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.
5653 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HJQ8-WC3Q-9XF3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-24 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-30 03:35Privilege escalation in the Messaging System component. This vulnerability affects Firefox < 148, Firefox ESR < 115.33, and Firefox ESR < 140.8.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2777"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-24T14:16:26Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Privilege escalation in the Messaging System component. This vulnerability affects Firefox \u003c 148, Firefox ESR \u003c 115.33, and Firefox ESR \u003c 140.8.",
"id": "GHSA-hjq8-wc3q-9xf3",
"modified": "2026-06-30T03:35:44Z",
"published": "2026-02-24T15:30:32Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2777"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3338"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3982"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3983"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3984"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4022"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4152"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4260"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:4432"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2777"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2015305"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2442312"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-2777.json"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-13"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-14"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-15"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-16"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-17"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3339"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3361"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3491"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3492"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3493"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3494"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3495"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3496"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3497"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3515"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3516"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3517"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3976"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3978"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3979"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3980"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:3981"
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HJQQ-V5QJ-GF74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1003, CVE-2020-1027.
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0913, CVE-2020-1003, CVE-2020-1027.",
"id": "GHSA-hjqq-v5qj-gf74",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:35Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1000"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1000"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HJQW-QPP5-QXJG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30Windows SMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36974"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows SMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hjqw-qpp5-qxjg",
"modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36974"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36974"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HJR3-GHJF-RJPQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications DBA product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: ADPatch). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications DBA. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications DBA. 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-2026-61110"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:18:42Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Applications DBA product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: ADPatch). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Applications DBA. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Applications DBA. 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-hjr3-ghjf-rjpq",
"modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:16Z",
"published": "2026-07-22T00:32:16Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-61110"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HJR4-3W43-GGW8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-23 00:00A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could allow elevated functionality when guessing credentials. Affected Products: Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-A) (V1.7.5 and prior), Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-B) (V2.12.0 and prior)
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"affected": [],
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"CVE-2022-34754"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-13T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could allow elevated functionality when guessing credentials. Affected Products: Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-A) (V1.7.5 and prior), Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-B) (V2.12.0 and prior)",
"id": "GHSA-hjr4-3w43-ggw8",
"modified": "2022-07-23T00:00:16Z",
"published": "2022-07-14T00:00:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-34754"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2022-193-03\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-193-03_Acti9_PowerTag_Link_C_Security_Notification.pdf"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-HJR4-G697-XG46
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Vulnerability in the Oracle iSetup product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: General Ledger Update Transform, Reports). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iSetup. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle iSetup. 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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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-46937"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle iSetup product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: General Ledger Update Transform, Reports). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iSetup. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle iSetup. 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-hjr4-g697-xg46",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:38Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46937"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-HM2X-9MRV-7FJ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:07Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33743"
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"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-14T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-hm2x-9mrv-7fj2",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:07:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:56Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33743"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33743"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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GHSA-HM7V-8WCP-3GJM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-28 21:31 – Updated: 2026-07-28 21:31A flaw was found in CRIU's handling of restartable sequences (rseq) during checkpoint/restore. A malicious process inside a container can register an rseq critical section that hijacks CRIU's parasite code injection during checkpoint, allowing it to spoof the process credentials saved in the checkpoint image. On restore, the container process gains elevated capabilities and zeroed UIDs/GIDs.
The practical impact on Red Hat products is limited by several factors: checkpoint/restore requires root privileges (podman) or cluster-admin RBAC (OpenShift) to trigger and cannot be initiated from within the container itself; on OpenShift prior to 4.17 the feature required explicit opt-in, and on 4.17+ the kubelet checkpoint API RBAC is not configured by default; OpenShift enforces user namespaces by default for regular workloads (hostUsers is gated behind admin-only SCCs), which makes the spoofed capabilities namespace-scoped and ineffective for privilege escalation; SELinux type enforcement (container_t) blocks privilege transitions independently of capabilities; seccomp filters persist through checkpoint/restore and cannot be corrupted via the parasite; and kernel mount namespace ownership checks on RHEL 9/10 kernels prevent mount-based container escape even with spoofed capabilities.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18107"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-28T19:17:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in CRIU\u0027s handling of restartable sequences (rseq) during checkpoint/restore. A malicious process inside a container can register an rseq critical section that hijacks CRIU\u0027s parasite code injection during checkpoint, allowing it to spoof the process credentials saved in the checkpoint image. On restore, the container process gains elevated capabilities and zeroed UIDs/GIDs.\n\nThe practical impact on Red Hat products is limited by several factors: checkpoint/restore requires root privileges (podman) or cluster-admin RBAC (OpenShift) to trigger and cannot be initiated from within the container itself; on OpenShift prior to 4.17 the feature required explicit opt-in, and on 4.17+ the kubelet checkpoint API RBAC is not configured by default; OpenShift enforces user namespaces by default for regular workloads (hostUsers is gated behind admin-only SCCs), which makes the spoofed capabilities namespace-scoped and ineffective for privilege escalation; SELinux type enforcement (container_t) blocks privilege transitions independently of capabilities; seccomp filters persist through checkpoint/restore and cannot be corrupted via the parasite; and kernel mount namespace ownership checks on RHEL 9/10 kernels prevent mount-based container escape even with spoofed capabilities.",
"id": "GHSA-hm7v-8wcp-3gjm",
"modified": "2026-07-28T21:31:31Z",
"published": "2026-07-28T21:31:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18107"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/checkpoint-restore/criu/pull/3097"
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"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-18107"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2508140"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
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}
GHSA-HM94-45PM-XVX4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory & Order Manager: from n/a through 1.5.3.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-33567"
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:41Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
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"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in UkrSolution Barcode Scanner with Inventory \u0026 Order Manager allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Barcode Scanner with Inventory \u0026 Order Manager: from n/a through 1.5.3.",
"id": "GHSA-hm94-45pm-xvx4",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:03Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33567"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/barcode-scanner-lite-pos-to-manage-products-inventory-and-orders/wordpress-barcode-scanner-with-inventory-order-manager-plugin-1-5-3-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-HMCX-64XH-RM3G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-15 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0959"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In jit_memory_region.cc, there is a possible bypass of memory restrictions due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12Android ID: A-200284993",
"id": "GHSA-hmcx-64xh-rm3g",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:00Z",
"published": "2022-01-15T00:01:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0959"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01"
}
],
"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"
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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.