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-9H2F-7XPR-XGQ4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-28 12:31 – Updated: 2026-05-20 15:35
VLAI
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.

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  "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 01:46
VLAI
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.

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{
  "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 17:36
VLAI
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

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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 00:00
VLAI
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.

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  "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 18:32
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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  "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 19:04
VLAI
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.

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  "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 00:02
VLAI
Details

Windows PDEV Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

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  "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 17:38
VLAI
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.

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  "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": []
}

GHSA-9HGP-2JVM-R82H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16981, CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16992, CVE-2020-16993.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-16989"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16981, CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16992, CVE-2020-16993.",
  "id": "GHSA-9hgp-2jvm-r82h",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16989"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16989"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9HHV-465G-QX73

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-16 12:30 – Updated: 2023-11-16 12:30
VLAI
Details

An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Trellix GetSusp prior to version 5.0.0.27 allows a local, low privilege attacker to gain access to files that usually require a higher privilege level. This is caused by GetSusp not correctly protecting a directory that it creates during execution, allowing an attacker to take over file handles used by GetSusp. As this runs with high privileges, the attacker gains elevated permissions. The file handles are opened as read-only.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-6119"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-11-16T10:15:19Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "\nAn Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Trellix GetSusp prior to version 5.0.0.27 allows a local, low privilege attacker to gain access to files that usually require a higher privilege level.  This is caused by GetSusp not correctly protecting a directory that it creates during execution, allowing an attacker to take over file handles used by GetSusp. As this runs with high privileges, the attacker gains elevated permissions. The file handles are opened as read-only. \n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-9hhv-465g-qx73",
  "modified": "2023-11-16T12:30:21Z",
  "published": "2023-11-16T12:30:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6119"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kcm.trellix.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10412"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "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.