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.
5439 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FXR5-V78Q-9QQ4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-05 00:28 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:53autojump before 21.5.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse custom_install directory in the current working directory.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2013-2012"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-10-31T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "autojump before 21.5.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse custom_install directory in the current working directory.",
"id": "GHSA-fxr5-v78q-9qq4",
"modified": "2024-04-03T23:53:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-05T00:28:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2012"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/wting/autojump/commit/ad09ee27d402be797b3456abff6edeb4291edfec"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/wting/autojump/commit/c763b2afadb188ab52849c21d43d2e8fe5b8800a"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2013-2012"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/83827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2013-2012"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/25/14"
}
],
"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-FXX6-22CM-3977
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-06 00:01 – Updated: 2022-04-06 00:01Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24475, CVE-2022-26894, CVE-2022-26895, CVE-2022-26900, CVE-2022-26908, CVE-2022-26909, CVE-2022-26912.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26891"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-05T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24475, CVE-2022-26894, CVE-2022-26895, CVE-2022-26900, CVE-2022-26908, CVE-2022-26909, CVE-2022-26912.",
"id": "GHSA-fxx6-22cm-3977",
"modified": "2022-04-06T00:01:27Z",
"published": "2022-04-06T00:01:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26891"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26891"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26891"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-25"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G26F-6MX8-J24W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36963, CVE-2021-38633.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36955"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36963, CVE-2021-38633.",
"id": "GHSA-g26f-6mx8-j24w",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36955"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-36955"
}
],
"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-G288-CC4F-69P8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-25 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:51An issue in Service Provider Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the ID parameter in the /php-spms/admin/?page=user/ endpoint.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-43457"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-25T21:15:16Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in Service Provider Management System v.1.0 allows a remote attacker to gain privileges via the ID parameter in the /php-spms/admin/?page=user/ endpoint.",
"id": "GHSA-g288-cc4f-69p8",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:51:05Z",
"published": "2023-09-25T21:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43457"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://samh4cks.github.io/posts/cve-2023-43457"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sourcecodester.com/php/16501/service-provider-management-system-using-php-and-mysql-source-code-free-download.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sourcecodester.com/users/tips23"
}
],
"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-G2FF-QW45-V2Q6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Write IRPs functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause increased privileges. Using the IRP 0x9c40a0e0 gives a low privilege user direct access to the OUT instruction that is completely unrestrained at an elevated privilege level. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13514"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-18T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver Privileged I/O Write IRPs functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause increased privileges. Using the IRP 0x9c40a0e0 gives a low privilege user direct access to the OUT instruction that is completely unrestrained at an elevated privilege level. An attacker can send a malicious IRP to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-g2ff-qw45-v2q6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13514"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1111"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G2FM-J5P3-X5H7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2025-06-09 18:32systemd through v245 mishandles numerical usernames such as ones composed of decimal digits or 0x followed by hex digits, as demonstrated by use of root privileges when privileges of the 0x0 user account were intended. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2017-1000082.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13776"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-03T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "systemd through v245 mishandles numerical usernames such as ones composed of decimal digits or 0x followed by hex digits, as demonstrated by use of root privileges when privileges of the 0x0 user account were intended. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2017-1000082.",
"id": "GHSA-g2fm-j5p3-x5h7",
"modified": "2025-06-09T18:32:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13776"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/15985"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYGLFEKG45EYBJ7TPQMLWROWPTZBEU63"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/IYGLFEKG45EYBJ7TPQMLWROWPTZBEU63"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200611-0003"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G2GM-2GF5-VPG3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-16 00:00OPSWAT MetaDefender Core (MDCore) before 5.1.2 has incorrect access control, resulting in privilege escalation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32272"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-09T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "OPSWAT MetaDefender Core (MDCore) before 5.1.2 has incorrect access control, resulting in privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-g2gm-2gf5-vpg3",
"modified": "2022-06-16T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-10T00:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32272"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdcore/release-notes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdemail/release-notes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdemail/release-notes/version-5-6-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdicap/release-notes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.opswat.com/mdicap/release-notes/version-4-12-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://opswat.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171549/OPSWAT-Metadefender-Core-4.21.1-Privilege-Escalation.html"
}
],
"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-G2GR-47P4-QF8Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:12The driving interface of Tesla Model 3 vehicles in any release before 2020.4.10 allows Denial of Service to occur due to improper process separation, which allows attackers to disable the speedometer, web browser, climate controls, turn signal visual and sounds, navigation, autopilot notifications, along with other miscellaneous functions from the main screen.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-10558"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-20T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The driving interface of Tesla Model 3 vehicles in any release before 2020.4.10 allows Denial of Service to occur due to improper process separation, which allows attackers to disable the speedometer, web browser, climate controls, turn signal visual and sounds, navigation, autopilot notifications, along with other miscellaneous functions from the main screen.",
"id": "GHSA-g2gr-47p4-qf8q",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:12:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:12:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10558"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cylect.io/blog/Tesla_Model_3_Vuln"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://safekeepsecurity.com/about/cve-2020-10558"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G2M4-VFFJ-7J38
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00Pax Technology PAXSTORE v7.0.8_20200511171508 and lower is affected by incorrect access control that can lead to remote privilege escalation. PAXSTORE marketplace endpoints allow an authenticated user to read and write data not owned by them, including third-party users, application and payment terminals, where an attacker can impersonate any user which may lead to the unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of information.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36126"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-07T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Pax Technology PAXSTORE v7.0.8_20200511171508 and lower is affected by incorrect access control that can lead to remote privilege escalation. PAXSTORE marketplace endpoints allow an authenticated user to read and write data not owned by them, including third-party users, application and payment terminals, where an attacker can impersonate any user which may lead to the unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of information.",
"id": "GHSA-g2m4-vffj-7j38",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36126"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.pridesec.com.br/p/4c972078-5f01-419e-8bea-cf31ff2e3670"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://marketing.paxtechnology.com/about-pax"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.whatspos.com"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G2P3-J47P-8CWJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-08-30 00:00Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-17049"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-g2p3-j47p-8cwj",
"modified": "2022-08-30T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17049"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17049"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-06"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/11/10/3"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.