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-5Q78-V5QX-C82X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:11 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01
VLAI
Details

There is a logic vulnerability in Elf-G10HN 1.0.0.608. An unauthenticated attacker could perform specific operations to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient security design, successful exploit could allow an attacker to add users to be friends without prompting in the target device.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22449"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-08-23T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "There is a logic vulnerability in Elf-G10HN 1.0.0.608. An unauthenticated attacker could perform specific operations to exploit this vulnerability. Due to insufficient security design, successful exploit could allow an attacker to add users to be friends without prompting in the target device.",
  "id": "GHSA-5q78-v5qx-c82x",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:09Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:11:53Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22449"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20210630-01-logic-en"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5Q9F-9R2C-C255

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service and OfficeScan XG SP1 on a sensitive file could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-25250"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An improper access control vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Trend Micro Apex One as a Service and OfficeScan XG SP1 on a sensitive file could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-5q9f-9r2c-c255",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:47Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:47:15Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25250"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286019"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/solution/000286157"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-400"
    }
  ],
  "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-5QCC-Q2V2-FX32

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Authentication Engine). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and 14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Access Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-60342"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:17:37Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Access Manager product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Authentication Engine).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.1.4.0 and  14.1.2.1.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Access Manager.  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in  unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Access Manager accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).",
  "id": "GHSA-5qcc-q2v2-fx32",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:31:35Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:31:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-60342"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5QFV-HVXP-FG32

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:31
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1143.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1054"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-787"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows when the Windows kernel-mode driver fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1143.",
  "id": "GHSA-5qfv-hvxp-fg32",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:31:55Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:18:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1054"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1054"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-1054"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160515/Microsoft-Windows-DrawIconEx-Local-Privilege-Escalation.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-5QPM-64J6-5684

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka 'Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-1152"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles calls to Win32k.sys, aka \u0027Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-5qpm-64j6-5684",
  "modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:41Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:27:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1152"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1152"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5QR3-4839-88GF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2024-04-24 22:28
VLAI
Summary
TeamPass Improper Privilege Management
Details

TeamPass before 2.1.27.9 does not properly enforce manager access control when requesting users.queries.php. It is then possible for a manager user to delete an arbitrary user (including admin), or modify attributes of any arbitrary user except administrator. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker must have the manager rights on the application, then tamper with the requests sent directly, for example by changing the "id" parameter when invoking "delete_user" on users.queries.php.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "nilsteampassnet/teampass"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.1.27.9"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-15052"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-24T22:28:25Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-11-27T19:29:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "TeamPass before 2.1.27.9 does not properly enforce manager access control when requesting users.queries.php. It is then possible for a manager user to delete an arbitrary user (including admin), or modify attributes of any arbitrary user except administrator. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker must have the manager rights on the application, then tamper with the requests sent directly, for example by changing the \"id\" parameter when invoking \"delete_user\" on users.queries.php.",
  "id": "GHSA-5qr3-4839-88gf",
  "modified": "2024-04-24T22:28:25Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:43:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15052"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass/commit/8f2d51dd6c24f76e4f259d0df22cff9b275f2dd1"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://blog.amossys.fr/teampass-multiple-cve-01.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "TeamPass Improper Privilege Management"
}

GHSA-5QW5-8FW3-GXWF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:57 – Updated: 2022-12-09 18:30
VLAI
Details

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158105.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-4112"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-09-30T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale 8.6 Admin Console allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 158105.",
  "id": "GHSA-5qw5-8fw3-gxwf",
  "modified": "2022-12-09T18:30:34Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:57:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-4112"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/158105"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/1073864"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-5R2G-VPHF-M5XC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-01-01 18:30 – Updated: 2026-01-02 16:29
VLAI
Summary
Apache StreamPipes has Improper Privilege Management issue
Details

A user with a legitimate non-administrator account can exploit a vulnerability in the user ID creation mechanism in Apache StreamPipes that allows them to swap the username of an existing user with that of an administrator. 

This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain administrative control over the application by manipulating JWT tokens, which can lead to data tampering, unauthorized access and other security issues.

This issue affects Apache StreamPipes: through 0.97.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.98.0, which fixes the issue.

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "org.apache.streampipes:streampipes-parent"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0.69.0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.98.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-47411"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-01-02T16:29:40Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-01-01T17:15:42Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A user with a legitimate non-administrator account can exploit a vulnerability in the user ID creation mechanism in Apache StreamPipes that allows them to swap the username of an existing user with that of an administrator.\u00a0\n\nThis vulnerability allows an attacker to gain administrative control over the application by manipulating JWT tokens, which can lead to data tampering, unauthorized access and other security issues.\n\nThis issue affects Apache StreamPipes: through 0.97.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 0.98.0, which fixes the issue.",
  "id": "GHSA-5r2g-vphf-m5xc",
  "modified": "2026-01-02T16:29:40Z",
  "published": "2026-01-01T18:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-47411"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/streampipes"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/apache/streampipes/releases/tag/release%2F0.98.0"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread/lngko4ht2ok3o0rk9h0clgm4kb0lmt36"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/29/14"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Apache StreamPipes has Improper Privilege Management issue"
}

GHSA-5R44-5399-PRJ7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:38 – Updated: 2024-10-08 18:33
VLAI
Details

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1695"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-01-12T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
  "id": "GHSA-5r44-5399-prj7",
  "modified": "2024-10-08T18:33:01Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:38:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1695"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1695"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1695"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-019"
    }
  ],
  "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-5R79-XHCH-GW42

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-11 00:01 – Updated: 2022-05-17 00:01
VLAI
Details

In placeCall of TelecomManager.java, there is a possible way for an application to keep itself running with foreground service importance due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-211114016

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20114"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-05-10T20:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In placeCall of TelecomManager.java, there is a possible way for an application to keep itself running with foreground service importance due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-10 Android-11 Android-12 Android-12LAndroid ID: A-211114016",
  "id": "GHSA-5r79-xhch-gw42",
  "modified": "2022-05-17T00:01:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-11T00:01:11Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20114"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-05-01"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.