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.

5451 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-Q8M3-J662-PRVH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WP Sharks s2Member Pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects s2Member Pro: from n/a through 240315.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-31237"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:32Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in WP Sharks s2Member Pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects s2Member Pro: from n/a through 240315.",
  "id": "GHSA-q8m3-j662-prvh",
  "modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:02Z",
  "published": "2024-05-17T09:31:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31237"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/s2member/wordpress-s2member-plugin-240315-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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-Q8M4-8H6C-9669

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:06
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cryptographic Services improperly handles files, aka 'Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0620"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-01-14T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Microsoft Cryptographic Services improperly handles files, aka \u0027Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-q8m4-8h6c-9669",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:06:17Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:06:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0620"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0620"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-Q8PJ-MRCX-328V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration does not require a password to run /usr/local/vesta/bin scripts.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-30462"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-08T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "VestaCP through 0.9.8-24 allows the admin user to escalate privileges to root because the Sudo configuration does not require a password to run /usr/local/vesta/bin scripts.",
  "id": "GHSA-q8pj-mrcx-328v",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:46:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30462"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ssd-disclosure.com/ssd-advisory-vestacp-lpe-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-Q8QG-RHGG-6Q44

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18
VLAI
Details

Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42104, 42105 and 42106.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42107"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-21T08:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42104, 42105 and 42106.",
  "id": "GHSA-q8qg-rhgg-6q44",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:28Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:18:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42107"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289229"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289230"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1214"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-Q8R6-MW98-CCFH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-27 15:30 – Updated: 2024-02-27 15:30
VLAI
Details

A flaw in the installer for Thales SafeNet Sentinel HASP LDK prior to 9.16 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-0197"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-02-27T13:15:45Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A flaw in the installer for Thales SafeNet Sentinel HASP LDK prior to 9.16 on Windows allows an attacker to escalate their privilege level via local access.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-q8r6-mw98-ccfh",
  "modified": "2024-02-27T15:30:30Z",
  "published": "2024-02-27T15:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0197"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://supportportal.thalesgroup.com"
    }
  ],
  "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-Q8X9-2QR4-3W45

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-15 12:30 – Updated: 2025-01-15 12:30
VLAI
Details

The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions 2.2.85 to 2.3.3. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what user meta can be updated during profile registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register on the site as an administrator.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-9636"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-15T10:15:08Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Post Grid and Gutenberg Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions 2.2.85 to 2.3.3. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting what user meta can be updated during profile registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register on the site as an administrator.",
  "id": "GHSA-q8x9-2qr4-3w45",
  "modified": "2025-01-15T12:30:45Z",
  "published": "2025-01-15T12:30:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9636"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/post-grid/tags/2.2.93/includes/blocks/form-wrap/functions.php#L3200"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3117675/post-grid/trunk/includes/blocks/form-wrap/functions.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3221012/post-grid/trunk/includes/blocks/form-wrap/functions.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1bbe01b8-24ed-4e1e-bafc-0f4dea96c1f3?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-Q963-V9W4-PQP9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:11 – Updated: 2022-10-25 19:00
VLAI
Details

The HM Multiple Roles WordPress plugin before 1.3 does not have any access control to prevent low privilege users to set themselves as admin via their profile page

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-24602"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-669"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-23T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The HM Multiple Roles WordPress plugin before 1.3 does not have any access control to prevent low privilege users to set themselves as admin via their profile page",
  "id": "GHSA-q963-v9w4-pqp9",
  "modified": "2022-10-25T19:00:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:11:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24602"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jetpack.com/2021/08/05/privilege-escalation-in-hm-multiple-roles-wordpress-plugin"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5fd2548a-08de-4417-bff1-f174dab718d5"
    }
  ],
  "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-Q9C5-CGR2-RX6V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-11 15:31 – Updated: 2024-09-11 15:31
VLAI
Details

CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin authenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-8306"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-11T15:15:18Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized\naccess, loss of confidentiality, integrity and availability of the workstation when non-admin\nauthenticated user tries to perform privilege escalation by tampering with the binaries.",
  "id": "GHSA-q9c5-cgr2-rx6v",
  "modified": "2024-09-11T15:31:12Z",
  "published": "2024-09-11T15:31:12Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8306"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-254-01\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-254-01.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "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-Q9C9-GPM6-QQQ6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-29 06:30 – Updated: 2026-01-29 18:31
VLAI
Details

The Custom Login Page Customizer WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have a proper password reset process, allowing a few unauthenticated requests to reset the password of any user by knowing their username, such as administrator ones, and therefore gain access to their account

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-14975"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-01-29T06:15:51Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Custom Login Page Customizer WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 does not have a proper password reset process, allowing a few unauthenticated requests to reset the password of any user by knowing their username, such as administrator ones, and therefore gain access to their account",
  "id": "GHSA-q9c9-gpm6-qqq6",
  "modified": "2026-01-29T18:31:43Z",
  "published": "2026-01-29T06:30:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-14975"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a1403186-51aa-4eae-a3fe-0c559570eb93"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-Q9F3-JV6F-F3H5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:11 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Operational restrictions bypass vulnerability in Scheduler and MultiReport of Cybozu Garoon 4.0.0 to 5.0.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to delete the data of Scheduler and MultiReport without the appropriate privilege.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-20768"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-18T06:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Operational restrictions bypass vulnerability in Scheduler and MultiReport of Cybozu Garoon 4.0.0 to 5.0.2 allows a remote authenticated attacker to delete the data of Scheduler and MultiReport without the appropriate privilege.",
  "id": "GHSA-q9f3-jv6f-f3h5",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:06Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:11:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20768"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cs.cybozu.co.jp/2021/007206.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN54794245/index.html"
    }
  ],
  "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.