05Z",
  "published": "2022-10-12T12:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37968"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37968"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37968"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9CQM-Q33C-V358

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-18 00:01
VLAI
Details

In ims service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219097; Issue ID: ALPS06219097.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20053"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:45:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In ims service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219097; Issue ID: ALPS06219097.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cqm-q33c-v358",
  "modified": "2022-03-18T00:01:22Z",
  "published": "2022-03-11T00:02:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20053"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2022"
    }
  ],
  "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.