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.
5584 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-4C3H-7364-324H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:52 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:52Improperly configured memory protection allows read/write access to modem image from HLOS kernel in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile in versions MDM9150, MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8996AU, QCS605, SD 636, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SXR1130.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-5839"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-02-25T22:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improperly configured memory protection allows read/write access to modem image from HLOS kernel in Snapdragon Auto, Snapdragon Compute, Snapdragon Consumer IOT, Snapdragon Industrial IOT, Snapdragon Mobile in versions MDM9150, MDM9615, MDM9625, MDM9635M, MDM9640, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8996AU, QCS605, SD 636, SD 675, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 855, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM630, SDM660, SDX20, SXR1130.",
"id": "GHSA-4c3h-7364-324h",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:52:56Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:52:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5839"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qualcomm.com/company/product-security/bulletins"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106845"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4C7X-8F5J-C5C8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles COM object creation, aka 'Windows COM Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0685"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles COM object creation, aka \u0027Windows COM Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-4c7x-8f5j-c5c8",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0685"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0685"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4C89-HMQM-65H7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-07-06 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 05:25Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch for Windows Installer prior to version 4.3.23043_3 allows attackers to cause permanent DoS via directory junction.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-30672"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-07-06T03:15:11Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Smart Switch for Windows Installer prior to version 4.3.23043_3 allows attackers to cause permanent DoS via directory junction.",
"id": "GHSA-4c89-hmqm-65h7",
"modified": "2024-04-04T05:25:43Z",
"published": "2023-07-06T03:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30672"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=07"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4C9J-JX9C-72FC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-22 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/renewaldue.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-20071"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-21T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Hindu Matrimonial Script. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /admin/renewaldue.php. The manipulation leads to improper privilege management. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.",
"id": "GHSA-4c9j-jx9c-72fc",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:26Z",
"published": "2022-06-22T00:01:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-20071"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.95411"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41044"
}
],
"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-4C9P-43PG-WQ2F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-15 21:31 – Updated: 2025-07-15 21:31Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.1.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-53025"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-15T20:15:48Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). The supported version that is affected is 7.1.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).",
"id": "GHSA-4c9p-43pg-wq2f",
"modified": "2025-07-15T21:31:44Z",
"published": "2025-07-15T21:31:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53025"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2025.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
GHSA-4CCX-CX54-2VFQ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48Pitchfork version 1.4.6 RC1 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Trident Pitchfork components that can result in A standard unprivileged user could gain system administrator permissions within the web portal.. This attack appear to be exploitable via The user must be able to login, and could edit their profile and set the "System Administrator" permission to "yes" on themselves.. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.4.6 RC2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-1000133"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-03-16T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Pitchfork version 1.4.6 RC1 contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Trident Pitchfork components that can result in A standard unprivileged user could gain system administrator permissions within the web portal.. This attack appear to be exploitable via The user must be able to login, and could edit their profile and set the \"System Administrator\" permission to \"yes\" on themselves.. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 1.4.6 RC2.",
"id": "GHSA-4ccx-cx54-2vfq",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:48:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:48:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000133"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tridentli/pitchfork/issues/168"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tridentli/pitchfork/commit/33549f15707801099e1253dd5e79369bd48eb59b"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tridentli/pitchfork/commit/9fd07cbe4f93e1367e142016e9a205366680dd54"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/tridentli/trident/releases/tag/DEV_1.4.6-RC2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://thomas-ward.net/security-advisories/trident-trusted-communications-platform-privilege-escalation-issue-advisory"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4CFG-JRFF-X7X9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:03Logic issue in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before versions 12.0.45, 13.0.10 and 14.0.10 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and information disclosure via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2019-11105"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-12-18T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Logic issue in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME before versions 12.0.45, 13.0.10 and 14.0.10 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege and information disclosure via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-4cfg-jrff-x7x9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:03:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:03:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11105"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00241.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4CG4-9G5H-4F6M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:21A component in Kaspersky Password Manager could allow an attacker to elevate a process Integrity level from Medium to High.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-35052"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-23T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A component in Kaspersky Password Manager could allow an attacker to elevate a process Integrity level from Medium to High.",
"id": "GHSA-4cg4-9g5h-4f6m",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:21:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:21:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-35052"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.kaspersky.com/general/vulnerability.aspx?el=12430#221121"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1335"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4CGQ-VQ3R-C9R4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-20 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-20 21:31Improper access control in Doorman v0.1.0 and v1.0.2 allows any authenticated user to update their own account role to a non-admin privileged role via /platform/user/{username}. The role field is accepted by the update model without a manage_users permission check for self-updates, enabling privilege escalation to high-privileged roles.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-30269"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-20T17:16:33Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper access control in Doorman v0.1.0 and v1.0.2 allows any authenticated user to update their own account role to a non-admin privileged role via /platform/user/{username}. The `role` field is accepted by the update model without a manage_users permission check for self-updates, enabling privilege escalation to high-privileged roles.",
"id": "GHSA-4cgq-vq3r-c9r4",
"modified": "2026-04-20T21:31:43Z",
"published": "2026-04-20T18:31:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-30269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://blog.orxiain.life/archives/cve-2026-30269---improper-access-control-in-doorman-allows-privilege-escalation"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/apidoorman/doorman"
}
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"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4CJ9-M6PR-4W4X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0557"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insecure inherited permissions in Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.70 on Windows 10 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
"id": "GHSA-4cj9-m6pr-4w4x",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0557"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00338.html"
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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.