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.
5474 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-9GVF-7M63-WQH9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-25 19:00 – Updated: 2022-10-29 12:00An authenticated attacker could read Nessus Debug Log file attachments from the web UI without having the correct privileges to do so. This may lead to the disclosure of information on the scan target and/or the Nessus scan to unauthorized parties able to reach the Nessus instance.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-33757"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-10-25T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authenticated attacker could read Nessus Debug Log file attachments from the web UI without having the correct privileges to do so. This may lead to the disclosure of information on the scan target and/or the Nessus scan to unauthorized parties able to reach the Nessus instance.",
"id": "GHSA-9gvf-7m63-wqh9",
"modified": "2022-10-29T12:00:47Z",
"published": "2022-10-25T19:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-33757"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2022-11"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9GX6-2P86-G496
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-02 21:32 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:32HiSecOS web server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users with operator or auditor roles to escalate privileges to the administrator role by sending specially crafted packets to the web server. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain full administrative access to the affected device.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-7342"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-02T19:16:52Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "HiSecOS web server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users with operator or auditor roles to escalate privileges to the administrator role by sending specially crafted packets to the web server. Attackers can exploit this flaw to gain full administrative access to the affected device.",
"id": "GHSA-9gx6-2p86-g496",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:32:52Z",
"published": "2026-04-02T21:32:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-7342"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://assets.belden.com/m/4828b7cf8b652105/original/Microsoft-Word-Belden_Security_Bulletin_BSECV-2021-07_1v0-docx.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/belden-hisecos-web-server-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/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-9H2F-7XPR-XGQ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-28 12:31 – Updated: 2026-05-20 15:35Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESKOM Computer e-municipality module allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects e-municipality module: before v.105.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6150"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-648"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-28T10:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESKOM Computer e-municipality module allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects e-municipality module: before v.105.",
"id": "GHSA-9h2f-7xpr-xgq4",
"modified": "2026-05-20T15:35:20Z",
"published": "2023-11-28T12:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6150"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-23-0664"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0664"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9H2Q-H58C-8MCQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:46Incorrect policy enforcement in system firmware for Intel NUC7i3BNK, NUC7i3BNH, NUC7i5BNK, NUC7i5BNH, NUC7i7BNH versions BN0049 and below allows attackers with local or physical access to bypass enforcement of integrity protections via manipulation of firmware storage.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-5722"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-10-11T00:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect policy enforcement in system firmware for Intel NUC7i3BNK, NUC7i3BNH, NUC7i5BNK, NUC7i5BNH, NUC7i7BNH versions BN0049 and below allows attackers with local or physical access to bypass enforcement of integrity protections via manipulation of firmware storage.",
"id": "GHSA-9h2q-h58c-8mcq",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:46:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-5722"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00084\u0026languageid=en-fr"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101236"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-9H3Q-PJRC-XC8X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36In getLockTaskLaunchMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible way for any app to start in Lock Task Mode due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-158833495
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27052"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-15T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In getLockTaskLaunchMode of ActivityRecord.java, there is a possible way for any app to start in Lock Task Mode due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-158833495",
"id": "GHSA-9h3q-pjrc-xc8x",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27052"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9H8Q-9JX4-9Q7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:06 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00An issue exists within the SSH console of Akkadian Provisioning Manager 4.50.02 which allows a low-level privileged user to escape the web configuration file editor and escalate privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27362"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-01T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue exists within the SSH console of Akkadian Provisioning Manager 4.50.02 which allows a low-level privileged user to escape the web configuration file editor and escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-9h8q-9jx4-9q7w",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:06:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27362"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.blacklanternsecurity.com/2021-07-01-Akkadian-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-9H9J-567F-GG4H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-10 18:32 – Updated: 2025-06-10 18:32Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-47955"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-10T17:24:03Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.",
"id": "GHSA-9h9j-567f-gg4h",
"modified": "2025-06-10T18:32:31Z",
"published": "2025-06-10T18:32:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-47955"
}
],
"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-9H9P-7PMJ-4JFG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Incorrect default privileges in the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.6522 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0052"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect default privileges in the Intel(R) Computing Improvement Program before version 2.4.6522 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-9h9p-7pmj-4jfg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0052"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00530.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-9HC8-QFQ9-MHVP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02Windows PDEV Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23299"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows PDEV Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-9hc8-qfq9-mhvp",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:24Z",
"published": "2022-03-10T00:00:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23299"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-23299"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-23299"
}
],
"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-9HCW-XP2G-53QQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:38In addAllPermissions of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass when upgrading major Android versions which allows an app to gain the android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION permission without user confirmation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10; Android ID: A-154505240.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0306"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In addAllPermissions of PermissionManagerService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass when upgrading major Android versions which allows an app to gain the android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION permission without user confirmation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9, Android-10; Android ID: A-154505240.",
"id": "GHSA-9hcw-xp2g-53qq",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:38:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:38:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0306"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"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.