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.
5443 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HJQ8-WC3Q-9XF3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-24 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:35Privilege escalation in the Messaging System component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, and Firefox ESR < 140.8.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-24T14:16:26Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Privilege escalation in the Messaging System component. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 148, Firefox ESR \u003c 115.33, and Firefox ESR \u003c 140.8.",
"id": "GHSA-hjq8-wc3q-9xf3",
"modified": "2026-06-30T03:35:44Z",
"published": "2026-02-24T15:30:32Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2777"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3338"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3982"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3983"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3984"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4022"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4432"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2777"
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"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2015305"
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"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2442312"
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"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-2777.json"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13"
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"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-14"
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"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15"
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"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16"
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"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3339"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3361"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3491"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3492"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3493"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3494"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3495"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3496"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3497"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3515"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3516"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3517"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3976"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3978"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3979"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3980"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-HJQQ-V5QJ-GF74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1003, CVE-2020-1027.
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"id": "GHSA-hjqq-v5qj-gf74",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:35Z",
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"severity": []
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GHSA-HJQW-QPP5-QXJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30Windows SMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"CVE-2021-36974"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Windows SMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hjqw-qpp5-qxjg",
"modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:44Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36974"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-HJR4-3W43-GGW8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-23 00:00A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could allow elevated functionality when guessing credentials. Affected Products: Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-A) (V1.7.5 and prior), Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-B) (V2.12.0 and prior)
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"details": "A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could allow elevated functionality when guessing credentials. Affected Products: Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-A) (V1.7.5 and prior), Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-B) (V2.12.0 and prior)",
"id": "GHSA-hjr4-3w43-ggw8",
"modified": "2022-07-23T00:00:16Z",
"published": "2022-07-14T00:00:15Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34754"
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"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2022-193-03\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-193-03_Acti9_PowerTag_Link_C_Security_Notification.pdf"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-HJR4-G697-XG46
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle iSetup product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: General Ledger Update Transform, Reports). 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 iSetup. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle iSetup. 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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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle iSetup product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: General Ledger Update Transform, Reports). 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 iSetup. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle iSetup. 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-hjr4-g697-xg46",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:38Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:38Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46937"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
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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-HM2X-9MRV-7FJ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:07Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"CVE-2021-33743"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-14T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hm2x-9mrv-7fj2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:07:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:56Z",
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"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33743"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-HM94-45PM-XVX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager: from n/a through 1.5.3.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-33567"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory \u0026 Order Manager allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory \u0026 Order Manager: from n/a through 1.5.3.",
"id": "GHSA-hm94-45pm-xvx4",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:03Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:03Z",
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33567"
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"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/barcode-scanner-lite-pos-to-manage-products-inventory-and-orders/wordpress-barcode-scanner-with-inventory-order-manager-plugin-1-5-3-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-HMCX-64XH-RM3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-15 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
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"CVE-2021-0959"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993",
"id": "GHSA-hmcx-64xh-rm3g",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:00Z",
"published": "2022-01-15T00:01:37Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0959"
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"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01"
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GHSA-HMF2-CP2M-J8X7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Windows Now Playing Session Manager handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Now Playing Session Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1201"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
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"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Windows Now Playing Session Manager handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Now Playing Session Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-hmf2-cp2m-j8x7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:49Z",
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"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1201"
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GHSA-HMF4-8R9V-J7JG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00A vulnerability in CLI management in Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user. This vulnerability is due to the way the software handles concurrent CLI sessions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device as an administrative user and executing a sequence of commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain access to the underlying operating system as the root user.
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"details": "A vulnerability in CLI management in Cisco IOS XE SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to access the underlying operating system as the root user. This vulnerability is due to the way the software handles concurrent CLI sessions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device as an administrative user and executing a sequence of commands. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain access to the underlying operating system as the root user.",
"id": "GHSA-hmf4-8r9v-j7jg",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:11Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1281"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwan-clipriv-9TO2QGVp"
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"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.