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-X82P-3W9H-8XQ7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-02 03:12 – Updated: 2022-05-02 03:12
VLAI
Details

The ThreadPool class in Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly implement isolation among a set of distinct processes that (1) all run under the NetworkService account or (2) all run under the LocalService account, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect thread ACLs to access the resources of one of the processes, aka "Windows Thread Pool ACL Weakness Vulnerability."

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2009-0080"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2009-04-15T08:00:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The ThreadPool class in Windows Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly implement isolation among a set of distinct processes that (1) all run under the NetworkService account or (2) all run under the LocalService account, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging incorrect thread ACLs to access the resources of one of the processes, aka \"Windows Thread Pool ACL Weakness Vulnerability.\"",
  "id": "GHSA-x82p-3w9h-8xq7",
  "modified": "2022-05-02T03:12:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-02T03:12:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0080"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-012"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6177"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://osvdb.org/53668"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022044"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1026"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X82V-328R-GF3H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-22 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:37
VLAI
Details

A flaw was found in the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The WICD CSR auto-approver validates that a Certificate Signing Request contains the organization system:wicd-nodes but does not reject additional organization values such as system:masters. A compromised Windows worker node that holds WICD credentials can submit a CSR that is auto-approved and signed by the cluster, yielding a client certificate that grants cluster-administrator privileges and enabling full cluster takeover.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-54099"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-22T14:17:40Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A flaw was found in the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The WICD CSR auto-approver validates that a Certificate Signing Request contains the organization system:wicd-nodes but does not reject additional organization values such as system:masters. A compromised Windows worker node that holds WICD credentials can submit a CSR that is auto-approved and signed by the cluster, yielding a client certificate that grants cluster-administrator privileges and enabling full cluster takeover.",
  "id": "GHSA-x82v-328r-gf3h",
  "modified": "2026-06-30T03:37:07Z",
  "published": "2026-06-22T15:30:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54099"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-54099.json"
    }
  ],
  "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-X839-XH4J-FGRF

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

An issue was discovered in Pi-Hole through 5.0. The local www-data user has sudo privileges to execute the pihole core script as root without a password, which could allow an attacker to obtain root access via shell metacharacters to this script's setdns command.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-14162"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-07-30T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in Pi-Hole through 5.0. The local www-data user has sudo privileges to execute the pihole core script as root without a password, which could allow an attacker to obtain root access via shell metacharacters to this script\u0027s setdns command.",
  "id": "GHSA-x839-xh4j-fgrf",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:24:43Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:24:43Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14162"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://0xpanic.github.io/2020/07/21/Pihole.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.pi-hole.net/core/pihole-command"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X83F-GJ57-FRQR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-23 00:00
VLAI
Details

Improper access control sequence for AC database after memory allocation can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice & Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-30349"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-14T10:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control sequence for AC database after memory allocation can lead to possible memory corruption in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Connectivity, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Voice \u0026 Music, Snapdragon Wearables, Snapdragon Wired Infrastructure and Networking",
  "id": "GHSA-x83f-gj57-frqr",
  "modified": "2022-06-23T00:00:22Z",
  "published": "2022-06-15T00:00:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-30349"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins/april-2022-bulletin"
    }
  ],
  "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-X83J-CW58-GM6J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04
VLAI
Details

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-33741"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-x83j-cw58-gm6j",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:45Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:04:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33741"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33741"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X848-MF45-8CV4

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

A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment to scripts executed before user logon. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a script to be executed before logon. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-40124"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-04T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the Network Access Manager (NAM) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate privileges on an affected device. This vulnerability is due to incorrect privilege assignment to scripts executed before user logon. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by configuring a script to be executed before logon. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-x848-mf45-8cv4",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:19:45Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:19:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40124"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-anyconnect-nam-priv-yCsRNUGT"
    }
  ],
  "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-X84W-JV96-FM2H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17074, CVE-2020-17076.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-17073"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Update Orchestrator Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17074, CVE-2020-17076.",
  "id": "GHSA-x84w-jv96-fm2h",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:29Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17073"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17073"
    }
  ],
  "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-X88P-8C69-VXF4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall, Cisco RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router, and Cisco RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to improper access control to files within the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive configuration information, including user authentication credentials.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-0425"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-10-05T14:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of the Cisco RV110W Wireless-N VPN Firewall, Cisco RV130W Wireless-N Multifunction VPN Router, and Cisco RV215W Wireless-N VPN Router could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to improper access control to files within the web-based management interface. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending malicious requests to a targeted device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain access to sensitive configuration information, including user authentication credentials.",
  "id": "GHSA-x88p-8c69-vxf4",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:11Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:35:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0425"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-rv-routers-disclosure"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041676"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X89G-CFF5-CPJ3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-27 18:32 – Updated: 2023-03-07 21:30
VLAI
Details

A piece of Huawei whole-home intelligence software has an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to access restricted functions.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-48283"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-02-27T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A piece of Huawei whole-home intelligence software has an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to access restricted functions.",
  "id": "GHSA-x89g-cff5-cpj3",
  "modified": "2023-03-07T21:30:18Z",
  "published": "2023-02-27T18:32:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48283"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/2023/huawei-sa-ipavihwhis-1afe7781-en"
    }
  ],
  "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-X8C9-78G7-46W7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Provisioning Runtime validates certain file operations, aka 'Provisioning Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0808"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way the Provisioning Runtime validates certain file operations, aka \u0027Provisioning Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-x8c9-78g7-46w7",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:58Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:10:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0808"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0808"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

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.