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.

1923 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-GC9M-CQR9-5R48

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-13 15:30 – Updated: 2025-11-15 09:30
VLAI
Details

A weakness has been identified in macrozheng mall-swarm up to 1.0.3. Affected is the function cancelUserOrder of the file /order/cancelUserOrder. Executing manipulation of the argument orderId can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack 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-2025-13116"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-13T14:15:48Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A weakness has been identified in macrozheng mall-swarm up to 1.0.3. Affected is the function cancelUserOrder of the file /order/cancelUserOrder. Executing manipulation of the argument orderId can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack 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-gc9m-cqr9-5r48",
  "modified": "2025-11-15T09:30:25Z",
  "published": "2025-11-13T15:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13116"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Hwwg/cve/issues/13"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Hwwg/cve/issues/8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.332321"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.332321"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.683339"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.686530"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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-GCFQ-P9H5-PJMX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-25 18:31 – Updated: 2026-03-27 15:30
VLAI
Details

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in uxper Golo golo allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Golo: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-27051"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-25T17:16:54Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in uxper Golo golo allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Golo: from n/a through \u003c= 1.7.0.",
  "id": "GHSA-gcfq-p9h5-pjmx",
  "modified": "2026-03-27T15:30:25Z",
  "published": "2026-03-25T18:31:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-27051"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/golo/vulnerability/wordpress-golo-theme-1-7-0-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-GCH8-7366-6M32

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-19 00:30 – Updated: 2026-07-19 00:30
VLAI
Details

A flaw has been found in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw up to 3.13.3-beta.3. This affects the function ExecTool.Execute of the file goclaw/internal/tools/credentialed_exec.go. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-16199"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-19T00:16:40Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "A flaw has been found in nextlevelbuilder GoClaw up to 3.13.3-beta.3. This affects the function ExecTool.Execute of the file goclaw/internal/tools/credentialed_exec.go. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.",
  "id": "GHSA-gch8-7366-6m32",
  "modified": "2026-07-19T00:30:23Z",
  "published": "2026-07-19T00:30:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16199"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/nextlevelbuilder/goclaw/issues/1215"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/nextlevelbuilder/goclaw/issues/1215#issuecomment-4760153807"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/nextlevelbuilder/goclaw"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-16199"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/857621"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/380015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/380015/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-GFFR-G4H9-F8X5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-28 15:34 – Updated: 2025-05-28 15:34
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege assignment in PAM JIT privilege sets in Devolutions Server allows a PAM user to perform PAM JIT requests on unauthorized groups by exploiting a user interface issue.

This issue affects the following versions : 

  • Devolutions Server 2025.1.3.0 through 2025.1.7.0
  • Devolutions Server 2024.3.15.0 and earlier
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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-4493"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-28T13:15:19Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege assignment in PAM JIT privilege sets in Devolutions \nServer allows a PAM user to perform PAM JIT \nrequests on unauthorized groups by exploiting a user interface issue.\n\n\nThis issue affects the following versions :\u00a0\n\n  *  Devolutions Server 2025.1.3.0 through 2025.1.7.0\n  *  Devolutions Server 2024.3.15.0 and earlier",
  "id": "GHSA-gffr-g4h9-f8x5",
  "modified": "2025-05-28T15:34:33Z",
  "published": "2025-05-28T15:34:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4493"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://devolutions.net/security/advisories/DEVO-2025-0008"
    }
  ],
  "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:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GFMP-FJX4-3GRR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-20 18:32 – Updated: 2024-11-20 18:32
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Code4Berry Decoration Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /decoration/admin/user_permission.php of the component User Permission Handler. The manipulation leads to permission issues. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public 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-2024-11486"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-20T16:15:20Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Code4Berry Decoration Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /decoration/admin/user_permission.php of the component User Permission Handler. The manipulation leads to permission issues. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-gfmp-fjx4-3grr",
  "modified": "2024-11-20T18:32:17Z",
  "published": "2024-11-20T18:32:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-11486"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.285501"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.285501"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.441916"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GFV5-GRX2-9JW2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-06-23 18:02
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch
Details

Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 6.8.7"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "6.7.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "6.8.8"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 7.6.1"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.elasticsearch:elasticsearch"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "7.0.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "7.6.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-7009"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-06-23T18:02:18Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-31T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Elasticsearch versions from 6.7.0 to 6.8.7 and 7.0.0 to 7.6.1 contain a privilege escalation flaw if an attacker is able to create API keys. An attacker who is able to generate an API key can perform a series of steps that result in an API key being generated with elevated privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-gfv5-grx2-9jw2",
  "modified": "2022-06-23T18:02:18Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:13:01Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7009"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://discuss.elastic.co/t/elastic-stack-6-8-8-and-7-6-2-security-update/225920"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/elastic/elasticsearch"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200403-0004"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.elastic.co/community/security"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Improper Privilege Management in Elasticsearch"
}

GHSA-GG6C-59XW-8RHW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-07 15:31 – Updated: 2025-03-07 15:31
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability has been found in StarSea99 starsea-mall 1.0/2.X and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function updateUserInfo of the file /personal/updateInfo of the component com.siro.mall.controller.mall.UserController. The manipulation of the argument userId leads to improper access controls. 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-2025-2089"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-07T15:15:15Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability has been found in StarSea99 starsea-mall 1.0/2.X and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function updateUserInfo of the file /personal/updateInfo of the component com.siro.mall.controller.mall.UserController. The manipulation of the argument userId leads to improper access controls. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
  "id": "GHSA-gg6c-59xw-8rhw",
  "modified": "2025-03-07T15:31:44Z",
  "published": "2025-03-07T15:31:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-2089"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.298903"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.298903"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.514977"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://wiki.shikangsi.com/post/share/baecf028-1116-4600-ae9c-f655cc93c29b"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GH3W-5FJX-5F7X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-04 03:31 – Updated: 2026-06-15 21:30
VLAI
Details

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Web Interface functionality of GeoVision LPC2011/LPC2211 1.10. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to execute priviledged operation. An attacker can visit a webpage to trigger this vulnerability.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-42368"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-04T01:16:04Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Web Interface functionality of GeoVision LPC2011/LPC2211 1.10. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to execute priviledged operation. An attacker can visit a webpage to trigger this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-gh3w-5fjx-5f7x",
  "modified": "2026-06-15T21:30:25Z",
  "published": "2026-05-04T03:31:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42368"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.geovision.com.tw/cyber_security.php"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2026-2329"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-GH66-Q8V2-V5PC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-01-21 15:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:33
VLAI
Details

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in NotFound Easy Real Estate allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Easy Real Estate: from n/a through 2.2.6.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-32555"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-01-21T14:15:07Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in NotFound Easy Real Estate allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Easy Real Estate: from n/a through 2.2.6.",
  "id": "GHSA-gh66-q8v2-v5pc",
  "modified": "2026-04-01T18:33:17Z",
  "published": "2025-01-21T15:31:03Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32555"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/easy-real-estate/vulnerability/wordpress-easy-real-estate-plugin-2-2-6-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-GHFV-MCWG-V5XW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:46 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:49
VLAI
Details

A potential incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability exists in the app pairing mechanism of the Bosch Smart Home Controller (SHC) before 9.8.905 that may result in elevated privileges of the adversary's choosing. In order to exploit the vulnerability, the adversary needs physical access to the SHC during the attack.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-11891"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-266",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-05-29T20:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A potential incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability exists in the app pairing mechanism of the Bosch Smart Home Controller (SHC) before 9.8.905 that may result in elevated privileges of the adversary\u0027s choosing. In order to exploit the vulnerability, the adversary needs physical access to the SHC during the attack.",
  "id": "GHSA-ghfv-mcwg-v5xw",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T00:49:17Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:46:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11891"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://psirt.bosch.com/Advisory/BOSCH-SA-662084.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/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-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.