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.

5655 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-4H8R-4MVQ-8GQ4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-23 00:40 – Updated: 2024-04-03 23:53
VLAI
Details

Soapbox through 0.3.1: Sandbox bypass - runs a second instance of Soapbox within a sandboxed Soapbox.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2012-6302"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-01-24T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Soapbox through 0.3.1: Sandbox bypass - runs a second instance of Soapbox within a sandboxed Soapbox.",
  "id": "GHSA-4h8r-4mvq-8gq4",
  "modified": "2024-04-03T23:53:16Z",
  "published": "2022-04-23T00:40:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6302"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/10/1"
    }
  ],
  "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-4HJ2-QWWR-PXG3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-30 18:30 – Updated: 2024-01-25 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM), Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME), and Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device.

This vulnerability exists because the application does not properly restrict the files that are being used for upgrades. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted upgrade file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid platform administrator credentials on an affected device.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-20266"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-347"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-30T17:15:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder, Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Unified CM), Cisco Unified Communications Manager Session Management Edition (Unified CM SME), and Cisco Unity Connection could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root on an affected device.\n\n This vulnerability exists because the application does not properly restrict the files that are being used for upgrades. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted upgrade file. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate privileges to root. To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker must have valid platform administrator credentials on an affected device.",
  "id": "GHSA-4hj2-qwwr-pxg3",
  "modified": "2024-01-25T18:30:43Z",
  "published": "2023-08-30T18:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20266"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-cucm-priv-esc-D8Bky5eg"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4HQJ-2GG9-GQGP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-02 00:00
VLAI
Details

An improper usage of implicit intent in SemRewardManager prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to access BSSID.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-25515"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-668"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-08T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "An improper usage of implicit intent in SemRewardManager prior to SMR Dec-2021 Release 1 allows attackers to access BSSID.",
  "id": "GHSA-4hqj-2gg9-gqgp",
  "modified": "2022-08-02T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2021-12-09T00:00:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25515"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2021\u0026month=12"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4HR3-24FP-M37H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-07 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-15 00:01
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper enforcement of administrative privilege levels for high-value sensitive data. An attacker with read-only Administrator privileges to the web-based management interface on an affected device could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a page that contains sensitive data. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information regarding the configuration of the system.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20782"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-06T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper enforcement of administrative privilege levels for high-value sensitive data. An attacker with read-only Administrator privileges to the web-based management interface on an affected device could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a page that contains sensitive data. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information regarding the configuration of the system.",
  "id": "GHSA-4hr3-24fp-m37h",
  "modified": "2022-04-15T00:01:04Z",
  "published": "2022-04-07T00:00:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20782"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-info-exp-YXAWYP3s"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4HRP-GR8R-P278

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-10 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 06:46
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management vulnerability in MMIGroup prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows code execution with privilege.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-30680"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-10T02:15:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in MMIGroup prior to SMR Aug-2023 Release 1 allows code execution with privilege.",
  "id": "GHSA-4hrp-gr8r-p278",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T06:46:07Z",
  "published": "2023-08-10T03:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30680"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=08"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4HVH-JPVG-GWFM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-28 00:00
VLAI
Details

VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to 'root'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-22973"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-20T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "VMware Workspace ONE Access and Identity Manager contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access can escalate privileges to \u0027root\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-4hvh-jpvg-gwfm",
  "modified": "2022-05-28T00:00:23Z",
  "published": "2022-05-21T00:00:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22973"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0014.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-4HVQ-PG8R-GRR5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-17 03:30 – Updated: 2026-01-17 03:30
VLAI
Details

The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.7.1. This is due to the 'add_menu' function is accessible via the 'rm_user_exists' AJAX action and allows arbitrary updates to the 'admin_order' setting. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to injecting an empty slug into the order parameter, and manipulate the plugin's menu generation logic, and when the admin menu is subsequently built, the plugin adds 'manage_options' capability for the target role. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited unauthenticated, but further privilege escalation requires at least a subscriber user.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-15403"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-01-17T03:16:03Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "The RegistrationMagic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.0.7.1. This is due to the \u0027add_menu\u0027 function is accessible via the \u0027rm_user_exists\u0027 AJAX action and allows arbitrary updates to the \u0027admin_order\u0027 setting. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to injecting an empty slug into the order parameter, and manipulate the plugin\u0027s menu generation logic, and when the admin menu is subsequently built, the plugin adds \u0027manage_options\u0027 capability for the target role. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited unauthenticated, but further privilege escalation requires at least a subscriber user.",
  "id": "GHSA-4hvq-pg8r-grr5",
  "modified": "2026-01-17T03:30:24Z",
  "published": "2026-01-17T03:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15403"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/trunk/admin/class_rm_admin.php#L487"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/trunk/admin/controllers/class_rm_options_controller.php#L562"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3440797/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager#file2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68dd9f6f-ccee-4a27-bd21-2fb32b92cc62?source=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-4HWF-G48W-CV77

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-12 03:30 – Updated: 2025-07-25 18:30
VLAI

{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-6677"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-12T03:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation in uberAgent",
  "id": "GHSA-4hwf-g48w-cv77",
  "modified": "2025-07-25T18:30:33Z",
  "published": "2024-07-12T03:30:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6677"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX691103/citrix-uberagent-security-bulletin-for-cve20246677"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.citrix.com/external/article/691103/citrix-uberagent-security-bulletin-for-c.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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/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-4J2P-J8C6-H5P8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-28 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

Privilege escalation vulnerability in Avast Antivirus prior to 20.4 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by "hollowing" trusted process which could lead to the bypassing of Avast self-defense.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-45339"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-27T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation vulnerability in Avast Antivirus prior to 20.4 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by \"hollowing\" trusted process which could lead to the bypassing of Avast self-defense.",
  "id": "GHSA-4j2p-j8c6-h5p8",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:50Z",
  "published": "2021-12-28T00:00:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45339"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/the-deniss/Vulnerability-Disclosures/tree/main/CVE-2021-AVST0"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.avast.com/hacker-hall-of-fame/en/researcher-david-eade-reports-antitrack-bug-to-avast-0"
    }
  ],
  "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-4J59-HFW6-6W7H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2018-08-15 19:30 – Updated: 2021-09-16 20:54
VLAI
Summary
Downloads Resources over HTTP in cmake
Details

Affected versions of cmake insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.

In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running cmake.

Recommendation

No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.

The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available, or installing the cmake binaries via a system package manager, such as apt-get.

Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "cmake"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "last_affected": "0.0.4"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2016-10642"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-311"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2020-06-16T20:58:24Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Affected versions of `cmake` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. \n\nIn scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `cmake`.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nNo patch is currently available for this vulnerability.\n\nThe best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available, or installing the cmake binaries via a system package manager, such as `apt-get`.\n\nAlternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.",
  "id": "GHSA-4j59-hfw6-6w7h",
  "modified": "2021-09-16T20:54:42Z",
  "published": "2018-08-15T19:30:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10642"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4j59-hfw6-6w7h"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/stanley-gu/cmake"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/233"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [],
  "summary": "Downloads Resources over HTTP in cmake"
}

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.