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.
5645 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-J73P-GC9R-3PF8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-22 12:30 – Updated: 2024-09-11 12:30On versions before 2.1.4, after a regular user successfully logs in, they can manually make a request using the authorization token to view everyone's user flink information, including executeSQL and config.
Mitigation:
all users should upgrade to 2.1.4
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-34457"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-639"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-22T10:15:03Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "On versions before 2.1.4, after a regular user successfully logs in, they can manually make a request using the authorization token to view everyone\u0027s user flink information, including executeSQL and config.\n\nMitigation:\n\nall users should upgrade to 2.1.4\n\n",
"id": "GHSA-j73p-gc9r-3pf8",
"modified": "2024-09-11T12:30:51Z",
"published": "2024-07-22T12:30:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-34457"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/brlfrmvw9dcv38zoofmhxg7qookmwn7j"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/22/2"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J75V-3JH6-3CFC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:16In the SELinux policy configured in system_app.te, there is a possible way for system_app to gain code execution in other processes due to an overly-permissive SELinux policy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-188554048
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0691"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-06T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In the SELinux policy configured in system_app.te, there is a possible way for system_app to gain code execution in other processes due to an overly-permissive SELinux policy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-188554048",
"id": "GHSA-j75v-3jh6-3cfc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:16:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:16:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0691"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-09-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-J772-G9X7-9Q95
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-03 18:30 – Updated: 2025-12-03 18:30A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the InstallationHelper service included with Plugin Alliance Installation Manager v1.4.0 for macOS. The service accepts unauthenticated XPC connections and executes input via system(), which may allow a local user to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-55076"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-03T17:15:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the InstallationHelper service included with Plugin Alliance Installation Manager v1.4.0 for macOS. The service accepts unauthenticated XPC connections and executes input via system(), which may allow a local user to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-j772-g9x7-9q95",
"modified": "2025-12-03T18:30:26Z",
"published": "2025-12-03T18:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55076"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://almightysec.com/plugin-alliance-helpertool-xpc-service-local-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-J77Q-V8WQ-8WJV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-12 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-21 15:30An access control issue in Wvp GB28181 Pro 2.0 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to Administrator via a crafted POST request.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-37665"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-12T21:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An access control issue in Wvp GB28181 Pro 2.0 allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to Administrator via a crafted POST request.",
"id": "GHSA-j77q-v8wq-8wjv",
"modified": "2024-08-21T15:30:49Z",
"published": "2024-06-12T21:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-37665"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/648540858/wvp-GB28181-pro"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/guipi01/WVP-GB28181"
}
],
"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-J78X-7P3C-FHW7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-19 18:31 – Updated: 2026-02-19 18:31The Clasifico Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role by supplying the 'listing_user_role' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by registering an account with the administrator role.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-12882"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-19T07:17:29Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Clasifico Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 2.0. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their own role by supplying the \u0027listing_user_role\u0027 parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to gain elevated privileges by registering an account with the administrator role.",
"id": "GHSA-j78x-7p3c-fhw7",
"modified": "2026-02-19T18:31:49Z",
"published": "2026-02-19T18:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12882"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/clasifico-classified-ads-wordpress-theme/33539482"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70fb90f0-1ca4-41fe-8638-cdd05747adae?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-J7C5-G427-27CH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-15 00:01 – Updated: 2023-08-08 15:31In doRead of SimpleDecodingSource.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194105348
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39623"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-14T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "In doRead of SimpleDecodingSource.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-9Android ID: A-194105348",
"id": "GHSA-j7c5-g427-27ch",
"modified": "2023-08-08T15:31:36Z",
"published": "2022-01-15T00:01:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39623"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-01-01"
}
],
"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-J7FG-3JPP-JW6J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:06 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:06An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka 'Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0636"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-01-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles files, aka \u0027Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-j7fg-3jpp-jw6j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:06:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:06:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0636"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0636"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-J7H9-FX4J-Q5VR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-03 09:30 – Updated: 2024-01-10 15:30An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-50921"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-03T09:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on GL.iNet devices through 4.5.0. Attackers can invoke the add_user interface in the system module to gain root privileges. This affects A1300 4.4.6, AX1800 4.4.6, AXT1800 4.4.6, MT3000 4.4.6, MT2500 4.4.6, MT6000 4.5.0, MT1300 4.3.7, MT300N-V2 4.3.7, AR750S 4.3.7, AR750 4.3.7, AR300M 4.3.7, and B1300 4.3.7.",
"id": "GHSA-j7h9-fx4j-q5vr",
"modified": "2024-01-10T15:30:18Z",
"published": "2024-01-03T09:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50921"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/gl-inet/CVE-issues/blob/main/4.0.0/Add_user_vulnerability.md"
}
],
"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-J7M5-9HHG-47P4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0317"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In createOrUpdate of Permission.java and related code, there is possible permission escalation due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android; Versions: Android-10, Android-11, Android-8.0, Android-8.1, Android-9; Android ID: A-168319670.",
"id": "GHSA-j7m5-9hhg-47p4",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:38:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0317"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-01-01"
}
],
"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-J7MG-79QF-RG92
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16989, CVE-2020-16992, CVE-2020-16993.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16981"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Azure Sphere Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16988, CVE-2020-16989, CVE-2020-16992, CVE-2020-16993.",
"id": "GHSA-j7mg-79qf-rg92",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16981"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16981"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:H/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.