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-5HG7-XM7J-2FF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-18 00:01Improper access control vulnerability in dynamic receiver in ApkInstaller prior to SMR MAR-2022 Release allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary activity without a proper permission
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-24931"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:46:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper access control vulnerability in dynamic receiver in ApkInstaller prior to SMR MAR-2022 Release allows unauthorized attackers to execute arbitrary activity without a proper permission",
"id": "GHSA-5hg7-xm7j-2ff2",
"modified": "2022-03-18T00:01:21Z",
"published": "2022-03-11T00:02:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24931"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=3"
}
],
"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-5HQH-WQMH-6MQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-03 00:31 – Updated: 2026-03-03 00:31The LatePoint – Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via password reset in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7. This is due to the plugin allowing users with a LatePoint Agent role, who are creating new customers to set the 'wordpress_user_id' field. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Agent-level access and above, to gain elevated privileges by linking a customer to the arbitrary user ID, including administrators, and then resetting the password.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-1566"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-03T00:15:55Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The LatePoint \u2013 Calendar Booking Plugin for Appointments and Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via password reset in all versions up to, and including, 5.2.7. This is due to the plugin allowing users with a LatePoint Agent role, who are creating new customers to set the \u0027wordpress_user_id\u0027 field. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Agent-level access and above, to gain elevated privileges by linking a customer to the arbitrary user ID, including administrators, and then resetting the password.",
"id": "GHSA-5hqh-wqmh-6mq8",
"modified": "2026-03-03T00:31:11Z",
"published": "2026-03-03T00:31:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-1566"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3463945"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c958880e-6068-4e7d-a780-1251f3ab9bf7?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-5HX2-5438-V8QX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21885.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21914"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21885.",
"id": "GHSA-5hx2-5438-v8qx",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:54Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:00:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21914"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21914"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21914"
}
],
"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-5J4R-QJ38-WG6G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:39 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-3162"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-01-15T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Docker Desktop Community before 2.5.0.0 on macOS mishandles certificate checking, leading to local privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-5j4r-qj38-wg6g",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:39:23Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-3162"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.docker.com/docker-for-mac/release-notes/#docker-desktop-community-2500"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://twitter.com/_r3ggi"
}
],
"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-5J4W-V87M-8R65
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2025-02-10 20:33Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a business logic error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "magento/community-edition"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "2.2.11"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "magento/community-edition"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "2.3.0"
},
{
"fixed": "2.3.4-p2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "magento/core"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "1.9.4.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "magento/project-community-edition"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"last_affected": "2.0.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-9630"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-01-11T16:04:59Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-26T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Magento versions 2.3.4 and earlier, 2.2.11 and earlier (see note), 1.14.4.4 and earlier, and 1.9.4.4 and earlier have a business logic error vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-5j4w-v87m-8r65",
"modified": "2025-02-10T20:33:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:21:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9630"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/magento/magento2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/magento/apsb20-22.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Magento business logic error vulnerability"
}
GHSA-5J6P-59CJ-J6CP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-01 03:30 – Updated: 2023-09-01 21:48Improper Privilege Management in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.13.2.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/usememos/memos"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.13.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4697"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2023-09-01T21:48:39Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-01T01:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management in GitHub repository usememos/memos prior to 0.13.2.",
"id": "GHSA-5j6p-59cj-j6cp",
"modified": "2023-09-01T21:48:39Z",
"published": "2023-09-01T03:30:14Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4697"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/usememos/memos/commit/c9aa2eeb9852047e4f41915eb30726bd25f07ecd"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/usememos/memos"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://huntr.dev/bounties/3ff3325a-1dcb-4da7-894d-81a9cf726d81"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "usememos/memos vulnerable to privilege escalation"
}
GHSA-5JFV-8HQF-V5M5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26863, CVE-2021-26900, CVE-2021-27077.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26875"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-26863, CVE-2021-26900, CVE-2021-27077.",
"id": "GHSA-5jfv-8hqf-v5m5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:20Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26875"
}
],
"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-5JRX-2W68-HX2J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:35 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:35A vulnerability in the Cisco Umbrella Enterprise Roaming Client (ERC) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to Administrator. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker must authenticate with valid local user credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of file system permissions, which could allow non-administrative users to place files within restricted directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing an executable file within the restricted directory, which when executed by the ERC client, would run with Administrator privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-0438"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-10-05T14:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the Cisco Umbrella Enterprise Roaming Client (ERC) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate privileges to Administrator. To exploit the vulnerability, the attacker must authenticate with valid local user credentials. This vulnerability is due to improper implementation of file system permissions, which could allow non-administrative users to place files within restricted directories. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing an executable file within the restricted directory, which when executed by the ERC client, would run with Administrator privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-5jrx-2w68-hx2j",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:35:10Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:35:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0438"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20180905-umbrella-file-read"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45339"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105286"
}
],
"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:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5JV2-3XHX-7Q63
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:00 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31Tablet Windows User Interface Application Core Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21870"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Tablet Windows User Interface Application Core Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-5jv2-3xhx-7q63",
"modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:46Z",
"published": "2022-01-12T00:00:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21870"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21870"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21870"
}
],
"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-5M3Q-GVV2-4MX2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:06 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:06Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and perform a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4446 and CVE-2015-5106.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-5090"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-07-15T14:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and perform a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4446 and CVE-2015-5106.",
"id": "GHSA-5m3q-gvv2-4mx2",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:06:53Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:06:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-5090"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-15.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032892"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
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.