Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

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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-P6JW-CFP7-35P2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-01 23:48 – Updated: 2022-05-01 23:48
VLAI
Details

The Site Documentation Drupal module 5.x before 5.x-1.8 and 6.x before 6.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges of other users by leveraging the "access content" permission to list tables and obtain session IDs from the database.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2008-2271"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2008-05-16T12:54:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Site Documentation Drupal module 5.x before 5.x-1.8 and 6.x before 6.x-1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges of other users by leveraging the \"access content\" permission to list tables and obtain session IDs from the database.",
  "id": "GHSA-p6jw-cfp7-35p2",
  "modified": "2022-05-01T23:48:20Z",
  "published": "2022-05-01T23:48:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2271"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42453"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://drupal.org/node/258547"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/30257"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29242"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1541/references"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P6X5-52J3-6VFR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-22 00:00
VLAI
Details

In PermissionController, there is a possible way to get and retain permissions without user's consent due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-223907044

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20218"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-07-13T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In PermissionController, there is a possible way to get and retain permissions without user\u0027s consent due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-223907044",
  "id": "GHSA-p6x5-52j3-6vfr",
  "modified": "2022-07-22T00:00:33Z",
  "published": "2022-07-14T00:00:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20218"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-07-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-P743-H3F6-5F74

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-25 21:31 – Updated: 2026-03-04 18:31
VLAI
Details

VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges in vCenter to access Aria Operations may leverage this vulnerability to obtain administrative access in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22721, apply the patches listed in the 'Fixed Version' column of the 'Response Matrix' found in  VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 .

Severity
6.2 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-22721"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-25T21:16:40Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "VMware Aria Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with privileges in vCenter to access Aria Operations may leverage this vulnerability to obtain administrative access in VMware Aria Operations. To remediate CVE-2026-22721, apply the patches listed in the \u0027Fixed Version\u0027 column of the \u0027Response Matrix\u0027 found in\u00a0 VMSA-2026-0001 https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947 .",
  "id": "GHSA-p743-h3f6-5f74",
  "modified": "2026-03-04T18:31:47Z",
  "published": "2026-02-25T21:31:19Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22721"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/36947"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/aria/aria-operations/8-18/vmware-aria-operations-8186-release-notes.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P782-XGP4-8HR8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-24 00:00 – Updated: 2024-05-20 21:27
VLAI
Summary
golang.org/x/sys/unix has Incorrect privilege reporting in syscall
Details

Go before 1.17.10 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 has Incorrect Privilege Reporting in syscall. When called with a non-zero flags parameter, the Faccessat function could incorrectly report that a file is accessible.

Specific Go Packages Affected

golang.org/x/sys/unix

Severity
5.3 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "golang.org/x/sys"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.0.0-20220412211240-33da011f77ad"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-29526"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-02-08T00:30:54Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-23T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Go before 1.17.10 and 1.18.x before 1.18.2 has Incorrect Privilege Reporting in syscall. When called with a non-zero flags parameter, the Faccessat function could incorrectly report that a file is accessible.\n\n### Specific Go Packages Affected\ngolang.org/x/sys/unix",
  "id": "GHSA-p782-xgp4-8hr8",
  "modified": "2024-05-20T21:27:32Z",
  "published": "2022-06-24T00:00:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29526"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/golang/go/issues/52313"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/golang/go"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://go.dev/cl/399539"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://go.dev/cl/400074"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://go.dev/issue/52313"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://groups.google.com/g/golang-announce/c/Y5qrqw_lWdU"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Q6GE5EQGE4L2KRVGW4T75QVIYAXCLO5X"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RQXU752ALW53OJAF5MG3WMR5CCZVLWW6"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/Z55VUVGO7E5PJFXIOVAY373NZRHBNCI5"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZY2SLWOQR4ZURQ7UBRZ7JIX6H6F5JHJR"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://pkg.go.dev/vuln/GO-2022-0493"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-02"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220729-0001"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "golang.org/x/sys/unix has Incorrect privilege reporting in syscall"
}

GHSA-P7GR-F84W-HQG5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-02 21:53 – Updated: 2026-03-27 20:15
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw's sandboxed sessions_spawn now enforces sandbox inheritance for cross-agent spawns
Details

Summary

A sandboxed session could use cross-agent sessions_spawn to create a child under an agent configured with sandbox.mode="off", downgrading runtime confinement.

Impact

In mixed-agent setups that allow cross-agent spawning, a sandboxed requester could escape into an unsandboxed child runtime.

Fix

Spawn-time sandbox inheritance is now enforced: if the requester is sandboxed and the resolved child runtime would be unsandboxed, spawn is rejected.

Affected and Patched Versions

  • Affected: <= 2026.2.26
  • Patched: 2026.3.1
Severity
6.9 (Medium)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N
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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "npm",
        "name": "openclaw"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2026.3.1"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-32048"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-284",
      "CWE-732"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-03-02T21:53:45Z",
    "nvd_published_at": null,
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "### Summary\nA sandboxed session could use cross-agent `sessions_spawn` to create a child under an agent configured with `sandbox.mode=\"off\"`, downgrading runtime confinement.\n\n### Impact\nIn mixed-agent setups that allow cross-agent spawning, a sandboxed requester could escape into an unsandboxed child runtime.\n\n### Fix\nSpawn-time sandbox inheritance is now enforced: if the requester is sandboxed and the resolved child runtime would be unsandboxed, spawn is rejected.\n\n### Affected and Patched Versions\n- Affected: `\u003c= 2026.2.26`\n- Patched: `2026.3.1`",
  "id": "GHSA-p7gr-f84w-hqg5",
  "modified": "2026-03-27T20:15:58Z",
  "published": "2026-03-02T21:53:45Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-p7gr-f84w-hqg5"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32048"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-sandbox-escape-via-cross-agent-sessions-spawn"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:L/SA:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "OpenClaw\u0027s sandboxed sessions_spawn now enforces sandbox inheritance for cross-agent spawns"
}

GHSA-P7GV-9389-M757

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

Extreme EXOS 16.x, 21.x, and 22.x allows administrators to obtain a root shell via vectors involving an exsh debug shell.

Severity
6.7 (Medium)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-14329"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-10-23T08:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Extreme EXOS 16.x, 21.x, and 22.x allows administrators to obtain a root shell via vectors involving an exsh debug shell.",
  "id": "GHSA-p7gv-9389-m757",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:43:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14329"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?n=000017719"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-P7JW-JXR7-PM98

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:03
VLAI
Details

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation as nagios via installation of a malicious component containing PHP code.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-28904"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-24T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Execution with Unnecessary Privileges in Nagios Fusion 4.1.8 and earlier allows for Privilege Escalation as nagios via installation of a malicious component containing PHP code.",
  "id": "GHSA-p7jw-jxr7-pm98",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:03:04Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:03:04Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28904"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://skylightcyber.com/2021/05/20/13-nagios-vulnerabilities-7-will-shock-you"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.nagios.com/downloads/nagios-xi/change-log"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162783/Nagios-XI-Fusion-Privilege-Escalation-Cross-Site-Scripting-Code-Execution.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P7MJ-7J9P-VMXM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:46 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:46
VLAI
Details

Multiple issues were addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1750"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-02T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Multiple issues were addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.2, Security Update 2021-001 Catalina, Security Update 2021-001 Mojave, watchOS 7.3, tvOS 14.4, iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-p7mj-7j9p-vmxm",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:46:17Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:46:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1750"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212146"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212147"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212148"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212149"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-P7MJ-V488-82C3

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:55 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:50
VLAI
Details

CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. With only user-level access, a user can modify the backup plan and add a Pre backup action script that executes on behalf of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

Severity
7.8 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-15720"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-08-28T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. With only user-level access, a user can modify the backup plan and add a Pre backup action script that executes on behalf of NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM.",
  "id": "GHSA-p7mj-v488-82c3",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T01:50:01Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:55:03Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15720"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sevenlayers.com/index.php/243-cloudberry-backup-local-privilege-escalation"
    }
  ],
  "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-P7MV-684H-C4RX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48
VLAI
Details

Linux kernel version after commit bdcf0a423ea1 - 4.15-rc4+, 4.14.8+, 4.9.76+, 4.4.111+ contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in NFS server (nfsd) that can result in remote users reading or writing files they should not be able to via NFS. This attack appear to be exploitable via NFS server must export a filesystem with the "rootsquash" options enabled. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 1995266727fa.

Severity
7.4 (High)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-1000028"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2018-02-09T23:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Linux kernel version after commit bdcf0a423ea1 - 4.15-rc4+, 4.14.8+, 4.9.76+, 4.4.111+ contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in NFS server (nfsd) that can result in remote users reading or writing files they should not be able to via NFS. This attack appear to be exploitable via NFS server must export a filesystem with the \"rootsquash\" options enabled. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 1995266727fa.",
  "id": "GHSA-p7mv-684h-c4rx",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:48:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000028"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://git.kernel.org/linus/1995266727fa8143897e89b55f5d3c79aa828420"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "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.

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