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.

5455 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-QJQX-H284-WX2F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-29 00:00 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31
VLAI
Details

The Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows prior to version 5.9.7, Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows prior to version 5.10.0, Zoom Plugins for Microsoft Outlook for Windows prior to version 5.10.3, and Zoom VDI Windows Meeting Clients prior to version 5.9.6; was susceptible to a local privilege escalation issue during the installer repair operation. A malicious actor could utilize this to potentially delete system level files or folders, causing integrity or availability issues on the user’s host machine.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-22782"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-28T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows prior to version 5.9.7, Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows prior to version 5.10.0, Zoom Plugins for Microsoft Outlook for Windows prior to version 5.10.3, and Zoom VDI Windows Meeting Clients prior to version 5.9.6; was susceptible to a local privilege escalation issue during the installer repair operation. A malicious actor could utilize this to potentially delete system level files or folders, causing integrity or availability issues on the user\u2019s host machine.",
  "id": "GHSA-qjqx-h284-wx2f",
  "modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:59Z",
  "published": "2022-04-29T00:00:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22782"
    },
    {
      "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:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-QJRV-M4Q7-CQ35

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:47
VLAI
Details

Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-27088"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-qjrv-m4q7-cq35",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:47:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:47:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27088"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-27088"
    }
  ],
  "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-QJVG-8PJV-WHMC

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-2022-35781, 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-2022-35782"
  ],
  "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-2022-35781, 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-qjvg-8pjv-whmc",
  "modified": "2022-08-10T00:00:17Z",
  "published": "2022-08-10T00:00:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-35782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-35782"
    }
  ],
  "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-QJVV-QC9H-394H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:41
VLAI
Details

Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0 - 9.1.0 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A user with ISI_PRIV_JOB_ENGINE may use the PermissionRepair job to grant themselves the highest level of RBAC privileges thus being able to read arbitrary data, tamper with system software or deny service to users.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-26191"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-09T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Dell EMC PowerScale OneFS versions 8.1.0 - 9.1.0 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A user with ISI_PRIV_JOB_ENGINE may use the PermissionRepair job to grant themselves the highest level of RBAC privileges thus being able to read arbitrary data, tamper with system software or deny service to users.",
  "id": "GHSA-qjvv-qc9h-394h",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:41:27Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:41:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-26191"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000182873/dsa-2021-009-dell-powerscale-onefs-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-QJWC-C3Q8-QW9R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Service improperly handles file operations.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1271"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Service improperly handles file operations.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-qjwc-c3q8-qw9r",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:55Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:19:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1271"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1271"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-QJWX-HQG3-VV75

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

UBports Ubuntu Touch 16.04 allows the screen-unlock passcode to be used for a privileged shell via Sudo. This passcode is only four digits, far below typical length/complexity for a user account's password.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-40297"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-09-09T00:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "UBports Ubuntu Touch 16.04 allows the screen-unlock passcode to be used for a privileged shell via Sudo. This passcode is only four digits, far below typical length/complexity for a user account\u0027s password.",
  "id": "GHSA-qjwx-hqg3-vv75",
  "modified": "2022-09-16T00:00:29Z",
  "published": "2022-09-10T00:00:32Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40297"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/filipkarc/PoC-ubuntutouch-pin-privesc"
    }
  ],
  "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-QM67-RFM7-RVRH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:34 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:34
VLAI
Details

Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5. Non-administrative users are able to change executable and library files on the affected products.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-14808"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-10-01T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Emerson AMS Device Manager v12.0 to v13.5.  Non-administrative users are able to change executable and library files on the affected products.",
  "id": "GHSA-qm67-rfm7-rvrh",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:34:27Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:34:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14808"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-270-01"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105406"
    }
  ],
  "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-QM76-FV6H-2PXW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Nessus Agent versions 8.2.5 and earlier were found to contain a privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow a Nessus administrator user to upload a specially crafted file that could lead to gaining administrator privileges on the Nessus host.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-20106"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-21T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Nessus Agent versions 8.2.5 and earlier were found to contain a privilege escalation vulnerability which could allow a Nessus administrator user to upload a specially crafted file that could lead to gaining administrator privileges on the Nessus host.",
  "id": "GHSA-qm76-fv6h-2pxw",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:03Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:08:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20106"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-13"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-QM8C-QR7P-CV43

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 00:31
VLAI
Details

In multiple functions of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way to install unverified apps due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-0089"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T22:16:22Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In multiple functions of PackageInstallerService.java, there is a possible way to install unverified apps due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-qm8c-qr7p-cv43",
  "modified": "2026-06-02T00:31:57Z",
  "published": "2026-06-02T00:31:56Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0089"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-QM9G-M89F-QG59

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/payment.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-20075"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T06:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file /admin/payment.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
  "id": "GHSA-qm9g-m89f-qg59",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
  "published": "2022-06-22T00:01:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20075"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95415"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.