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-9CR3-63PG-942X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21997, CVE-2022-22717, CVE-2022-22718.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21999"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-22",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21997, CVE-2022-22717, CVE-2022-22718.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cr3-63pg-942x",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:28Z",
  "published": "2022-02-10T00:00:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166344/Windows-SpoolFool-Privilege-Escalation.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-9CV2-MW8G-X6GP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-01 09:30 – Updated: 2026-07-01 09:30
VLAI
Details

The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via update_capabilities REST Endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This is due to the update_capabilities() REST handler accepting arbitrary capability strings from the request body and passing them directly to WP_User::add_cap() with no allowlist validation, only verifying that the caller holds the dokandar capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a self-provisioned Vendor-level access and above, on sites with the Vendor Staff module enabled, to grant arbitrary WordPress capabilities, including administrator, to any vendor_staff account, leading to a full site takeover.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-12224"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-01T08:16:20Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via update_capabilities REST Endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4.  This is due to the `update_capabilities()` REST handler accepting arbitrary capability strings from the request body and passing them directly to WP_User::add_cap() with no allowlist validation, only verifying that the caller holds the dokandar capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a self-provisioned Vendor-level access and above, on sites with the Vendor Staff module enabled, to grant arbitrary WordPress capabilities, including administrator, to any vendor_staff account, leading to a full site takeover.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cv2-mw8g-x6gp",
  "modified": "2026-07-01T09:30:25Z",
  "published": "2026-07-01T09:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12224"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://dokan.co"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ff9c202-b3e8-4660-8763-a9fee468203e?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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-9CV8-FG4M-PFR5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0657"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cv8-fg4m-pfr5",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0657"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0657"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9F37-V7WW-2CMH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:46
VLAI
Details

Privilege Escalation in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed web server version 1.7.8 allows attackers to gain root terminal access and execute commands on the host system.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-26758"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-07T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Privilege Escalation in LiteSpeed Technologies OpenLiteSpeed web server version 1.7.8 allows attackers to gain root terminal access and execute commands on the host system.",
  "id": "GHSA-9f37-v7ww-2cmh",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:46:47Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:46:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26758"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/litespeedtech/openlitespeed/issues/217"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.unsafe-inline.com/0day/openlitespeed-web-server-1.7.8-command-injection-to-privilege-escalation-cve-2021-26758"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49556"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9F3V-F8RW-8W6M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/generalsettings.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-20072"
  ],
  "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, which was classified as critical, was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. Affected is an unknown function of the file /admin/generalsettings.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
  "id": "GHSA-9f3v-f8rw-8w6m",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
  "published": "2022-06-22T00:01:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20072"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95412"
    },
    {
      "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-9F4C-6R28-3VGP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34
VLAI
Details

BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface that allows file operations to any process (copy, move, delete) as root and changing permissions.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-15349"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-17T02:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "BinaryNights ForkLift 3.x before 3.4 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability because the privileged helper tool implements an XPC interface that allows file operations to any process (copy, move, delete) as root and changing permissions.",
  "id": "GHSA-9f4c-6r28-3vgp",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:34:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15349"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://binarynights.com/blog/posts/forklift-3-4-security-update.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://insinuator.net/2020/11/forklift-lpe"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9FC8-V7VW-438W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-06 09:31 – Updated: 2024-02-06 09:31
VLAI
Details

Dell Display Manager application, version 2.1.1.17, contains a vulnerability that low privilege user can execute malicious code during installation and uninstallation

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-32451"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-272"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-02-06T08:15:48Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "\nDell Display Manager application, version 2.1.1.17, contains a vulnerability that low privilege user can execute malicious code during installation and uninstallation\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-9fc8-v7vw-438w",
  "modified": "2024-02-06T09:31:38Z",
  "published": "2024-02-06T09:31:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32451"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000215216/dsa-2023-182-dell"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9FF8-2R38-GPFF

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

In deleteNotificationChannel and related functions of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper state validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via hidden services with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-156090809

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0513"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-21T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In deleteNotificationChannel and related functions of NotificationManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper state validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via hidden services with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11 Android-8.1Android ID: A-156090809",
  "id": "GHSA-9ff8-2r38-gpff",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:05:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0513"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-9FM6-FFJ9-F3WC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10
VLAI
Details

IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-4278"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-05T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM Platform LSF 9.1 and 10.1, IBM Spectrum LSF Suite 10.2, and IBM Spectrum Suite for HPA 10.2 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to weak file permissions when specific debug settings are enabled in a Linux or Unix enviornment. IBM X-Force ID: 176137.",
  "id": "GHSA-9fm6-ffj9-f3wc",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:17Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4278"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/176137"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/3357549"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9FM9-JV3H-4J6Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

In done of CaptivePortalLoginActivity.java, there is a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in carrier settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-160871056

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-0383"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-10T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In done of CaptivePortalLoginActivity.java, there is a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in carrier settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-160871056",
  "id": "GHSA-9fm9-jv3h-4j6q",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:44:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0383"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.