CWE-266
AllowedIncorrect 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.
1923 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-FW2H-288W-Q47J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-21 09:30 – Updated: 2026-06-21 09:30A weakness has been identified in IM-Magic Partition Resizer up to 7.9.0. This affects an unknown function in the library MDA_NTDRV.sys of the component Kernel Driver. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-12784"
],
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"CWE-266"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-21T08:16:23Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in IM-Magic Partition Resizer up to 7.9.0. This affects an unknown function in the library MDA_NTDRV.sys of the component Kernel Driver. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-fw2h-288w-q47j",
"modified": "2026-06-21T09:30:51Z",
"published": "2026-06-21T09:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12784"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-12784"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/835613"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/372524"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/372524/cti"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://winslow1984.com/books/cve-collection/page/im-magic-partition-resizer-790-kernel-driver-mda-ntdrvsys-local-privilege-escalation"
}
],
"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-FWJ7-GHMR-XXHV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-15 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:33Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in WPExperts User Management allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects User Management: from n/a through 1.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-22736"
],
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-01-15T16:15:35Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in WPExperts User Management allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects User Management: from n/a through 1.2.",
"id": "GHSA-fwj7-ghmr-xxhv",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:33:08Z",
"published": "2025-01-15T18:30:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-22736"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/user-management/vulnerability/wordpress-user-management-plugin-1-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-FX54-G6R7-6JQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-12 03:31 – Updated: 2026-07-12 03:31A weakness has been identified in MiniTool Partition Wizard up to 13.6. The affected element is an unknown function in the library pwdrvio.sys of the component Signed Kernel Driver. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 13.9 is sufficient to fix this issue. The affected component should be upgraded. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-15475"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-07-12T03:16:10Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "A weakness has been identified in MiniTool Partition Wizard up to 13.6. The affected element is an unknown function in the library pwdrvio.sys of the component Signed Kernel Driver. This manipulation causes improper access controls. The attack can only be executed locally. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 13.9 is sufficient to fix this issue. The affected component should be upgraded. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.",
"id": "GHSA-fx54-g6r7-6jq2",
"modified": "2026-07-12T03:31:26Z",
"published": "2026-07-12T03:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15475"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-15475"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/833842"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/377780"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/377780/cti"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://winslow1984.com/books/cve-collection/page/minitool-partition-wizard-kernel-driver-pwdrviosys-local-privilege-escalation"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.minitool.com/partition-manager/upgrade-history.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-FX8Q-7873-HXRQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-08 09:30 – Updated: 2026-02-08 09:30A security flaw has been discovered in WuKongOpenSource WukongCRM up to 11.3.3. This affects an unknown part of the file gateway/src/main/java/com/kakarote/gateway/service/impl/PermissionServiceImpl.java of the component URL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-2141"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-863"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-02-08T08:15:52Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A security flaw has been discovered in WuKongOpenSource WukongCRM up to 11.3.3. This affects an unknown part of the file gateway/src/main/java/com/kakarote/gateway/service/impl/PermissionServiceImpl.java of the component URL Handler. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-fx8q-7873-hxrq",
"modified": "2026-02-08T09:30:15Z",
"published": "2026-02-08T09:30:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-2141"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/SourByte05/SourByte-Lab/issues/8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.344776"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.344776"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.747264"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"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-FXJ6-W3MV-7PG7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-01 06:30 – Updated: 2025-12-01 06:30A flaw has been found in orionsec orion-ops up to 5925824997a3109651bbde07460958a7be249ed1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function update of the file orion-ops-api/orion-ops-web/src/main/java/cn/orionsec/ops/controller/UserController.java of the component User Profile Handler. This manipulation of the argument ID causes improper authorization. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13808"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-01T05:16:04Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in orionsec orion-ops up to 5925824997a3109651bbde07460958a7be249ed1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function update of the file orion-ops-api/orion-ops-web/src/main/java/cn/orionsec/ops/controller/UserController.java of the component User Profile Handler. This manipulation of the argument ID causes improper authorization. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-fxj6-w3mv-7pg7",
"modified": "2025-12-01T06:30:25Z",
"published": "2025-12-01T06:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13808"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Xzzz111/exps/blob/main/archives/orion-ops-privilege-escalation-1/report.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Xzzz111/exps/blob/main/archives/orion-ops-privilege-escalation-1/report.md#proof-of-concept"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.333818"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.333818"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.692068"
}
],
"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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-FXRH-CWJH-M33V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-21 03:30 – Updated: 2026-05-26 21:31LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin before 2.4.5 allows privilege escalation (possibly to root), as exploited in the wild in May 2026. LiteSpeed WHM Plugin (the parent plugin) is unaffected. Detection is best done via a command line of grep -rE "cpanel_jsonapi_func=redisAble" /var/cpanel/logs /usr/local/cpanel/logs/ 2>/dev/null in Bash. If you get no output, you have not been hit with exploitation of the vulnerability. If there is output, we recommend you examine the IP addresses in the list, determine if they are valid IP addresses, and if not, block them. To determine damage done, examine the system logs for use by the detected IP addresses. The issue is related to mishandling of Redis enable/disable features.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-48172"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-21T02:16:33Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "LiteSpeed User-End cPanel Plugin before 2.4.5 allows privilege escalation (possibly to root), as exploited in the wild in May 2026. LiteSpeed WHM Plugin (the parent plugin) is unaffected. Detection is best done via a command line of grep -rE \"cpanel_jsonapi_func=redisAble\" /var/cpanel/logs /usr/local/cpanel/logs/ 2\u003e/dev/null in Bash. If you get no output, you have not been hit with exploitation of the vulnerability. If there is output, we recommend you examine the IP addresses in the list, determine if they are valid IP addresses, and if not, block them. To determine damage done, examine the system logs for use by the detected IP addresses. The issue is related to mishandling of Redis enable/disable features.",
"id": "GHSA-fxrh-cwjh-m33v",
"modified": "2026-05-26T21:31:37Z",
"published": "2026-05-21T03:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-48172"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.litespeedtech.com/2026/05/21/security-update-for-litespeed-cpanel-plugin"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-48172"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.litespeedtech.com/products/litespeed-web-server/control-panel-support/cpanel"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.litespeedtech.com/products/litespeed-web-server/control-panel-support/release-log"
}
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"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/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:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-G24F-W862-679M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-26 13:30 – Updated: 2026-05-26 13:30Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) <=4.6.2, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-32747"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-22T14:16:24Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Dell PowerFlex Manager, version(s) \u003c=4.6.2, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g24f-w862-679m",
"modified": "2026-05-26T13:30:16Z",
"published": "2026-05-26T13:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-32747"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391392/dsa-2025-434-security-update-for-dell-powerflex-appliance-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000391568/dsa-2025-435-security-update-for-dell-powerflex-rack-multiple-third-party-component-vulnerabilities"
}
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"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-G272-8976-VQHW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-15 15:31 – Updated: 2026-01-15 15:31Uploading unvalidated container images may allow remote attackers to gain full access to the system, potentially compromising its integrity and confidentiality.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-22908"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-01-15T13:16:05Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Uploading unvalidated container images may allow remote attackers to gain full access to the system, potentially compromising its integrity and confidentiality.",
"id": "GHSA-g272-8976-vqhw",
"modified": "2026-01-15T15:31:17Z",
"published": "2026-01-15T15:31:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-22908"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sick.com/psirt"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/sca-2026-0001.json"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/sca-2026-0001.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sick.com/media/docs/9/19/719/special_information_sick_operating_guidelines_cybersecurity_by_sick_en_im0106719.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-G28W-J37R-VF7Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-29 18:30 – Updated: 2025-07-29 18:30An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ App on Linux devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.
The GlobalProtect app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-2179"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-29T18:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect\u2122 App on Linux devices enables a locally authenticated non administrative user to disable the app even if the GlobalProtect app configuration would not normally permit them to do so.\n\nThe GlobalProtect app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and GlobalProtect UWP app are not affected.",
"id": "GHSA-g28w-j37r-vf7q",
"modified": "2025-07-29T18:30:35Z",
"published": "2025-07-29T18:30:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2179"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-2179"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/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:U/V:D/RE:M/U:Amber",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
]
}
GHSA-G3W4-GVHG-W64P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-08 03:31 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:31This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.4, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4. An app may be able to elevate privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-23288"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-08T02:15:50Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "This issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in tvOS 17.4, iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4. An app may be able to elevate privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-g3w4-gvhg-w64p",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:31:39Z",
"published": "2024-03-08T03:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23288"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120881"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120882"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120893"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120895"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214081"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214084"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214086"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214088"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214081"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214084"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214086"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214088"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/21"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/24"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Mar/25"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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-17
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.