CWE-269
DiscouragedImproper 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-358W-6W72-3P29
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:45 – Updated: 2023-02-02 21:33An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hadoop as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-19354"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-24T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hadoop as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-358w-6w72-3p29",
"modified": "2023-02-02T21:33:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:45:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19354"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/articles/4859371"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1938"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-19354"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793278"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35FH-M76W-53G4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-27 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-27 06:31The Tiger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 101.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to update the user role through the $user->set_role() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13680"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-27T05:16:15Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Tiger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 101.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to update the user role through the $user-\u003eset_role() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-35fh-m76w-53g4",
"modified": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"published": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13680"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/tiger-social-network-theme-for-companies-professionals/16203995"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/645f60ad-c8e5-47ec-94f1-960de4ef7838?source=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35FM-4Q2R-J938
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-09 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-17 00:02A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions). The affected software do not properly check privileges between users during the same web browser session, creating an unintended sphere of control. This could allow an authenticated low privileged user to achieve privilege escalation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25311"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-08T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions). The affected software do not properly check privileges between users during the same web browser session, creating an unintended sphere of control. This could allow an authenticated low privileged user to achieve privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-35fm-4q2r-j938",
"modified": "2022-03-17T00:02:45Z",
"published": "2022-03-09T00:00:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25311"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-250085.pdf"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35H9-JH69-PC24
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-21 15:32 – Updated: 2026-04-22 00:31Privilege escalation in the Debugger component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-6769"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-21T13:16:22Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Privilege escalation in the Debugger component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 150 and Firefox ESR 140.10.",
"id": "GHSA-35h9-jh69-pc24",
"modified": "2026-04-22T00:31:38Z",
"published": "2026-04-21T15:32:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6769"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2023753"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-30"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-32"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-33"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-34"
}
],
"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-35H9-X59Q-8XCF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48In fuse before versions 2.9.8 and 3.x before 3.2.5, fusermount is vulnerable to a restriction bypass when SELinux is active. This allows non-root users to mount a FUSE file system with the 'allow_other' mount option regardless of whether 'user_allow_other' is set in the fuse configuration. An attacker may use this flaw to mount a FUSE file system, accessible by other users, and trick them into accessing files on that file system, possibly causing Denial of Service or other unspecified effects.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-10906"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-24T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In fuse before versions 2.9.8 and 3.x before 3.2.5, fusermount is vulnerable to a restriction bypass when SELinux is active. This allows non-root users to mount a FUSE file system with the \u0027allow_other\u0027 mount option regardless of whether \u0027user_allow_other\u0027 is set in the fuse configuration. An attacker may use this flaw to mount a FUSE file system, accessible by other users, and trick them into accessing files on that file system, possibly causing Denial of Service or other unspecified effects.",
"id": "GHSA-35h9-x59q-8xcf",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:57Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10906"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3324"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-10906"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00015.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5XYA6PXT5PPWVK7CM7K4YRCYWA37DODB"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/A253TZWZK6R7PT2S5JIEAQJR2TYKX7V2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/BREAIWIK64DRJWHIGR47L2D5YICY4HQ3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4257"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45106"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35QP-XQ9F-2RJX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-06-24 20:28 – Updated: 2021-05-12 21:38HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise up to 0.12.9 exec and java task drivers can access processes associated with other tasks on the same node. Fixed in 0.12.10, and 1.0.3.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/hashicorp/nomad"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "1.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.0.3"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/hashicorp/nomad"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.12.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-3283"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-05-12T21:38:07Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "HashiCorp Nomad and Nomad Enterprise up to 0.12.9 exec and java task drivers can access processes associated with other tasks on the same node. Fixed in 0.12.10, and 1.0.3.",
"id": "GHSA-35qp-xq9f-2rjx",
"modified": "2021-05-12T21:38:07Z",
"published": "2021-06-24T20:28:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3283"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://discuss.hashicorp.com/t/hcsec-2021-01-nomad-s-exec-and-java-task-drivers-did-not-isolate-processes/20332"
}
],
"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"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Privilege Management in HashiCorp Nomad"
}
GHSA-35V2-M9FQ-HVXF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:11 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:11An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0777, CVE-2020-0797, CVE-2020-0800, CVE-2020-0864, CVE-2020-0866, CVE-2020-0897.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0865"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-12T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0777, CVE-2020-0797, CVE-2020-0800, CVE-2020-0864, CVE-2020-0866, CVE-2020-0897.",
"id": "GHSA-35v2-m9fq-hvxf",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:11:01Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:11:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0865"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0865"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-35V9-P68V-WPM7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00Potential security vulnerabilities including compromise of integrity, and allowed communication with untrusted clients has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-6922"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-02-16T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Potential security vulnerabilities including compromise of integrity, and allowed communication with untrusted clients has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.",
"id": "GHSA-35v9-p68v-wpm7",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:52Z",
"published": "2022-02-17T00:00:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6922"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0030/MNDT-2022-0030.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35VV-XP9M-C452
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:36 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:36An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in a shell session of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an authenticated unprivileged attacker to gain full control of the system. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D45 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R11 on EX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D30 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100;; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0024"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-07-11T18:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in a shell session of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows an authenticated unprivileged attacker to gain full control of the system. Affected releases are Juniper Networks Junos OS: 12.1X46 versions prior to 12.1X46-D45 on SRX Series; 12.3X48 versions prior to 12.3X48-D20 on SRX Series; 12.3 versions prior to 12.3R11 on EX Series; 14.1X53 versions prior to 14.1X53-D30 on EX2200/VC, EX3200, EX3300/VC, EX4200, EX4300, EX4550/VC, EX4600, EX6200, EX8200/VC (XRE), QFX3500, QFX3600, QFX5100;; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D20 on SRX Series.",
"id": "GHSA-35vv-xp9m-c452",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:36:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:36:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0024"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA10857"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104718"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041314"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-35W5-R2HJ-W7CV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1353, CVE-2020-1370, CVE-2020-1399, CVE-2020-1404, CVE-2020-1413, CVE-2020-1414, CVE-2020-1415, CVE-2020-1422.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1249"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1353, CVE-2020-1370, CVE-2020-1399, CVE-2020-1404, CVE-2020-1413, CVE-2020-1414, CVE-2020-1415, CVE-2020-1422.",
"id": "GHSA-35w5-r2hj-w7cv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1249"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1249"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
Mitigation MIT-1
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
Mitigation MIT-48
Strategy: Separation of Privilege
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
Mitigation MIT-49
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.