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.
5702 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-8HW9-22V6-9JR9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-04-19 15:14 – Updated: 2021-04-16 23:04Impact
Everyone who is running a12n-server.
A new HAL-Form was added to allow editing users. This feature should only have been accessible to admins. Unfortunately, privileges were incorrectly checked allowing any logged in user to make this change.
Patches
Patched in v0.18.2
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "@curveball/a12n-server"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
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"introduced": "0.18.0"
},
{
"fixed": "0.18.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-29452"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-04-16T23:04:15Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-16T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "### Impact\nEveryone who is running a12n-server. \n\nA new HAL-Form was added to allow editing users. This feature should only have been accessible to admins. Unfortunately, privileges were incorrectly checked allowing any logged in user to make this change.\n\n### Patches\nPatched in v0.18.2",
"id": "GHSA-8hw9-22v6-9jr9",
"modified": "2021-04-16T23:04:15Z",
"published": "2021-04-19T15:14:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/curveball/a12n-server/security/advisories/GHSA-8hw9-22v6-9jr9"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-29452"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.npmjs.com/package/@curveball/a12n-server"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Any logged in user could edit any other logged in user."
}
GHSA-8HXX-8CJF-CXVG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-05 21:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:29BMC PATROL Agent through 20.08.00 allows local privilege escalation via vectors involving pconfig +RESTART -host.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-35593"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-05T19:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "BMC PATROL Agent through 20.08.00 allows local privilege escalation via vectors involving pconfig +RESTART -host.",
"id": "GHSA-8hxx-8cjf-cxvg",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:29:37Z",
"published": "2023-09-05T21:30:20Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-35593"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.bmc.com/s/article/SECURITY-Patrol-Agent-Local-Privilege-Escalation-in-BMC-PATROL-Agent-CVE-2020-35593"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://webapps.bmc.com/support/faces/az/prodallversions.jsp?seqid=304517"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securifera.com/advisories"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.securifera.com/blog/2021/03/08/bmc-patrol-agent-domain-user-to-domain-admin-part-2"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://web.archive.org/web/20210106175128/https://community.bmc.com/s/article/SECURITY-Patrol-Agent-Local-Privilege-Escalation-in-BMC-PATROL-Agent-CVE-2020-35593"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
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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-8J2M-X86V-JXXJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An 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-2020-1207, CVE-2020-1247, CVE-2020-1251, CVE-2020-1253.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1310"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"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-2020-1207, CVE-2020-1247, CVE-2020-1251, CVE-2020-1253.",
"id": "GHSA-8j2m-x86v-jxxj",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:59Z",
"references": [
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"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1310"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1310"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8J3H-XJ5H-WFXG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-31 18:31 – Updated: 2025-03-14 00:30A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client for Linux before 22.7R1, allows a low privileged user to execute code as root.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-46810"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-31T18:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ivanti Secure Access Client for Linux before 22.7R1, allows a low privileged user to execute code as root.",
"id": "GHSA-8j3h-xj5h-wfxg",
"modified": "2025-03-14T00:30:47Z",
"published": "2024-05-31T18:31:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-46810"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-May-2024"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8J6C-HX46-XR2G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-08 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-12 00:00Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Account prior to 13.2.00.6 allows attackers to get an user email or phone number with a normal level permission.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-30739"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-07T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in Samsung Account prior to 13.2.00.6 allows attackers to get an user email or phone number with a normal level permission.",
"id": "GHSA-8j6c-hx46-xr2g",
"modified": "2022-06-12T00:00:45Z",
"published": "2022-06-08T00:00:36Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30739"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022\u0026month=6"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-8JFH-QGM5-RG54
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28In onCreate of BluetoothPairingDialog.java, there is a possible tapjacking vector due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and untrusted devices accessing contact lists with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-155648639
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0394"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-17T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In onCreate of BluetoothPairingDialog.java, there is a possible tapjacking vector due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege and untrusted devices accessing contact lists with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-155648639",
"id": "GHSA-8jfh-qgm5-rg54",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0394"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-8JFX-95H8-FJ8M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26786, CVE-2022-26787, CVE-2022-26789, CVE-2022-26790, CVE-2022-26791, CVE-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26801, CVE-2022-26803.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-26802"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-26786, CVE-2022-26787, CVE-2022-26789, CVE-2022-26790, CVE-2022-26791, CVE-2022-26792, CVE-2022-26793, CVE-2022-26794, CVE-2022-26795, CVE-2022-26796, CVE-2022-26797, CVE-2022-26798, CVE-2022-26801, CVE-2022-26803.",
"id": "GHSA-8jfx-95h8-fj8m",
"modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:35Z",
"published": "2022-04-16T00:00:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26802"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26802"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26802"
}
],
"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-8JP5-HGP9-G2JH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-30 00:34 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:31The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.8, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, watchOS 10.5, visionOS 1.3, tvOS 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-27826"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-29T23:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13.6.8, macOS Sonoma 14.5, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, watchOS 10.5, visionOS 1.3, tvOS 17.5, iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. An app may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-8jp5-hgp9-g2jh",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:31:47Z",
"published": "2024-07-30T00:34:25Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27826"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120901"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120902"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120903"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120905"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120915"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214104"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214106"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118"
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{
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"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120"
},
{
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"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214123"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214101"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214102"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214104"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214106"
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{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/23"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-8JP8-CP78-2955
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka 'Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1094"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Work Folder Service improperly handles file operations, aka \u0027Windows Work Folder Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-8jp8-cp78-2955",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:39Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1094"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1094"
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"severity": []
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GHSA-8JPC-HJX4-FRF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-05 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-12 00:00Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges vulnerability in Web UI of Secomea GateManager allows logged in user to access and update privileged information. This issue affects: Secomea GateManager versions prior to 9.7.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-25782"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-04T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges vulnerability in Web UI of Secomea GateManager allows logged in user to access and update privileged information. This issue affects: Secomea GateManager versions prior to 9.7.",
"id": "GHSA-8jpc-hjx4-frf2",
"modified": "2022-05-12T00:00:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-05T00:00:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-25782"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.secomea.com/support/cybersecurity-advisory"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
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.