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.
5430 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-GMC6-PHVP-C2G2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-11 15:30In DevmemIntFreeDefBackingPage of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31334"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In DevmemIntFreeDefBackingPage of devicemem_server.c, there is a possible arbitrary code execution due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-gmc6-phvp-c2g2",
"modified": "2024-07-11T15:30:46Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T21:30:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31334"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GMCF-F28P-7J45
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle Subledger Accounting product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Subledger Accounting. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Subledger Accounting. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46959"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Subledger Accounting product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Subledger Accounting. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Subledger Accounting. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-gmcf-f28p-7j45",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:40Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GMGF-76VR-X3CH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-27 00:00A local privilege escalation vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.55.1.2 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device with UI Desktop to run arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-35257"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-23T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability in UI Desktop for Windows (Version 0.55.1.2 and earlier) allows a malicious actor with local access to a Windows device with UI Desktop to run arbitrary commands as SYSTEM.",
"id": "GHSA-gmgf-76vr-x3ch",
"modified": "2022-09-27T00:00:17Z",
"published": "2022-09-25T00:00:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35257"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-Advisory-Bulletin-025-025/7fc92851-054d-46d3-bdb0-fbb8f7023fed"
}
],
"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-GMJC-PQVW-6H79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-11 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:53An issue was discovered in getRememberedSerializedIdentity function in CookieRememberMeManager class in lerry903 RuoYi version 3.4.0, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-28411"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-11T14:15:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in getRememberedSerializedIdentity function in CookieRememberMeManager class in lerry903 RuoYi version 3.4.0, allows remote attackers to escalate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gmjc-pqvw-6h79",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:53:26Z",
"published": "2023-08-11T15:30:46Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28411"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/lerry903/RuoYi/issues/20"
}
],
"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-GMM7-M6G9-Q9WV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Glowlogix WP Frontend Profile allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP Frontend Profile: from n/a through 1.3.1.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-51483"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:19Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Glowlogix WP Frontend Profile allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP Frontend Profile: from n/a through 1.3.1.",
"id": "GHSA-gmm7-m6g9-q9wv",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51483"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-front-end-profile/wordpress-wp-frontend-profile-plugin-1-3-1-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-GMX5-H6F8-CQ7C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0666, CVE-2020-0735, CVE-2020-0752.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0667"
],
"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 in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0666, CVE-2020-0735, CVE-2020-0752.",
"id": "GHSA-gmx5-h6f8-cq7c",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0667"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0667"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GP76-3298-VP99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Function Discovery Service handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Function Discovery Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0680, CVE-2020-0682.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0679"
],
"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 in the way that the Windows Function Discovery Service handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Function Discovery Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0680, CVE-2020-0682.",
"id": "GHSA-gp76-3298-vp99",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0679"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0679"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GP7R-35RC-XXC9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21114"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-gp7r-35rc-xxc9",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:54Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T21:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21114"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/e6ca0c031758d8b1511f6a359bec316b6d2e22fe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/f39ed052916716ef974102b3bad7ae102d0164a5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/f88a2294f53cf382908cc48f992273742f817dd5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-06-01"
}
],
"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-GPFH-7QQ2-C4XM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-04 00:00 – Updated: 2026-07-05 00:31Printix Secure Cloud Print Management 1.3.1035.0 incorrectly uses Privileged APIs.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25089"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-03T00:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Printix Secure Cloud Print Management 1.3.1035.0 incorrectly uses Privileged APIs.",
"id": "GHSA-gpfh-7qq2-c4xm",
"modified": "2026-07-05T00:31:25Z",
"published": "2022-03-04T00:00:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ComparedArray/printix-CVE-2022-25089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://printix.net"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50798"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167013/Printix-1.3.1106.0-Privileged-API-Abuse.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://printix.com"
}
],
"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-GPJ3-WGX2-4P9V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-16 00:00In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to boot with a hidden debug policy due to a missing warning to the user. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after preparing the device, hiding the warning, and passing the phone to a new user, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-193443223References: N/A
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39653"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In (TBD) of (TBD), there is a possible way to boot with a hidden debug policy due to a missing warning to the user. This could lead to local escalation of privilege after preparing the device, hiding the warning, and passing the phone to a new user, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android kernelAndroid ID: A-193443223References: N/A",
"id": "GHSA-gpj3-wgx2-4p9v",
"modified": "2022-06-16T00:00:27Z",
"published": "2021-12-16T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39653"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2022-06-01"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.