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.
2214 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-VRH2-6VC2-VJ52
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-29 03:31 – Updated: 2025-01-29 03:31A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /var/Microworld/ of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-0797"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-29T02:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in MicroWorld eScan Antivirus 7.0.32 on Linux. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /var/Microworld/ of the component Quarantine Handler. The manipulation leads to incorrect default permissions. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-vrh2-6vc2-vj52",
"modified": "2025-01-29T03:31:48Z",
"published": "2025-01-29T03:31:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0797"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/dmknght/FIS_RnD/blob/main/escan_av_incorrect_default_perms_leads_to_malware_evasion.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.293920"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.293920"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.484329"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-VVXG-GFG6-QC26
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-13 12:31 – Updated: 2026-09-13 12:31A security flaw has been discovered in PHPGurukul Bank Locker Management System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file sidebar.php. The manipulation of the argument UserType results in improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-90518"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-13T12:17:16Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in PHPGurukul Bank Locker Management System 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file sidebar.php. The manipulation of the argument UserType results in improper access controls. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.",
"id": "GHSA-vvxg-gfg6-qc26",
"modified": "2026-09-13T12:31:12Z",
"published": "2026-09-13T12:31:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-90518"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/wakakakaaaaha/vuln/issues/3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://phpgurukul.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-90518"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/912176"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/403105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/403105/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-VW9Q-RQCG-VPFW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-23 00:30 – Updated: 2025-03-23 00:30A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in JIZHICMS up to 1.7.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /user/userinfo.html of the component Account Profile Page. The manipulation of the argument jifen leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-2637"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-23T00:15:26Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in JIZHICMS up to 1.7.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /user/userinfo.html of the component Account Profile Page. The manipulation of the argument jifen leads to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-vw9q-rqcg-vpfw",
"modified": "2025-03-23T00:30:34Z",
"published": "2025-03-23T00:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2637"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/H3rmesk1t/vulnerability-paper/blob/main/jizhiCMS-1.7.0-Incorrect%20Access%20Control.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.300638"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.300638"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.519632"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-VWC9-859W-9P44
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-01 15:35 – Updated: 2026-07-01 15:35Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LCweb PrivateContent allows Privilege Escalation.
This issue affects PrivateContent: from n/a through 9.9.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-57692"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-01T14:16:46Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in LCweb PrivateContent allows Privilege Escalation.\n\nThis issue affects PrivateContent: from n/a through 9.9.2.",
"id": "GHSA-vwc9-859w-9p44",
"modified": "2026-07-01T15:35:19Z",
"published": "2026-07-01T15:35:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-57692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/private-content/vulnerability/wordpress-privatecontent-plugin-9-9-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-VWFJ-MRXV-68R8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-28 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in chandrashekharsahu Site Offline allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Site Offline: from n/a through 1.5.7.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-48348"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-28T13:15:53Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in chandrashekharsahu Site Offline allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This issue affects Site Offline: from n/a through 1.5.7.",
"id": "GHSA-vwfj-mrxv-68r8",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:59Z",
"published": "2025-08-28T15:30:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-48348"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/site-offline/vulnerability/wordpress-site-offline-plugin-1-5-7-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VWHG-VHP3-3MP5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-05 06:30 – Updated: 2026-03-06 21:30Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in designthemes LMS Elementor Pro lms-elementor-pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LMS Elementor Pro: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-27983"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T06:16:30Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in designthemes LMS Elementor Pro lms-elementor-pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects LMS Elementor Pro: from n/a through \u003c= 1.0.4.",
"id": "GHSA-vwhg-vhp3-3mp5",
"modified": "2026-03-06T21:30:36Z",
"published": "2026-03-05T06:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27983"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/lms-elementor-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-lms-elementor-pro-plugin-1-0-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-VXFM-R32R-FGX3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-22 00:31A security flaw has been discovered in Browserbase up to 20260526. This impacts an unknown function of the component Autobrowse Trace Artifact Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect default permissions. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-12823"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-22T00:16:42Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in Browserbase up to 20260526. This impacts an unknown function of the component Autobrowse Trace Artifact Handler. The manipulation results in incorrect default permissions. The attack requires a local approach. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-vxfm-r32r-fgx3",
"modified": "2026-06-22T00:31:39Z",
"published": "2026-06-22T00:31:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12823"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NARKHEDE-VAIBHAV/poc/blob/main/CVE-2026-12823%20-%20Browserbase%20Skills%20Autobrowse%20Trace%20Artifact%20Insecure%20File%20Permissions/Advisory.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NARKHEDE-VAIBHAV/poc/blob/main/CVE-2026-12823%20-%20Browserbase%20Skills%20Autobrowse%20Trace%20Artifact%20Insecure%20File%20Permissions/poc.sh"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-12823"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/837600"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/372613"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/372613/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-VXM9-CGRP-H5GQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-12-31 15:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Mike Leembruggen Simple Dashboard allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple Dashboard: from n/a through 2.0.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-56071"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-12-31T13:15:08Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Mike Leembruggen Simple Dashboard allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple Dashboard: from n/a through 2.0.",
"id": "GHSA-vxm9-cgrp-h5gq",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:54Z",
"published": "2024-12-31T15:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56071"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/simple-dashboard/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-dashboard-plugin-2-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-VXXJ-PW9G-5WXW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-22 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-22 18:30The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4 due to insufficient restriction on the 'userpro_update_user_profile' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_capabilities' parameter during a profile update.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6009"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-22T16:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The UserPro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.1.4 due to insufficient restriction on the \u0027userpro_update_user_profile\u0027 function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the \u0027wp_capabilities\u0027 parameter during a profile update.",
"id": "GHSA-vxxj-pw9g-5wxw",
"modified": "2023-11-22T18:30:56Z",
"published": "2023-11-22T18:30:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://codecanyon.net/item/userpro-user-profiles-with-social-login/5958681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e8bed9c0-dae3-405e-a946-5f28a3c30851?source=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/175871/WordPress-UserPro-5.1.x-Password-Reset-Authentication-Bypass-Escalation.html"
}
],
"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-W23F-RM4Q-VH36
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-03 09:30 – Updated: 2022-12-06 03:30A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/controller/employee.php of the component Content-Type Handler. The manipulation of the argument pfimg leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214769 was assigned to this vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-4273"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-284",
"CWE-434"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-03T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in SourceCodester Human Resource Management System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /hrm/controller/employee.php of the component Content-Type Handler. The manipulation of the argument pfimg leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-214769 was assigned to this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-w23f-rm4q-vh36",
"modified": "2022-12-06T03:30:22Z",
"published": "2022-12-03T09:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4273"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/leecybersec/bug-report/tree/main/sourcecodester/oretnom23/hrm/bypass-fileupload-rce"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.214769"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.