Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper 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.

6466 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-2Q7G-2CRP-58PW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-30 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-04 03:30
VLAI
Details

In System UI, there is a possible factory reset protection bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-21374"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-30T18:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In System UI, there is a possible factory reset protection bypass due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-2q7g-2crp-58pw",
  "modified": "2023-11-04T03:30:19Z",
  "published": "2023-10-30T18:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21374"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/android-14"
    }
  ],
  "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-2QM9-V746-2H9M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Analytics (component: Service Administration UI). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-83301"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:42Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition product of Oracle Analytics (component: Service Administration UI).   The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-2qm9-v746-2h9m",
  "modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:31Z",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:32:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83301"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.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-2QR8-H6PQ-M27V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:30 – Updated: 2025-04-12 00:12
VLAI
Summary
Piwik (now Matomo) Vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution
Details

Unspecified vulnerability in Piwik 1.2 through 1.4 allows remote attackers with the view permission to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "piwik/piwik"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.2"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.5"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "matomo/matomo"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "1.2"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "1.5"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2011-4941"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2025-04-12T00:12:36Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2012-09-18T18:55:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Unspecified vulnerability in Piwik 1.2 through 1.4 allows remote attackers with the view permission to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.",
  "id": "GHSA-2qr8-h6pq-m27v",
  "modified": "2025-04-12T00:12:36Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:30:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4941"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/matomo-org/matomo"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20110626223028/http://piwik.org/blog/2011/06/piwik-1-5-security-advisory"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/18/1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/19/8"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Piwik (now Matomo) Vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution"
}

GHSA-2QR9-RW6C-J2JW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-27 09:31 – Updated: 2026-07-27 18:31
VLAI
Details

The MemberGlut WordPress plugin before 1.1.5 does not validate the role chosen during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to register an account with an arbitrary role, including administrator, leading to full site compromise.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-12394"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-27T07:16:24Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The MemberGlut  WordPress plugin before 1.1.5 does not validate the role chosen during front-end registration, allowing unauthenticated users to register an account with an arbitrary role, including administrator, leading to full site compromise.",
  "id": "GHSA-2qr9-rw6c-j2jw",
  "modified": "2026-07-27T18:31:46Z",
  "published": "2026-07-27T09:31:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12394"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6b126a3e-30d5-4bed-ba47-33e589ec2852"
    }
  ],
  "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-2QRM-VWV9-87JM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0918.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0917"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0918.",
  "id": "GHSA-2qrm-vwv9-87jm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:27Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:14:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0917"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0917"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-2QVG-HMRM-P9GH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35
VLAI
Details

An issue was discovered on V-SOL V1600D V2.03.69 and V2.03.57, V1600D4L V1.01.49, V1600D-MINI V1.01.48, V1600G1 V2.0.7 and V1.9.7, and V1600G2 V1.1.4 OLT devices. It is possible to elevate the privilege of a CLI user (to full administrative access) by using the password !j@l#y$z%x6x7q8c9z) for the enable command.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-29378"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-29T01:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered on V-SOL V1600D V2.03.69 and V2.03.57, V1600D4L V1.01.49, V1600D-MINI V1.01.48, V1600G1 V2.0.7 and V1.9.7, and V1600G2 V1.1.4 OLT devices. It is possible to elevate the privilege of a CLI user (to full administrative access) by using the password !j@l#y$z%x6x7q8c9z) for the enable command.",
  "id": "GHSA-2qvg-hmrm-p9gh",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:05Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:35:05Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-29378"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Jul/14"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-2QWR-V4JP-5M9V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-14 09:31 – Updated: 2026-09-14 09:31
VLAI
Details

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Logitech Logi Options+ updater service on Windows allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-12518"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-14T08:16:34Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Logitech Logi Options+ updater service on Windows allows a low-privileged local user to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM.",
  "id": "GHSA-2qwr-v4jp-5m9v",
  "modified": "2026-09-14T09:31:03Z",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:31:03Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12518"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.amberwolf.com/blog/2026/september/a-peripheral-path-to-system---exploiting-logi-options+-for-system-shells"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "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: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-2R3H-3GCC-24G5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 19:24 – Updated: 2025-03-27 15:30
VLAI
Details

As part of our Security Development Lifecycle, a potential privilege escalation issue was identified internally. This could allow a malicious actor with sufficient permissions to modify environment variables and abuse an impacted plugin in order to escalate privileges. We have resolved the issue and also made several defense-in-depth fixes alongside. While the probability of successful exploitation is low, Tenable is committed to securing our customers’ environments and our products. The updates have been distributed via the Tenable plugin feed in feed serial numbers equal to or greater than #202212212055.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-0524"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-02-01T03:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "As part of our Security Development Lifecycle, a potential privilege escalation issue was identified internally. This could allow a malicious actor with sufficient permissions to modify environment variables and abuse an impacted plugin in order to escalate privileges. We have resolved the issue and also made several defense-in-depth fixes alongside. While the probability of successful exploitation is low, Tenable is committed to securing our customers\u2019 environments and our products. The updates have been distributed via the Tenable plugin feed in feed serial numbers equal to or greater than #202212212055.",
  "id": "GHSA-2r3h-3gcc-24g5",
  "modified": "2025-03-27T15:30:39Z",
  "published": "2023-07-06T19:24:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0524"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2023-04"
    }
  ],
  "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-2R48-3VC5-9WMF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:18
VLAI
Details

Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42104, 42106 and 42107.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42105"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-21T08:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Unnecessary privilege vulnerabilities in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1 and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. This vulnerability is similar to but not identical to CVE-2021-42104, 42106 and 42107.",
  "id": "GHSA-2r48-3vc5-9wmf",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:18:28Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:18:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42105"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289229"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000289230"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1215"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-2R54-3GG6-GGRC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-11 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 08:34
VLAI
Details

An issue in DLINK DPH-400SE FRU 2.2.15.8 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the User Modify function in the Maintenance/Access function component.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-43960"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-10-11T18:15:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in DLINK DPH-400SE FRU 2.2.15.8 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the User Modify function in the Maintenance/Access function component.",
  "id": "GHSA-2r54-3gg6-ggrc",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T08:34:32Z",
  "published": "2023-10-11T18:30:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43960"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackmd.io/%40tahaafarooq/dlink-dph-400se-cwe-200"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://hackmd.io/@tahaafarooq/dlink-dph-400se-cwe-200"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/51709"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.