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.

5439 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-X6JR-WGH9-98G2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-25 15:30 – Updated: 2025-07-25 21:33
VLAI
Details

An issue in ETSI Open-Source MANO (OSM) v.14.x, v.15.x allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via not imposing any restrictions on the authentication attempts performed by an admin user

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-48730"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-07-25T15:15:26Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An issue in ETSI Open-Source MANO (OSM) v.14.x, v.15.x allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via not imposing any restrictions on the authentication attempts performed by an admin user",
  "id": "GHSA-x6jr-wgh9-98g2",
  "modified": "2025-07-25T21:33:48Z",
  "published": "2025-07-25T15:30:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-48730"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.osmium.solutions/articles/osm-mano-vulnerability-discovery.html#2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://etsi.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://open.com"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X6M6-C6MX-QVF8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-04 00:00
VLAI
Details

Incomplete fix for CVE-2021-3100. The Apache Log4j hotpatch package starting with log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-16 will now explicitly mimic the Linux capabilities and cgroups of the target Java process that the hotpatch is applied to.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-0070"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-19T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Incomplete fix for CVE-2021-3100. The Apache Log4j hotpatch package starting with log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-16 will now explicitly mimic the Linux capabilities and cgroups of the target Java process that the hotpatch is applied to.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6m6-c6mx-qvf8",
  "modified": "2022-05-04T00:00:44Z",
  "published": "2022-04-21T00:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0070"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://alas.aws.amazon.com/cve/html/CVE-2022-0070.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/aws-log4shell-hot-patch-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "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-X6MM-HVFX-GXP7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-14 18:32 – Updated: 2024-08-14 18:32
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-42441"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-08-14T17:15:17Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6mm-hvfx-gxp7",
  "modified": "2024-08-14T18:32:43Z",
  "published": "2024-08-14T18:32:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42441"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24034"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X6PG-H8J5-9R4V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:08
VLAI
Details

Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33761, CVE-2021-33773, CVE-2021-34456.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-34445"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-16T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33761, CVE-2021-33773, CVE-2021-34456.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6pg-h8j5-9r4v",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:08:16Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:08:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34445"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34445"
    }
  ],
  "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-X6PG-Q78V-FW5W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-07-30 00:00
VLAI
Details

By default, the WP Page Builder WordPress plugin before 1.2.4 allows subscriber-level users to edit and make changes to any and all posts pages - user roles must be specifically blocked from editing posts and pages.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-24207"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-05T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "By default, the WP Page Builder WordPress plugin before 1.2.4 allows subscriber-level users to edit and make changes to any and all posts pages - user roles must be specifically blocked from editing posts and pages.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6pg-q78v-fw5w",
  "modified": "2022-07-30T00:00:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:46:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24207"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e7a46f-e9a3-4b20-b44a-a5b6ce7b7ce6"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.themeum.com/wp-page-builder-updated-v1-2-4"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X6PH-VFH4-48Q4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-14 09:31 – Updated: 2026-02-14 09:31
VLAI
Details

The Truelysell Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions less than, or equal to, 1.8.7. This is due to insufficient validation of the user_role parameter during user registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges, including administrator access.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-8572"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-14T09:16:11Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The Truelysell Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions less than, or equal to, 1.8.7. This is due to insufficient validation of the user_role parameter during user registration. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create accounts with elevated privileges, including administrator access.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6ph-vfh4-48q4",
  "modified": "2026-02-14T09:31:33Z",
  "published": "2026-02-14T09:31:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-8572"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://themeforest.net/item/truelysell-service-booking-wordpress-theme/43398124"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b027c9f9-3144-4783-b646-ee1e02cd27ef?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-X6R6-6554-775V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2022-06-02 00:00
VLAI
Details

Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial prior to 4.0.161.1 allows local users to change files that are part of write protection rules via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee file operations to an unintended file.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-7310"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-21T09:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the installer in McAfee McAfee Total Protection (MTP) trial prior to 4.0.161.1 allows local users to change files that are part of write protection rules via manipulating symbolic links to redirect a McAfee file operations to an unintended file.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6r6-6554-775v",
  "modified": "2022-06-02T00:00:18Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:26:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7310"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?\u0026id=TS103067"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X6RH-89GX-R8CJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-06 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:30
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management vulnerability in FolderLockNotifier in One UI Home prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to change some settings of the folder lock.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-30713"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-06T04:15:13Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in FolderLockNotifier in One UI Home prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to change some settings of the folder lock.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6rh-89gx-r8cj",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T07:30:46Z",
  "published": "2023-09-06T06:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30713"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=09"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X6WJ-WW64-PH44

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42
VLAI
Details

An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In privilege escalation via multiple service executables in installation folder of WebAccess, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-13552"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-276"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-17T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 9.0.1 installation. In privilege escalation via multiple service executables in installation folder of WebAccess, an attacker can either replace binary or loaded modules to execute code with NT SYSTEM privilege.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6wj-ww64-ph44",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:26Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:42:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13552"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1169"
    }
  ],
  "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-X6WV-QC8F-W4R2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:41 – Updated: 2023-11-16 03:30
VLAI
Details

Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows local administrators to prevent the installation of some ENS files by placing carefully crafted files where ENS will be installed. This is only applicable to clean installations of ENS as the Access Control rules will prevent modification prior to up an upgrade.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-23882"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-10T10:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Access Control vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) for Windows prior to 10.7.0 February 2021 Update allows local administrators to prevent the installation of some ENS files by placing carefully crafted files where ENS will be installed. This is only applicable to clean installations of ENS as the Access Control rules will prevent modification prior to up an upgrade.",
  "id": "GHSA-x6wv-qc8f-w4r2",
  "modified": "2023-11-16T03:30:17Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:41:46Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23882"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10345"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/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.