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.
5442 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HFHH-4MCM-RWM8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:50An issue was discovered in Ivanti Workspace Control before 10.3.10.0 and RES One Workspace. A local authenticated user can execute processes with elevated privileges via an unspecified attack vector.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-15592"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-15T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Ivanti Workspace Control before 10.3.10.0 and RES One Workspace. A local authenticated user can execute processes with elevated privileges via an unspecified attack vector.",
"id": "GHSA-hfhh-4mcm-rwm8",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:50:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:50:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-15592"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.ivanti.com/docs/DOC-69692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2018/Oct/7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securify.nl/en/advisory/SFY20180802/ivanti-workspace-control-local-privilege-escalation-via-named-pipe.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/149615/Ivanti-Workspace-Control-Named-Pipe-Privilege-Escalation.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HFJ7-FHVX-37C9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-02 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 does not properly validate the membership_level parameter when editing a profile, allowing members to escalate to a higher membership level by using a crafted POST request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-2273"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-01T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Simple Membership WordPress plugin before 4.1.3 does not properly validate the membership_level parameter when editing a profile, allowing members to escalate to a higher membership level by using a crafted POST request.",
"id": "GHSA-hfj7-fhvx-37c9",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:36Z",
"published": "2022-08-02T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2273"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/724729d9-1c4a-485c-9c90-a27664c47c84"
}
],
"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-HG36-JRXH-5X76
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02Tablet Windows User Interface Application Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24460"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-362"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-09T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tablet Windows User Interface Application Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-hg36-jrxh-5x76",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:20Z",
"published": "2022-03-10T00:00:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24460"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24460"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24460"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HG4V-86X5-G9CH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48I, Librarian version 4.9 and earlier contains an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in ajaxdiscussion.php that can result in any users gaining unauthorized access (read, write and delete) to project discussions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1000141"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-23T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "I, Librarian version 4.9 and earlier contains an Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in ajaxdiscussion.php that can result in any users gaining unauthorized access (read, write and delete) to project discussions.",
"id": "GHSA-hg4v-86x5-g9ch",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mkucej/i-librarian/issues/124"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HG7X-VP9F-FJH2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-18 18:32 – Updated: 2026-06-09 12:31An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.6.0, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiProxy 7.4 all versions, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated administrator to bypass the trusted host policy via crafted CLI command.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-54821"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-18T17:16:03Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiOS 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiOS 7.4 all versions, FortiOS 7.2 all versions, FortiOS 7.0 all versions, FortiOS 6.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.6.0, FortiPAM 1.5 all versions, FortiPAM 1.4 all versions, FortiPAM 1.3 all versions, FortiPAM 1.2 all versions, FortiPAM 1.1 all versions, FortiPAM 1.0 all versions, FortiProxy 7.6.0 through 7.6.3, FortiProxy 7.4 all versions, FortiProxy 7.2 all versions, FortiProxy 7.0 all versions may allow an authenticated administrator to bypass the trusted host policy via crafted CLI command.",
"id": "GHSA-hg7x-vp9f-fjh2",
"modified": "2026-06-09T12:31:59Z",
"published": "2025-11-18T18:32:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54821"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-864900.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.fortinet.com/psirt/FG-IR-25-545"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HG9F-77C4-X7M4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-05 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-05 15:32Inappropriate implementation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform privilege escalation via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-11308"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-05T00:17:08Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Inappropriate implementation in Extensions in Google Chrome prior to 149.0.7827.53 allowed an attacker who convinced a user to install a malicious extension to perform privilege escalation via a crafted Chrome Extension. (Chromium security severity: Low)",
"id": "GHSA-hg9f-77c4-x7m4",
"modified": "2026-06-05T15:32:20Z",
"published": "2026-06-05T00:31:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11308"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/505945112"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HGC7-2XCM-JRXV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36In addWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible window overlay attack due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via tapjacking with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-141745510
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0099"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-14T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In addWindow of WindowManagerService.java, there is a possible window overlay attack due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege via tapjacking with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-141745510",
"id": "GHSA-hgc7-2xcm-jrxv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:14Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0099"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-12-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HGJ8-GJ82-R3P2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:32Windows Fax Compose Form Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1657"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-12T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Fax Compose Form Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hgj8-gj82-r3p2",
"modified": "2024-10-08T18:32:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:38:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1657"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1657"
}
],
"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-HGJG-JGGF-65CX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-27 12:31 – Updated: 2024-02-27 12:31A flaw in the Windows Installer in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-5993"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-27T11:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw in the Windows Installer in Thales SafeNet Authentication Client prior to 10.8 R10 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-hgjg-jggf-65cx",
"modified": "2024-02-27T12:31:11Z",
"published": "2024-02-27T12:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-5993"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HGJJ-98R8-4M7P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-28 21:32 – Updated: 2026-05-28 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Payroll product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Self Service Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Payroll. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46827"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T21:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Payroll product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Self Service Manager). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Payroll. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Payroll. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-hgjj-98r8-4m7p",
"modified": "2026-05-28T21:32:06Z",
"published": "2026-05-28T21:32:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspumay2026.html"
}
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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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]
}
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.