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.
5678 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-CJ7C-CQQV-C6M6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-28 18:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:57Integrated application server for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 263580.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-40375"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-28T18:15:11Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Integrated application server for IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. IBM X-Force ID: 263580.",
"id": "GHSA-cj7c-cqqv-c6m6",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:57:22Z",
"published": "2023-09-28T18:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40375"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/263580"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7038748"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJCW-89FV-XFJW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:12 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01An issue was discovered in the server software in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Software before 10.5.5-2. There is a privilege escalation from read-only user to admin.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40385"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-01T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in the server software in Kaseya Unitrends Backup Software before 10.5.5-2. There is a privilege escalation from read-only user to admin.",
"id": "GHSA-cjcw-89fv-xfjw",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:40Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:12:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40385"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://csirt.divd.nl/csirt-divd-nl/cases/DIVD-2021-00014"
}
],
"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-CJFF-RMQV-M6MX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:23 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:23An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the psmsrv.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1392, CVE-2020-1394, CVE-2020-1395.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1388"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the psmsrv.dll handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1392, CVE-2020-1394, CVE-2020-1395.",
"id": "GHSA-cjff-rmqv-m6mx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:23:03Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:23:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1388"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-CJG3-Q24H-9QWF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:07 – Updated: 2024-10-18 21:47plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "plone.restapi"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.2.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "PyPI",
"name": "Plone"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "5.2.0"
},
{
"fixed": "5.2.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-7938"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-07-13T17:13:03Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-01-23T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "plone.restapi in Plone 5.2.0 through 5.2.1 allows users with a certain privilege level to escalate their privileges up to the highest level.",
"id": "GHSA-cjg3-q24h-9qwf",
"modified": "2024-10-18T21:47:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:07:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7938"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/plone/plone.restapi/issues/857"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/plone/plone.restapi/pull/859"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/plone/PYSEC-2020-87.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plone.org/security/hotfix/20200121/privilege-escalation-when-plone-restapi-is-installed"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/22/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/01/24/1"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"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",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "Plone Privilege Escallation"
}
GHSA-CJG6-44J4-FFF5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-15 21:31 – Updated: 2025-07-15 21:31Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebLogic Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-50064"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-15T20:15:40Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0, 14.1.1.0.0 and 14.1.2.0.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle WebLogic Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle WebLogic Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle WebLogic Server accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.8 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-cjg6-44j4-fff5",
"modified": "2025-07-15T21:31:40Z",
"published": "2025-07-15T21:31:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-50064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2025.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJGX-JX6J-CMG7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-17 15:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:33An improper privilege management in the AMD Radeon™ Graphics driver may allow an authenticated attacker to craft an IOCTL request to gain I/O control over arbitrary hardware ports or physical addresses resulting in a potential arbitrary code execution.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20598"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-17T14:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "\n\n\nAn improper privilege management in the AMD Radeon\u2122\u00a0Graphics driver may allow an authenticated attacker to craft an IOCTL request to gain I/O control over arbitrary hardware ports or physical addresses resulting in a potential arbitrary code execution.\n\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-cjgx-jx6j-cmg7",
"modified": "2024-07-03T18:33:10Z",
"published": "2023-10-17T15:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20598"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-6009"
}
],
"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-CJH4-HRFC-4XJ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 21:31 – Updated: 2024-02-13 21:30Insufficient protections in System Management Mode (SMM) code may allow an attacker to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20563"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-14T19:15:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Insufficient protections in System Management Mode (SMM) code may allow an attacker to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-cjh4-hrfc-4xj7",
"modified": "2024-02-13T21:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T21:31:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20563"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-4002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-5001"
}
],
"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-CJJW-5Q77-9XC9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-21 21:30 – Updated: 2024-08-26 15:31An issue in MarvinTest Solutions Hardware Access Driver v.5.0.3.0 and before and fixed in v.5.0.4.0 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Hw65.sys component.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31756"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-21T20:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue in MarvinTest Solutions Hardware Access Driver v.5.0.3.0 and before and fixed in v.5.0.4.0 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the Hw65.sys component.",
"id": "GHSA-cjjw-5q77-9xc9",
"modified": "2024-08-26T15:31:13Z",
"published": "2024-05-21T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31756"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://northwave-cybersecurity.com/vulnerability-notice-hardware-access-driver-marvintest-solutions"
}
],
"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-CJQ2-J283-VJ49
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-27 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-07 21:30This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, tvOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32949"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-27T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.7.1 and iPadOS 15.7.1, tvOS 16. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-cjq2-j283-vj49",
"modified": "2023-03-07T21:30:16Z",
"published": "2023-02-27T21:30:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32949"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213487"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213490"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJXF-HQC4-WP33
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-10 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-10 00:00Azure Batch Node Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-33646"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-08-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Azure Batch Node Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-cjxf-hqc4-wp33",
"modified": "2022-08-10T00:00:18Z",
"published": "2022-08-10T00:00:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-33646"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-33646"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-33646"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/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-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.