Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

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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-GG97-2G44-PM52

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30
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Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0766.

Severity
6.6 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1146"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0766.",
  "id": "GHSA-gg97-2g44-pm52",
  "modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:27:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1146"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1146"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GG9V-MGCP-V6M7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-03 03:19 – Updated: 2026-05-06 22:23
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing
Details

Summary

Bootstrap setup codes were not bound to the intended device role and scopes, allowing first-use privilege escalation during pairing.

Current Maintainer Triage

  • Status: open
  • Normalized severity: high
  • Assessment: Real first-use bootstrap privilege-escalation bug fixed and shipped in v2026.3.22+, so keep open for publication with current severity.

Affected Packages / Versions

  • Package: openclaw (npm)
  • Latest published npm version: 2026.3.31
  • Vulnerable version range: <=2026.3.13-1
  • Patched versions: >= 2026.3.22
  • First stable tag containing the fix: v2026.3.22

Fix Commit(s)

  • a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9 — 2026-03-22T23:57:15-07:00

OpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.

Severity
9.8 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.6 (High)
CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N
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  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2026.3.13-1"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "openclaw"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2026.3.22"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-41386"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-648"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-03T03:19:33Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-04-28T19:37:41Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "## Summary\nBootstrap setup codes were not bound to the intended device role and scopes, allowing first-use privilege escalation during pairing.\n\n## Current Maintainer Triage\n- Status: open\n- Normalized severity: high\n- Assessment: Real first-use bootstrap privilege-escalation bug fixed and shipped in v2026.3.22+, so keep open for publication with current severity.\n\n## Affected Packages / Versions\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Latest published npm version: `2026.3.31`\n- Vulnerable version range: `\u003c=2026.3.13-1`\n- Patched versions: `\u003e= 2026.3.22`\n- First stable tag containing the fix: `v2026.3.22`\n\n## Fix Commit(s)\n- `a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9` \u2014 2026-03-22T23:57:15-07:00\n\nOpenClaw thanks @tdjackey for reporting.",
  "id": "GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7",
  "modified": "2026-05-06T22:23:23Z",
  "published": "2026-04-03T03:19:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-gg9v-mgcp-v6m7"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41386"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/a600c72ed7d0045a27f58bf031d2b36ecb0141c9"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-unbound-bootstrap-setup-codes"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw: Unbound bootstrap setup codes allow privilege escalation during pairing"
}

GHSA-GGGR-W4C4-8W8H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-31 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-31 09:31
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management vulnerability in Astrotalks affecting version 10/03/2023. This vulnerability allows a local user to access the application as an administrator without any provided credentials, allowing the attacker to perform administrative actions.

Severity
8.3 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-5525"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-31T08:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in Astrotalks affecting version 10/03/2023. This vulnerability allows a local user to access the application as an administrator without any provided credentials, allowing the attacker to perform administrative actions.",
  "id": "GHSA-gggr-w4c4-8w8h",
  "modified": "2024-05-31T09:31:30Z",
  "published": "2024-05-31T09:31:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-5525"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-astrotalks"
    }
  ],
  "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:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GGJ9-3WXW-7PJ6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:01 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Certificate Dialog when it does not properly enforce user privileges, aka 'Windows Certificate Dialog Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-1388"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-11-12T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Certificate Dialog when it does not properly enforce user privileges, aka \u0027Windows Certificate Dialog Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-ggj9-3wxw-7pj6",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:48Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T22:01:09Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1388"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1388"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1388"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-975"
    }
  ],
  "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-GGR7-6FJ3-6VPV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-13 12:00 – Updated: 2022-10-15 12:01
VLAI
Details

Privilege escalation related vulnerabilities were discovered in Avaya Aura Communication Manager that may allow local administrative users to escalate their privileges. This issue affects Communication Manager versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.3 and 10.1.0.0.

Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-2249"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-10-12T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation related vulnerabilities were discovered in Avaya Aura Communication Manager that may allow local administrative users to escalate their privileges. This issue affects Communication Manager versions 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.3 and 10.1.0.0.",
  "id": "GHSA-ggr7-6fj3-6vpv",
  "modified": "2022-10-15T12:01:02Z",
  "published": "2022-10-13T12:00:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-2249"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://download.avaya.com/css/public/documents/101083760"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GGW5-48GV-558X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-16 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 00:00
VLAI
Details

Windows Recovery Environment Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-43239"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-12-15T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Recovery Environment Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-ggw5-48gv-558x",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T00:00:40Z",
  "published": "2021-12-16T00:01:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-43239"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-43239"
    }
  ],
  "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-GH2M-8W4P-V28F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:40 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:40
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Hackolade versions prior 4.2.0 on Windows has an issue in specific deployment scenarios that could allow local users to gain elevated privileges during an uninstall of the application.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-25737"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-26T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Hackolade versions prior 4.2.0 on Windows has an issue in specific deployment scenarios that could allow local users to gain elevated privileges during an uninstall of the application.",
  "id": "GHSA-gh2m-8w4p-v28f",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:40:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:40:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25737"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/bwiltse/cve/blob/master/Hackolade/Hackolade-CVE-2020-25737.txt"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-GH3C-H56H-3CHM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-20 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-22 00:00
VLAI
Details

The folioupdate service in Fabasoft Cloud Enterprise Client 22.4.0043 allows Local Privilege Escalation.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-29908"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-09-19T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The folioupdate service in Fabasoft Cloud Enterprise Client 22.4.0043 allows Local Privilege Escalation.",
  "id": "GHSA-gh3c-h56h-3chm",
  "modified": "2022-09-22T00:00:29Z",
  "published": "2022-09-20T00:00:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29908"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://help.cloud.fabasoft.com/index.php?topic=doc/Technical-Information-eng/the-fabasoft-cloud-enterprise-client.htm"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2022_13_CSNC-2022-010_LPE_Cloud_Client.txt"
    }
  ],
  "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-GH4C-FHQ7-W2P8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

Windows Telephony Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24550"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Telephony Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-gh4c-fhq7-w2p8",
  "modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:35Z",
  "published": "2022-04-16T00:00:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24550"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24550"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24550"
    }
  ],
  "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-GH5J-GP96-CG99

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-06-14 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 04:51
VLAI
Details

A mobile network solution internal fault is found in Nokia Web Element Manager before 22 R1, in which an authenticated, unprivileged user can execute administrative functions. Exploitation is not possible from outside of mobile network solution architecture. This means that exploit is not possible from mobile network user UEs, from roaming networks, or from the Internet. Exploitation is possible only from a CSP (Communication Service Provider) mobile network solution internal BTS management network.

Severity
7.0 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-26062"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-06-14T20:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A mobile network solution internal fault is found in Nokia Web Element Manager before 22 R1, in which an authenticated, unprivileged user can execute administrative functions. Exploitation is not possible from outside of mobile network solution architecture. This means that exploit is not possible from mobile network user UEs, from roaming networks, or from the Internet. Exploitation is possible only from a CSP (Communication Service Provider) mobile network solution internal BTS management network.",
  "id": "GHSA-gh5j-gp96-cg99",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T04:51:23Z",
  "published": "2023-06-14T21:30:40Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26062"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://nokia.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.nokia.com/about-us/security-and-privacy/product-security-advisory/cve-2023-26062"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "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
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.

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