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Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Allowed

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft

A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

2218 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-3GPH-8868-XM4R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-06 21:32 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:32
VLAI
Details

SearchBlox before Version 9.2.1 is vulnerable to Privileged Escalation-Lower user is able to access Admin functionality.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-10129"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-06T19:15:43Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "SearchBlox before Version 9.2.1 is vulnerable to Privileged Escalation-Lower user is able to access Admin functionality.",
  "id": "GHSA-3gph-8868-xm4r",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T07:32:16Z",
  "published": "2023-09-06T21:32:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10129"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://developer.searchblox.com/v9.2/changelog/version-91"
    }
  ],
  "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-3H6M-4CMJ-F665

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35
VLAI
Details

Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Sonaar <= 4.27.4 versions.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-59563"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T13:19:15Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Sonaar \u003c= 4.27.4 versions.",
  "id": "GHSA-3h6m-4cmj-f665",
  "modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:42Z",
  "published": "2026-06-17T18:35:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-59563"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/sonaar/vulnerability/wordpress-sonaar-theme-4-27-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=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-3J3C-5632-G52J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-07 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-07 06:30
VLAI
Details

A weakness has been identified in StableBit Scanner 2.6.13.4088. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\Program Files (x86)\StableBit\Scanner\Service\Scanner.Service.exe of the component ScannerService. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-19190"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-08-07T04:17:21Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A weakness has been identified in StableBit Scanner 2.6.13.4088. This affects an unknown part of the file C:\\Program Files (x86)\\StableBit\\Scanner\\Service\\Scanner.Service.exe of the component ScannerService. This manipulation causes permission issues. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.",
  "id": "GHSA-3j3c-5632-g52j",
  "modified": "2026-08-07T06:30:24Z",
  "published": "2026-08-07T06:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-19190"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-19190"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/864538"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/386708"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/386708/cti"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://winslow1984.com/books/cve-collection/page/stablebit-scanner-26134088-local-privilege-escalation-via-insecure-deserialization"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3JMM-QP9W-H326

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-03 18:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:31
VLAI
Details

In Extreme XOS through 22.6.1.4, a read-only user can escalate privileges to root via a crafted HTTP POST request to the python method of the Machine-to-Machine Interface (MMI).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-27453"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-03T18:15:09Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In Extreme XOS through 22.6.1.4, a read-only user can escalate privileges to root via a crafted HTTP POST request to the python method of the Machine-to-Machine Interface (MMI).",
  "id": "GHSA-3jmm-qp9w-h326",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T15:31:43Z",
  "published": "2024-05-03T18:30:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27453"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://extreme-networks.my.site.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000118266"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.exsiliumsecurity.com/CVE-2024-27453.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3JRF-74H9-V6JF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-25 21:30 – Updated: 2025-12-25 21:30
VLAI
Details

A weakness has been identified in youlaitech youlai-mall 1.0.0/2.0.0. This impacts the function getMemberByMobile of the file mall-ums/ums-boot/src/main/java/com/youlai/mall/ums/controller/app/MemberController.java. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-15086"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-25T21:15:40Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A weakness has been identified in youlaitech youlai-mall 1.0.0/2.0.0. This impacts the function getMemberByMobile of the file mall-ums/ums-boot/src/main/java/com/youlai/mall/ums/controller/app/MemberController.java. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-3jrf-74h9-v6jf",
  "modified": "2025-12-25T21:30:11Z",
  "published": "2025-12-25T21:30:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-15086"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Hwwg/cve/issues/27"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.338414"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.338414"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.708176"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3P98-P9MV-8P9F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-22 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-20 15:31
VLAI
Details

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in N-Media Simple User Registration wp-registration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple User Registration: from n/a through <= 6.4.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-53428"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-22T15:15:51Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in N-Media Simple User Registration wp-registration allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple User Registration: from n/a through \u003c= 6.4.",
  "id": "GHSA-3p98-p9mv-8p9f",
  "modified": "2026-01-20T15:31:28Z",
  "published": "2025-10-22T15:31:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53428"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-user-registration-plugin-6-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-user-registration-plugin-6-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vdp.patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/wp-registration/vulnerability/wordpress-simple-user-registration-plugin-6-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=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-3PG6-R94F-FCVH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 03:31 – Updated: 2026-09-08 03:31
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability was identified in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. This affects the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-86512"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T03:17:19Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability was identified in java-json-tools json-patch up to 1.13. This affects the function CopyOperation.apply/MoveOperation.apply of the file src/main/java/com/github/fge/jsonpatch/CopyOperation.java of the component Copy Move Operations. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.",
  "id": "GHSA-3pg6-r94f-fcvh",
  "modified": "2026-09-08T03:31:15Z",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:31:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-86512"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch/issues/170"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/java-json-tools/json-patch"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-86512"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/908391"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/399666"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/399666/cti"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3PWX-5G7F-2MVM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-08 12:31 – Updated: 2026-09-08 12:31
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Horizon Security Analyzer (formerly AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer) on Linux, 64 bit allows Privilege Escalation and Parameter Injection.

A local user with access to the command line may escalate their privileges by abusing the parameters of a command that is approved in the sudoers file. 

This issue affects Horizon Security Analyzer : A33.10, A33.20 and A33.30.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-77654"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-08T11:17:44Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Horizon Security Analyzer (formerly AlgoSec Firewall Analyzer) on Linux, 64 bit allows\u00a0Privilege Escalation and Parameter Injection.\n\nA local user with access to the command line may escalate their privileges by abusing the parameters of a command that is approved in the sudoers file.\u00a0\n\n\nThis issue affects\u00a0Horizon Security Analyzer : A33.10, A33.20 and A33.30.",
  "id": "GHSA-3pwx-5g7f-2mvm",
  "modified": "2026-09-08T12:31:29Z",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:31:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-77654"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://techdocs.algosec.com/en/cves/Content/tech-notes/cves/cve-2026-77654.htm"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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:N/AU:Y/R:U/V:X/RE:L/U:Amber",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-3Q33-478H-MRCG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-16 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35
VLAI
Details

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Unity Business Technology Pty Ltd The E-Commerce ERP allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects The E-Commerce ERP: from n/a through 2.1.1.3.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-52836"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-07-16T12:15:29Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Unity Business Technology Pty Ltd The E-Commerce ERP allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects The E-Commerce ERP: from n/a through 2.1.1.3.",
  "id": "GHSA-3q33-478h-mrcg",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:48Z",
  "published": "2025-07-16T12:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-52836"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/profitori/vulnerability/wordpress-the-e-commerce-erp-2-1-1-3-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=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-3QG8-96FF-3XHQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-31 21:30 – Updated: 2025-05-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in JeeWMS up to 20250504. This affects the function filedeal of the file /systemController/filedeal.do of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-5390"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-31T19:15:20Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in JeeWMS up to 20250504. This affects the function filedeal of the file /systemController/filedeal.do of the component File Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. This product does not use versioning. This is why information about affected and unaffected releases are unavailable.",
  "id": "GHSA-3qg8-96ff-3xhq",
  "modified": "2025-05-31T21:30:25Z",
  "published": "2025-05-31T21:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-5390"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitee.com/erzhongxmu/JEEWMS/issues/IC5FNV"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.310683"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.310683"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

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-17
Architecture and Design Operation

Strategy: Environment Hardening

Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.