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.

5708 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-974P-HHMC-6H46

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-13 18:31 – Updated: 2024-11-11 21:31
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Details

An issue was discovered in Vaultwarden (formerly Bitwarden_RS) 1.30.3. A vulnerability has been identified in the authentication and authorization process of the endpoint responsible for altering the metadata of an emergency access. It permits an attacker with granted emergency access to escalate their privileges by changing the access level and modifying the wait time. Consequently, the attacker can gain full control over the vault (when only intended to have read access) while bypassing the necessary wait period.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-39924"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-276"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-13T18:15:03Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue was discovered in Vaultwarden (formerly Bitwarden_RS) 1.30.3. A vulnerability has been identified in the authentication and authorization process of the endpoint responsible for altering the metadata of an emergency access. It permits an attacker with granted emergency access to escalate their privileges by changing the access level and modifying the wait time. Consequently, the attacker can gain full control over the vault (when only intended to have read access) while bypassing the necessary wait period.",
  "id": "GHSA-974p-hhmc-6h46",
  "modified": "2024-11-11T21:31:47Z",
  "published": "2024-09-13T18:31:48Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39924"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden/blob/1.30.3/src/api/core/emergency_access.rs#L115-L148"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/dani-garcia/vaultwarden/releases/tag/1.32.0"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mgm-sp.com/cve/missing-authentication-check-for-emergency-access"
    }
  ],
  "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-974Q-2M48-3288

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-22 00:30 – Updated: 2026-03-22 00:30
VLAI
Details

The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.29.7. This is due to the 'save_extra_user_profile_fields' function not properly restricting which user meta keys can be updated via profile fields. The 'get_restricted_fields' method does not include sensitive meta keys such as 'wp_capabilities'. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to Administrator by submitting a crafted registration request that sets the 'wp_capabilities' meta key. The vulnerability can only be exploited if the "Show fields in profile" setting is enabled and a CSV with a wp_capabilities column header has been previously imported.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-3629"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-03-21T23:16:51Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Import and export users and customers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.29.7. This is due to the \u0027save_extra_user_profile_fields\u0027 function not properly restricting which user meta keys can be updated via profile fields. The \u0027get_restricted_fields\u0027 method does not include sensitive meta keys such as \u0027wp_capabilities\u0027. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to escalate their privileges to Administrator by submitting a crafted registration request that sets the \u0027wp_capabilities\u0027 meta key. The vulnerability can only be exploited if the \"Show fields in profile\" setting is enabled and a CSV with a wp_capabilities column header has been previously imported.",
  "id": "GHSA-974q-2m48-3288",
  "modified": "2026-03-22T00:30:28Z",
  "published": "2026-03-22T00:30:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3629"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/tags/1.29.7/classes/columns.php#L193"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/tags/1.29.7/classes/columns.php#L217"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/import-users-from-csv-with-meta/tags/1.29.7/classes/helper.php#L146"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3483330/import-users-from-csv-with-meta#file37"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/48dd9098-38e6-49da-8d22-27e12fddef51?source=cve"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9754-69R5-PFX2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-26 18:30 – Updated: 2024-08-01 15:32
VLAI
Details

Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Deepin dde-file-manager 6.0.54 and earlier allows privileged operations to be called by unprivileged users via the D-Bus method.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-50700"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-26T17:15:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Deepin dde-file-manager 6.0.54 and earlier allows privileged operations to be called by unprivileged users via the D-Bus method.",
  "id": "GHSA-9754-69r5-pfx2",
  "modified": "2024-08-01T15:32:12Z",
  "published": "2024-07-26T18:30:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-50700"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/linuxdeepin/developer-center/issues/10007"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1134131"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.opensuse.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1134132"
    }
  ],
  "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-975M-92C2-G3H4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-27 15:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:54
VLAI
Details

Permission control vulnerability in the MediaPlaybackController module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-41309"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-27T15:19:28Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Permission control vulnerability in the MediaPlaybackController module. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.",
  "id": "GHSA-975m-92c2-g3h4",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T07:54:12Z",
  "published": "2023-09-27T15:30:37Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41309"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2023/9"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202309-0000001638925158"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-976J-3F9Q-58VP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-07 12:30 – Updated: 2024-11-07 12:30
VLAI
Details

Zohocorp ManageEngine EndPoint Central versions 11.3.2416.21 and below, 11.3.2428.9 and below are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in the agent installed machines.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-10203"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-11-07T10:15:05Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Zohocorp ManageEngine EndPoint Central versions 11.3.2416.21 and below, 11.3.2428.9 and below are vulnerable to Arbitrary File Deletion in the agent installed machines.",
  "id": "GHSA-976j-3f9q-58vp",
  "modified": "2024-11-07T12:30:34Z",
  "published": "2024-11-07T12:30:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10203"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/cve-2024-10203.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-979H-HPQ7-98R8

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-17 18:35 – Updated: 2026-06-17 18:35
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: VMSVGA device). The supported version that is affected is 7.2.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-46877"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-06-17T10:54:05Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: VMSVGA device).   The supported version that is affected is 7.2.8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox.  While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in  unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.0 (Confidentiality impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).",
  "id": "GHSA-979h-hpq7-98r8",
  "modified": "2026-06-17T18:35:34Z",
  "published": "2026-06-17T18:35:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46877"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspujun2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-979H-W3GC-XRMQ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2026-06-29 15:31
VLAI
Details

A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in EnerlinÕX ComÕX versions prior to V6.8.4 that could cause disclosure of device configuration information to any authenticated user when a specially crafted request is sent to the device.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22769"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-552"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-06-11T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists in Enerlin\u00d5X Com\u00d5X versions prior to V6.8.4 that could cause disclosure of device configuration information to any authenticated user when a specially crafted request is sent to the device.",
  "id": "GHSA-979h-w3gc-xrmq",
  "modified": "2026-06-29T15:31:54Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T22:28:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22769"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-159-06"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-194-02"
    }
  ],
  "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-97FR-G29V-HHWF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-21 15:30 – Updated: 2026-07-22 21:31
VLAI
Details

Privilege escalation in WebExtensions. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Firefox ESR 140.13.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-16396"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T13:17:14Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation in WebExtensions. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 153 and Firefox ESR 140.13.",
  "id": "GHSA-97fr-g29v-hhwf",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T21:31:53Z",
  "published": "2026-07-21T15:30:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16396"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=2047240"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-68"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-70"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-71"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.mozilla.org/security/advisories/mfsa2026-72"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-97H7-F4F7-86X2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
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-2020-16907.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-16913"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-16T23:15:00Z",
    "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-2020-16907.",
  "id": "GHSA-97h7-f4f7-86x2",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:22Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:30:57Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16913"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16913"
    }
  ],
  "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-97JV-XF89-QX5J

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-13 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-11 15:30
VLAI
Details

In gpu_pm_power_off_top_nolock of pixel_gpu_power.c, there is a possible compromise of protected memory due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to TEE with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-32899"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-362"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-06-13T21:15:54Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In gpu_pm_power_off_top_nolock of pixel_gpu_power.c, there is a possible compromise of protected memory due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to TEE with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-97jv-xf89-qx5j",
  "modified": "2024-07-11T15:30:43Z",
  "published": "2024-06-13T21:30:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-32899"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-06-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/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.