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.

5643 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-67MF-F936-PPXF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-04-09 17:36 – Updated: 2026-05-06 02:41
VLAI
Summary
OpenClaw `node.pair.approve` placed in `operator.write` scope instead of `operator.pairing` allows unprivileged pairing approval
Details

Impact

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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        "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 17:37
VLAI
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.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-27172"
  ],
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    "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 19:16
VLAI
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.

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  "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 00:00
VLAI
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.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2018-25044"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-269"
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    "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 09:31
VLAI
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.

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  "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"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-685M-VM2F-9FFC

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-05 09:30 – Updated: 2026-03-06 00:31
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability of improper verification in the email application. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-28548"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-05T09:16:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability of improper verification in the email application.\u00a0Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.",
  "id": "GHSA-685m-vm2f-9ffc",
  "modified": "2026-03-06T00:31:32Z",
  "published": "2026-03-05T09:30:35Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-28548"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2026/3"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-689V-55V7-867W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00
VLAI
Details

Zoom Client for Meetings through 4.6.8 on macOS copies runwithroot to a user-writable temporary directory during installation, which allows a local process (with the user's privileges) to obtain root access by replacing runwithroot.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-11469"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-04-01T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Zoom Client for Meetings through 4.6.8 on macOS copies runwithroot to a user-writable temporary directory during installation, which allows a local process (with the user\u0027s privileges) to obtain root access by replacing runwithroot.",
  "id": "GHSA-689v-55v7-867w",
  "modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:42Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:13:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11469"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/04/01/a-message-to-our-users"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://objective-see.com/blog/blog_0x56.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-68PF-74VW-WQHM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2023-12-28 21:30
VLAI
Details

Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36964.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-38630"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
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      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-15T12:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Event Tracing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-36964.",
  "id": "GHSA-68pf-74vw-wqhm",
  "modified": "2023-12-28T21:30:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:14:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-38630"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38630"
    }
  ],
  "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-68V9-M4MJ-HQ4H

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-16 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-24 03:30
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management vulnerability in PhoneStatusBarPolicy in System UI prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to turn off Do not disturb via unprotected intent.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-21458"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-03-16T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in PhoneStatusBarPolicy in System UI prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to turn off Do not disturb via unprotected intent.",
  "id": "GHSA-68v9-m4mj-hq4h",
  "modified": "2023-03-24T03:30:18Z",
  "published": "2023-03-16T21:30:16Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21458"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=03"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-68W3-69RV-QRR7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-12 15:30 – Updated: 2026-06-02 09:36
VLAI
Details

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Nomysoft Informatics Nomysem allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects Nomysem: before 13.10.2024.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-8074"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-306"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-12T15:15:11Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Nomysoft Informatics Nomysem allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects Nomysem: before 13.10.2024.",
  "id": "GHSA-68w3-69rv-qrr7",
  "modified": "2026-06-02T09:36:13Z",
  "published": "2024-11-12T15:30:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8074"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-24-1847"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-24-1847"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:L/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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  ]
}

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.