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.
5439 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-WW45-X337-X32C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2023-12-28 18:30Azure RTOS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-42302, CVE-2021-42304.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-42303"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-10T01:19:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Azure RTOS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-42302, CVE-2021-42304.",
"id": "GHSA-ww45-x337-x32c",
"modified": "2023-12-28T18:30:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:20:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42303"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42303"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WWHR-5Q8Q-3GMC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-38628.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-38638"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-38628.",
"id": "GHSA-wwhr-5q8q-3gmc",
"modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:43Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38638"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38638"
}
],
"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-WWQ3-F6P2-899R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel file system. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID A-31269937.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-13165"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-12-06T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel file system. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID A-31269937.",
"id": "GHSA-wwq3-f6p2-899r",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:04Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13165"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WWRR-W22F-49M4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26871.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26885"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows WalletService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26871.",
"id": "GHSA-wwrr-w22f-49m4",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26885"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26885"
}
],
"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-WWRV-4GJC-852W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the QNX Neutrino Kernel of affected versions of QNX Software Development Platform version(s) 6.4.0 to 7.0, QNX Momentics all 6.3.x versions, QNX OS for Safety versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.2, QNX OS for Safety versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.1, QNX for Medical versions 1.0.0 to 1.1.1, and QNX OS for Medical version 2.0.0 could allow an attacker to potentially access data, modify behavior, or permanently crash the system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-32025"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-368"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:42:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the QNX Neutrino Kernel of affected versions of QNX Software Development Platform version(s) 6.4.0 to 7.0, QNX Momentics all 6.3.x versions, QNX OS for Safety versions 1.0.0 to 1.0.2, QNX OS for Safety versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.1, QNX for Medical versions 1.0.0 to 1.1.1, and QNX OS for Medical version 2.0.0 could allow an attacker to potentially access data, modify behavior, or permanently crash the system.",
"id": "GHSA-wwrv-4gjc-852w",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:03Z",
"published": "2022-03-11T00:02:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-32025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://support.blackberry.com/kb/articleDetail?articleNumber=000090868"
}
],
"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-WX79-R7M5-Q3GG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-15 18:30 – Updated: 2026-02-15 18:30eNet SMART HOME server 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization checks in the setUserGroup JSON-RPC method. A low-privileged user (UG_USER) can send a crafted POST request to /jsonrpc/management specifying their own username to elevate their account to the UG_ADMIN group, bypassing intended access controls and gaining administrative capabilities such as modifying device configurations, network settings, and other smart home system functions.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-26369"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-15T16:15:54Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "eNet SMART HOME server 2.2.1 and 2.3.1 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient authorization checks in the setUserGroup JSON-RPC method. A low-privileged user (UG_USER) can send a crafted POST request to /jsonrpc/management specifying their own username to elevate their account to the UG_ADMIN group, bypassing intended access controls and gaining administrative capabilities such as modifying device configurations, network settings, and other smart home system functions.",
"id": "GHSA-wx79-r7m5-q3gg",
"modified": "2026-02-15T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2026-02-15T18:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-26369"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jung-enet-smart-home-server-privilege-escalation-v"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2026-5975.php"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-WX7Q-6QJX-XWX8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-26 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:05Exploitation of this vulnerability may result in local privilege escalation and code execution. GE maintains exploitation of this vulnerability is only possible if the attacker has login access to a machine actively running CIMPLICITY, the CIMPLICITY server is not already running a project, and the server is licensed for multiple projects.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23921"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-25T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Exploitation of this vulnerability may result in local privilege escalation and code execution. GE maintains exploitation of this vulnerability is only possible if the attacker has login access to a machine actively running CIMPLICITY, the CIMPLICITY server is not already running a project, and the server is licensed for multiple projects.",
"id": "GHSA-wx7q-6qjx-xwx8",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:05:12Z",
"published": "2022-02-26T00:00:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23921"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-053-01"
}
],
"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-WXC9-FJCG-2CHX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-06 00:31 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:31An issue in Multilaser RE160V firmware v12.03.01.09_pt and Multilaser RE163V firmware v12.03.01.10_pt allows attackers to bypass the access control and gain complete access to the application via modifying a HTTP header.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-38944"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-06T00:15:52Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue in Multilaser RE160V firmware v12.03.01.09_pt and Multilaser RE163V firmware v12.03.01.10_pt allows attackers to bypass the access control and gain complete access to the application via modifying a HTTP header.",
"id": "GHSA-wxc9-fjcg-2chx",
"modified": "2025-11-04T21:31:16Z",
"published": "2024-03-06T00:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-38944"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/0"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/0"
}
],
"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-WXH2-RQ3C-2J2G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-10 09:31 – Updated: 2024-09-10 09:31Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, version 5.1, contain an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-39574"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-09-10T09:15:02Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Dell PowerScale InsightIQ, version 5.1, contain an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Denial of service.",
"id": "GHSA-wxh2-rq3c-2j2g",
"modified": "2024-09-10T09:31:11Z",
"published": "2024-09-10T09:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39574"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000228412/dsa-2024-360-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-insightiq-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"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-WXJ3-QWV4-CVFM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-15 00:40 – Updated: 2023-02-13 20:34Docker 1.0.0 uses world-readable and world-writable permissions on the management socket, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/docker/docker"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-3499"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-05-20T21:10:59Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2014-07-11T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Docker 1.0.0 uses world-readable and world-writable permissions on the management socket, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.",
"id": "GHSA-wxj3-qwv4-cvfm",
"modified": "2023-02-13T20:34:37Z",
"published": "2022-02-15T00:40:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3499"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/docker/docker/commit/707ef9618b3b26a0534a0af732a22f159eccfaa5"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1111687"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0820.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2014-3499"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0820.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Privilege Escalation in Docker"
}
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.