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.
5651 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-HR69-M797-3Q5C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-22 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-06 00:00Rapid7 Insight Agent, versions prior to 3.1.3, suffer from an improper access control vulnerability whereby, the user has access to the snapshot directory. An attacker can access, read and copy any of the files in this directory e.g. asset_info.json or file_info.json, leading to a loss of confidentiality. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Insight Agent 3.1.3.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-4016"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-21T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "Rapid7 Insight Agent, versions prior to 3.1.3, suffer from an improper access control vulnerability whereby, the user has access to the snapshot directory. An attacker can access, read and copy any of the files in this directory e.g. asset_info.json or file_info.json, leading to a loss of confidentiality. This issue was fixed in Rapid7 Insight Agent 3.1.3.",
"id": "GHSA-hr69-m797-3q5c",
"modified": "2022-08-06T00:00:53Z",
"published": "2022-01-22T00:00:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4016"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/insightagent/20220119"
}
],
"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-HRC3-JGR4-PMR3
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-27 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-27 06:31The FindAll Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the 'findall_listing_user_registration_additional_params' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if the FindAll Membership plugin is also activated, because user registration is in that plugin.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13538"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-27T05:16:12Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The FindAll Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the \u0027findall_listing_user_registration_additional_params\u0027 function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the \u0027administrator\u0027 role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if the FindAll Membership plugin is also activated, because user registration is in that plugin.",
"id": "GHSA-hrc3-jgr4-pmr3",
"modified": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"published": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13538"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/findall-business-directory-theme/24415962"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/14981949-271c-4f98-a6a1-b00619f1436d?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-HRCM-8P8V-3F27
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:46An improper permission management in CertInstaller prior to SMR APR-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to delete certain local files.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-25362"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-09T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An improper permission management in CertInstaller prior to SMR APR-2021 Release 1 allows untrusted applications to delete certain local files.",
"id": "GHSA-hrcm-8p8v-3f27",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:46:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:46:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25362"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HRFM-36WX-2CFX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-12 09:30 – Updated: 2025-04-12 09:30The WPC Admin Columns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions 2.0.6 to 2.1.0. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting user meta values that can be updated through the ajax_edit_save() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update their role to that of an administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3418"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-12T07:15:27Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The WPC Admin Columns plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions 2.0.6 to 2.1.0. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting user meta values that can be updated through the ajax_edit_save() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update their role to that of an administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-hrfm-36wx-2cfx",
"modified": "2025-04-12T09:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-04-12T09:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3418"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3269302/wpc-admin-columns/trunk/includes/class-backend.php"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6145e2d7-c917-4814-a13e-6d34088cb784?source=cve"
}
],
"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-HRFQ-PCGW-QW23
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to send arbitrary emails on behalf of the site via class_rm_user_services.php send_email_user_view.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-9455"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-06T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The RegistrationMagic plugin through 4.6.0.3 for WordPress allows remote authenticated users (with minimal privileges) to send arbitrary emails on behalf of the site via class_rm_user_services.php send_email_user_view.",
"id": "GHSA-hrfq-pcgw-qw23",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9455"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-registration-form-builder-with-submission-manager/#developers"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10116"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2020/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-registrationmagic-plugin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-HRH7-RQ69-242H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-12-12 15:30 – Updated: 2023-12-15 18:30An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. When adding the Add Admin token to a process, and specifying that it runs at medium integrity with the user owning the process, this security token can be stolen and applied to arbitrary processes.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12615"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-12-12T13:15:06Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in BeyondTrust Privilege Management for Windows through 5.6. When adding the Add Admin token to a process, and specifying that it runs at medium integrity with the user owning the process, this security token can be stolen and applied to arbitrary processes.",
"id": "GHSA-hrh7-rq69-242h",
"modified": "2023-12-15T18:30:27Z",
"published": "2023-12-12T15:30:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12615"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.beyondtrust.com/support/changelog/privilege-management-for-windows-5-6-sr1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.beyondtrust.com/trust-center/security-advisories/bt22-07"
}
],
"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-HRMP-939Q-G4MQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:09In MB connect line mbDIALUP versions <= 3.9R0.0 a low privileged local attacker can send a command to the service running with NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM that won't be validated correctly and allows for an arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33527"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-08-02T11:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In MB connect line mbDIALUP versions \u003c= 3.9R0.0 a low privileged local attacker can send a command to the service running with NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM that won\u0027t be validated correctly and allows for an arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service.",
"id": "GHSA-hrmp-939q-g4mq",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:09:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:09:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33527"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2021-017"
}
],
"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-HRQC-VWFF-62MJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 15:31 – Updated: 2026-05-19 18:32Privilege escalation in the Application Update component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8952"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-19T14:16:51Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Privilege escalation in the Application Update component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 151.",
"id": "GHSA-hrqc-vwff-62mj",
"modified": "2026-05-19T18:32:09Z",
"published": "2026-05-19T15:31:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8952"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2021727"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-46"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-50"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HRRJ-W527-VH57
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36A vulnerability in a script file that is installed as part of the Cisco Policy Suite (CPS) Software distribution for the CPS appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect sudoers permissions on the script file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and providing crafted user input at the CLI, using this script file to escalate their privilege level and execute commands as root. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to acquire root-level privileges and take full control of the appliance. The user has to be logged-in to the device with valid credentials for a specific set of users. The Cisco Policy Suite application is vulnerable when running software versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, or 11.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc07366.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-6623"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-05-18T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in a script file that is installed as part of the Cisco Policy Suite (CPS) Software distribution for the CPS appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to escalate their privilege level to root. The vulnerability is due to incorrect sudoers permissions on the script file. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the device and providing crafted user input at the CLI, using this script file to escalate their privilege level and execute commands as root. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to acquire root-level privileges and take full control of the appliance. The user has to be logged-in to the device with valid credentials for a specific set of users. The Cisco Policy Suite application is vulnerable when running software versions 10.0.0, 10.1.0, or 11.0.0. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc07366.",
"id": "GHSA-hrrj-w527-vh57",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170517-cps"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98521"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-HRVQ-VQWR-M7XH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted options to a specific command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3594"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-06T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by providing crafted options to a specific command. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-hrvq-vqwr-m7xh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3594"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vepestd-8C3J9Vc"
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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.