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-M32M-39JG-3Q76
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0944, CVE-2020-1029.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0942"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0944, CVE-2020-1029.",
"id": "GHSA-m32m-39jg-3q76",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0942"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0942"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-M34M-FGH4-V7CX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:46 – Updated: 2024-04-24 17:30In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, remote authenticated users can take ownership of arbitrary blogs by editing an external blog link.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "moodle/moodle"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.2"
},
{
"fixed": "3.2.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "moodle/moodle"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.1"
},
{
"fixed": "3.1.6"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "moodle/moodle"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "3.0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.0.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "moodle/moodle"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.7"
},
{
"fixed": "2.7.20"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-7489"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-24T17:30:08Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2017-05-15T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In Moodle 2.x and 3.x, remote authenticated users can take ownership of arbitrary blogs by editing an external blog link.",
"id": "GHSA-m34m-fgh4-v7cx",
"modified": "2024-04-24T17:30:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:46:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7489"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/moodle/moodle"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=352353"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Moodle External blog editing takeover"
}
GHSA-M387-6H4V-93HP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-25 21:30 – Updated: 2026-03-28 03:31An issue in mtrojnar Osslsigncode affected at v2.10 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the osslsigncode.c component
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-70888"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-25T20:16:22Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in mtrojnar Osslsigncode affected at v2.10 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the osslsigncode.c component",
"id": "GHSA-m387-6h4v-93hp",
"modified": "2026-03-28T03:31:25Z",
"published": "2026-03-25T21:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-70888"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mtrojnar/osslsigncode/issues/475"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/ralphje/signify/issues/60"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mtrojnar/osslsigncode/pull/477"
}
],
"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-M38J-H682-H2CP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:02There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-24289"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-17T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.",
"id": "GHSA-m38j-h682-h2cp",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:02:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:02:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24289"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/078e93cd-7cf2-4e23-8171-58d44e354d62"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-unpatched-vulnerabilities-leads-to-closure-of-store-locator-plus-plugin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-M38P-PR5F-VJJM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector improperly handles file operations, aka 'Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1130.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1133"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1130.",
"id": "GHSA-m38p-pr5f-vjjm",
"modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1133"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1133"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3GW-CJ93-VPFV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-16 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:38Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain component access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 263583.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40377"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-16T01:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Backup, Recovery, and Media Services (BRMS) for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, and 7.4 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain component access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 263583.",
"id": "GHSA-m3gw-cj93-vpfv",
"modified": "2024-04-04T08:38:59Z",
"published": "2023-10-16T03:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40377"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263583"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7048121"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3H4-65J5-6J8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-22 09:31 – Updated: 2026-01-22 09:31The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Administrative User Creation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6.3. This is due to the 'ajax_register_handle' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'lakit_bkrole' parameter during registration and gain administrator access to the site.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0920"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-22T07:15:50Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Administrative User Creation in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.6.3. This is due to the \u0027ajax_register_handle\u0027 function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the \u0027lakit_bkrole\u0027 parameter during registration and gain administrator access to the site.",
"id": "GHSA-m3h4-65j5-6j8c",
"modified": "2026-01-22T09:31:39Z",
"published": "2026-01-22T09:31:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0920"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/lastudio-element-kit/tags/1.5.6.3/includes/integrations/override.php#L301"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3439121/lastudio-element-kit"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/65ebc744-6cc2-47ce-b225-81820e49d59c?source=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-M3MQ-63HW-6HGX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-03 09:30 – Updated: 2024-08-21 18:31An issue was discovered in Presta World "Account Manager - Sales Representative & Dealers - CRM" (prestasalesmanager) module for PrestaShop before version 9.0, allows remote attackers to escalate privilege and obtain sensitive information via the uploadLogo() and postProcess methods.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25842"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-03T09:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Presta World \"Account Manager - Sales Representative \u0026 Dealers - CRM\" (prestasalesmanager) module for PrestaShop before version 9.0, allows remote attackers to escalate privilege and obtain sensitive information via the uploadLogo() and postProcess methods.",
"id": "GHSA-m3mq-63hw-6hgx",
"modified": "2024-08-21T18:31:25Z",
"published": "2024-03-03T09:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25842"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/friends-of-presta/security-advisories/blob/main/_posts/2024-02-29-prestasalesmanager.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-M3PM-8957-2CJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-11 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-13 00:00In shouldAllowFgsWhileInUsePermissionLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible way to start foreground service from background due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215003903
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20356"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-10T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In shouldAllowFgsWhileInUsePermissionLocked of ActiveServices.java, there is a possible way to start foreground service from background due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-215003903",
"id": "GHSA-m3pm-8957-2cj6",
"modified": "2022-08-13T00:00:54Z",
"published": "2022-08-11T00:00:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20356"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-08-01"
}
],
"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-M3PR-2CJQ-7J6V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-11 00:00Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Change & Data Deletion vulnerabilities in WP Shop plugin <= 3.9.6 at WordPress.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-36793"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-09T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Plugin Settings Change \u0026 Data Deletion vulnerabilities in WP Shop plugin \u003c= 3.9.6 at WordPress.",
"id": "GHSA-m3pr-2cjq-7j6v",
"modified": "2022-09-11T00:00:29Z",
"published": "2022-09-10T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36793"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-shop-original/wordpress-wp-shop-plugin-3-9-6-unauthenticated-plugin-settings-change-data-deletion-vulnerabilities/_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-shop-original"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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.