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.
5450 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-VXCM-74PX-9FVC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1257, CVE-2020-1278.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1293"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1257, CVE-2020-1278.",
"id": "GHSA-vxcm-74px-9fvc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1293"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1293"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VXCV-6W9X-W6GV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-04 21:31 – Updated: 2025-09-05 21:32In updateState of ContentProtectionTogglePreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a secondary user to disable the primary user's deceptive app scanning setting due to a logic error in the code. 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-2025-32345"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-04T19:15:37Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In updateState of ContentProtectionTogglePreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a secondary user to disable the primary user\u0027s deceptive app scanning setting due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-vxcv-6w9x-w6gv",
"modified": "2025-09-05T21:32:36Z",
"published": "2025-09-04T21:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32345"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/6c9a5944dd0458b90263da2e4a4ba618c69779dd"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-09-01"
}
],
"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-VXMM-5M8G-5P2C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-09 00:31 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:43Improper privilege management in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows and Zoom Rooms for Windows before 5.15.5 may allow an authenticated user to enable an information disclosure via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-39211"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-347"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-08T22:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows and Zoom Rooms for Windows before 5.15.5 may allow an authenticated user to enable an information disclosure via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-vxmm-5m8g-5p2c",
"modified": "2024-04-04T06:43:10Z",
"published": "2023-08-09T00:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39211"
},
{
"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:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VXRJ-R5F9-H3J4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:27 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:27The WebUI privilege implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not properly perform isolation, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2011-3054"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2012-03-22T16:55:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The WebUI privilege implementation in Google Chrome before 17.0.963.83 does not properly perform isolation, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-vxrj-r5f9-h3j4",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:27:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:27:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3054"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74214"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15028"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=117418"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2012/03/stable-channel-update_21.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-04/msg00000.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://osvdb.org/80292"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48512"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/48527"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201203-19.xml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52674"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026841"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W232-X2Q6-CVWM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:25Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in the uinput module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to kernel privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-46894"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-416"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-06T13:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Use After Free (UAF) vulnerability in the uinput module.Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to kernel privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-w232-x2q6-cvwm",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:25:59Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T15:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-46894"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202307-0000001587168858"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W2F8-46CP-3X6R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1222.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1309"
],
"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 Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1222.",
"id": "GHSA-w2f8-46cp-3x6r",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1309"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1309"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W2MC-Q8R3-WC3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:23 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:23arch/s390/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.8 on the s390 platform does not properly restrict address-space control operations in PTRACE_POKEUSR_AREA requests, which allows local users to obtain read and write access to kernel memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted application that makes a ptrace system call.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-3534"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-08-01T11:13:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "arch/s390/kernel/ptrace.c in the Linux kernel before 3.15.8 on the s390 platform does not properly restrict address-space control operations in PTRACE_POKEUSR_AREA requests, which allows local users to obtain read and write access to kernel memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a crafted application that makes a ptrace system call.",
"id": "GHSA-w2mc-q8r3-wc3h",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:23:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:23:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3534"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dab6cf55f81a6e16b8147aed9a843e1691dcd318"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014:1023"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2014-3534"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1114089"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95069"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=dab6cf55f81a6e16b8147aed9a843e1691dcd318"
},
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"url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=dab6cf55f81a6e16b8147aed9a843e1691dcd318"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59790"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/60351"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.15.8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.osvdb.org/109546"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68940"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030683"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W2PQ-CM6G-6WJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8250"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-28T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) \u003c 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to escalate privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-w2pq-cm6g-6wj7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:43Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:32:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8250"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W2V5-VXVG-MQGH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-17 18:32 – Updated: 2026-02-17 21:31Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before v.8.7.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure log file delete operation in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link, a related issue to CVE-2023-28892. To exploit this, an attacker must create a file in a given folder path and intercept the application log file deletion flow.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-67905"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-17T17:21:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Malwarebytes AdwCleaner before v.8.7.0 runs as Administrator and performs an insecure log file delete operation in which the target location is user-controllable, allowing a non-admin user to escalate privileges to SYSTEM via a symbolic link, a related issue to CVE-2023-28892. To exploit this, an attacker must create a file in a given folder path and intercept the application log file deletion flow.",
"id": "GHSA-w2v5-vxvg-mqgh",
"modified": "2026-02-17T21:31:13Z",
"published": "2026-02-17T18:32:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-67905"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://Malwarebytes.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.malwarebytes.com/secure/cves/cve-2025-67905"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W2V7-QW4P-JJP9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-07 18:30 – Updated: 2024-05-07 18:30A local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability has been identified in Phish Alert Button for Outlook (PAB), specifically within its configuration management functionalities. This vulnerability allows a regular user to modify the application's configuration file to redirect update checks to an arbitrary server, which can then be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2024-29209 to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
The issue stems from improper permission settings on the application's configuration file, which is stored in a common directory accessible to all users. This file includes critical parameters, such as the update server URL. By default, the application does not enforce adequate access controls on this file, allowing non-privileged users to modify it without administrative consent.
An attacker with regular user access can alter the update server URL specified in the configuration file to point to a malicious server. When the application performs its next update check, it will contact the attacker-controlled server. If the system is also vulnerable to CVE-2024-29209, the attacker can deliver a malicious update package that, when executed, grants them elevated privileges.
Impact: This vulnerability can lead to a regular user executing code with administrative privileges. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of additional malware, and a full takeover of the affected system.
Affected Products: Phish Alert Button (PAB) for Outlook versions 1.10.0-1.10.11 Second Chance Client versions 2.0.0-2.0.9 PIQ Client versions 1.0.0-1.0.15
Remediation: KnowBe4 has released a patch that corrects the permission settings on the configuration file to prevent unauthorized modifications. Automated updates will be pushed to address this issue. Users of affected versions should verify the latest version is applied and, if not, apply the latest updates provided by KnowBe4.
Workarounds: Manually set the correct permissions on the configuration file to restrict write access to administrators only.
Credits: This vulnerability was discovered by Ceri Coburn at Pen Test Partners, who reported it responsibly to the vendor.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-29210"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-07T17:15:08Z",
"severity": "LOW"
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"details": "A local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerability has been identified in Phish Alert Button for Outlook (PAB), specifically within its configuration management functionalities. This vulnerability allows a regular user to modify the application\u0027s configuration file to redirect update checks to an arbitrary server, which can then be exploited in conjunction with CVE-2024-29209 to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.\n\nThe issue stems from improper permission settings on the application\u0027s configuration file, which is stored in a common directory accessible to all users. This file includes critical parameters, such as the update server URL. By default, the application does not enforce adequate access controls on this file, allowing non-privileged users to modify it without administrative consent.\n\nAn attacker with regular user access can alter the update server URL specified in the configuration file to point to a malicious server. When the application performs its next update check, it will contact the attacker-controlled server. If the system is also vulnerable to CVE-2024-29209, the attacker can deliver a malicious update package that, when executed, grants them elevated privileges.\n\nImpact:\nThis vulnerability can lead to a regular user executing code with administrative privileges. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data, installation of additional malware, and a full takeover of the affected system.\n\nAffected Products:\nPhish Alert Button (PAB) for Outlook versions 1.10.0-1.10.11\nSecond Chance Client versions 2.0.0-2.0.9\nPIQ Client versions 1.0.0-1.0.15\n\nRemediation:\nKnowBe4 has released a patch that corrects the permission settings on the configuration file to prevent unauthorized modifications. Automated updates will be pushed to address this issue. Users of affected versions should verify the latest version is applied and, if not, apply the latest updates provided by KnowBe4.\n\nWorkarounds:\nManually set the correct permissions on the configuration file to restrict write access to administrators only.\n\nCredits:\nThis vulnerability was discovered by Ceri Coburn at Pen Test Partners, who reported it responsibly to the vendor.\n",
"id": "GHSA-w2v7-qw4p-jjp9",
"modified": "2024-05-07T18:30:34Z",
"published": "2024-05-07T18:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29210"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.knowbe4.com/hc/en-us/articles/28959854203923-CVE-2024-29210"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
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.