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.
5444 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WH4J-R7MV-VJG8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2023-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details
Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-28737"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-665"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper initialization in some Intel(R) Aptio* V UEFI Firmware Integrator Tools may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-wh4j-r7mv-vjg8",
"modified": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28737"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00908.html"
}
],
"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-WH7G-493G-3X9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:06
VLAI
Details
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0613, CVE-2020-0614, CVE-2020-0623, CVE-2020-0625, CVE-2020-0626, CVE-2020-0627, CVE-2020-0628, CVE-2020-0629, CVE-2020-0631, CVE-2020-0632, CVE-2020-0633.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0630"
],
"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 in the way that the Windows Search Indexer handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Search Indexer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0613, CVE-2020-0614, CVE-2020-0623, CVE-2020-0625, CVE-2020-0626, CVE-2020-0627, CVE-2020-0628, CVE-2020-0629, CVE-2020-0631, CVE-2020-0632, CVE-2020-0633.",
"id": "GHSA-wh7g-493g-3x9x",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:06:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:06:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0630"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0630"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-WH8F-MFF6-4QGR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-08 00:00 – Updated: 2023-06-29 06:30
VLAI
Details
Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-23263.
Severity
6.3 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23262"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-07T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-23263.",
"id": "GHSA-wh8f-mff6-4qgr",
"modified": "2023-06-29T06:30:15Z",
"published": "2022-02-08T00:00:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-23262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-23262"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WHGV-23CP-JHMG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:01 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31
VLAI
Details
In onNullBinding of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an incorrectly unbound service. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-192475653
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0984"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In onNullBinding of ManagedServices.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an incorrectly unbound service. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-192475653",
"id": "GHSA-whgv-23cp-jhmg",
"modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:25Z",
"published": "2021-12-16T00:01:13Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0984"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2021-12-01"
}
],
"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-WHHM-4P29-3G76
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-07 00:00
VLAI
Details
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to view information of higher privileged users and groups due to a privilege escalation vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 224426.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22441"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-28T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow an authenticated user to view information of higher privileged users and groups due to a privilege escalation vulnerability. IBM X-Force ID: 224426.",
"id": "GHSA-whhm-4p29-3g76",
"modified": "2022-05-07T00:00:53Z",
"published": "2022-04-29T00:00:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22441"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/224426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6575599"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WHQQ-6MQG-99X7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:06 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details
Nessus Agent 8.2.4 and earlier for Windows were found to contain multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities which could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific Windows executables as the Nessus host. This is different than CVE-2021-20099.
Severity
6.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20100"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-28T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Nessus Agent 8.2.4 and earlier for Windows were found to contain multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities which could allow an authenticated, local administrator to run specific Windows executables as the Nessus host. This is different than CVE-2021-20099.",
"id": "GHSA-whqq-6mqg-99x7",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:06:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20100"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2021-12"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WHRM-JV67-HW75
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-24 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-29 20:06
VLAI
Details
VMware Tools (12.0.0, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local non-administrative access to the Guest OS can escalate privileges as a root user in the virtual machine.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-31676"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-23T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "VMware Tools (12.0.0, 11.x.y and 10.x.y) contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local non-administrative access to the Guest OS can escalate privileges as a root user in the virtual machine.",
"id": "GHSA-whrm-jv67-hw75",
"modified": "2022-08-29T20:06:48Z",
"published": "2022-08-24T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-31676"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/08/msg00013.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/C5VV2R4LV4T3SNQJYRLFD4C75HBDVV76"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/O4TZF6QRJIDECGMEGBPXJCHZ6YC3VZ6Z"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZA63DWRW7HROTVBNRIPBJQWBYIYAQMEW"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202210-27"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221017-0003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5215"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0024.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/23/3"
}
],
"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-WHXR-7374-4HFX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:06 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:06
VLAI
Details
PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-2192"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-06-06T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "PostgreSQL PL/Java before 1.5.0 allows remote authenticated users to alter type mappings for types they do not own.",
"id": "GHSA-whxr-7374-4hfx",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:06:11Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:06:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2192"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tada.github.io/pljava/releasenotes.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WJ37-2R7M-X88M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2023-08-02 00:30
VLAI
Details
Windows AppX Deployment Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41347"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-13T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows AppX Deployment Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-wj37-2r7m-x88m",
"modified": "2023-08-02T00:30:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41347"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-41347"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1161"
}
],
"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-WJ56-G96R-673Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-12 14:49 – Updated: 2026-03-12 14:49
VLAI
Summary
StudioCMS: REST API Missing Rank Check Allows Admin to Create Peer Admin Accounts
Details
Summary
The REST API createUser endpoint uses string-based rank checks that only block creating owner accounts, while the Dashboard API uses indexOf-based rank comparison that prevents creating users at or above your own rank. This inconsistency allows an admin to create additional admin accounts via the REST API, enabling privilege proliferation and persistence.
Details
The REST API handler in packages/studiocms/frontend/pages/studiocms_api/_handlers/rest-api/v1/secure.ts:1365-1378:
// REST API — only blocks creating 'owner'
if (newUserRank === 'owner' && rank !== 'owner') {
return yield* new RestAPIError({
error: 'Unauthorized to create user with owner rank',
});
}
if (rank === 'admin' && newUserRank === 'owner') {
return yield* new RestAPIError({
error: 'Unauthorized to create user with owner rank',
});
}
// Missing: no check preventing admin from creating admin
// newUserRank='admin' passes all checks
The Dashboard API handler in _handlers/dashboard/create.ts uses the correct approach:
// Dashboard API — blocks creating users at or above own rank
const callerPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(userData.permissionLevel);
const targetPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(rank);
if (targetPerm >= callerPerm) {
return yield* new DashboardAPIError({
error: 'Unauthorized: insufficient permissions to assign target rank',
});
}
With availablePermissionRanks = ['unknown', 'visitor', 'editor', 'admin', 'owner']:
- Admin (index 3) creating admin (index 3): 3 >= 3 = blocked in Dashboard
- In REST API: no such check — allowed
PoC
# 1. Use an admin-level API token
# 2. Create a new admin user via REST API
curl -X POST 'http://localhost:4321/studiocms_api/rest/v1/secure/users' \
-H 'Authorization: Bearer <admin-api-token>' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-d '{
"username": "rogue_admin",
"email": "rogue@attacker.com",
"displayname": "Rogue Admin",
"rank": "admin",
"password": "StrongP@ssw0rd123"
}'
# Expected: 403 Forbidden (admin should not create peer admin accounts)
# Actual: 200 with new admin user created
Impact
- A compromised or rogue admin can create additional admin accounts as persistence mechanisms that survive password resets or token revocations
- Inconsistent security model between Dashboard API and REST API creates confusion about intended authorization boundaries
- Note: requires admin access (PR:H), which limits practical severity
Recommended Fix
Replace string-based checks with indexOf comparison in packages/studiocms/frontend/pages/studiocms_api/_handlers/rest-api/v1/secure.ts:
// Before:
if (newUserRank === 'owner' && rank !== 'owner') { ... }
if (rank === 'admin' && newUserRank === 'owner') { ... }
// After:
const availablePermissionRanks = ['unknown', 'visitor', 'editor', 'admin', 'owner'];
const callerPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(rank);
const targetPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(newUserRank);
if (targetPerm >= callerPerm) {
return yield* new RestAPIError({
error: 'Unauthorized: insufficient permissions to assign target rank',
});
}
Severity
4.7 (Medium)
{
"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 0.4.2"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "studiocms"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.4.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-32106"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-12T14:49:48Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-11T21:16:16Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "## Summary\n\nThe REST API `createUser` endpoint uses string-based rank checks that only block creating `owner` accounts, while the Dashboard API uses `indexOf`-based rank comparison that prevents creating users at or above your own rank. This inconsistency allows an admin to create additional admin accounts via the REST API, enabling privilege proliferation and persistence.\n\n## Details\n\nThe REST API handler in `packages/studiocms/frontend/pages/studiocms_api/_handlers/rest-api/v1/secure.ts:1365-1378`:\n\n```typescript\n// REST API \u2014 only blocks creating \u0027owner\u0027\nif (newUserRank === \u0027owner\u0027 \u0026\u0026 rank !== \u0027owner\u0027) {\n return yield* new RestAPIError({\n error: \u0027Unauthorized to create user with owner rank\u0027,\n });\n}\n\nif (rank === \u0027admin\u0027 \u0026\u0026 newUserRank === \u0027owner\u0027) {\n return yield* new RestAPIError({\n error: \u0027Unauthorized to create user with owner rank\u0027,\n });\n}\n\n// Missing: no check preventing admin from creating admin\n// newUserRank=\u0027admin\u0027 passes all checks\n```\n\nThe Dashboard API handler in `_handlers/dashboard/create.ts` uses the correct approach:\n\n```typescript\n// Dashboard API \u2014 blocks creating users at or above own rank\nconst callerPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(userData.permissionLevel);\nconst targetPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(rank);\n\nif (targetPerm \u003e= callerPerm) {\n return yield* new DashboardAPIError({\n error: \u0027Unauthorized: insufficient permissions to assign target rank\u0027,\n });\n}\n```\n\nWith `availablePermissionRanks = [\u0027unknown\u0027, \u0027visitor\u0027, \u0027editor\u0027, \u0027admin\u0027, \u0027owner\u0027]`:\n- Admin (index 3) creating admin (index 3): `3 \u003e= 3` = blocked in Dashboard\n- In REST API: no such check \u2014 allowed\n\n## PoC\n\n```bash\n# 1. Use an admin-level API token\n\n# 2. Create a new admin user via REST API\ncurl -X POST \u0027http://localhost:4321/studiocms_api/rest/v1/secure/users\u0027 \\\n -H \u0027Authorization: Bearer \u003cadmin-api-token\u003e\u0027 \\\n -H \u0027Content-Type: application/json\u0027 \\\n -d \u0027{\n \"username\": \"rogue_admin\",\n \"email\": \"rogue@attacker.com\",\n \"displayname\": \"Rogue Admin\",\n \"rank\": \"admin\",\n \"password\": \"StrongP@ssw0rd123\"\n }\u0027\n\n# Expected: 403 Forbidden (admin should not create peer admin accounts)\n# Actual: 200 with new admin user created\n```\n\n## Impact\n\n- A compromised or rogue admin can create additional admin accounts as persistence mechanisms that survive password resets or token revocations\n- Inconsistent security model between Dashboard API and REST API creates confusion about intended authorization boundaries\n- Note: requires admin access (PR:H), which limits practical severity\n\n## Recommended Fix\n\nReplace string-based checks with `indexOf` comparison in `packages/studiocms/frontend/pages/studiocms_api/_handlers/rest-api/v1/secure.ts`:\n\n```typescript\n// Before:\nif (newUserRank === \u0027owner\u0027 \u0026\u0026 rank !== \u0027owner\u0027) { ... }\nif (rank === \u0027admin\u0027 \u0026\u0026 newUserRank === \u0027owner\u0027) { ... }\n\n// After:\nconst availablePermissionRanks = [\u0027unknown\u0027, \u0027visitor\u0027, \u0027editor\u0027, \u0027admin\u0027, \u0027owner\u0027];\nconst callerPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(rank);\nconst targetPerm = availablePermissionRanks.indexOf(newUserRank);\n\nif (targetPerm \u003e= callerPerm) {\n return yield* new RestAPIError({\n error: \u0027Unauthorized: insufficient permissions to assign target rank\u0027,\n });\n}\n```",
"id": "GHSA-wj56-g96r-673q",
"modified": "2026-03-12T14:49:48Z",
"published": "2026-03-12T14:49:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/withstudiocms/studiocms/security/advisories/GHSA-wj56-g96r-673q"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32106"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/withstudiocms/studiocms"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "StudioCMS: REST API Missing Rank Check Allows Admin to Create Peer Admin Accounts"
}
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.