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.
5427 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XWVV-WRQP-XGJ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:34Protection mechanism failure in Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8690"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Protection mechanism failure in Intel(R) Ethernet 700 Series Controllers before version 7.3 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and/or denial of service via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-xwvv-wrqp-xgj5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:34:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8690"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00380"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XWW4-W6FF-5Q3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-31 03:30 – Updated: 2023-04-07 15:15thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12 is vulnerable to privilege escalation from improper privilege management. Any user with the ability to add a new user can create a user with super admin rights. This has been fixed in 3.1.12.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "thorsten/phpmyfaq"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "3.1.12"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-1762"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-04-07T15:15:02Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-31T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "thorsten/phpmyfaq prior to 3.1.12 is vulnerable to privilege escalation from improper privilege management. Any user with the ability to add a new user can create a user with super admin rights. This has been fixed in 3.1.12.\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-xww4-w6ff-5q3g",
"modified": "2023-04-07T15:15:02Z",
"published": "2023-03-31T03:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1762"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq/commit/ae6c1d8c3eab05d6e2227c7a9998707f4f891514"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/thorsten/phpmyfaq"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/3c2374cc-7082-44b7-a6a6-ccff7a650a3a"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "thorsten/phpmyfaq vulnerable privilege escalation from improper privilege management "
}
GHSA-XWWF-377R-5Q8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44Windows App-V Overlay Filter Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26860"
],
"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 App-V Overlay Filter Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-xwwf-377r-5q8m",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26860"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26860"
}
],
"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-XWX4-2R3M-GWVQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00A vulnerability was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/searchview.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-20076"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /admin/searchview.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-xwx4-2r3m-gwvq",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-22T00:01:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95416"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044"
}
],
"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-XWXR-P855-GJC3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-08 06:31 – Updated: 2026-07-08 06:31The Backstage - Customizer Demo Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2. This is due to the plugin assigning the manage_options capability to the backstage_customizer_user demo role, which is more permissive than necessary for Customizer-only demo access. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to navigate beyond the Customizer and update arbitrary WordPress options such as default_role, leading to privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-9842"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-08T05:16:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Backstage - Customizer Demo Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.2. This is due to the plugin assigning the `manage_options` capability to the `backstage_customizer_user` demo role, which is more permissive than necessary for Customizer-only demo access. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to navigate beyond the Customizer and update arbitrary WordPress options such as `default_role`, leading to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-xwxr-p855-gjc3",
"modified": "2026-07-08T06:31:35Z",
"published": "2026-07-08T06:31:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9842"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backstage/tags/1.4.2/includes/class-Backstage.php#L154"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/backstage/tags/1.4.2/includes/class-Backstage.php#L348"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5bcf1f02-0946-4e96-a81b-00c7c48d64b3?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XX2F-M35M-CQWX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00In start of WelcomeActivity.java, there is a possible residual profile 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-11 Android-9Android ID: A-172322502
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0445"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In start of WelcomeActivity.java, there is a possible residual profile 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-11 Android-9Android ID: A-172322502",
"id": "GHSA-xx2f-m35m-cqwx",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0445"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01"
}
],
"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-XX44-M54V-4PWC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Sytech XL Reporter v14.0.1 install directory. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite service executables and execute arbitrary code with privileges of user set to run the service or replace other files within the installation folder, which would allow for local privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13549"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-19T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An exploitable local privilege elevation vulnerability exists in the file system permissions of Sytech XL Reporter v14.0.1 install directory. Depending on the vector chosen, an attacker can overwrite service executables and execute arbitrary code with privileges of user set to run the service or replace other files within the installation folder, which would allow for local privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-xx44-m54v-4pwc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13549"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1167"
}
],
"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-XX4W-VP73-2842
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:42 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:42A local authenticated escalation of privilege vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1. A vulnerability in ClearPass OnGuard could allow local authenticated users on a Windows platform to elevate their privileges. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM level privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26677"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-02-23T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local authenticated escalation of privilege vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s): Prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.8-HF1, 6.7.14-HF1. A vulnerability in ClearPass OnGuard could allow local authenticated users on a Windows platform to elevate their privileges. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM level privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-xx4w-vp73-2842",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:42:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:42:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26677"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-004.txt"
}
],
"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-XX58-82Q7-25FR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-09 00:31 – Updated: 2024-02-15 18:30An issue discovered in N-able N-central before 2023.6 and earlier allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via API calls.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-47132"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-08T23:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue discovered in N-able N-central before 2023.6 and earlier allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via API calls.",
"id": "GHSA-xx58-82q7-25fr",
"modified": "2024-02-15T18:30:40Z",
"published": "2024-02-09T00:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47132"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://me.n-able.com/s/security-advisory/aArHs000000M8CHKA0/cve202347132-ncentral-api-privilege-escalation"
}
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"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-XX67-MJ7C-3WVG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability in the Snort detection engine that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy for HTTP. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of an HTTP range header. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP packets through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured file policy for HTTP packets and deliver a malicious payload.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1223"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-693"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-13T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Multiple Cisco products are affected by a vulnerability in the Snort detection engine that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass a configured file policy for HTTP. The vulnerability is due to incorrect handling of an HTTP range header. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP packets through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass configured file policy for HTTP packets and deliver a malicious payload.",
"id": "GHSA-xx67-mj7c-3wvg",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1223"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/02/msg00011.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-snort-filepolbypass-67DEwMe2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5354"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"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.