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-P9X5-2728-GJGV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-28 03:30 – Updated: 2024-07-28 03:30
VLAI
Details

The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.7.0.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via an oplock on CredProvider_Inst.reg.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-42050"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-28T03:15:01Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The MSI installer for Splashtop Streamer for Windows before 3.7.0.0 uses a temporary folder with weak permissions during installation. A local user can exploit this to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via an oplock on CredProvider_Inst.reg.",
  "id": "GHSA-p9x5-2728-gjgv",
  "modified": "2024-07-28T03:30:47Z",
  "published": "2024-07-28T03:30:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42050"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/SpacePlant/Vulns/blob/main/Advisories/2024/4.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support-splashtopbusiness.splashtop.com/hc/en-us/articles/25584410412571--Splashtop-Streamer-version-v3-7-0-0-for-Windows-released"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-PC3X-H9M3-QRCQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:45
VLAI
Details

The software performs an operation at a privilege level higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses on the Reason DR60 (all firmware versions prior to 02A04.1).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-27454"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-250",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-25T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The software performs an operation at a privilege level higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses on the Reason DR60 (all firmware versions prior to 02A04.1).",
  "id": "GHSA-pc3x-h9m3-qrcq",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:45:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:45:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27454"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-082-03"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-PC44-F378-G8J5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

A user-writable application bundle unpacked during the install for all versions of the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook for Mac before 5.0.25611.0521 allows for privilege escalation to root.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-34410"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-27T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A user-writable application bundle unpacked during the install for all versions of the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook for Mac before 5.0.25611.0521 allows for privilege escalation to root.",
  "id": "GHSA-pc44-f378-g8j5",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:15:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34410"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/379.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin"
    }
  ],
  "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-PC4C-2GP7-CH65

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the account management subsystem of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root. The attacker must authenticate with valid administrator credentials. The vulnerability is due to improper implementation of access controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device as a specific user to gain the information needed to elevate privileges to root in a separate login shell. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escape the CLI subshell and execute system-level commands on the underlying operating system as root. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvj93548.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-0428"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-08-15T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the account management subsystem of Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root. The attacker must authenticate with valid administrator credentials. The vulnerability is due to improper implementation of access controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device as a specific user to gain the information needed to elevate privileges to root in a separate login shell. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to escape the CLI subshell and execute system-level commands on the underlying operating system as root. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvj93548.",
  "id": "GHSA-pc4c-2gp7-ch65",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:11Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:35:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0428"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180815-wsa-escalation"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105104"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041536"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-PC58-XXW2-CJGG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:03
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in homeLYnk (Wiser For KNX) and spaceLYnk V2.60 and prior which could cause a code execution issue when an attacker loads unauthorized code on the web server.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22732"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-26T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in homeLYnk (Wiser For KNX) and spaceLYnk V2.60 and prior which could cause a code execution issue when an attacker loads unauthorized code on the web server.",
  "id": "GHSA-pc58-xxw2-cjgg",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:03:17Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:03:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22732"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-04"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-PC6X-4V99-366P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-13 00:33 – Updated: 2025-02-14 18:30
VLAI
Details

An issue in Nothing Tech Nothing OS v.2.6 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the NtBpfService component.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-51440"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-276"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-02-12T22:15:39Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in Nothing Tech Nothing OS v.2.6 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the NtBpfService component.",
  "id": "GHSA-pc6x-4v99-366p",
  "modified": "2025-02-14T18:30:49Z",
  "published": "2025-02-13T00:33:07Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-51440"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sharedobject.blog/posts/nothing-bpf"
    }
  ],
  "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-PCHQ-9X38-F924

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30
VLAI
Details

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-38625.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-38626"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-38625.",
  "id": "GHSA-pchq-9x38-f924",
  "modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:14:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38626"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38626"
    }
  ],
  "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-PCMH-PHR9-PVJV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-08 18:33 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:33
VLAI
Details

A flaw exists whereby a user can make a specific call to a FlashArray endpoint allowing privilege escalation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-3057"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-08T17:15:53Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A flaw exists whereby a user can make a specific call to a FlashArray endpoint allowing privilege escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-pcmh-phr9-pvjv",
  "modified": "2024-10-08T18:33:13Z",
  "published": "2024-10-08T18:33:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-3057"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.purestorage.com/category/m_pure_storage_product_security"
    }
  ],
  "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-PCP3-4MP4-PCP3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

In onCreate of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to overlay the Certificate Installation dialog by a malicious application. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-139017101

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0015"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-13T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In onCreate of CertInstaller.java, there is a possible way to overlay the Certificate Installation dialog by a malicious application. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-139017101",
  "id": "GHSA-pcp3-4mp4-pcp3",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:53Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-02-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-PCVC-MV96-7JH6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-08-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

PCI devices with RMRRs not deassigned correctly Certain PCI devices in a system might be assigned Reserved Memory Regions (specified via Reserved Memory Region Reporting, "RMRR"). These are typically used for platform tasks such as legacy USB emulation. If such a device is passed through to a guest, then on guest shutdown the device is not properly deassigned. The IOMMU configuration for these devices which are not properly deassigned ends up pointing to a freed data structure, including the IO Pagetables. Subsequent DMA or interrupts from the device will have unpredictable behaviour, ranging from IOMMU faults to memory corruption.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-28702"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-06T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "PCI devices with RMRRs not deassigned correctly Certain PCI devices in a system might be assigned Reserved Memory Regions (specified via Reserved Memory Region Reporting, \"RMRR\"). These are typically used for platform tasks such as legacy USB emulation. If such a device is passed through to a guest, then on guest shutdown the device is not properly deassigned. The IOMMU configuration for these devices which are not properly deassigned ends up pointing to a freed data structure, including the IO Pagetables. Subsequent DMA or interrupts from the device will have unpredictable behaviour, ranging from IOMMU faults to memory corruption.",
  "id": "GHSA-pcvc-mv96-7jh6",
  "modified": "2022-08-16T00:00:43Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:16:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28702"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/2OIHEJ3R3EH5DYI2I5UMD2ULJ2ELA3EX"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/FDPRMOBBLS74ONYP3IXZZXSTLKR7GRQB"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TRAWV6PO2KUGVZTESERECOBUBZ6X45I7"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-23"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-5017"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://xenbits.xenproject.org/xsa/advisory-386.txt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/07/2"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/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.