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.

5455 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-2M3H-Q8M9-J9PG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

An issue in the SeChangeNotifyPrivilege component of Abloy Key Manager Version 7.14301.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a change in permissions.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-18170"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-07-26T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "An issue in the SeChangeNotifyPrivilege component of Abloy Key Manager Version 7.14301.0.0 allows attackers to escalate privileges via a change in permissions.",
  "id": "GHSA-2m3h-q8m9-j9pg",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:09:10Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-18170"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessment_05_2019/blob/master/Key_Manager_Report.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "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-2M3V-4J99-JMF6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-27 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-27 03:30
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE ElasticNet UME R32 on Linux allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects ElasticNet UME R32: ElasticNet_UME_R32_V16.23.20.04.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-66314"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-27T03:15:58Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE ElasticNet UME R32 on Linux allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects ElasticNet UME R32: ElasticNet_UME_R32_V16.23.20.04.",
  "id": "GHSA-2m3v-4j99-jmf6",
  "modified": "2025-11-27T03:30:27Z",
  "published": "2025-11-27T03:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66314"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.zte.com.cn/zte-iccp-isupport-webui/bulletin/detail/2180460616364429350"
    }
  ],
  "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-2M56-RV9W-PH64

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-24 18:30 – Updated: 2026-04-28 21:34
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Jacques Malgrange Rencontre – Dating Site allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Rencontre – Dating Site: from n/a through 3.10.1.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-51425"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-04-24T16:15:08Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Jacques Malgrange Rencontre \u2013 Dating Site allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Rencontre \u2013 Dating Site: from n/a through 3.10.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-2m56-rv9w-ph64",
  "modified": "2026-04-28T21:34:56Z",
  "published": "2024-04-24T18:30:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-51425"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/rencontre/wordpress-rencontre-plugin-3-10-1-unauthenticated-account-takeover-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-2M59-RW4G-9G7X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44
VLAI
Details

The Debian shadow package before 4.5-1 for Shadow incorrectly lists pts/0 and pts/1 as physical terminals in /etc/securetty. This allows local users to login as password-less users even if they are connected by non-physical means such as SSH (hence bypassing PAM's nullok_secure configuration). This notably affects environments such as virtual machines automatically generated with a default blank root password, allowing all local users to escalate privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-20002"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-03-17T06:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Debian shadow package before 4.5-1 for Shadow incorrectly lists pts/0 and pts/1 as physical terminals in /etc/securetty. This allows local users to login as password-less users even if they are connected by non-physical means such as SSH (hence bypassing PAM\u0027s nullok_secure configuration). This notably affects environments such as virtual machines automatically generated with a default blank root password, allowing all local users to escalate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-2m59-rw4g-9g7x",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:39Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:44:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20002"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=877374"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=914957"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00020.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-2M6X-J88F-83RX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43
VLAI
Details

IBM Sterling File Gateway does not properly restrict user requests based on permission level. This allows for users to update data related to other users, by manipulating the parameters passed in the POST request. IBM X-Force ID: 126060.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-1326"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-06-22T18:29:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM Sterling File Gateway does not properly restrict user requests based on permission level. This allows for users to update data related to other users, by manipulating the parameters passed in the POST request. IBM X-Force ID: 126060.",
  "id": "GHSA-2m6x-j88f-83rx",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:08Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:43:08Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1326"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/126060"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22004274"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99183"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2M9J-6J4J-WM2C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:17
VLAI
Details

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged user to cause the Juniper DHCP daemon (jdhcpd) process to crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS), or execute arbitrary commands as root. Continued processing of malicious input will repeatedly crash the system and sustain the Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions, including the following supported releases: 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S10; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S5; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S9; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S6; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S7, 19.2R3-S3; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S3; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S6; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2-S2, 20.1R3-S1; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S2; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2-S1, 20.4R3; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R1-S1, 21.1R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R2-S3-EVO; All versions of 21.1-EVO.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-31359"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-10-19T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos OS and Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged user to cause the Juniper DHCP daemon (jdhcpd) process to crash, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS), or execute arbitrary commands as root. Continued processing of malicious input will repeatedly crash the system and sustain the Denial of Service (DoS) condition. This issue affects: Juniper Networks Junos OS: All versions, including the following supported releases: 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S10; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S5; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S5; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R3-S9; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R3-S6; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S7, 19.2R3-S3; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S6, 19.3R3-S3; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S6; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2-S2, 20.1R3-S1; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R3-S2; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R3; 20.4 versions prior to 20.4R2-S1, 20.4R3; 21.1 versions prior to 21.1R1-S1, 21.1R2. Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved: All versions prior to 20.4R2-S3-EVO; All versions of 21.1-EVO.",
  "id": "GHSA-2m9j-6j4j-wm2c",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:17:53Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:17:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31359"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA11222"
    }
  ],
  "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-2MF8-5WCH-FM7W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:12
VLAI
Details

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. X-Force ID: 175984.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-4276"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-26T14:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 traditional is vulnerable to a privilege escalation vulnerability when using token-based authentication in an admin request over the SOAP connector. X-Force ID: 175984.",
  "id": "GHSA-2mf8-5wch-fm7w",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:12:48Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:12:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-4276"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/175984"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6118222"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-2MG3-562W-27QP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-07 21:30 – Updated: 2024-01-25 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the ERS API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid Administrator-level privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper privilege management in the ERS API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate their privileges beyond the sphere of their intended access level, which would allow them to obtain sensitive information from the underlying operating system. Note: The ERS is not enabled by default. To verify the status of the ERS API in the Admin GUI, choose Administration > Settings > API Settings > API Service Settings.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-20194"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-268",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-07T20:15:07Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the ERS API of Cisco ISE could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system of an affected device. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must have valid Administrator-level privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability is due to improper privilege management in the ERS API. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted request to an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate their privileges beyond the sphere of their intended access level, which would allow them to obtain sensitive information from the underlying operating system. Note: The ERS is not enabled by default. To verify the status of the ERS API in the Admin GUI, choose Administration \u003e Settings \u003e API Settings \u003e API Service Settings.",
  "id": "GHSA-2mg3-562w-27qp",
  "modified": "2024-01-25T18:30:43Z",
  "published": "2023-09-07T21:30:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20194"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-priv-esc-KJLp2Aw"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-2MGX-226X-8PWV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2023-02-03 21:55
VLAI
Summary
AVideo vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management
Details

The import.json.php file before 8.9 for AVideo is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows the deletion of configuration.php, causing certain privilege checks to not be in place, leading to privilege escalation to admin. Local File Inclusion may also leak credentials and important files.

Patches

Upgrade to version 8.9

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "wwbn/avideo"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "8.9"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-23489"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2023-02-03T21:55:19Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-11-16T18:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The import.json.php file before 8.9 for AVideo is vulnerable to a File Deletion vulnerability. This allows the deletion of configuration.php, causing certain privilege checks to not be in place, leading to privilege escalation to admin. Local File Inclusion may also leak credentials and important files.\n\n### Patches\nUpgrade to version 8.9",
  "id": "GHSA-2mgx-226x-8pwv",
  "modified": "2023-02-03T21:55:19Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:34:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/security/advisories/GHSA-46px-7w93-j5mw"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-23489"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/issues/3117"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo/commit/ecc5f40470bbafff231133f58db1df70f47bfb33"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cube01.io/blog/Avideo-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/WWBN/AVideo"
    }
  ],
  "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": "AVideo vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management"
}

GHSA-2MH8-MQMP-3XQ6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-02 09:30 – Updated: 2025-12-02 09:30
VLAI
Details

The ELEX WordPress HelpDesk & Customer Ticketing System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This is due to missing authorization checks on the eh_crm_edit_agent AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to escalate their WSDesk privileges from limited "Reply Tickets" permissions to full helpdesk administrator capabilities, gaining unauthorized access to ticket management, settings configuration, agent administration, and sensitive customer data.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-13534"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-12-02T09:15:47Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The ELEX WordPress HelpDesk \u0026 Customer Ticketing System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This is due to missing authorization checks on the eh_crm_edit_agent AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to escalate their WSDesk privileges from limited \"Reply Tickets\" permissions to full helpdesk administrator capabilities, gaining unauthorized access to ticket management, settings configuration, agent administration, and sensitive customer data.",
  "id": "GHSA-2mh8-mqmp-3xq6",
  "modified": "2025-12-02T09:30:26Z",
  "published": "2025-12-02T09:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13534"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elex-helpdesk-customer-support-ticket-system/tags/3.3.2/includes/class-crm-ajax-functions-two.php#L9"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/elex-helpdesk-customer-support-ticket-system/trunk/includes/class-crm-ajax-functions-two.php#L9"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/stm-gallery/trunk/stmgallery_v.0.9.php#L121"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3541794b-7c8a-42f8-9688-7f3dbbb08e58?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.