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.
2294 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-CFWG-9QF9-56P9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-08 06:30 – Updated: 2025-09-08 06:30A weakness has been identified in fuyang_lipengjun platform 1.0.0. This issue affects the function queryAll of the file /adposition/queryAll of the component AdPositionController. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. Affects another part than CVE-2025-9936.
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-08T06:15:33Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A weakness has been identified in fuyang_lipengjun platform 1.0.0. This issue affects the function queryAll of the file /adposition/queryAll of the component AdPositionController. This manipulation causes improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited. Affects another part than CVE-2025-9936.",
"id": "GHSA-cfwg-9qf9-56p9",
"modified": "2025-09-08T06:30:33Z",
"published": "2025-09-08T06:30:33Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10086"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.323042"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.323042"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.644661"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnblogs.com/aibot/p/19063427"
}
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"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"
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{
"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-CGM3-492W-3GXV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-27 12:30 – Updated: 2026-04-27 12:30A vulnerability was detected in code-projects Invoice System in Laravel 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /item of the component API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
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"CVE-2026-7109"
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"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-27T10:16:10Z",
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"details": "A vulnerability was detected in code-projects Invoice System in Laravel 1.0. This impacts an unknown function of the file /item of the component API Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-cgm3-492w-3gxv",
"modified": "2026-04-27T12:30:38Z",
"published": "2026-04-27T12:30:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-7109"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://code-projects.org"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/higordiego/579622f7596354ade69e235b8e1cb88b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/800692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/359710"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/359710/cti"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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-CGXM-32GJ-CGQ2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-05 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:36Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ExpressTech Systems Quiz And Survey Master allows Object Injection. This issue affects Quiz And Survey Master: from n/a through 10.2.5.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-49401"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-502"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-05T17:15:37Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in ExpressTech Systems Quiz And Survey Master allows Object Injection. This issue affects Quiz And Survey Master: from n/a through 10.2.5.",
"id": "GHSA-cgxm-32gj-cgq2",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:36:07Z",
"published": "2025-09-05T18:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49401"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Theme/smartSEO/vulnerability/wordpress-smart-seo-plugin-4-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/quiz-master-next/vulnerability/wordpress-quiz-and-survey-master-plugin-10-2-5-php-object-injection-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CH79-2XWH-4J9Q
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-04 12:30 – Updated: 2025-04-04 12:30A vulnerability was found in Tenda FH1202 1.2.0.14(408). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /goform/VirSerDMZ of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3236"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-04T10:15:17Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "A vulnerability was found in Tenda FH1202 1.2.0.14(408). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /goform/VirSerDMZ of the component Web Management Interface. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-ch79-2xwh-4j9q",
"modified": "2025-04-04T12:30:20Z",
"published": "2025-04-04T12:30:20Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3236"
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"url": "https://lavender-bicycle-a5a.notion.site/Tenda-FH1202-VirSerDMZ-1bc53a41781f809b9e6cdd60fe4e428c?pvs=4"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.303262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.303262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.546367"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenda.com.cn"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/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-CH7M-79PX-P832
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Falang multilanguage <= 1.4.2 versions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-54805"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T13:20:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Subscriber Privilege Escalation in Falang multilanguage \u003c= 1.4.2 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-ch7m-79px-p832",
"modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:52Z",
"published": "2026-06-17T18:35:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-54805"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/falang/vulnerability/wordpress-falang-multilanguage-plugin-1-4-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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"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-CHPJ-58V7-MCRW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-17 21:30 – Updated: 2025-09-17 21:30A vulnerability was detected in Portabilis i-Educar up to 2.10. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /enrollment-history/. Performing manipulation results in improper access controls. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-10608"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-09-17T19:15:46Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was detected in Portabilis i-Educar up to 2.10. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /enrollment-history/. Performing manipulation results in improper access controls. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-chpj-58v7-mcrw",
"modified": "2025-09-17T21:30:42Z",
"published": "2025-09-17T21:30:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-10608"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/marcelomulder/CVE/blob/main/i-educar/Broken%20Access%20Control%20Vulnerability%20%20in%20%60.enrollment-history.(ID)%60%20Endpoint.md"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/marcelomulder/CVE/blob/main/i-educar/CVE-2025-10608.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.324628"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.324628"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.649876"
}
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"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"
},
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"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-CHRF-63WR-8CHC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-04 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-04 15:30Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions prior to 9.10.1.6 and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.12.0.1, contains 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-2026-21425"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-04T13:15:57Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions prior to 9.10.1.6 and versions 9.11.0.0 through 9.12.0.1, contains an incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-chrf-63wr-8chc",
"modified": "2026-03-04T15:30:34Z",
"published": "2026-03-04T15:30:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21425"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-sg/000432452/dsa-2026-038-security-update-for-dell-powerscale-onefs-multiple-vulnerabilities"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-CJ2W-M49H-94FJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-21 12:31 – Updated: 2026-03-21 12:31A flaw has been found in PbootCMS up to 3.2.12. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file apps/admin/controller/system/UserController.php of the component Backend. Executing a manipulation of the argument Field can lead to improper access controls. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-4514"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-21T11:17:06Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in PbootCMS up to 3.2.12. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file apps/admin/controller/system/UserController.php of the component Backend. Executing a manipulation of the argument Field can lead to improper access controls. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit has been published and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-cj2w-m49h-94fj",
"modified": "2026-03-21T12:31:37Z",
"published": "2026-03-21T12:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4514"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/zzj-create/cvetest/blob/main/VULN-06_BACKEND_ARBITRARY_FIELD_MODIFICATION_REPORT_EN.md#vuln-06-pbootcms-3212-backend-arbitrary-field-modification"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.352079"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.352079"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.773907"
}
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"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"
},
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"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"
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GHSA-CJCP-QXVG-4RJM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-02 00:35 – Updated: 2025-12-02 00:35Summary
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Grav’s Admin plugin due to the absence of username uniqueness validation when creating users. A user with the create user permission can create a new account using the same username as an existing administrator account, set a new password/email, and then log in as that administrator. This effectively allows privilege escalation from limited user-manager permissions to full administrator access.
Steps to Reproduce
- Make sure you have two accounts: an admin and a user with create user privilege
- In the user account, navigate to /grav-admin/admin/accounts/users and click "Add"
- Enter the name of the admin, complete registration and observe that the existing admin’s email is changed to the value you provided.
- Log out from user account log in as admin with new credentials
Impact
- Full admin takeover by any user with create user permission.
- Ability to change admin credentials, install/remove plugins, read or modify site data, and execute any action available to an admin.
- Severity: High/Critical.
PoC
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3ab0a7d6-5055-41be-9e0e-2bd6ca359b37
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "getgrav/grav"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
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"fixed": "1.8.0-beta.27"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
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}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-66296"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2025-12-02T00:35:18Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-01T21:15:53Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Summary\nA privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Grav\u2019s Admin plugin due to the absence of username uniqueness validation when creating users.\nA user with the create user permission can create a new account using the same username as an existing administrator account, set a new password/email, and then log in as that administrator. This effectively allows privilege escalation from limited user-manager permissions to full administrator access.\n\n\n### Steps to Reproduce\n1. Make sure you have two accounts: an admin and a user with create user privilege\n2. In the user account, navigate to /grav-admin/admin/accounts/users and click \"Add\"\n3. Enter the name of the admin, complete registration and observe that the existing admin\u2019s email is changed to the value you provided.\n4. Log out from user account log in as admin with new credentials\n\n\n### Impact\n1. Full admin takeover by any user with create user permission.\n2. Ability to change admin credentials, install/remove plugins, read or modify site data, and execute any action available to an admin.\n3. Severity: High/Critical.\n\n\n### PoC\nhttps://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3ab0a7d6-5055-41be-9e0e-2bd6ca359b37",
"id": "GHSA-cjcp-qxvg-4rjm",
"modified": "2025-12-02T00:35:19Z",
"published": "2025-12-02T00:35:18Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/getgrav/grav/security/advisories/GHSA-cjcp-qxvg-4rjm"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66296"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/getgrav/grav/commit/3462d94d575064601689b236508c316242e15741"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/getgrav/grav"
}
],
"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": "Grav vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in Grav Admin: Missing Username Uniqueness Check Allows Admin Account Takeover"
}
GHSA-CMJ8-8XCW-78X8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-17 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in CodePassenger Job Board Manager for WordPress allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Job Board Manager for WordPress: from n/a through 1.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49322"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-17T18:15:15Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in CodePassenger Job Board Manager for WordPress allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Job Board Manager for WordPress: from n/a through 1.0.",
"id": "GHSA-cmj8-8xcw-78x8",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:03Z",
"published": "2024-10-17T18:31:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49322"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/jemployee/vulnerability/wordpress-job-board-manager-for-wordpress-plugin-1-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/jemployee/wordpress-job-board-manager-for-wordpress-plugin-1-0-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"
}
]
}
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.