Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper 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-M6MV-6JVC-P4XV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:54
VLAI
Details

The leakage of the client secret in Tokueimaru_waiting Line 13.6.1 allows attackers to obtain the channel access token and send crafted broadcast messages.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-39732"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:29Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The leakage of the client secret in Tokueimaru_waiting Line 13.6.1 allows attackers to obtain the channel access token and send crafted broadcast messages.",
  "id": "GHSA-m6mv-6jvc-p4xv",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T08:54:45Z",
  "published": "2023-10-25T18:32:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39732"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/syz913/CVE-reports/blob/main/CVE-2023-39732.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://liff.line.me/1657574837-elb6bNQj"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M6Q7-68X5-3882

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Modules Installer improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Modules Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1346"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Modules Installer improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Windows Modules Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-m6q7-68x5-3882",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:59Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:22:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1346"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1346"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-M6V3-XVP5-5G2Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-04 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 06:31
VLAI
Details

The service employed by Everything, running as SYSTEM, communicates with the lower privileged Everything GUI via a named pipe. The named pipe has a NULL DACL and thus provides all users full permission over it; leading to potential Service Denial Of Service or Privilege escalation(only if chained with other elements) for a local low privilege user.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12683"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-04T05:16:17Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The service employed by Everything, running as SYSTEM, communicates with the lower privileged Everything GUI via a named pipe. The named pipe has a NULL DACL and thus provides all users full permission over it; leading to potential Service Denial Of Service or Privilege escalation(only if chained with other elements) for a local low privilege user.",
  "id": "GHSA-m6v3-xvp5-5g2q",
  "modified": "2025-11-04T06:31:12Z",
  "published": "2025-11-04T06:31:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12683"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.voidtools.com"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:U/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:Amber",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M6WH-3V42-RC5R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Quality 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 low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Quality. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Quality. 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-2026-46951"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Quality 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 low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Quality.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Quality. 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-m6wh-3v42-rc5r",
  "modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:39Z",
  "published": "2026-06-17T18:35:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46951"
    },
    {
      "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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M724-88WC-FPGH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-20 12:32 – Updated: 2025-03-20 12:32
VLAI
Details

In version v0.0.14 of transformeroptimus/superagi, there is an improper privilege management vulnerability. After logging into the system, users can change the passwords of other users, leading to potential account takeover.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-9431"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-620"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-20T10:15:48Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In version v0.0.14 of transformeroptimus/superagi, there is an improper privilege management vulnerability. After logging into the system, users can change the passwords of other users, leading to potential account takeover.",
  "id": "GHSA-m724-88wc-fpgh",
  "modified": "2025-03-20T12:32:51Z",
  "published": "2025-03-20T12:32:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9431"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://huntr.com/bounties/9b33d7c1-ed0a-4f5b-a378-694570fd990b"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M728-QVXH-XFJQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-11-04 18:39
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in X-Pack
Details

The Reporting feature in X-Pack in versions prior to 5.5.2 and standalone Reporting plugin versions versions prior to 2.4.6 had an impersonation vulnerability. A user with the reporting_user role could execute a report with the permissions of another reporting user, possibly gaining access to sensitive data.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.elasticsearch.plugin:x-pack"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "5.5.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-8446"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-11-04T18:39:46Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-08-18T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Reporting feature in X-Pack in versions prior to 5.5.2 and standalone Reporting plugin versions versions prior to 2.4.6 had an impersonation vulnerability. A user with the reporting_user role could execute a report with the permissions of another reporting user, possibly gaining access to sensitive data.",
  "id": "GHSA-m728-qvxh-xfjq",
  "modified": "2022-11-04T18:39:46Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:36:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8446"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.elastic.co/community/security"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Improper Privilege Management in X-Pack "
}

GHSA-M732-3V88-HWW3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17032, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17044, CVE-2020-17055.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-17025"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Remote Access Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17026, CVE-2020-17027, CVE-2020-17028, CVE-2020-17031, CVE-2020-17032, CVE-2020-17033, CVE-2020-17034, CVE-2020-17043, CVE-2020-17044, CVE-2020-17055.",
  "id": "GHSA-m732-3v88-hww3",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17025"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17025"
    }
  ],
  "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-M73V-86FF-GHCH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-07 21:33 – Updated: 2024-10-08 15:32
VLAI
Details

A security flaw has been discovered in Solvait version 24.4.2 that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges. By manipulating the Request ID and Action Type parameters in /AssignToMe/SetAction, an attacker can bypass approval workflows leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or approval of fraudulent requests.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-45919"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-07T21:15:18Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A security flaw has been discovered in Solvait version 24.4.2 that allows an attacker to elevate their privileges. By manipulating the Request ID and Action Type parameters in /AssignToMe/SetAction, an attacker can bypass approval workflows leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or approval of fraudulent requests.",
  "id": "GHSA-m73v-86ff-ghch",
  "modified": "2024-10-08T15:32:46Z",
  "published": "2024-10-07T21:33:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-45919"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gist.github.com/ipxsec/28afaf965389283a68433c7afd54d17a"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-M74M-WRHV-H6GC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2023-06-29 06:30
VLAI
Details

SQL Server for Linux Containers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-23276"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "SQL Server for Linux Containers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-m74m-wrhv-h6gc",
  "modified": "2023-06-29T06:30:17Z",
  "published": "2022-02-10T00:00:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23276"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-23276"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-23276"
    }
  ],
  "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-M777-HJ92-CW6Q

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-30 18:32 – Updated: 2025-05-14 18:30
VLAI
Details

VMware Aria Operations for Logs contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges and network access to Aria Operations for Logs API may be able to perform certain operations in the context of an admin user.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-22220"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-30T16:15:31Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "VMware Aria Operations for Logs contains a privilege escalation\u00a0vulnerability.\u00a0A malicious actor with non-administrative privileges and network access to Aria Operations for Logs API may be able to perform certain operations in the context of an admin user.",
  "id": "GHSA-m777-hj92-cw6q",
  "modified": "2025-05-14T18:30:44Z",
  "published": "2025-01-30T18:32:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22220"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25329"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation MIT-1
Architecture and Design Operation

Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.

Mitigation MIT-48
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.

Mitigation MIT-49
Architecture and Design

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.