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.
5633 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-67CJ-MH2Q-5G8C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-07-30 00:00While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-28129"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-07T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "While working on Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 a developer discovered that the DEB package did not install using root, but instead used a userid and groupid of 500. This both caused issues with desktop integration and could allow a crafted attack on files owned by that user or group if they exist. Users who installed the Apache OpenOffice 4.1.8 DEB packaging should upgrade to the latest version of Apache OpenOffice.",
"id": "GHSA-67cj-mh2q-5g8c",
"modified": "2022-07-30T00:00:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:16:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28129"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9e72234dd662280fa1a3cca6164d3470a1dbc0d8e53e48ba27f787ce@%3Cannounce.apache.org%3E"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc9090ab48b4699494b63b35cd6d7414c52d665ecae12add3cdc56c9b%40%3Cusers.openoffice.apache.org%3E"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rc9090ab48b4699494b63b35cd6d7414c52d665ecae12add3cdc56c9b@%3Cusers.openoffice.apache.org%3E"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/07/5"
}
],
"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-67CV-GRQ3-63JG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the printconfig.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Print Configuration Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1196"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the printconfig.dll handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Print Configuration Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-67cv-grq3-63jg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:49Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:49Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1196"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1196"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-67F6-6H83-3W53
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:05 – Updated: 2025-11-04 21:30An issue was discovered in IdeBusDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O 5.x. Code in system management mode calls a function outside of SMRAM in response to a crafted software SMI, aka Inclusion of Functionality from an Untrusted Control Sphere. Modifying the well-known address of this function allows an attacker to gain control of the system with the privileges of system management mode.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27339"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-20",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-16T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in IdeBusDxe in Insyde InsydeH2O 5.x. Code in system management mode calls a function outside of SMRAM in response to a crafted software SMI, aka Inclusion of Functionality from an Untrusted Control Sphere. Modifying the well-known address of this function allows an attacker to gain control of the system with the privileges of system management mode.",
"id": "GHSA-67f6-6h83-3w53",
"modified": "2025-11-04T21:30:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:05:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27339"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-306654.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220216-0005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.insyde.com/products"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.insyde.com/security-pledge/SA-2021001"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/796611"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-67FR-F628-58C5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:19Improper privilege management vulnerability in API Key used in SmartThings prior to 1.7.73.22 allows an attacker to abuse the API key without limitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-25508"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-05T03:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in API Key used in SmartThings prior to 1.7.73.22 allows an attacker to abuse the API key without limitation.",
"id": "GHSA-67fr-f628-58c5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:19:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:19:52Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-25508"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2021\u0026month=11"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-67G9-87G9-J8G9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:31 – Updated: 2023-08-16 18:30A vulnerability in the FTP inspection engine of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass FTP inspection. The vulnerability is due to ineffective flow tracking of FTP traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted FTP traffic through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass FTP inspection and successfully complete FTP connections.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3564"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284",
"CWE-436"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-10-21T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability in the FTP inspection engine of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass FTP inspection. The vulnerability is due to ineffective flow tracking of FTP traffic. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted FTP traffic through an affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to bypass FTP inspection and successfully complete FTP connections.",
"id": "GHSA-67g9-87g9-j8g9",
"modified": "2023-08-16T18:30:19Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:31:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3564"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-asaftd-ftpbypass-HY3UTxYu"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-67MF-F936-PPXF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-09 17:36 – Updated: 2026-05-06 02:41Impact
OpenClaw node.pair.approve placed in operator.write scope instead of operator.pairing allows unprivileged pairing approval.
The pairing approval method accepted operator.write instead of the narrower pairing scope and admin requirement for exec-capable nodes.
OpenClaw is a user-controlled local assistant. This advisory is scoped to the OpenClaw trust model and does not assume a multi-tenant service boundary.
Affected Packages / Versions
- Package:
openclaw(npm) - Affected versions:
<= v2026.04.01 - Patched versions:
2026.4.8
Fix
The issue was fixed on main and is available in the patched npm version listed above. The verified fixed tree is commit d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5.
Verification
The fix was re-checked against main before publication, including targeted regression tests for the affected security boundary.
Credits
Thanks @nicky-cc of Tencent zhuque Lab (https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard) for reporting.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "openclaw"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "2026.4.8"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-42426"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-04-09T17:36:33Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-04-28T19:37:46Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "## Impact\n\nOpenClaw `node.pair.approve` placed in `operator.write` scope instead of `operator.pairing` allows unprivileged pairing approval.\n\nThe pairing approval method accepted operator.write instead of the narrower pairing scope and admin requirement for exec-capable nodes.\n\nOpenClaw is a user-controlled local assistant. This advisory is scoped to the OpenClaw trust model and does not assume a multi-tenant service boundary.\n\n## Affected Packages / Versions\n\n- Package: `openclaw` (npm)\n- Affected versions: `\u003c= v2026.04.01`\n- Patched versions: `2026.4.8`\n\n## Fix\n\nThe issue was fixed on `main` and is available in the patched npm version listed above. The verified fixed tree is commit `d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5`.\n\n## Verification\n\nThe fix was re-checked against `main` before publication, including targeted regression tests for the affected security boundary.\n\n## Credits\n\nThanks @nicky-cc of Tencent zhuque Lab ([https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard](https://github.com/Tencent/AI-Infra-Guard)) for reporting.",
"id": "GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf",
"modified": "2026-05-06T02:41:18Z",
"published": "2026-04-09T17:36:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-67mf-f936-ppxf"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-42426"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/commit/d7c3210cd6f5fdfdc1beff4c9541673e814354d5"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-improper-authorization-in-node-pair-approve-via-operator-write-scope"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N",
"type": "CVSS_V4"
}
],
"summary": "OpenClaw `node.pair.approve` placed in `operator.write` scope instead of `operator.pairing` allows unprivileged pairing approval"
}
GHSA-67R3-W458-W4X6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:37 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:37An issue was discovered in G-Data before 25.5.9.25 using Symbolic links, it is possible to abuse the infected-file restore mechanism to achieve arbitrary write that leads to elevation of privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27172"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-28T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in G-Data before 25.5.9.25 using Symbolic links, it is possible to abuse the infected-file restore mechanism to achieve arbitrary write that leads to elevation of privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-67r3-w458-w4x6",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:37:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:37:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27172"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-20-120"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-67V5-XF35-5V2F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:16 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:16Privilege Escalation vulnerability in a Windows system driver of McAfee Drive Encryption (DE) prior to 7.3.0 could allow a local non-admin user to gain elevated system privileges via exploiting an unutilized memory buffer.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23893"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-01T10:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in a Windows system driver of McAfee Drive Encryption (DE) prior to 7.3.0 could allow a local non-admin user to gain elevated system privileges via exploiting an unutilized memory buffer.",
"id": "GHSA-67v5-xf35-5v2f",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:16:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:16:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23893"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10361"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-67WG-RF9J-W59J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-18 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-30 00:00A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in uTorrent. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Guest Account. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-25044"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-17T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in uTorrent. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Guest Account. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-67wg-rf9j-w59j",
"modified": "2022-06-30T00:00:39Z",
"published": "2022-06-18T00:00:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25044"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1524"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.113807"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.math.sci.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/~m-mat/MT/efaq.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-684G-9624-2CVP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in smp7, wp.Insider Simple Membership allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through 4.3.4.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41957"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T07:16:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in smp7, wp.Insider Simple Membership allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through 4.3.4.",
"id": "GHSA-684g-9624-2cvp",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41957"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/simple-membership/wordpress-simple-membership-plugin-4-3-4-unauthenticated-membership-role-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
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"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L",
"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.