Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper 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.

5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-MXV4-G2W3-Q67W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:21
VLAI
Details

Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security feature bypass.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-9592"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-06-25T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2020.006.20042 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, 2017.011.30166 and earlier, and 2015.006.30518 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to security feature bypass.",
  "id": "GHSA-mxv4-g2w3-q67w",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:21:50Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:21:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9592"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-24.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-MXXC-9R58-2XRQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-10 09:30 – Updated: 2024-10-10 09:30
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE ZXR10 1800-2S series ,ZXR10 2800-4,ZXR10 3800-8,ZXR10 160 series on 64 bit allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects ZXR10 1800-2S series ,ZXR10 2800-4,ZXR10 3800-8,ZXR10 160 series: V4.00.10 and earlier.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-22068"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-521"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-10T09:15:03Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE ZXR10 1800-2S series ,ZXR10 2800-4,ZXR10 3800-8,ZXR10 160 series on 64 bit allows Functionality Bypass.This issue affects ZXR10 1800-2S series ,ZXR10 2800-4,ZXR10 3800-8,ZXR10 160 series: V4.00.10 and earlier.",
  "id": "GHSA-mxxc-9r58-2xrq",
  "modified": "2024-10-10T09:30:35Z",
  "published": "2024-10-10T09:30:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-22068"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/5359853646778130472"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P222-VPCP-XW36

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33
VLAI
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 security controls on the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using an affected CLI utility that is running on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-3600"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "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 security controls on the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using an affected CLI utility that is running on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to gain root privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-p222-vpcp-xw36",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:33:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3600"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-vepeshlg-tJghOQcA"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P249-VR5G-FF3H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:26 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:26
VLAI
Details

The client (aka GalaxyClientService.exe) in GOG GALAXY 2.0.19 allows local privilege escalation from any authenticated user to SYSTEM by instructing the Windows service to execute arbitrary commands. This occurs because the attacker can inject a DLL into GalaxyClient.exe, defeating the TCP-based "trusted client" protection mechanism.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-24574"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-798"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-08-21T04:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The client (aka GalaxyClientService.exe) in GOG GALAXY 2.0.19 allows local privilege escalation from any authenticated user to SYSTEM by instructing the Windows service to execute arbitrary commands. This occurs because the attacker can inject a DLL into GalaxyClient.exe, defeating the TCP-based \"trusted client\" protection mechanism.",
  "id": "GHSA-p249-vr5g-ff3h",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:26:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:26:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-24574"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/jtesta/gog_galaxy_client_service_poc/issues/1#issuecomment-926932218"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/jtesta/gog_galaxy_client_service_poc"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.gog.com/galaxy"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.positronsecurity.com/blog/2020-08-13-gog-galaxy_client-local-privilege-escalation_deuce"
    }
  ],
  "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-P24F-9HFJ-FG7M

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft COM for Windows handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft COM for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1507"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft COM for Windows handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Microsoft COM for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-p24f-9hfj-fg7m",
  "modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:28:03Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1507"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1507"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P24W-FV79-9HFM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-09 18:31 – Updated: 2024-10-15 18:30
VLAI
Details

A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated PAN-OS administrator with restricted privileges to use a compromised XML API key to perform actions as a higher privileged PAN-OS administrator. For example, an administrator with "Virtual system administrator (read-only)" access could use an XML API key of a "Virtual system administrator" to perform write operations on the virtual system configuration even though they should be limited to read-only operations.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-9471"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-09T17:15:21Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability in the XML API of Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS software enables an authenticated PAN-OS administrator with restricted privileges to use a compromised XML API key to perform actions as a higher privileged PAN-OS administrator. For example, an administrator with \"Virtual system administrator (read-only)\" access could use an XML API key of a \"Virtual system administrator\" to perform write operations on the virtual system configuration even though they should be limited to read-only operations.",
  "id": "GHSA-p24w-fv79-9hfm",
  "modified": "2024-10-15T18:30:49Z",
  "published": "2024-10-09T18:31:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9471"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9471"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:A/V:D/RE:L/U:Green",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P26J-6C6C-JVP3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/cms.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-20073"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T06:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file /admin/cms.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
  "id": "GHSA-p26j-6c6c-jvp3",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
  "published": "2022-06-22T00:01:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20073"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95413"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044"
    }
  ],
  "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-P297-P5CX-35QX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-04 12:30 – Updated: 2025-09-04 15:30
VLAI

{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-36904"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-09-04T10:42:30Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "N/A",
  "id": "GHSA-p297-p5cx-35qx",
  "modified": "2025-09-04T15:30:28Z",
  "published": "2025-09-04T12:30:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36904"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2025-09-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-P2C8-Q49F-8F5V

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-05-06 00:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 03:50
VLAI
Details

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-29350"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-05-05T23:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-p2c8-q49f-8f5v",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T03:50:00Z",
  "published": "2023-05-06T00:30:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-29350"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-29350"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-17"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P2J5-8C6Q-M7CW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43
VLAI
Details

In X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.19.4, an attacker authenticated to an X server with the X shared memory extension enabled can cause aborts of the X server or replace shared memory segments of other X clients in the same session.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-13721"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-10-10T01:30:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In X.Org Server (aka xserver and xorg-server) before 1.19.4, an attacker authenticated to an X server with the X shared memory extension enabled can cause aborts of the X server or replace shared memory segments of other X clients in the same session.",
  "id": "GHSA-p2j5-8c6q-m7cw",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:15Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:43:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13721"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/commit/?id=b95f25af141d33a65f6f821ea9c003f66a01e1f1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.x.org/archives/xorg-announce/2017-October/002808.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-30"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4000"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/04/10"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101238"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/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.