Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Discouraged

Improper Privilege Management

Abstraction: Class · Status: Draft

The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

5541 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-2CH7-PMG7-VV3J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows InstallService improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows InstallService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1532"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows InstallService improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows InstallService Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-2ch7-pmg7-vv3j",
  "modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:28:04Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1532"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1532"
    }
  ],
  "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-2CJ8-CG4W-Q64P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:43 – Updated: 2023-12-30 00:30
VLAI
Details

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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    "CVE-2021-24096"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-02-25T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-2cj8-cg4w-q64p",
  "modified": "2023-12-30T00:30:23Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:43:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24096"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-24096"
    }
  ],
  "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-2CM2-8Q39-H9QP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-09 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-12 18:31
VLAI
Details

In onCreate of multiple files, there is a possible way to trick the user into granting health permissions due to tapjacking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-31323"
  ],
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      "CWE-1021",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-09T21:15:13Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In onCreate of multiple files, there is a possible way to trick the user into granting health permissions due to tapjacking. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-2cm2-8q39-h9qp",
  "modified": "2024-07-12T18:31:47Z",
  "published": "2024-07-09T21:30:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31323"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/HealthFitness/+/c4e13d15e8dd1df1bd827117d1a74c187ed2b3c2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-2CPV-H844-JG2R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-10 09:30 – Updated: 2025-12-10 09:30
VLAI
Details

A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Google Cloud's Dialogflow CX.

Dialogflow agent developers with Webhook editor permission are able to configure Webhooks using Dialogflow service agent access token authentication. This allows the attacker to escalate their privileges from agent-level to project-level, granting them unauthorized access to manage resources in services associated with the project, leading to unexpected costs and resource depletion for the producer project.

A fix was applied on the server side to protect from this vulnerability in February 2025. No customer action is required.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-12952"
  ],
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-10T08:16:02Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Google Cloud\u0027s Dialogflow CX.\n\nDialogflow agent developers with Webhook editor permission are able to configure Webhooks using Dialogflow service agent access token authentication. \nThis allows the attacker to escalate their privileges from agent-level to project-level, granting them unauthorized access to manage resources in services associated with the project, leading to\u00a0unexpected costs and resource depletion for the producer project.\n\nA fix was applied\u00a0on the server side\u00a0to protect from this vulnerability in February 2025. No\u00a0customer action is required.",
  "id": "GHSA-2cpv-h844-jg2r",
  "modified": "2025-12-10T09:30:24Z",
  "published": "2025-12-10T09:30:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-12952"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.cloud.google.com/dialogflow/docs/release-notes#June_12_2025"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/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:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:Clear",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2CWW-FGMG-4JQC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-11 20:22 – Updated: 2024-12-23 17:11
VLAI
Summary
Keycloak's admin API allows low privilege users to use administrative functions
Details

Users with low privileges (just plain users in the realm) are able to utilize administrative functionalities within Keycloak admin interface. This issue presents a significant security risk as it allows unauthorized users to perform actions reserved for administrators, potentially leading to data breaches or system compromise.

Acknowledgements: Special thanks to Maurizio Agazzini for reporting this issue and helping us improve our project.

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  },
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  "id": "GHSA-2cww-fgmg-4jqc",
  "modified": "2024-12-23T17:11:17Z",
  "published": "2024-06-11T20:22:40Z",
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3572"
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3575"
    },
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      "url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-3656"
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2274403"
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      "url": "https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2024-08-Keycloak.md"
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    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42136000"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.humanativaspa.it/an-analysis-of-the-keycloak-authentication-system"
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      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
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  ],
  "summary": "Keycloak\u0027s admin API allows low privilege users to use administrative functions"
}

GHSA-2CX7-566F-CVRR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-16 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-22 03:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20918"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-284",
      "CWE-287"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-11-15T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) access controls for Cisco FirePOWER Software for Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) FirePOWER module, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) Software, and Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to perform an SNMP GET request using a default credential. This vulnerability is due to the presence of a default credential for SNMP version 1 (SNMPv1) and SNMP version 2 (SNMPv2). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an SNMPv1 or SNMPv2 GET request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve sensitive information from the device using the default credential. This attack will only be successful if SNMP is configured, and the attacker can only perform SNMP GET requests; write access using SNMP is not allowed.",
  "id": "GHSA-2cx7-566f-cvrr",
  "modified": "2022-11-22T03:30:58Z",
  "published": "2022-11-16T12:00:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20918"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcsfr-snmp-access-6gqgtJ4S"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-fmcsfr-snmp-access-6gqgtJ4S"
    }
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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:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2F36-CX3X-62VX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-07 21:31 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:39
VLAI
Details

In assertPackageWithSharedUserIdIsPrivileged of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible execution of arbitrary app code as a privileged app 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 not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-23710"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-07T21:15:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In assertPackageWithSharedUserIdIsPrivileged of InstallPackageHelper.java, there is a possible execution of arbitrary app code as a privileged app 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 not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-2f36-cx3x-62vx",
  "modified": "2024-07-03T18:39:50Z",
  "published": "2024-05-07T21:31:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-23710"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/c7c1193ca7554fc3182ca9ab0f711bd118bdeef2"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-04-01"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2F3M-7P38-8GPP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:13
VLAI
Details

A validation issue was addressed with improved logic. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2021-002 Catalina, Security Update 2021-003 Mojave, iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4, tvOS 14.5, macOS Big Sur 11.3. A malicious application may be able to gain root privileges.

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1813"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-08T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
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  "id": "GHSA-2f3m-7p38-8gpp",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:13:38Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:13:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1813"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212317"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212323"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212324"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212325"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212326"
    },
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      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212327"
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GHSA-2F47-RM5C-8FR9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-02 21:30 – Updated: 2024-01-09 18:30
VLAI
Details

An attacker in the wifi vicinity of a target Google Home can spy on the victim, resulting in Elevation of Privilege 

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-48419"
  ],
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    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-02T19:15:11Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An attacker in the wifi vicinity of a target Google Home can spy on the victim, resulting in Elevation of Privilege\u00a0\n",
  "id": "GHSA-2f47-rm5c-8fr9",
  "modified": "2024-01-09T18:30:26Z",
  "published": "2024-01-02T21:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48419"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14273332?hl=en\u0026ref_topic=12974021\u0026sjid=4533873659772963473-NA#zippy=%2Cspeakers"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2F5V-8R3F-8PWW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-24 00:18 – Updated: 2022-03-24 00:18
VLAI
Summary
Improper access control allows admin privilege escalation in Argo CD
Details

Impact

Impacts for versions starting with v1.0.0

All unpatched versions of Argo CD starting with v1.0.0 are vulnerable to an improper access control bug, allowing a malicious user to potentially escalate their privileges to admin-level.

To perform the following exploits, an authorized Argo CD user must have push access to an Application's source git or Helm repository or sync and override access to an Application. Once a user has that access, different exploitation levels are possible depending on their other RBAC privileges:

  1. If that user has update access to the Application, they can modify any resource on the Application's destination cluster. If the destination cluster is or can be made to be the same as the cluster hosting Argo CD, the user can escalate their Argo CD permissions to admin-level.
  2. If the user has delete access to the Application, they can delete any resource on the Application's destination cluster. (This exploit is possible starting with v0.8.0.)
  3. If the user has get access to the Application, they can view any resource on the Application's destination cluster (except for the contents of Secrets) and list actions available for that resource.
  4. If the user has get access to the Application, they can view the logs of any Pods on the Application's destination cluster.
  5. If the user has action/{some action or *} access on the Application, they can run an action for any resource (which supports the allowed action(s)) on the Application's destination cluster. (Some actions are available in Argo CD by default, and others may be configured by an Argo CD admin.)

See the Argo CD RBAC documentation for an explanation of the privileges available in Argo CD.

Events exploit

A related exploit is possible for a user with get access to an Application even if they do not have access to the Application's source git or Helm repository or sync and override access to the Application. The user can access any Event in the Application's destination cluster if they know the involved object's name, UID, and namespace.

Impacts for versions starting with v0.8.0

The same bug exists starting with v0.8.0, but only the following exploits were possible before v1.0.0: * The delete exploit (#⁠2 above). * The logs exploit (#⁠4 above). * The Events exploit described above.

Impacts for versions starting with v0.5.0

The same bug exists starting with v0.5.0 (when RBAC was implemented), but only the Events exploit described above was possible before v0.8.0.

Patches

A patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD versions:

  • v2.3.2
  • v2.2.8
  • v2.1.14

Versions 2.0.x and earlier users: See the changelog for links to upgrade instructions for your version. It is imperative to upgrade quickly, but some limited mitigations are described in the next section.

argo-helm chart users: Argo CD users deploying v2.3.x with argo-helm can upgrade the chart to version 4.2.2. Argo CD 2.2 and 2.1 users can set the global.image.tag value to the latest in your current release series (v2.2.8, or v2.1.14). Since charts for the 2.2 and 2.1 series are no longer maintained, you will need to either leave the value override in place or upgrade to the 4.x chart series (and therefore to Argo CD 2.3).

Workarounds

The only certain way to avoid the vulnerability is to upgrade.

Mitigations

  • To avoid privilege escalation:
  • Limit who has push access to Application source repositories or sync + override access to Applications.
  • Limit which repositories are available in projects where users have update access to Applications.
  • To avoid unauthorized resource inspection/tampering:
  • Limit who has delete, get, or action access to Applications.

These mitigations can help limit potential damage, but they are not a substitute for upgrading. It is necessary to upgrade immediately.

References

For more information

Open an issue in the Argo CD issue tracker or discussions Join us on Slack in channel #argo-cd

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        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/argoproj/argo-cd"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.2.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.2.8"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Go",
        "name": "github.com/argoproj/argo-cd"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "2.3.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.3.2"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24768"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-200",
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-862"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-03-24T00:18:54Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-23T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "### Impact\n\n#### Impacts for versions starting with v1.0.0\n\nAll unpatched versions of Argo CD starting with v1.0.0 are vulnerable to an improper access control bug, allowing a malicious user to potentially escalate their privileges to admin-level.\n\nTo perform the following exploits, an authorized Argo CD user must have push access to an Application\u0027s source git or Helm repository or `sync` _and_ `override` access to an Application. Once a user has that access, different exploitation levels are possible depending on their other RBAC privileges:\n\n1. If that user has `update` access to the Application, they can modify any resource on the Application\u0027s destination cluster. If the destination cluster is or can be made to be the same as the cluster hosting Argo CD, the user can escalate their Argo CD permissions to admin-level.\n2. If the user has `delete` access to the Application, they can delete any resource on the Application\u0027s destination cluster. (This exploit is possible starting with v0.8.0.)\n3. If the user has `get` access to the Application, they can view any resource on the Application\u0027s destination cluster (except for the contents of Secrets) and list [actions](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/resource_actions/) available for that resource. \n4. If the user has `get` access to the Application, they can view the logs of any Pods on the Application\u0027s destination cluster.\n5. If the user has `action/{some action or *}` access on the Application, they can run an action for any resource (which supports the allowed action(s)) on the Application\u0027s destination cluster. (Some actions are available in Argo CD by default, and others may be configured by an Argo CD admin.)\n\nSee the [Argo CD RBAC documentation](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#rbac-resources-and-actions) for an explanation of the privileges available in Argo CD.\n\n##### Events exploit\n\nA related exploit is possible for a user with `get` access to an Application **even if they do not have access to the Application\u0027s source git or Helm repository or `sync` and `override` access to the Application**. The user can access any Event in the Application\u0027s destination cluster if they know the involved object\u0027s name, UID, and namespace.\n\n#### Impacts for versions starting with v0.8.0\n\nThe same bug exists starting with v0.8.0, but only the following exploits were possible before v1.0.0:\n* The `delete` exploit (#\u0026#x2060;2 above).\n* The logs exploit (#\u0026#x2060;4 above).\n* The Events exploit described above.\n\n#### Impacts for versions starting with v0.5.0\n\nThe same bug exists starting with v0.5.0 (when RBAC was implemented), but only the Events exploit described above was possible before v0.8.0.\n\n### Patches\n\nA patch for this vulnerability has been released in the following Argo CD versions:\n\n* v2.3.2\n* v2.2.8\n* v2.1.14\n\n**Versions 2.0.x and earlier users:** See the [changelog](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) for links to upgrade instructions for your version. It is imperative to upgrade quickly, but some limited mitigations are described in the next section.\n\n**argo-helm chart users:** Argo CD users deploying v2.3.x with [argo-helm](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-helm) can upgrade the chart to version 4.2.2. Argo CD 2.2 and 2.1 users can set the `global.image.tag` value to the latest in your current release series (`v2.2.8`, or `v2.1.14`).  Since charts for the 2.2 and 2.1 series are no longer maintained, you will need to either leave the value override in place or upgrade to the 4.x chart series (and therefore to Argo CD 2.3).\n\n### Workarounds\n\nThe only certain way to avoid the vulnerability is to upgrade.\n\n#### Mitigations\n\n* To avoid privilege escalation:\n  * Limit who has push access to Application source repositories or `sync` + `override` access to Applications.\n  * Limit which repositories are available in [projects](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/user-guide/projects/) where users have  `update` access to Applications.\n* To avoid unauthorized resource inspection/tampering:\n  * Limit who has `delete`, `get`, or `action` access to Applications.\n\nThese mitigations can help limit potential damage, but they are _not_ a substitute for upgrading. It is necessary to upgrade immediately.\n\n### References\n\n* [Argo CD RBAC configuration documentation](https://argo-cd.readthedocs.io/en/stable/operator-manual/rbac/#)\n\n### For more information\n\nOpen an issue in [the Argo CD issue tracker](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/issues) or [discussions](https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/discussions)\nJoin us on [Slack](https://argoproj.github.io/community/join-slack) in channel #argo-cd\n",
  "id": "GHSA-2f5v-8r3f-8pww",
  "modified": "2022-03-24T00:18:54Z",
  "published": "2022-03-24T00:18:54Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/security/advisories/GHSA-2f5v-8r3f-8pww"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24768"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/commit/af03b291d4b7e9d3ce9a6580ae9c8141af0e05cf"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/releases/tag/v2.1.14"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/releases/tag/v2.2.8"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/releases/tag/v2.3.2"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Improper access control allows admin privilege escalation in Argo CD"
}

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.