Common Weakness Enumeration
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.
5442 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-PMMP-33FG-6G8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-14 00:00 – Updated: 2025-01-02 21:31
VLAI
Details
Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-38007"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-pmmp-33fg-6g8f",
"modified": "2025-01-02T21:31:39Z",
"published": "2022-09-14T00:00:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38007"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38007"
}
],
"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-PMRM-7M6V-Q6W7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-11 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 00:30
VLAI
Details
Windows SMB Witness Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21549"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-10T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows SMB Witness Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-pmrm-7m6v-q6w7",
"modified": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"published": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21549"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21549"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21549"
}
],
"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-PMVP-2F47-M6WX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-11 15:32 – Updated: 2025-04-11 18:31
VLAI
Details
An app may be able to elevate privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS 14. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.
Severity
7.3 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41076"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-11T15:15:44Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An app may be able to elevate privileges. This issue is fixed in macOS 14. This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code.",
"id": "GHSA-pmvp-2f47-m6wx",
"modified": "2025-04-11T18:31:05Z",
"published": "2025-04-11T15:32:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120950"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PP33-F8RG-G2PQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-16 15:33 – Updated: 2026-07-15 12:31
VLAI
Details
Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, and Firefox ESR 115.37.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-12289"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-16T13:16:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege escalation in the Graphics: WebRender component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 152, Firefox ESR 140.12, and Firefox ESR 115.37.",
"id": "GHSA-pp33-f8rg-g2pq",
"modified": "2026-07-15T12:31:48Z",
"published": "2026-06-16T15:33:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12289"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-61"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-60"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-59"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-58"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-57"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-12289.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2489229"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023443"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-12289"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39706"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39428"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39142"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:39011"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:38753"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:38751"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:38750"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:38506"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37391"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37210"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36103"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:36100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:33445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:30846"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:29940"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:27734"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:27733"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:27717"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PP36-XW98-XMFX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:16 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:16
VLAI
Details
An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-16653"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-29T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An application plugin in Genius Bytes Genius Server (Genius CDDS) 3.2.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain admin privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pp36-xw98-xmfx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:16:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:16:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16653"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.quantumleap.it/genius-bytes-genius-server-v-3-2-2-multiple-vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www2.deloitte.com/it/it/pages/risk/articles/security-advisory-article---deloitte-italy---risk.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-PP5X-J8JW-XRW4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:11 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:11
VLAI
Details
A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Solution software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3265"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-19T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Solution software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root-level privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-pp5x-j8jw-xrw4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:11:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:11:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3265"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sdwpresc-ySJGvE9"
}
],
"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-PP67-7CMM-9PP7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:04 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:04
VLAI
Details
systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g. "0day"), running the service in question with root privileges rather than the user intended.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-1000082"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-07-07T17:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "systemd v233 and earlier fails to safely parse usernames starting with a numeric digit (e.g. \"0day\"), running the service in question with root privileges rather than the user intended.",
"id": "GHSA-pp67-7cmm-9pp7",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:04:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:04:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000082"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/systemd/systemd/issues/6237"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/07/02/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99507"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038839"
}
],
"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-PP68-46GP-GFJV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-14 00:00
VLAI
Details
In Wi-Fi, there is a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the guest user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-223377547
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20254"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-12T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Wi-Fi, there is a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege from the guest user with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-223377547",
"id": "GHSA-pp68-46gp-gfjv",
"modified": "2022-08-14T00:00:20Z",
"published": "2022-08-13T00:00:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20254"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-13"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-PP87-F2WM-8CX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:01 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details
Windows Application Model Core API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Severity
7.0 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21862"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Application Model Core API Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-pp87-f2wm-8cx4",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:45Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:01:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21862"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21862"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21862"
}
],
"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-PP88-5VM8-R9CR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:49 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:49
VLAI
Details
Episerver Ektron CMS before 9.0 SP3 Site CU 31, 9.1 before SP3 Site CU 45, or 9.2 before SP2 Site CU 22 allows remote attackers to call aspx pages via the "activateuser.aspx" page, even if a page is located under the /WorkArea/ path, which is forbidden (normally available exclusively for local admins).
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-12596"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-10T21:29:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Episerver Ektron CMS before 9.0 SP3 Site CU 31, 9.1 before SP3 Site CU 45, or 9.2 before SP2 Site CU 22 allows remote attackers to call aspx pages via the \"activateuser.aspx\" page, even if a page is located under the /WorkArea/ path, which is forbidden (normally available exclusively for local admins).",
"id": "GHSA-pp88-5vm8-r9cr",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:49:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:49:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-12596"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/alt3kx/CVE-2018-12596"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@alt3kx/ektron-content-management-system-cms-9-20-sp2-remote-re-enabling-users-cve-2018-12596-bdf1e3a05158"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45577"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2018/Oct/15"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/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.