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.
5455 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-VVVJ-GWH5-MQ4G
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:06 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:06Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and perform a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5090 and CVE-2015-5106.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2015-4446"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2015-07-15T14:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and perform a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5090 and CVE-2015-5106.",
"id": "GHSA-vvvj-gwh5-mq4g",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:06:50Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:06:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-4446"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-15.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032892"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VVWV-X73Q-9RJX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:03 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:03Privilege escalation vulnerability in QND Advance/Premium/Standard Ver.11.0.4i and earlier allows an attacker who can log in to the PC where the product's Windows client is installed to gain administrative privileges via unspecified vectors. As a result, sensitive information may be altered/obtained or unintended operations may be performed.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-20713"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-24T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege escalation vulnerability in QND Advance/Premium/Standard Ver.11.0.4i and earlier allows an attacker who can log in to the PC where the product\u0027s Windows client is installed to gain administrative privileges via unspecified vectors. As a result, sensitive information may be altered/obtained or unintended operations may be performed.",
"id": "GHSA-vvwv-x73q-9rjx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:03:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:03:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20713"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN74686032/index.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.qualitysoft.com/product/qnd_vulnerabilities_2021"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-VW22-465P-8J5W
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:41 – Updated: 2022-07-21 22:29When installing a module using the system tar, the PMT will filter filesystem permissions to a sane value. This may just be based on the user's umask.
When using minitar, files are unpacked with whatever permissions are in the tarball. This is potentially unsafe, as tarballs can be easily created with weird permissions.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "RubyGems",
"name": "puppet"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "4.10.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "RubyGems",
"name": "puppet"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "5.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "5.3.4"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-10689"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-07-21T22:29:32Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-09T20:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "When installing a module using the system tar, the PMT will filter filesystem permissions to a sane value. This may just be based on the user\u0027s umask.\n\nWhen using minitar, files are unpacked with whatever permissions are in the tarball. This is potentially unsafe, as tarballs can be easily created with weird permissions.\n",
"id": "GHSA-vw22-465p-8j5w",
"modified": "2022-07-21T22:29:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:41:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-10689"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/17d9e02da3882e44c1876e2805cf9708481715ee"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/commit/2f1047f85e22cde139a421bc25d371f2ffc92cb1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2927"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/puppet/CVE-2017-10689.yml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://puppet.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-10689"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tickets.puppetlabs.com/browse/PUP-7866"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/3567-1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Tarball permission preservation in puppet"
}
GHSA-VWC8-7RG6-JFFC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-19 15:31 – Updated: 2024-07-19 15:31Improper privilege management in Yugabyte Platform allows authenticated admin users to escalate privileges to SuperAdmin via a crafted PUT HTTP request, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6908"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-19T15:15:10Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Yugabyte Platform allows authenticated admin users to escalate privileges to SuperAdmin via a crafted PUT HTTP request, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive system functions and data.",
"id": "GHSA-vwc8-7rg6-jffc",
"modified": "2024-07-19T15:31:47Z",
"published": "2024-07-19T15:31:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6908"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yugabyte/yugabyte-db/commit/03b193de40b79329439bb9968a7d27a1cc57d662"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/yugabyte/yugabyte-db/commit/68f01680c565be2a370cfb7734a1b3721d6778bb"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:P/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-VWG3-WRXV-2XMC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2024-01-04 03:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Engine improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1535, CVE-2020-1536, CVE-2020-1539, CVE-2020-1541, CVE-2020-1542, CVE-2020-1543, CVE-2020-1544, CVE-2020-1545, CVE-2020-1546, CVE-2020-1547, CVE-2020-1551.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1540"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-17T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Backup Engine improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1535, CVE-2020-1536, CVE-2020-1539, CVE-2020-1541, CVE-2020-1542, CVE-2020-1543, CVE-2020-1544, CVE-2020-1545, CVE-2020-1546, CVE-2020-1547, CVE-2020-1551.",
"id": "GHSA-vwg3-wrxv-2xmc",
"modified": "2024-01-04T03:30:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:25:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1540"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1540"
}
],
"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-VWGR-Q25J-9P9H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:31 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:31Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2018-19725"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-03-05T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.010.20069 and earlier, 2017.011.30113 and earlier version, and 2015.006.30464 and earlier have a security bypass vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-vwgr-q25j-9p9h",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:31:09Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:31:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19725"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb19-07.html"
}
],
"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-VWH6-R56V-WQ74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-15 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-21 00:00The HoYoVerse (formerly miHoYo) Genshin Impact mhyprot2.sys 1.0.0.0 anti-cheat driver does not adequately restrict unprivileged function calls, allowing local, unprivileged users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on Microsoft Windows systems. The mhyprot2.sys driver must first be installed by a user with administrative privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-36603"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-14T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The HoYoVerse (formerly miHoYo) Genshin Impact mhyprot2.sys 1.0.0.0 anti-cheat driver does not adequately restrict unprivileged function calls, allowing local, unprivileged users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on Microsoft Windows systems. The mhyprot2.sys driver must first be installed by a user with administrative privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-vwh6-r56v-wq74",
"modified": "2022-09-21T00:00:43Z",
"published": "2022-09-15T00:00:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36603"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kagurazakasanae/Mhyprot2DrvControl"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/kkent030315/evil-mhyprot-cli"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20211204031301/https://www.godeye.club/2021/05/20/001-disclosure-mhyprot.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/22/h/ransomware-actor-abuses-genshin-impact-anti-cheat-driver-to-kill-antivirus.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3p35w/hackers-are-using-anti-cheat-in-genshin-impact-to-ransom-victims"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-VWMM-QQ95-VQHF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-1675"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-vwmm-qq95-vqhf",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:13Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:50Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-1675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/383432"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163349/Microsoft-PrintNightmare-Proof-Of-Concept.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163351/PrintNightmare-Windows-Spooler-Service-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167261/Print-Spooler-Remote-DLL-Injection.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-VWX5-G6GG-7W8F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00Acronis True Image 2019 update 1 through 2020 on macOS allows local privilege escalation due to an insecure XPC service configuration.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-15495"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Acronis True Image 2019 update 1 through 2020 on macOS allows local privilege escalation due to an insecure XPC service configuration.",
"id": "GHSA-vwx5-g6gg-7w8f",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:44Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15495"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kb.acronis.com/content/68061"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.acronis.com/en-us/support/updates/index.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-VX62-R535-JWQF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-28 12:31 – Updated: 2026-05-20 15:35Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESKOM Computer e-municipality module allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects e-municipality module: before v.105.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-6151"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-648"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-28T10:15:07Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ESKOM Computer e-municipality module allows Collect Data as Provided by Users.This issue affects e-municipality module: before v.105.",
"id": "GHSA-vx62-r535-jwqf",
"modified": "2026-05-20T15:35:20Z",
"published": "2023-11-28T12:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-6151"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://siberguvenlik.gov.tr/guvenlik-bildirimleri/detay/tr-23-0664"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.usom.gov.tr/bildirim/tr-23-0664"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N",
"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.