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.
5632 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-4R6W-PG4G-QVVH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-08-12 18:31 – Updated: 2025-08-12 18:31Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command ('sql injection') in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-49758"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-08-12T18:15:31Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper neutralization of special elements used in an sql command (\u0027sql injection\u0027) in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.",
"id": "GHSA-4r6w-pg4g-qvvh",
"modified": "2025-08-12T18:31:30Z",
"published": "2025-08-12T18:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49758"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49758"
}
],
"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-4R76-XR68-W7M7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-30 21:02 – Updated: 2024-05-30 21:02It has been discovered, that editors with access to file meta data table could change, create or delete metadata of files which are not within their file mounts.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "typo3/cms"
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"introduced": "6.2.0"
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"fixed": "6.2.14"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
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},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "typo3/cms"
},
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"events": [
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"introduced": "7.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "7.3.1"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-05-30T21:02:59Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "It has been discovered, that editors with access to file meta data table could change, create or delete metadata of files which are not within their file mounts.",
"id": "GHSA-4r76-xr68-w7m7",
"modified": "2024-05-30T21:02:59Z",
"published": "2024-05-30T21:02:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/0decbf83c531cab77497429eb2edecf9a1038b25"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3/commit/bff9fa5945801d1d2c641ddc8eb86c6647549d80"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/typo3/cms/2015-07-01-1.yaml"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/TYPO3/typo3"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://typo3.org/security/advisory/typo3-core-sa-2015-002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://typo3.org/teams/security/security-bulletins/typo3-core/typo3-core-sa-2015-002"
}
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"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"
}
],
"summary": "TYPO3 may allow editors to change, create, or delete metadata of files not within their file mounts"
}
GHSA-4RHG-7CRH-VMFW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:27An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. Local users can gain privileges because of LAF and SBL1 flaws. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200015 (July 2020).
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25060"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-31T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered on LG mobile devices with Android OS 7.2, 8.0, 8.1, 9, and 10 software. Local users can gain privileges because of LAF and SBL1 flaws. The LG ID is LVE-SMP-200015 (July 2020).",
"id": "GHSA-4rhg-7crh-vmfw",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:27:02Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25060"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lgsecurity.lge.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4RJP-PFFC-MWXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-26 00:01An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the Windows Installer framework used in the Juniper Networks Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS) allows an unprivileged user to trigger a repair operation. Running a repair operation, in turn, will trigger a number of file operations in the %TEMP% folder of the user triggering the repair. Some of these operations will be performed from a SYSTEM context (started via the Windows Installer service), including the execution of temporary files. An attacker may be able to provide malicious binaries to the Windows Installer, which will be executed with high privilege, leading to a local privilege escalation. This issue affects Juniper Networks Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS) versions prior to 1.4.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22187"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-14T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in the Windows Installer framework used in the Juniper Networks Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS) allows an unprivileged user to trigger a repair operation. Running a repair operation, in turn, will trigger a number of file operations in the %TEMP% folder of the user triggering the repair. Some of these operations will be performed from a SYSTEM context (started via the Windows Installer service), including the execution of temporary files. An attacker may be able to provide malicious binaries to the Windows Installer, which will be executed with high privilege, leading to a local privilege escalation. This issue affects Juniper Networks Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS) versions prior to 1.4.0.",
"id": "GHSA-4rjp-pffc-mwxj",
"modified": "2022-04-26T00:01:07Z",
"published": "2022-04-15T00:00:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22187"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/mandiant/Vulnerability-Disclosures/blob/master/2022/MNDT-2022-0029/MNDT-2022-0029.md"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.juniper.net/JSA69495"
}
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"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"
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]
}
GHSA-4RQ4-32RV-6WP6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-21 23:37 – Updated: 2022-01-21 21:05shelljs is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "shelljs"
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"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "0.8.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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]
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],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-0144"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-01-21T21:05:51Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "shelljs is vulnerable to Improper Privilege Management",
"id": "GHSA-4rq4-32rv-6wp6",
"modified": "2022-01-21T21:05:51Z",
"published": "2022-01-21T23:37:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0144"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/shelljs/shelljs/commit/d919d22dd6de385edaa9d90313075a77f74b338c"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/shelljs/shelljs"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/50996581-c08e-4eed-a90e-c0bac082679c"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Privilege Management in shelljs"
}
GHSA-4RWG-53CX-5G82
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-25 00:00A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability exists because administrative privilege levels for sensitive data are not properly enforced. An attacker with read-only privileges for the web-based management interface on an affected device could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a page that contains sensitive data. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information about the system configuration.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-20819"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-15T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from an affected device. This vulnerability exists because administrative privilege levels for sensitive data are not properly enforced. An attacker with read-only privileges for the web-based management interface on an affected device could exploit this vulnerability by browsing to a page that contains sensitive data. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to collect sensitive information about the system configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-4rwg-53cx-5g82",
"modified": "2022-06-25T00:00:51Z",
"published": "2022-06-16T00:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20819"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-info-disclosure-Os6fSd6N"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4V3R-334Q-J7QC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in wpForo wpForo Forum allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.2.3.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-47868"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:13Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in wpForo wpForo Forum allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects wpForo Forum: from n/a through 2.2.3.",
"id": "GHSA-4v3r-334q-j7qc",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47868"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wpforo/wordpress-wpforo-plugin-2-2-3-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"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:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4V4Q-53H2-R6MJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:39In SOOIL Developments Co., Ltd Diabecare RS, AnyDana-i and AnyDana-A, a client-side control vulnerability in the insulin pump and its AnyDana-i and AnyDana-A mobile applications allows physically proximate attackers to bypass user authentication checks via Bluetooth Low Energy.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27266"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-287"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-19T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In SOOIL Developments Co., Ltd Diabecare RS, AnyDana-i and AnyDana-A, a client-side control vulnerability in the insulin pump and its AnyDana-i and AnyDana-A mobile applications allows physically proximate attackers to bypass user authentication checks via Bluetooth Low Energy.",
"id": "GHSA-4v4q-53h2-r6mj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:39:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27266"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsma-21-012-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4V4V-FCFX-X6MG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-13 09:31 – Updated: 2025-02-13 09:31CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists for two services (of which one managing audit trail data and the other acting as server managing client request) that could cause a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of engineering workstation when an attacker with standard privilege modifies the executable path of the windows services. To be exploited, services need to be restarted.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-0327"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-13T07:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists for two services (of which one managing audit\ntrail data and the other acting as server managing client request) that could cause a loss of Confidentiality,\nIntegrity and Availability of engineering workstation when an attacker with standard privilege modifies the\nexecutable path of the windows services. To be exploited, services need to be restarted.",
"id": "GHSA-4v4v-fcfx-x6mg",
"modified": "2025-02-13T09:31:26Z",
"published": "2025-02-13T09:31:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-0327"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-042-03\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-042-03.pdf"
}
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"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/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"
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]
}
GHSA-4V4W-P37F-QVM2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-01 18:30 – Updated: 2024-05-01 18:30Privilege Escalation in WRSA.EXE in Webroot Antivirus 8.0.1X- 9.0.35.12 on
Windows64 bit and 32 bit allows malicious software to abuse WRSA.EXE to delete arbitrary and protected files.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-7241"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-01T17:15:27Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation\u00a0in WRSA.EXE in Webroot Antivirus 8.0.1X- 9.0.35.12 on \n\nWindows64 bit and 32 bit\u00a0allows malicious software to abuse WRSA.EXE to delete arbitrary and protected files.\n",
"id": "GHSA-4v4w-p37f-qvm2",
"modified": "2024-05-01T18:30:41Z",
"published": "2024-05-01T18:30:41Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-7241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?\u0026app=vw\u0026vw=1\u0026login=1\u0026solutionid=4258"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.webroot.com/us/en/business/support/release-notes#heading-endpoint"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.webroot.com/us/en/support/support-consumer-release-notes"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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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.