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.
5451 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-W98M-2722-XCVC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18qmail-verify as used in netqmail 1.06 is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. A local attacker can test for the existence of files and directories anywhere in the filesystem because qmail-verify runs as root and tests for the existence of files in the attacker's home directory, without dropping its privileges first.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3812"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-26T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "qmail-verify as used in netqmail 1.06 is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. A local attacker can test for the existence of files and directories anywhere in the filesystem because qmail-verify runs as root and tests for the existence of files in the attacker\u0027s home directory, without dropping its privileges first.",
"id": "GHSA-w98m-2722-xcvc",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3812"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.debian.org/961060"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/06/msg00002.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://usn.ubuntu.com/4556-1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4692"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/8"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W9CX-83VW-QJ73
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:21The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14974"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-23T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The driver in IOBit Unlocker 1.1.2 allows a low-privileged user to unlock a file and kill processes (even ones running as SYSTEM) that hold a handle, via IOCTL code 0x222124.",
"id": "GHSA-w9cx-83vw-qj73",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:21:30Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:21:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14974"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://theevilbit.github.io/posts"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.iobit.com/en/iobit-unlocker.php"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-W9W5-C7VM-7WQF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-09 00:30 – Updated: 2025-08-06 18:31Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Windows Virtual Delivery Agent for CVAD and Citrix DaaS
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-6759"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-07-08T22:15:28Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges\u00a0in Windows Virtual Delivery Agent for CVAD and Citrix DaaS",
"id": "GHSA-w9w5-c7vm-7wqf",
"modified": "2025-08-06T18:31:10Z",
"published": "2025-07-09T00:30:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-6759"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.citrix.com/support-home/kbsearch/article?articleNumber=CTX694820"
}
],
"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"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/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"
}
]
}
GHSA-W9WC-97XC-32H6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-31 03:30 – Updated: 2023-02-07 18:30Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows remote authenticated users to cause privilege escalation. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.8.0 before 04.9.1.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-4041"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-31T02:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows remote authenticated users to cause privilege escalation. This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.8.0 before 04.9.1.",
"id": "GHSA-w9wc-97xc-32h6",
"modified": "2023-02-07T18:30:19Z",
"published": "2023-01-31T03:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4041"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.hitachi.com/products/it/software/security/info/vuls/hitachi-sec-2023-103/index.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-W9XP-GH5G-RF6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:02Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-23872"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-05-12T09:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Privilege Escalation vulnerability in the File Lock component of McAfee Total Protection (MTP) prior to 16.0.32 allows a local user to gain elevated privileges by manipulating a symbolic link in the IOCTL interface.",
"id": "GHSA-w9xp-gh5g-rf6p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:02:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:02:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-23872"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?\u0026id=TS103146"
}
],
"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-WC59-878G-72VJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-10-25 18:32 – Updated: 2023-11-07 21:30An authenticated XCC user can change permissions for any user through a crafted API command.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4607"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-10-25T18:17:41Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An authenticated XCC user can change permissions for any user through a crafted API command.",
"id": "GHSA-wc59-878g-72vj",
"modified": "2023-11-07T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-10-25T18:32:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4607"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN-140960"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WC73-QPRF-6FV8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-15 00:31 – Updated: 2024-08-29 21:31Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for macOS before version 5.16.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-43591"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-280"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-15T00:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for macOS before version 5.16.0 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.\n",
"id": "GHSA-wc73-qprf-6fv8",
"modified": "2024-08-29T21:31:00Z",
"published": "2023-11-15T00:31:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-43591"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WC8W-GX27-XP92
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:34 – Updated: 2025-03-28 15:31Insufficient control flow management in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25 , Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 and 4.0.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-8745"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-12T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Insufficient control flow management in subsystem for Intel(R) CSME versions before 11.8.80, 11.12.80, 11.22.80, 12.0.70, 13.0.40, 13.30.10, 14.0.45 and 14.5.25 , Intel(R) TXE versions before 3.1.80 and 4.0.30 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via physical access.",
"id": "GHSA-wc8w-gx27-xp92",
"modified": "2025-03-28T15:31:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:34:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8745"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-678983.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201113-0005"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00391"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WCC8-WMX2-R8GP
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-11-14 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-14 18:30The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-35140"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-11-07T05:15:12Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version\u00a0V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device.",
"id": "GHSA-wcc8-wmx2-r8gp",
"modified": "2023-11-14T18:30:24Z",
"published": "2023-11-14T18:30:24Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35140"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/support/security-advisories/zyxel-security-advisory-for-improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-in-gs1900-series-switches"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-WCCW-C3Q8-HGG2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-03-24 21:30 – Updated: 2023-03-29 15:30In captureImage of CustomizedSensor.cpp, there is a possible way to bypass the fingerprint unlock due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-241910279
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-20995"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-03-24T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In captureImage of CustomizedSensor.cpp, there is a possible way to bypass the fingerprint unlock due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-13Android ID: A-241910279",
"id": "GHSA-wccw-c3q8-hgg2",
"modified": "2023-03-29T15:30:17Z",
"published": "2023-03-24T21:30:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-20995"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2023-03-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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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"
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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.