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.

5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-4C9P-43PG-WQ2F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-15 21:31 – Updated: 2025-07-15 21:31
VLAI
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).

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  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-53025"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "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": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4CCX-CX54-2VFQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:48 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:48
VLAI
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.

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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 17:03
VLAI
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.

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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 19:21
VLAI
Details

A 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"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4CGQ-VQ3R-C9R4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-20 18:31 – Updated: 2026-04-20 21:31
VLAI
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.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-30269"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "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"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apidoorman/doorman"
    }
  ],
  "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 17:14
VLAI
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.

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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"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4CM3-3JR8-W42P

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1124, CVE-2020-1131, CVE-2020-1134, CVE-2020-1144, CVE-2020-1185, CVE-2020-1186, CVE-2020-1187, CVE-2020-1188, CVE-2020-1189, CVE-2020-1190, CVE-2020-1191.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1184"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows State Repository Service improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows State Repository Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1124, CVE-2020-1131, CVE-2020-1134, CVE-2020-1144, CVE-2020-1185, CVE-2020-1186, CVE-2020-1187, CVE-2020-1188, CVE-2020-1189, CVE-2020-1190, CVE-2020-1191.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cm3-3jr8-w42p",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:33Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1184"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1184"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-4CM7-7R9P-HQ66

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-15 21:30 – Updated: 2025-04-21 15:31
VLAI
Details

An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to elevate privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-42849"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-863"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-12-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An access issue existed with privileged API calls. This issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, watchOS 9.2. A user may be able to elevate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-4cm7-7r9p-hq66",
  "modified": "2025-04-21T15:31:10Z",
  "published": "2022-12-15T21:30:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42849"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213530"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213535"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213536"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/20"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/26"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Dec/27"
    }
  ],
  "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-4CR7-7JGP-Q22R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 15:32
VLAI
Details

In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking 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-2026-0009"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T22:16:19Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In multiple locations, there is a possible tapjacking 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-4cr7-7jgp-q22r",
  "modified": "2026-06-02T15:32:01Z",
  "published": "2026-06-02T00:31:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0009"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-4F33-87HW-R872

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:20 – Updated: 2023-12-28 18:30
VLAI
Details

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-42319"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-11-10T01:19:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-4f33-87hw-r872",
  "modified": "2023-12-28T18:30:31Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:20:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-42319"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-42319"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "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.