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.
5648 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-3HH5-H95J-2CW7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:26In BIND 9.10.0 -> 9.11.21, 9.12.0 -> 9.16.5, 9.17.0 -> 9.17.3, also affects 9.10.5-S1 -> 9.11.21-S1 of the BIND 9 Supported Preview Edition, An attacker that can reach a vulnerable system with a specially crafted query packet can trigger a crash. To be vulnerable, the system must: * be running BIND that was built with "--enable-native-pkcs11" * be signing one or more zones with an RSA key * be able to receive queries from a possible attacker
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8623"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-617"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-21T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In BIND 9.10.0 -\u003e 9.11.21, 9.12.0 -\u003e 9.16.5, 9.17.0 -\u003e 9.17.3, also affects 9.10.5-S1 -\u003e 9.11.21-S1 of the BIND 9 Supported Preview Edition, An attacker that can reach a vulnerable system with a specially crafted query packet can trigger a crash. To be vulnerable, the system must: * be running BIND that was built with \"--enable-native-pkcs11\" * be signing one or more zones with an RSA key * be able to receive queries from a possible attacker",
"id": "GHSA-3hh5-h95j-2cw7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:26:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:26:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2020-8623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/08/msg00053.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DQN62GBMCIC5AY4KYADGXNKVY6AJKSJE"
},
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"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZKAMJZXR66P6S5LEU4SN7USSNCWTXEXP"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202008-19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200827-0003"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/4468-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4752"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.synology.com/security/advisory/Synology_SA_20_19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00041.html"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00044.html"
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"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-3HQJ-7V65-62FJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-21 21:33 – Updated: 2024-06-21 21:33When generating the systemd service units for the docker snap (and other similar snaps), snapd does not specify Delegate=yes - as a result systemd will move processes from the containers created and managed by these snaps into the cgroup of the main daemon within the snap itself when reloading system units. This may grant additional privileges to a container within the snap that were not originally intended.
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-21T20:15:10Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "When generating the systemd service units for the docker snap (and other similar snaps), snapd does not specify Delegate=yes - as a result systemd will move processes from the containers created and managed by these snaps into the cgroup of the main daemon within the snap itself when reloading system units. This may grant additional privileges to a container within the snap that were not originally intended.",
"id": "GHSA-3hqj-7v65-62fj",
"modified": "2024-06-21T21:33:58Z",
"published": "2024-06-21T21:33:58Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27352"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.launchpad.net/snapd/+bug/1910456"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4728-1"
},
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"url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-27352"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-3HR7-2GJF-R4MJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 9 and 10 (MTK chipsets). An AT command handler allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200009 (June 2020).
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"CVE-2020-13841"
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"CWE-269"
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"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 9 and 10 (MTK chipsets). An AT command handler allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200009 (June 2020).",
"id": "GHSA-3hr7-2gjf-r4mj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13841"
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"url": "https://lgsecurity.lge.com"
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"severity": []
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GHSA-3HRJ-C558-9FJQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-25 00:00 – Updated: 2026-07-05 03:30A local privilege escalation vulnerability was identified within the "luminati_net_updater_win_eagleget_com" service in EagleGet Downloader version 2.1.5.20 Stable. This issue allows authenticated non-administrative user to escalate their privilege and conduct code execution as a SYSTEM privilege.
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"CVE-2020-21046"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-24T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability was identified within the \"luminati_net_updater_win_eagleget_com\" service in EagleGet Downloader version 2.1.5.20 Stable. This issue allows authenticated non-administrative user to escalate their privilege and conduct code execution as a SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-3hrj-c558-9fjq",
"modified": "2026-07-05T03:30:49Z",
"published": "2022-06-25T00:00:53Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-21046"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/%40n1pwn/local-privilege-escalation-in-eagleget-1fde79fe47c0"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://medium.com/@n1pwn/local-privilege-escalation-in-eagleget-1fde79fe47c0"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://eagleget.com"
}
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"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"
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]
}
GHSA-3HW7-QJ9H-R835
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-19 19:15 – Updated: 2026-02-06 18:56A security vulnerability was discovered in Gardener that could allow a user with administrative privileges for a Gardener project to obtain control over the seed cluster(s) where their shoot clusters are managed.
Am I Vulnerable?
This CVE affects all Gardener installations no matter of the public cloud provider(s) used for the seed clusters/shoot clusters.
Affected Components
gardener/gardener
Affected Versions
- < v1.116.4
- < v1.117.5
- < v1.118.2
- < v1.119.0
Fixed Versions
- >= v1.116.4
- >= v1.117.5
- >= v1.118.2
- >= v1.119.0
How do I mitigate this vulnerability?
Update to a fixed version.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-47283"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-05-19T19:15:03Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-05-19T19:15:51Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "A security vulnerability was discovered in Gardener that could allow a user with administrative privileges for a Gardener project to obtain control over the seed cluster(s) where their shoot clusters are managed.\n\n### Am I Vulnerable?\n\nThis CVE affects all Gardener installations no matter of the public cloud provider(s) used for the seed clusters/shoot clusters.\n\n### Affected Components\n\n- `gardener/gardener`\n\n### Affected Versions\n\n- \u003c v1.116.4\n- \u003c v1.117.5\n- \u003c v1.118.2\n- \u003c v1.119.0\n\n### Fixed Versions\n\n- \u0026gt;= v1.116.4\n- \u0026gt;= v1.117.5\n- \u0026gt;= v1.118.2\n- \u0026gt;= v1.119.0\n\n### How do I mitigate this vulnerability?\n\nUpdate to a fixed version.",
"id": "GHSA-3hw7-qj9h-r835",
"modified": "2026-02-06T18:56:41Z",
"published": "2025-05-19T19:15:03Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/security/advisories/GHSA-3hw7-qj9h-r835"
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47283"
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"url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/924b1575aae052bcda5a51fac8594d38fa3c41b0"
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"url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/b89cf2cd5067e82f364063d5241af73650a6e11d"
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"url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/bbd19b1dd3a31843d7b820172d37f75298dfaf8b"
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"url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener/commit/cf4e9887d83902216b85609caf563f7a9dd2de00"
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"url": "https://github.com/gardener/gardener"
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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],
"summary": "Gardener allows bypassing project secret validation which can lead to privilege escalation"
}
GHSA-3J3X-65FF-623H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-24 09:32 – Updated: 2026-07-24 21:32The CAFEHAUS API WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have any authentication or authorisation when updating user passwords, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set the password of any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-12981"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-24T07:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The CAFEHAUS API WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not have any authentication or authorisation when updating user passwords, allowing unauthenticated attackers to set the password of any user, including administrators, and fully take over their accounts.",
"id": "GHSA-3j3x-65ff-623h",
"modified": "2026-07-24T21:32:21Z",
"published": "2026-07-24T09:32:15Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12981"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/79fa8b91-f88e-4249-9f17-9e98e879f6fa"
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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:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3J4J-7Q69-WJ53
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43Nagios Core through 4.3.4 initially executes /usr/sbin/nagios as root but supports configuration options in which this file is owned by a non-root account (and similarly can have nagios.cfg owned by a non-root account), which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to this non-root account.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-14312"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-09-11T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Nagios Core through 4.3.4 initially executes /usr/sbin/nagios as root but supports configuration options in which this file is owned by a non-root account (and similarly can have nagios.cfg owned by a non-root account), which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to this non-root account.",
"id": "GHSA-3j4j-7q69-wj53",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:21Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14312"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/NagiosEnterprises/nagioscore/issues/424"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201812-03"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100881"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-3J4M-48VR-7W3H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-12 00:00A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Demokratian. This affects an unknown part of the file install/install3.php. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36542"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-07T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Demokratian. This affects an unknown part of the file install/install3.php. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.",
"id": "GHSA-3j4m-48vr-7w3h",
"modified": "2022-06-12T00:00:46Z",
"published": "2022-06-08T00:00:42Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36542"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://alquimistadesistemas.com/sql-injection-y-archivo-peligroso-en-demokratian"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bitbucket.org/csalgadow/demokratian_votaciones/commits/0d073ee461edd5f42528d41e00bf0a7b22e86bb3"
},
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"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.159435"
}
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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-3J7P-P25J-434W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OIM Legacy UI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:56Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: OIM Legacy UI). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Identity Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-3j7p-p25j-434w",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:48Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:31:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60567"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
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GHSA-3JH7-8C9C-W8MX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:01Chamilo LMS 1.11.10 does not properly manage privileges which could allow a user with Sessions administrator privilege to create a new user then use the edit user function to change this new user to administrator privilege.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-23128"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Chamilo LMS 1.11.10 does not properly manage privileges which could allow a user with Sessions administrator privilege to create a new user then use the edit user function to change this new user to administrator privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-3jh7-8c9c-w8mx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:01:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23128"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.chamilo.org/projects/chamilo-18/wiki/Security_issues#Issue-41-2020-04-22-Medium-risk-high-impact-CSRF-and-privilege-escalation-via-CSRF"
},
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"type": "WEB",
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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.