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.
5455 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-C7GG-GCCV-V6C5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:13An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to achieve Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) via RPC.
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"CVE-2020-10862"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-01T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Avast Antivirus before 20. The aswTask RPC endpoint for the TaskEx library in the Avast Service (AvastSvc.exe) allows attackers to achieve Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) via RPC.",
"id": "GHSA-c7gg-gccv-v6c5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:13:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:13:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10862"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232420.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=232423.0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/umarfarook882/Avast_Multiple_Vulnerability_Disclosure/blob/master/README.md"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C7H9-7HMQ-V389
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2023-06-29 06:30Microsoft Dynamics GP Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-23272, CVE-2022-23273.
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"CVE-2022-23271"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Microsoft Dynamics GP Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-23272, CVE-2022-23273.",
"id": "GHSA-c7h9-7hmq-v389",
"modified": "2023-06-29T06:30:17Z",
"published": "2022-02-10T00:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-23271"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-23271"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C7JG-MH9J-JJQX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK MC (All versions < V1.15 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions < V6.15 SP1). The sc SUID binary on affected devices provides several commands that are used to execute system commands or modify system files.
A specific set of operations using sc could allow local attackers to escalate their privileges to root.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24408"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-08T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK MC (All versions \u003c V1.15 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions \u003c V6.15 SP1). The sc SUID binary on affected devices provides several commands that are used to execute system commands or modify system files.\n\nA specific set of operations using sc could allow local attackers to escalate their privileges to root.",
"id": "GHSA-c7jg-mh9j-jjqx",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:45Z",
"published": "2022-03-09T00:00:45Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24408"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-337210.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C7P5-H3XC-723M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos SSL VPN client.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36809"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-08T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A local attacker can overwrite arbitrary files on the system with VPN client logs using administrator privileges, potentially resulting in a denial of service and data loss, in all versions of Sophos SSL VPN client.",
"id": "GHSA-c7p5-h3xc-723m",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:52Z",
"published": "2022-03-09T00:00:46Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36809"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-advisories/sophos-sa-20220303-sslvpn-local-dos"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C7P9-328Q-3X8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41955"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T07:15:59Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WPDeveloper Essential Addons for Elementor allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Essential Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 5.8.8.",
"id": "GHSA-c7p9-328q-3x8f",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41955"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/essential-addons-for-elementor-lite/wordpress-essential-addons-for-elementor-plugin-5-8-8-contributor-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C7Q4-VM42-67VM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:16 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:16IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0 and 7.0.4.0 could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user if the server is configured to enable Distributed Front End (DFE). IBM X-Force ID: 174955.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-4202"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-23T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "IBM UrbanCode Deploy (UCD) 7.0.3.0 and 7.0.4.0 could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user if the server is configured to enable Distributed Front End (DFE). IBM X-Force ID: 174955.",
"id": "GHSA-c7q4-vm42-67vm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:16:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:16:18Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4202"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6195701"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-C7QP-75QW-43JC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-14 00:00In Settings, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-212804898
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20265"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-12T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Settings, there is a possible way to bypass factory reset permissions due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with physical access to the device with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-212804898",
"id": "GHSA-c7qp-75qw-43jc",
"modified": "2022-08-14T00:00:20Z",
"published": "2022-08-13T00:00:43Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20265"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C7RC-CFRF-3V4Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-18 18:31 – Updated: 2025-04-22 15:30An issue in WorldCast Systems ECRESO FM/DAB/TV Transmitter v1.10.1 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted JSON payload.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-28237"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-18T18:15:46Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue in WorldCast Systems ECRESO FM/DAB/TV Transmitter v1.10.1 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges via a crafted JSON payload.",
"id": "GHSA-c7rc-cfrf-3v4q",
"modified": "2025-04-22T15:30:52Z",
"published": "2025-04-18T18:31:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-28237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/shiky8/my--cve-vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2025-28237"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-C7VG-5WFH-7H4X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-43880"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-c7vg-5wfh-7h4x",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:49Z",
"published": "2021-12-16T00:01:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43880"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43880"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-C7W7-CXP6-WPH7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-05 00:29 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:57Electronic Arts Karotz Smart Rabbit 12.07.19.00 allows Python module hijacking
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-4867"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-27T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Electronic Arts Karotz Smart Rabbit 12.07.19.00 allows Python module hijacking",
"id": "GHSA-c7w7-cxp6-wph7",
"modified": "2024-04-03T23:57:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-05T00:29:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4867"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/86222"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27285"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.