Common Weakness Enumeration
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.
5426 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-GFQM-G3FF-4VCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:00 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:00
VLAI
Details
Memory corruption in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver before 26.20.100.6813 (DCH) or 26.20.100.6812 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-11112"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-787"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-14T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Memory corruption in Kernel Mode Driver in Intel(R) Graphics Driver before 26.20.100.6813 (DCH) or 26.20.100.6812 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-gfqm-g3ff-4vcm",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:00:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11112"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200320-0005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00242.html"
}
],
"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-GFQR-2CCH-P32H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:30
VLAI
Details
Improper privilege assignment vulnerability in the installer McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to 8.3.2 allows local administrators to change or update the configuration settings via a carefully constructed MSI configured to mimic the genuine installer. This version adds further controls for installation/uninstallation of software.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7334"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-15T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege assignment vulnerability in the installer McAfee Application and Change Control (MACC) prior to 8.3.2 allows local administrators to change or update the configuration settings via a carefully constructed MSI configured to mimic the genuine installer. This version adds further controls for installation/uninstallation of software.",
"id": "GHSA-gfqr-2cch-p32h",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:30:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7334"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10333"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GFV5-GRX2-9JW2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-06-23 18:02
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch
Details
Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.
Severity
8.8 (High)
{
"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 6.8.7"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "6.7.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.8.8"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 7.6.1"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "7.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "7.6.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7009"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-23T18:02:18Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-31T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2",
"modified": "2022-06-23T18:02:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:13:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-8-8-and-7-6-2-security-update/225920"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200403-0004"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.elastic.co/community/security"
}
],
"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": "Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch"
}
GHSA-GFWJ-FWQJ-FP3V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2023-07-19 14:39
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in Spring Framework
Details
In Spring Framework, versions 5.2.x prior to 5.2.15 and versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, a WebFlux application is vulnerable to a privilege escalation: by (re)creating the temporary storage directory, a locally authenticated malicious user can read or modify files that have been uploaded to the WebFlux application, or overwrite arbitrary files with multipart request data.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 5.2.14"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.springframework:spring-web"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "5.2.0"
},
{
"fixed": "5.2.15"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 5.3.6"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Maven",
"name": "org.springframework:spring-web"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "5.3.0"
},
{
"fixed": "5.3.7"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22118"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-668"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-22T18:24:11Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-27T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Spring Framework, versions 5.2.x prior to 5.2.15 and versions 5.3.x prior to 5.3.7, a WebFlux application is vulnerable to a privilege escalation: by (re)creating the temporary storage directory, a locally authenticated malicious user can read or modify files that have been uploaded to the WebFlux application, or overwrite arbitrary files with multipart request data.",
"id": "GHSA-gfwj-fwqj-fp3v",
"modified": "2023-07-19T14:39:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:03:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22118"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/issues/26931"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/0d0d75e25322d8161002d861fff3ec04ba8be5ac"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework/commit/cce60c479c22101f24b2b4abebb6d79440b120d1"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/spring-projects/spring-framework"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210713-0005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://spring.io/security/cve-2021-22118"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tanzu.vmware.com/security/cve-2021-22118"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.html"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Privilege Management in Spring Framework"
}
GHSA-GFX3-CHV9-3C94
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18
VLAI
Details
An Elevation of Privilege issue was discovered in Aviatrix VPN Client before 2.10.7, because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-7224. This affects Linux, macOS, and Windows installations for certain OpenSSL parameters.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-13417"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-22T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Elevation of Privilege issue was discovered in Aviatrix VPN Client before 2.10.7, because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2020-7224. This affects Linux, macOS, and Windows installations for certain OpenSSL parameters.",
"id": "GHSA-gfx3-chv9-3c94",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13417"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/security_bulletin_article.html#openvpn-client-elevation-of-privilege"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.criticalstart.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-discovered-in-aviatrix"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-GG2C-H853-78H4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-12 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-20 00:00
VLAI
Details
Check Point ZoneAlarm before version 15.8.200.19118 allows a local actor to escalate privileges during the upgrade process.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-23743"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Check Point ZoneAlarm before version 15.8.200.19118 allows a local actor to escalate privileges during the upgrade process.",
"id": "GHSA-gg2c-h853-78h4",
"modified": "2022-05-20T00:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-12T00:01:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zonealarm.com/software/extreme-security/release-history"
}
],
"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-GG97-2G44-PM52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30
VLAI
Details
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0766.
Severity
6.6 (Medium)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1146"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0766.",
"id": "GHSA-gg97-2g44-pm52",
"modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1146"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1146"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GG9V-MGCP-V6M7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-03 03:19 – Updated: 2026-05-06 22:23
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing
Details
Summary
Bootstrap setup codes were not bound to the intended device role and scopes, allowing first-use privilege escalation during pairing.
Current Maintainer Triage
- Status: open
- Normalized severity: high
- Assessment: Real first-use bootstrap privilege-escalation bug fixed and shipped in v2026.3.22+, so keep open for publication with current severity.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Latest published npm version:
2026.3.31 - Vulnerable version range:
<=2026.3.13-1 - Patched versions:
>= 2026.3.22 - First stable tag containing the fix:
v2026.3.22
Fix Commit(s)
a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9— 2026-03-22T23:57:15-07:00
OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
{
"affected": [
{
"database_specific": {
"last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2026.3.13-1"
},
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "openclaw"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2026.3.22"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-41386"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-648"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-03T03:19:33Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-28T19:37:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "## Summary\nBootstrap setup codes were not bound to the intended device role and scopes, allowing first-use privilege escalation during pairing.\n\n## Current Maintainer Triage\n- Status: open\n- Normalized severity: high\n- Assessment: Real first-use bootstrap privilege-escalation bug fixed and shipped in v2026.3.22+, so keep open for publication with current severity.\n\n## Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Latest published npm version: `2026.3.31`\n- Vulnerable version range: `\u003c=2026.3.13-1`\n- Patched versions: `\u003e= 2026.3.22`\n- First stable tag containing the fix: `v2026.3.22`\n\n## Fix Commit(s)\n- `a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9` \u2014 2026-03-22T23:57:15-07:00\n\nOpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.",
"id": "GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7",
"modified": "2026-05-06T22:23:23Z",
"published": "2026-04-03T03:19:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41386"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unbound-bootstrap-setup-codes"
}
],
"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:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing"
}
GHSA-GGGR-W4C4-8W8H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-31 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-31 09:31
VLAI
Details
Improper privilege management vulnerability in Astrotalks affecting version 10/03/2023. This vulnerability allows a local user to access the application as an administrator without any provided credentials, allowing the attacker to perform administrative actions.
Severity
8.3 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-5525"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-31T08:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in Astrotalks affecting version 10/03/2023. This vulnerability allows a local user to access the application as an administrator without any provided credentials, allowing the attacker to perform administrative actions.",
"id": "GHSA-gggr-w4c4-8w8h",
"modified": "2024-05-31T09:31:30Z",
"published": "2024-05-31T09:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5525"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-astrotalks"
}
],
"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-GGJ9-3WXW-7PJ6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:01 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31
VLAI
Details
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Certificate Dialog when it does not properly enforce user privileges, aka 'Windows Certificate Dialog Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Severity
7.8 (High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-1388"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-11-12T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Certificate Dialog when it does not properly enforce user privileges, aka \u0027Windows Certificate Dialog Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-ggj9-3wxw-7pj6",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:01:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-975"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.