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.

5439 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-P4M4-HRVW-WV96

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) when the Feedback extension improperly validates input, aka 'Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1195"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) when the Feedback extension improperly validates input, aka \u0027Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-p4m4-hrvw-wv96",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1195"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1195"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P4P5-3V2J-W5RV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-06-30 15:36
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in Jenkins
Details

A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Script Security Plugin 1.47 and earlier in groovy-sandbox/src/main/java/org/kohsuke/groovy/sandbox/SandboxTransformer.java that allows attackers with Job/Configure permission to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master JVM, if plugins using the Groovy sandbox are installed.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 1.47"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.jenkins-ci.plugins:script-security"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.48"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-1000865"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-30T15:36:38Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-12-10T14:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A sandbox bypass vulnerability exists in Script Security Plugin 1.47 and earlier in groovy-sandbox/src/main/java/org/kohsuke/groovy/sandbox/SandboxTransformer.java that allows attackers with Job/Configure permission to execute arbitrary code on the Jenkins master JVM, if plugins using the Groovy sandbox are installed.",
  "id": "GHSA-p4p5-3v2j-w5rv",
  "modified": "2022-06-30T15:36:38Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:48:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000865"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/jenkinsci/script-security-plugin/commit/16c862ae9d4038a3edbd8bdfb0fd1401a509d56b"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:0326"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:0327"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2018-10-29/#SECURITY-1186"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Improper Privilege Management in Jenkins"
}

GHSA-P4R8-QHGC-GWHM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-01 00:34 – Updated: 2026-07-01 15:35
VLAI
Details

Inappropriate implementation in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-14124"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-30T23:17:24Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Inappropriate implementation in CredentialProvider in Google Chrome on Windows prior to 150.0.7871.47 allowed a local attacker to perform OS-level privilege escalation via a malicious file. (Chromium security severity: Low)",
  "id": "GHSA-p4r8-qhgc-gwhm",
  "modified": "2026-07-01T15:35:10Z",
  "published": "2026-07-01T00:34:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-14124"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/06/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0175352312.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513867710"
    }
  ],
  "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-P4RC-825Q-CFMC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:11 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:11
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0777, CVE-2020-0797, CVE-2020-0800, CVE-2020-0865, CVE-2020-0866, CVE-2020-0897.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0864"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0777, CVE-2020-0797, CVE-2020-0800, CVE-2020-0865, CVE-2020-0866, CVE-2020-0897.",
  "id": "GHSA-p4rc-825q-cfmc",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:11:01Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:11:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0864"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0864"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P52C-QQP9-8P57

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges, aka 'Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0779, CVE-2020-0814, CVE-2020-0842, CVE-2020-0843.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0798"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Installer when the Windows Installer fails to properly sanitize input leading to an insecure library loading behavior.A locally authenticated attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges, aka \u0027Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0779, CVE-2020-0814, CVE-2020-0842, CVE-2020-0843.",
  "id": "GHSA-p52c-qqp9-8p57",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:56Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0798"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0798"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P595-G9XQ-JGCW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-11 00:30 – Updated: 2024-06-11 00:30
VLAI
Details

Trend Micro Security 17.x (Consumer) is vulnerable to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro files including its own.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-32849"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-10T22:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Trend Micro Security 17.x (Consumer) is vulnerable to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro files including its own.",
  "id": "GHSA-p595-g9xq-jgcw",
  "modified": "2024-06-11T00:30:39Z",
  "published": "2024-06-11T00:30:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32849"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpcenter.trendmicro.com/en-us/article/tmka-19175"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-576"
    }
  ],
  "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-P5FJ-P4PX-RJ6R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42
VLAI
Details

An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In COM Server Application Privilege Escalation, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-13555"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-276"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-17T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In COM Server Application Privilege Escalation, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.",
  "id": "GHSA-p5fj-p4px-rj6r",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:42:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13555"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1169"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P5FR-HFCW-6VFF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-07 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:00
VLAI
Details

The BigFix Server API installer is created with InstallShield, which was affected by CVE-2021-41526, a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability was resolved by updating to an InstallShield version with the underlying vulnerability fixed.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-27765"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-06T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The BigFix Server API installer is created with InstallShield, which was affected by CVE-2021-41526, a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform a privilege escalation. This vulnerability was resolved by updating to an InstallShield version with the underlying vulnerability fixed.",
  "id": "GHSA-p5fr-hfcw-6vff",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T00:00:55Z",
  "published": "2022-05-07T00:00:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27765"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0023/MNDT-2022-0023.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article\u0026sysparm_article=KB0098116"
    }
  ],
  "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-P5GM-5MCG-GJXP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-10 00:00
VLAI
Details

Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-35774, CVE-2022-35775, CVE-2022-35780, CVE-2022-35782, CVE-2022-35783, CVE-2022-35784, CVE-2022-35785, CVE-2022-35786, CVE-2022-35787, CVE-2022-35788, CVE-2022-35789, CVE-2022-35790, CVE-2022-35791, CVE-2022-35799, CVE-2022-35800, CVE-2022-35801, CVE-2022-35802, CVE-2022-35807, CVE-2022-35808, CVE-2022-35809, CVE-2022-35810, CVE-2022-35811, CVE-2022-35812, CVE-2022-35813, CVE-2022-35814, CVE-2022-35815, CVE-2022-35816, CVE-2022-35817, CVE-2022-35818, CVE-2022-35819.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-35781"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-08-09T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Azure Site Recovery Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-35774, CVE-2022-35775, CVE-2022-35780, CVE-2022-35782, CVE-2022-35783, CVE-2022-35784, CVE-2022-35785, CVE-2022-35786, CVE-2022-35787, CVE-2022-35788, CVE-2022-35789, CVE-2022-35790, CVE-2022-35791, CVE-2022-35799, CVE-2022-35800, CVE-2022-35801, CVE-2022-35802, CVE-2022-35807, CVE-2022-35808, CVE-2022-35809, CVE-2022-35810, CVE-2022-35811, CVE-2022-35812, CVE-2022-35813, CVE-2022-35814, CVE-2022-35815, CVE-2022-35816, CVE-2022-35817, CVE-2022-35818, CVE-2022-35819.",
  "id": "GHSA-p5gm-5mcg-gjxp",
  "modified": "2022-08-10T00:00:17Z",
  "published": "2022-08-10T00:00:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35781"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-35781"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-35781"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P5J5-69WQ-JFPM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-20 09:31 – Updated: 2025-12-20 09:31
VLAI
Details

The Flex Store Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to the 'fsUserHandle::signup' and the 'fsSellerRole::add_role_seller' functions not restricting what user roles a user can register with. 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 be exploited with the 'fs_type' parameter if the Flex Store Seller plugin is also activated.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-13619"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-20T07:15:44Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Flex Store Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to the \u0027fsUserHandle::signup\u0027 and the \u0027fsSellerRole::add_role_seller\u0027 functions not restricting what user roles a user can register with. 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 be exploited with the \u0027fs_type\u0027 parameter if the Flex Store Seller plugin is also activated.",
  "id": "GHSA-p5j5-69wq-jfpm",
  "modified": "2025-12-20T09:31:09Z",
  "published": "2025-12-20T09:31:09Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13619"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://themeforest.net/item/autosmart-automotive-car-dealer-wordpress-theme/20322930"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a2fc40ed-a6af-4069-be63-cb75e98cc98a?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"
    }
  ]
}

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.