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.
5655 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-H4RJ-C89H-XH23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2023-08-02 00:30Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26441, CVE-2021-40478, CVE-2021-40489, CVE-2021-41345.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40488"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-13T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26441, CVE-2021-40478, CVE-2021-40489, CVE-2021-41345.",
"id": "GHSA-h4rj-c89h-xh23",
"modified": "2023-08-02T00:30:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40488"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1153"
}
],
"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-H4WP-5C5Q-58QF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:50 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:50When BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.0.0.2, 13.0.0-13.1.0.5, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, 11.6.0-11.6.3.2, or 11.2.1-11.5.6, BIG-IQ Centralized Management 5.0.0-5.4.0 or 4.6.0, BIG-IQ Cloud and Orchestration 1.0.0, iWorkflow 2.1.0-2.3.0, or Enterprise Manager 3.1.1 is licensed for Appliance Mode, Admin and Resource administrator roles can by-pass BIG-IP Appliance Mode restrictions to overwrite critical system files. Attackers of high privilege level are able to overwrite critical system files which bypasses security controls in place to limit TMSH commands. This is possible with an administrator or resource administrator roles when granted TMSH. Resource administrator roles must have TMSH access in order to perform this attack.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-15321"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-31T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "When BIG-IP 14.0.0-14.0.0.2, 13.0.0-13.1.0.5, 12.1.0-12.1.3.5, 11.6.0-11.6.3.2, or 11.2.1-11.5.6, BIG-IQ Centralized Management 5.0.0-5.4.0 or 4.6.0, BIG-IQ Cloud and Orchestration 1.0.0, iWorkflow 2.1.0-2.3.0, or Enterprise Manager 3.1.1 is licensed for Appliance Mode, Admin and Resource administrator roles can by-pass BIG-IP Appliance Mode restrictions to overwrite critical system files. Attackers of high privilege level are able to overwrite critical system files which bypasses security controls in place to limit TMSH commands. This is possible with an administrator or resource administrator roles when granted TMSH. Resource administrator roles must have TMSH access in order to perform this attack.",
"id": "GHSA-h4wp-5c5q-58qf",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:50:07Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:50:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-15321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K01067037"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H574-PQF7-GVPF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:52 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:52An issue was discovered in Octopus Deploy before 4.1.9. Any user with user editing permissions can modify teams to give themselves Administer System permissions even if they didn't have them, as demonstrated by use of the RoleEdit or TeamEdit permission.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-5706"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-01-16T10:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Octopus Deploy before 4.1.9. Any user with user editing permissions can modify teams to give themselves Administer System permissions even if they didn\u0027t have them, as demonstrated by use of the RoleEdit or TeamEdit permission.",
"id": "GHSA-h574-pqf7-gvpf",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:52:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:52:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5706"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/OctopusDeploy/Issues/issues/4167"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H578-JRPJ-WC47
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-27 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-09 00:00An improper privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (Citrix Secure Access for Windows) <21.9.1.2 what could allow an attacker who has gained local access to a computer with Citrix Gateway Plug-in installed, to corrupt or delete files as SYSTEM.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21827"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-26T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An improper privilege vulnerability has been discovered in Citrix Gateway Plug-in for Windows (Citrix Secure Access for Windows) \u003c21.9.1.2 what could allow an attacker who has gained local access to a computer with Citrix Gateway Plug-in installed, to corrupt or delete files as SYSTEM.",
"id": "GHSA-h578-jrpj-wc47",
"modified": "2022-06-09T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-27T00:00:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21827"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX341455"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H57P-XQPC-6HJ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-09-04 00:00A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in C-Bus Toolkit (V1.15.7 and prior) that could allow a remote code execution when an unprivileged user modifies a file.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-22716"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-732"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in C-Bus Toolkit (V1.15.7 and prior) that could allow a remote code execution when an unprivileged user modifies a file.",
"id": "GHSA-h57p-xqpc-6hj8",
"modified": "2022-09-04T00:00:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-103-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-103-01\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2021-103-01_C-Bus_Toolkit_C-Gate_Server_Security_Notification.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-21-105-01"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-562"
}
],
"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-H585-M23X-H5C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21882.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21887"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21882.",
"id": "GHSA-h585-m23x-h5c2",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:48Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:00:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21887"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21887"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21887"
}
],
"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-H58J-PGGR-WHVC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-12 18:31In setSkipPrompt of AssociationRequest.java , there is a possible way to establish a companion device association without any confirmation due to CDM. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31320"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In setSkipPrompt of AssociationRequest.java , there is a possible way to establish a companion device association without any confirmation due to CDM. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-h58j-pggr-whvc",
"modified": "2024-07-12T18:31:47Z",
"published": "2024-07-09T21:30:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31320"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/9722ce9d733edab76163fbcd21b231424e3d7061"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/df49e0e3083b0707e2cca5a5956b49f14ded078e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-07-01"
}
],
"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-H59Q-PCQF-7VWP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2024-01-04 03:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the srmsvc.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Server Resource Management Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1475"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-17T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the srmsvc.dll handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Server Resource Management Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-h59q-pcqf-7vwp",
"modified": "2024-01-04T03:30:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:25:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1475"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1475"
}
],
"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-H5FC-Q8MJ-RVQ7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-02-16 21:30 – Updated: 2023-02-25 00:30An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 and before 7.0.7 and FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and before 7.0.7 allows an attacker that has access to the admin profile section (System subsection Administrator Users) to modify their own profile and upgrade their privileges to Read Write via CLI or GUI commands.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-38378"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-02-16T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An improper privilege management vulnerability [CWE-269] in Fortinet FortiOS version 7.2.0 and before 7.0.7 and FortiProxy version 7.2.0 through 7.2.1 and before 7.0.7 allows an attacker that has access to the admin profile section (System subsection Administrator Users) to modify their own profile and upgrade their privileges to Read Write via CLI or GUI commands.",
"id": "GHSA-h5fc-q8mj-rvq7",
"modified": "2023-02-25T00:30:46Z",
"published": "2023-02-16T21:30:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38378"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/psirt/FG-IR-22-346"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H5FM-HXG3-8HHJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Fulfillment Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-60943"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:29Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Fulfillment Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Service Fulfillment Manager. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
"id": "GHSA-h5fm-hxg3-8hhj",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:08Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:32:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60943"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/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.