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-5GR6-JF2G-HH79
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-31 18:31 – Updated: 2024-10-17 21:31In Telerik Test Studio versions prior to
v2023.3.1330, a privilege elevation vulnerability has been identified in the applications installer component. In an environment where an existing Telerik Test Studio install is present, a lower privileged user has the ability to manipulate the installation package to elevate their privileges on the underlying operating system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-0833"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-276"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-01-31T16:15:46Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Telerik Test Studio versions prior to \n\nv2023.3.1330, a privilege elevation vulnerability has been identified in the applications installer component.\u00a0 In an environment where an existing Telerik Test Studio install is present, a lower privileged user has the ability to manipulate the installation package to elevate their privileges on the underlying operating system.",
"id": "GHSA-5gr6-jf2g-hh79",
"modified": "2024-10-17T21:31:29Z",
"published": "2024-01-31T18:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-0833"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/knowledge-base/product-notices-kb/legacy-installer-vulnerability"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.telerik.com/teststudio"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5GR7-GR2Q-52GP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:11 – Updated: 2025-10-22 03:30The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted FUTEX_REQUEUE command that facilitates unsafe waiter modification.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2014-3153"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2014-06-07T14:55:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted FUTEX_REQUEUE command that facilitates unsafe waiter modification.",
"id": "GHSA-5gr7-gr2q-52gp",
"modified": "2025-10-22T03:30:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:11:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3153"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/e9c243a5a6de0be8e584c604d353412584b592f8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1103626"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://elongl.github.io/exploitation/2021/01/08/cve-2014-3153.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=13fbca4c6ecd96ec1a1cfa2e4f2ce191fe928a5e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=54a217887a7b658e2650c3feff22756ab80c7339"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=b3eaa9fc5cd0a4d74b18f6b8dc617aeaf1873270"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/elongl/CVE-2014-3153"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-3153"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/01/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e9c243a5a6de0be8e584c604d353412584b592f8"
},
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"url": "http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=e9c243a5a6de0be8e584c604d353412584b592f8"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3037.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3038.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3039.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00014.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00018.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00025.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00006.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/05/24"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/06/20"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0800.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/58500"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/58990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59029"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59092"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59153"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59262"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59309"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59386"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://secunia.com/advisories/59599"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2949"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35370"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/05/22"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/01/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67906"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030451"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2237-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2240-1"
}
],
"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-5GWV-Q5PW-GGRW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-34498"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-416"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-14T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-5gwv-q5pw-ggrw",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34498"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34498"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-825"
}
],
"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-5H3J-CM6X-QCR2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-23 15:30 – Updated: 2023-11-23 15:30Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability allows a user to escalate permissions on the system shell. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 773.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41807"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-23T15:15:09Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Pandora FMS on all allows Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability allows a user to escalate permissions on the system shell. This issue affects Pandora FMS: from 700 through 773.",
"id": "GHSA-5h3j-cm6x-qcr2",
"modified": "2023-11-23T15:30:26Z",
"published": "2023-11-23T15:30:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41807"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://pandorafms.com/en/security/common-vulnerabilities-and-exposures"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5H4M-75JP-HG7M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-04-05 00:31 – Updated: 2024-08-27 21:31ykman-gui (aka YubiKey Manager GUI) before 1.2.6 on Windows, when Edge is not used, allows privilege escalation because browser windows can open as Administrator.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31498"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-04-04T23:15:16Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "ykman-gui (aka YubiKey Manager GUI) before 1.2.6 on Windows, when Edge is not used, allows privilege escalation because browser windows can open as Administrator.",
"id": "GHSA-5h4m-75jp-hg7m",
"modified": "2024-08-27T21:31:11Z",
"published": "2024-04-05T00:31:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31498"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.yubico.com/support/security-advisories/ysa-2024-01"
}
],
"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-5H55-R66F-VC93
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-19 00:01In AttributionSource of AttributionSource.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-200288596
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-39799"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-12T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In AttributionSource of AttributionSource.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-200288596",
"id": "GHSA-5h55-r66f-vc93",
"modified": "2022-04-19T00:01:08Z",
"published": "2022-04-13T00:00:27Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39799"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-04-01"
}
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"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-5H76-3H5H-245J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18An 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-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1090"
],
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"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 Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1157, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.",
"id": "GHSA-5h76-3h5h-245j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:26Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:26Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1090"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1090"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5H78-QW4W-6WQ5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Ballistix MOD Utility through 2.0.2.5 is vulnerable to privilege escalation in the MODAPI.sys driver component. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specific IOCTL request that allows low-privileged users to directly interact with physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function call (mapping physical memory into a virtual address space). Attackers could exploit this issue to achieve local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-41285"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-04T06:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Ballistix MOD Utility through 2.0.2.5 is vulnerable to privilege escalation in the MODAPI.sys driver component. The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specific IOCTL request that allows low-privileged users to directly interact with physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function call (mapping physical memory into a virtual address space). Attackers could exploit this issue to achieve local privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY\\SYSTEM.",
"id": "GHSA-5h78-qw4w-6wq5",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:41Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:16:31Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-41285"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/VoidSec/Exploit-Development/blob/master/windows/x64/kernel/crucial_Ballistix_MOD_Utility_v.2.0.2.5/crucial_Ballistix_MOD_Utility_v.2.0.2.5_memory_dump_PoC.cpp"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://voidsec.com/crucial-mod-utility-lpe-cve-2021-41285"
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"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-5HFF-46VH-RXMW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-07 18:15 – Updated: 2026-04-24 21:04Summary
Before OpenClaw 2026.4.2, POST /sessions/:sessionKey/kill did not enforce write scopes in identity-bearing HTTP modes. A caller limited to read-only operator scopes could still terminate a running subagent session.
Impact
A read-scoped caller could perform a write-class control-plane mutation and interrupt delegated work. This was an authorization bug on the HTTP scope boundary, not a shared-secret compatibility exception.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected versions:
<= 2026.4.1 - Patched versions:
>= 2026.4.2 - Latest published npm version:
2026.4.1
Fix Commit(s)
54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb— enforce session-kill HTTP scopes
Release Process Note
The fix is present on main and is staged for OpenClaw 2026.4.2. Publish this advisory after the 2026.4.2 npm release is live.
Thanks @EaEa0001 for reporting.
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"github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-07T18:15:37Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-21T00:16:30Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "## Summary\n\nBefore OpenClaw 2026.4.2, `POST /sessions/:sessionKey/kill` did not enforce write scopes in identity-bearing HTTP modes. A caller limited to read-only operator scopes could still terminate a running subagent session.\n\n## Impact\n\nA read-scoped caller could perform a write-class control-plane mutation and interrupt delegated work. This was an authorization bug on the HTTP scope boundary, not a shared-secret compatibility exception.\n\n## Affected Packages / Versions\n\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Affected versions: `\u003c= 2026.4.1`\n- Patched versions: `\u003e= 2026.4.2`\n- Latest published npm version: `2026.4.1`\n\n## Fix Commit(s)\n\n- `54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb` \u2014 enforce session-kill HTTP scopes\n\n## Release Process Note\n\nThe fix is present on `main` and is staged for OpenClaw `2026.4.2`. Publish this advisory after the `2026.4.2` npm release is live.\n\nThanks @EaEa0001 for reporting.",
"id": "GHSA-5hff-46vh-rxmw",
"modified": "2026-04-24T21:04:39Z",
"published": "2026-04-07T18:15:37Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5hff-46vh-rxmw"
},
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41298"
},
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"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/54a0878517167c6e49900498cf77420dadb74beb"
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"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
},
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"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-authorization-bypass-in-session-termination-endpoint"
}
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "OpenClaw: Read-scoped identity-bearing HTTP clients could kill sessions via /sessions/:sessionKey/kill"
}
GHSA-5HFF-R5RF-V64J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS – eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-24184"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-05T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Several AJAX endpoints in the Tutor LMS \u2013 eLearning and online course solution WordPress plugin before 1.7.7 were unprotected, allowing students to modify course information and elevate their privileges among many other actions.",
"id": "GHSA-5hff-r5rf-v64j",
"modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:15Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24184"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e85917c-7a58-49cb-b8b3-05aa18ffff3e"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/several-vulnerabilities-patched-in-tutor-lms-plugin"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
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.