CWE-266
AllowedIncorrect Privilege Assignment
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
2259 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-5WCF-R54J-7XP9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-06 15:31 – Updated: 2025-05-16 21:32IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0 could allow an attacker with some level of access to elevate their privileges due to a security configuration vulnerability in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-06T15:16:01Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "IBM Maximo Application Suite 9.0 could allow an attacker with some level of access to elevate their privileges due to a security configuration vulnerability in Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) configurations.",
"id": "GHSA-5wcf-r54j-7xp9",
"modified": "2025-05-16T21:32:10Z",
"published": "2025-05-06T15:31:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2898"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232050"
},
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"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232050"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5X2C-MGV4-RWHH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-18 18:32 – Updated: 2026-08-21 21:31Berkeley Out-of-Order Machine (BOOM) commit 5223e44cfeb26f41380057a2eb4d651197475f69 contains a potential incorrect privilege assignment issue in the v3 and v4 NBDTLB implementations. The raw mstatus.SUM value participates in the read and write permission logic without an explicit local satp.MODE validity check at the use site
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"CVE-2026-67846"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-18T18:19:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Berkeley Out-of-Order Machine (BOOM) commit 5223e44cfeb26f41380057a2eb4d651197475f69 contains a potential incorrect privilege assignment issue in the v3 and v4 NBDTLB implementations. The raw mstatus.SUM value participates in the read and write permission logic without an explicit local satp.MODE validity check at the use site",
"id": "GHSA-5x2c-mgv4-rwhh",
"modified": "2026-08-21T21:31:41Z",
"published": "2026-08-18T18:32:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-67846"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/riscv-boom/riscv-boom/commit/5223e44cfeb26f41380057a2eb4d651197475f69"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/duan528/CVE-2026-67846-BOOM-NBDTLB"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/riscv-boom/riscv-boom"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5XX4-VFW9-VHFP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-12 00:32 – Updated: 2026-04-12 00:32A security vulnerability has been detected in perfree go-fastdfs-web up to 1.3.7. This affects an unknown part of the file src/main/java/com/perfree/controller/InstallController.java of the component doInstall Interface. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-6105"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-11T22:16:01Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A security vulnerability has been detected in perfree go-fastdfs-web up to 1.3.7. This affects an unknown part of the file src/main/java/com/perfree/controller/InstallController.java of the component doInstall Interface. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed publicly and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-5xx4-vfw9-vhfp",
"modified": "2026-04-12T00:32:57Z",
"published": "2026-04-12T00:32:57Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gitee.com/ying-xiujie/cve/issues/IGB6M9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/781598"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/356964"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/356964/cti"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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]
}
GHSA-5XX7-6VMR-GJWP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-17 00:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31An issue in sanluan flipped-aurora gin-vue-admin 2.4.x allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the Session Expiration component.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31760"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-16T23:15:09Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue in sanluan flipped-aurora gin-vue-admin 2.4.x allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the Session Expiration component.",
"id": "GHSA-5xx7-6vmr-gjwp",
"modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:40Z",
"published": "2024-04-17T00:30:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31760"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/flipped-aurora/gin-vue-admin/issues/1324"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/menghaining/8d424faebfe869c80eadaea12bbdd158"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/menghaining/PoC/blob/main/gin-vue-admin/gin-vue-admin--PoC.md"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6222-M4W2-VPJJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-12 15:30 – Updated: 2025-08-22 09:30Improper Privilege Management in Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E below version 8.71j allows a remote attacker with low privileges to save unauthorized protection assignments.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6758"
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"CWE-266",
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-12T13:38:40Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management\u00a0in\u00a0Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E below version 8.71j allows a remote attacker with low privileges to save unauthorized protection assignments.",
"id": "GHSA-6222-m4w2-vpjj",
"modified": "2025-08-22T09:30:40Z",
"published": "2024-08-12T15:30:51Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6758"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sprecher-automation.com/fileadmin/itSecurity/PDF/SPR-2407171_de.pdf"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-62C6-X54M-9Q5V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-29 09:30 – Updated: 2024-03-29 09:30The MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks within the _register_user() function called by the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_stm_lms_register' AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register a user with administrator-level privileges when MasterStudy LMS Pro is installed and the LMS Forms Editor add-on is enabled.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-2409"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-29T09:15:07Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The MasterStudy LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks within the _register_user() function called by the \u0027wp_ajax_nopriv_stm_lms_register\u0027 AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to register a user with administrator-level privileges when MasterStudy LMS Pro is installed and the LMS Forms Editor add-on is enabled.",
"id": "GHSA-62c6-x54m-9q5v",
"modified": "2024-03-29T09:30:43Z",
"published": "2024-03-29T09:30:43Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2409"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.stylemixthemes.com/masterstudy-lms/changelog-free-version#id-3.3.2"
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"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3059676/masterstudy-lms-learning-management-system"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/94736152-b365-4b3a-a786-ed49f7d0fc7a?source=cve"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-6373-275M-34G3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-21 06:32 – Updated: 2026-06-21 06:32A vulnerability was determined in AOMEI Backupper up to 8.3.0. Impacted is an unknown function in the library amwrtdrv.sys of the component Kernel Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-21T06:16:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A vulnerability was determined in AOMEI Backupper up to 8.3.0. Impacted is an unknown function in the library amwrtdrv.sys of the component Kernel Driver. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper access controls. The attack needs to be launched locally. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-6373-275m-34g3",
"modified": "2026-06-21T06:32:07Z",
"published": "2026-06-21T06:32:07Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12780"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-12780"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/835609"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/372521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/372521/cti"
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"url": "https://winslow1984.com/books/cve-collection/page/aomei-backupper-830-kernel-driver-amwrtdrvsys-local-privilege-escalation"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
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}
GHSA-639H-GPC4-26XV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-16 00:30 – Updated: 2025-08-16 00:30A vulnerability was found in Buttercup buttercup-browser-extension up to 0.14.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.1 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 89. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Buttercup buttercup-browser-extension up to 0.14.2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The complexity of an attack is rather high. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Upgrading to version 1.0.1 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is 89. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.",
"id": "GHSA-639h-gpc4-26xv",
"modified": "2025-08-16T00:30:44Z",
"published": "2025-08-16T00:30:44Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20199"
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"url": "https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-browser-extension/issues/92"
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"url": "https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-browser-extension/issues/92#issuecomment-358449755"
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"url": "https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-browser-extension/issues/92#issuecomment-372991430"
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"url": "https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-browser-extension/pull/89"
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"url": "https://github.com/buttercup/buttercup-browser-extension/releases/tag/v1.0.1"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319969"
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{
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.319969"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.628170"
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GHSA-63HQ-54RP-QH3P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-08 09:31 – Updated: 2026-06-08 09:32A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DCS-5615 1.01.00. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/conf.d/boa/boa.conf of the component Boa Webserver. Such manipulation leads to least privilege violation. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-08T09:16:29Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DCS-5615 1.01.00. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /etc/conf.d/boa/boa.conf of the component Boa Webserver. Such manipulation leads to least privilege violation. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-63hq-54rp-qh3p",
"modified": "2026-06-08T09:32:00Z",
"published": "2026-06-08T09:31:59Z",
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11497"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-11497"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/834823"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/369117"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/369117/cti"
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"url": "https://www.dlink.com"
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"url": "https://www.notion.so/D-link-DCS-5615_REV_1-01-00-3670ed14e5cb80e9be78f7d8dbf1e789?source=copy_link"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-63WR-VHHF-QRPX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-19 00:30 – Updated: 2026-02-19 00:30A weakness has been identified in GoogTech sms-ssm up to e8534c766fd13f5f94c01dab475d75f286918a8d. Affected by this issue is the function preHandle of the file LoginInterceptor.java of the component API Interface. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2676"
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-18T23:16:20Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in GoogTech sms-ssm up to e8534c766fd13f5f94c01dab475d75f286918a8d. Affected by this issue is the function preHandle of the file LoginInterceptor.java of the component API Interface. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. This product utilizes a rolling release system for continuous delivery, and as such, version information for affected or updated releases is not disclosed.",
"id": "GHSA-63wr-vhhf-qrpx",
"modified": "2026-02-19T00:30:31Z",
"published": "2026-02-19T00:30:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2676"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GoogTech/sms-ssm/issues/27"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GoogTech/sms-ssm/issues/27#issue-3878817166"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GoogTech/sms-ssm/issues/27#issuecomment-3828063958"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/GoogTech/sms-ssm"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.346469"
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.346469"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.749702"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-17
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.