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.
5433 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-JJC7-6WP7-GGR6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle HR Intelligence product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HR Intelligence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HR Intelligence. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46970"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle HR Intelligence product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HR Intelligence. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HR Intelligence. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-jjc7-6wp7-ggr6",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:41Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46970"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-JJCM-MVQJ-G3MQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-07-16 00:00A vulnerability in ConfD could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands at the level of the account under which ConfD is running, which is commonly root. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have a valid account on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because the affected software incorrectly runs the SFTP user service at the privilege level of the account that was running when the ConfD built-in Secure Shell (SSH) server for CLI was enabled. If the ConfD built-in SSH server was not enabled, the device is not affected by this vulnerability. An attacker with low-level privileges could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and issuing a series of commands at the SFTP interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to the level of the account under which ConfD is running, which is commonly root. Note: Any user who can authenticate to the built-in SSH server may exploit this vulnerability. By default, all ConfD users have this access if the server is enabled. Software updates that address this vulnerability have been released.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1572"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-04T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in ConfD could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands at the level of the account under which ConfD is running, which is commonly root. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have a valid account on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because the affected software incorrectly runs the SFTP user service at the privilege level of the account that was running when the ConfD built-in Secure Shell (SSH) server for CLI was enabled. If the ConfD built-in SSH server was not enabled, the device is not affected by this vulnerability. An attacker with low-level privileges could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to an affected device and issuing a series of commands at the SFTP interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to the level of the account under which ConfD is running, which is commonly root. Note: Any user who can authenticate to the built-in SSH server may exploit this vulnerability. By default, all ConfD users have this access if the server is enabled. Software updates that address this vulnerability have been released.",
"id": "GHSA-jjcm-mvqj-g3mq",
"modified": "2022-07-16T00:00:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:09:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1572"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-confd-priv-esc-LsGtCRx4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-nso-priv-esc-XXqRtTfT"
}
],
"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-JJHX-5JFF-RC8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:47 – Updated: 2023-10-31 19:26In Moodle 3.x, course creators are able to change system default settings for courses.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "moodle/moodle"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "3.3.0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.3.1"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
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"versions": [
"3.3.0"
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"name": "moodle/moodle"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "3.2.0"
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"fixed": "3.2.4"
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],
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]
},
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"name": "moodle/moodle"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.1.7"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-7532"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-26T19:10:59Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-17T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Moodle 3.x, course creators are able to change system default settings for courses.",
"id": "GHSA-jjhx-5jff-rc8m",
"modified": "2023-10-31T19:26:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:47:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7532"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/6e861be6b7d49c5ac4583ae46762a28ede5785ad"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/915f801546a5c3618feab897072c985abfce57df"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/moodle/moodle"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=355556"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20210614032706/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99617"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Moodle Improper Privilege Management"
}
GHSA-JJX3-PQC8-56R8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2026-06-22 21:30An issue was discovered in MISP 2.4.128. app/Controller/AttributesController.php has insufficient ACL checks in the attachment downloader.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15411"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-30T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in MISP 2.4.128. app/Controller/AttributesController.php has insufficient ACL checks in the attachment downloader.",
"id": "GHSA-jjx3-pqc8-56r8",
"modified": "2026-06-22T21:30:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:07Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15411"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/MISP/MISP/commit/d14ce7de709cdde3ecc9433e38e14c682894e88a"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JJX5-WVFH-82WR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31In CrossProfileAppsServiceImpl.java, there is the possibility of an application's INTERACT_ACROSS_PROFILES grant state not displaying properly in the setting UI due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-166561076
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0369"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-10T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In CrossProfileAppsServiceImpl.java, there is the possibility of an application\u0027s INTERACT_ACROSS_PROFILES grant state not displaying properly in the setting UI due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-166561076",
"id": "GHSA-jjx5-wvfh-82wr",
"modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0369"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-03-01"
}
],
"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-JM5Q-GX4V-RPXQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-21 09:31 – Updated: 2026-04-21 09:31AiAssistant is affected by type privilege bypass, successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service availability.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-31368"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-21T07:16:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "AiAssistant is affected by type privilege bypass, successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service availability.",
"id": "GHSA-jm5q-gx4v-rpxq",
"modified": "2026-04-21T09:31:07Z",
"published": "2026-04-21T09:31:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31368"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.honor.com/global/security/cve-2026-31368"
}
],
"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-JM76-5G2J-P4HP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-20 12:31 – Updated: 2026-01-20 12:31The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.2.1. This is due to the 'insert_user' function not restricting the roles with which a user can register. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if 'role' is mapped to the custom field.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-14533"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-20T10:16:05Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.2.1. This is due to the \u0027insert_user\u0027 function not restricting the roles with which a user can register. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the \u0027administrator\u0027 role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if \u0027role\u0027 is mapped to the custom field.",
"id": "GHSA-jm76-5g2j-p4hp",
"modified": "2026-01-20T12:31:17Z",
"published": "2026-01-20T12:31:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/acf-extended/tags/0.9.2.1/includes/modules/form/module-form-action-user.php#L636"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/acf-extended/tags/0.9.2.2/includes/fields/field-user-roles.php#L437"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/acf-extended/tags/0.9.2.2/includes/modules/form/module-form-action-user.php#L356"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d44f8af2-3525-4b00-afa8-a908250cc838?source=cve"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JM8C-WMG6-CV2H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-11 00:01 – Updated: 2025-05-05 18:31Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0103"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insufficient control flow management in the firmware for some Intel(R) Processors may allow a privileged user to potentially enable an escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-jm8c-wmg6-cv2h",
"modified": "2025-05-05T18:31:00Z",
"published": "2022-02-11T00:01:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0103"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220210-0007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00527.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-JM92-FQW4-8R6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:23 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:23An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Stack fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1424"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Update Stack fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Update Stack Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-jm92-fqw4-8r6p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:23:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:23:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1424"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1424"
}
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"severity": []
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GHSA-JM93-WJ83-QCV7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:12 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01NMSAccess32.exe in TeraRecon AQNetClient 4.4.13 allows attackers to execute a malicious binary with SYSTEM privileges via a low-privileged user account. To exploit this, a low-privileged user must change the service configuration or overwrite the binary service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35508"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-01T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "NMSAccess32.exe in TeraRecon AQNetClient 4.4.13 allows attackers to execute a malicious binary with SYSTEM privileges via a low-privileged user account. To exploit this, a low-privileged user must change the service configuration or overwrite the binary service.",
"id": "GHSA-jm93-wj83-qcv7",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:28Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:12:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://terarecon.sharefile.com/d-s05c8b7792f354a2d8115789a02449c4a"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cve-2021-35508-privilege-escalation-via-weak-windows-marshall-mba"
}
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"severity": [
{
"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.