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.
5430 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XQ4V-69GF-R78F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-31 18:31 – Updated: 2024-02-09 18:31In Telerik Reporting versions prior to 2024 R1, a privilege elevation vulnerability has been identified in the applications installer component. In an environment where an existing Telerik Reporting install is present, a lower privileged user has the ability to manipulate the installation package to elevate their privileges on the underlying operating system.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-0832"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-31T16:15:46Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Telerik Reporting versions prior to 2024 R1, a privilege elevation vulnerability has been identified in the applications installer component.\u00a0 In an environment where an existing Telerik Reporting install is present, a lower privileged user has the ability to manipulate the installation package to elevate their privileges on the underlying operating system.",
"id": "GHSA-xq4v-69gf-r78f",
"modified": "2024-02-09T18:31:06Z",
"published": "2024-01-31T18:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0832"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.telerik.com/reporting/knowledge-base/legacy-installer-vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.telerik.com/products/reporting.aspx"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XQ5W-P74R-82CV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-02-15 00:03All Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub versions contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A remote malicious user with standard level JEA credentials may potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges and take over the system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36302"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "All Dell EMC Integrated System for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub versions contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A remote malicious user with standard level JEA credentials may potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate privileges and take over the system.",
"id": "GHSA-xq5w-p74r-82cv",
"modified": "2022-02-15T00:03:02Z",
"published": "2022-02-10T00:00:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36302"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000191165/dsa-2021-178-dell-emc-integrated-solution-for-microsoft-azure-stack-hub-security-update-for-a-just-enough-administration-jea-vulnerability"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XQ63-2JCC-9GM3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-13 00:31 – Updated: 2025-11-03 21:33A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-24258"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-12T22:15:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-xq63-2jcc-9gm3",
"modified": "2025-11-03T21:33:48Z",
"published": "2025-05-13T00:31:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-24258"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122373"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122717"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/122718"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2025/May/9"
}
],
"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-XQ8R-6V6Q-5JCF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:39Check Point SmartConsole before R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 before Build 94, R80.40 before Build 415, and R81 before Build 548 were vulnerable to a possible local privilege escalation due to running executables from a directory with write access to all authenticated users.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-6024"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-20T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Check Point SmartConsole before R80.20 Build 119, R80.30 before Build 94, R80.40 before Build 415, and R81 before Build 548 were vulnerable to a possible local privilege escalation due to running executables from a directory with write access to all authenticated users.",
"id": "GHSA-xq8r-6v6q-5jcf",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:39:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6024"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk142952"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XQ9J-G4HV-HG56
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-10 00:00Storage Spaces Direct Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-35762, CVE-2022-35763, CVE-2022-35765, CVE-2022-35792.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-35764"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Storage Spaces Direct Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-35762, CVE-2022-35763, CVE-2022-35765, CVE-2022-35792.",
"id": "GHSA-xq9j-g4hv-hg56",
"modified": "2022-08-10T00:00:17Z",
"published": "2022-08-10T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35764"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-35764"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-35764"
}
],
"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-XQG2-M4F3-JFV5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16981, CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16989, CVE-2020-16993.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16992"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16981, CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16989, CVE-2020-16993.",
"id": "GHSA-xqg2-m4f3-jfv5",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16992"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1133"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XQHM-WXF5-MJG6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:17In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-145669109
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0096"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-14T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9Android ID: A-145669109",
"id": "GHSA-xqhm-wxf5-mjg6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:17:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:17:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0096"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XQMV-67W6-P3WM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-05 18:34 – Updated: 2024-08-21 15:30An issue in Eskooly Free Online School management Software v.3.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the Sin-up process function in the account settings.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27711"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-05T17:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue in Eskooly Free Online School management Software v.3.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the Sin-up process function in the account settings.",
"id": "GHSA-xqmv-67w6-p3wm",
"modified": "2024-08-21T15:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-07-05T18:34:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27711"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.be-hacktive.com/eskooly-cve/eskooly-broken-authentication/cve-2024-27711-user-enumeration-via-sign-up-process-in-eskooly-web-product-less-than-v3.0"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XQW4-P5GV-VXF6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-12 18:30 – Updated: 2023-01-20 21:30H C Mingham-Smith Ltd - Tardis 2000 Privilege escalation.Version 1.6 is vulnerable to privilege escalation which may allow a malicious actor to gain system privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-39182"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-12T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "H C Mingham-Smith Ltd - Tardis 2000 Privilege escalation.Version 1.6 is vulnerable to privilege escalation which may allow a malicious actor to gain system privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-xqw4-p5gv-vxf6",
"modified": "2023-01-20T21:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-01-12T18:30:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39182"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XQW9-8P9J-QMWH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-31 03:30 – Updated: 2023-02-07 18:30Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows remote authenticated users to cause privilege escalation. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.9.0 before 04.9.1.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-4441"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-31T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows remote authenticated users to cause privilege escalation. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.9.0 before 04.9.1.",
"id": "GHSA-xqw9-8p9j-qmwh",
"modified": "2023-02-07T18:30:19Z",
"published": "2023-01-31T03:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4441"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/software/security/info/vuls/hitachi-sec-2023-103/index.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
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.