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-3882-VM2R-V25J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:56 – Updated: 2024-04-04 01:58Pivotal Apps Manager, included in Pivotal Application Service versions 2.3.x prior to 2.3.18, 2.4.x prior to 2.4.14, 2.5.x prior to 2.5.10, and 2.6.x prior to 2.6.5, contains an invitations microservice which allows users to invite others to their organizations. A remote authenticated user can gain additional privileges by inviting themselves to spaces that they should not have access to.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-11280"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-09-20T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Pivotal Apps Manager, included in Pivotal Application Service versions 2.3.x prior to 2.3.18, 2.4.x prior to 2.4.14, 2.5.x prior to 2.5.10, and 2.6.x prior to 2.6.5, contains an invitations microservice which allows users to invite others to their organizations. A remote authenticated user can gain additional privileges by inviting themselves to spaces that they should not have access to.",
"id": "GHSA-3882-vm2r-v25j",
"modified": "2024-04-04T01:58:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T16:56:34Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11280"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pivotal.io/security/cve-2019-11280"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-38HV-GJP4-4FJH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-31 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-06 00:01In rcsservice, there is a possible way to modify TTY mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-197960597
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39783"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-30T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In rcsservice, there is a possible way to modify TTY mode due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-197960597",
"id": "GHSA-38hv-gjp4-4fjh",
"modified": "2022-04-06T00:01:50Z",
"published": "2022-03-31T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39783"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12l"
}
],
"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-38P9-56PV-PMWC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Delivery Optimization service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0934, CVE-2020-1009, CVE-2020-1011, CVE-2020-1015.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0983"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Delivery Optimization service improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0934, CVE-2020-1009, CVE-2020-1011, CVE-2020-1015.",
"id": "GHSA-38p9-56pv-pmwc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0983"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0983"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-38QC-QP68-2R5R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0942, CVE-2020-0944.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1029"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0942, CVE-2020-0944.",
"id": "GHSA-38qc-qp68-2r5r",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:37Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1029"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1029"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-38X6-G4VX-6G7W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:26Vulnerability of inappropriate permission control in Nearby. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-48515"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-06T13:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Vulnerability of inappropriate permission control in Nearby. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.",
"id": "GHSA-38x6-g4vx-6g7w",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:26:11Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T15:30:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48515"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/7"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202307-0000001587168858"
}
],
"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-394X-274P-MQC6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-24 00:31 – Updated: 2026-05-06 22:41Duplicate Advisory
This advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7. This link is maintained to preserve external references.
Original Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Telegram configuration and cron persistence settings via the send endpoint. Attackers with operator.write credentials can exploit insufficient access controls to reach sensitive administrative functionality and modify persistence mechanisms.
{
"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "openclaw"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2026.3.28"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-05-06T22:41:51Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-23T22:16:43Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Duplicate Advisory\nThis advisory has been withdrawn because it is a duplicate of GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7. This link is maintained to preserve external references.\n\n### Original Description\nOpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability allowing authenticated operators with write permissions to access admin-class Telegram configuration and cron persistence settings via the send endpoint. Attackers with operator.write credentials can exploit insufficient access controls to reach sensitive administrative functionality and modify persistence mechanisms.",
"id": "GHSA-394x-274p-mqc6",
"modified": "2026-05-06T22:41:51Z",
"published": "2026-04-24T00:31:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-767m-xrhc-fxm7"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41359"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/b7d70ade3b9900dbe97bd73be9c02e924ff3c986"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-operator-write-to-admin-class-telegram-config-and-cron-persistence"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/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"
}
],
"summary": "Duplicate Advisory: OpenClaw: Gateway operator.write Can Reach Admin-Class Telegram Config and Cron Persistence via send",
"withdrawn": "2026-05-06T22:41:51Z"
}
GHSA-3957-PHVQ-XHR5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote user to gain elevated privileges on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 201300.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-29736"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-30T12:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote user to gain elevated privileges on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 201300.",
"id": "GHSA-3957-phvq-xhr5",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:17Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:09:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29736"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/201300"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6476678"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-397R-QWWJ-CVQV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-02 00:30 – Updated: 2025-07-02 00:30In Tenable Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content at SYSTEM privilege.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-36630"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-02T00:15:22Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Tenable Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could overwrite arbitrary local system files with log content at SYSTEM privilege.",
"id": "GHSA-397r-qwwj-cvqv",
"modified": "2025-07-02T00:30:31Z",
"published": "2025-07-02T00:30:31Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36630"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2025-13"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-39F2-3F7M-6R66
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-17 06:30 – Updated: 2026-05-17 06:30The AI Engine – The Chatbot, AI Framework & MCP for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in version 3.4.9. This is due to missing WordPress capability enforcement in the MCP OAuth bearer-token authorization path, where any valid OAuth token causes MCP access to be granted without verifying administrator privileges. This makes it possible for authenticated (Subscriber+) attackers to invoke admin-level MCP tools and escalate privileges to Administrator.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-8719"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-17T04:16:42Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The AI Engine \u2013 The Chatbot, AI Framework \u0026 MCP for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in version 3.4.9. This is due to missing WordPress capability enforcement in the MCP OAuth bearer-token authorization path, where any valid OAuth token causes MCP access to be granted without verifying administrator privileges. This makes it possible for authenticated (Subscriber+) attackers to invoke admin-level MCP tools and escalate privileges to Administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-39f2-3f7m-6r66",
"modified": "2026-05-17T06:30:24Z",
"published": "2026-05-17T06:30:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-8719"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3533527/ai-engine"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0593c20d-3422-4817-9639-614254b609db?source=cve"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-39FV-QP4H-M8JW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-08-12 15:30 – Updated: 2024-08-13 18:31An issue was discovered in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) 9.0 and 10.0. The zmmailboxdmgr binary, a component of ZCS, is intended to be executed by the zimbra user with root privileges for specific mailbox operations. However, an attacker can escalate privileges from the zimbra user to root, because of improper handling of input arguments. An attacker can execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges, leading to local privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27442"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-755"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-08-12T15:15:20Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Zimbra Collaboration (ZCS) 9.0 and 10.0. The zmmailboxdmgr binary, a component of ZCS, is intended to be executed by the zimbra user with root privileges for specific mailbox operations. However, an attacker can escalate privileges from the zimbra user to root, because of improper handling of input arguments. An attacker can execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges, leading to local privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-39fv-qp4h-m8jw",
"modified": "2024-08-13T18:31:14Z",
"published": "2024-08-12T15:30:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27442"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/10.0.7#Security_Fixes"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wiki.zimbra.com/wiki/Zimbra_Releases/9.0.0/P39#Security_Fixes"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.