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.

5447 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-X2PF-6JGF-XVVW

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-17 00:30 – Updated: 2025-04-17 15:32
VLAI
Details

Omnissa Horizon Client for Windows contains an LPE Vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access where Horizon Client for Windows is installed may be able to elevate privileges.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-25230"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-04-16T22:15:14Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Omnissa Horizon Client for Windows contains an LPE Vulnerability.\u00a0A malicious actor with local access where Horizon Client for Windows is installed may be able to elevate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-x2pf-6jgf-xvvw",
  "modified": "2025-04-17T15:32:35Z",
  "published": "2025-04-17T00:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-25230"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://static.omnissa.com/sites/default/files/OMSA-2025-0001.pdf"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.omnissa.com/omnissa-security-response"
    }
  ],
  "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-X2PV-P86V-GV78

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-17 21:32 – Updated: 2025-06-17 21:32
VLAI
Details

A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One scan engine could allow a local attacker to escalation privileges on affected installations.

Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-49156"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-59"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-06-17T19:15:33Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One scan engine could allow a local attacker to escalation privileges on affected installations.\n\nPlease note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-x2pv-p86v-gv78",
  "modified": "2025-06-17T21:32:29Z",
  "published": "2025-06-17T21:32:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49156"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://success.trendmicro.com/en-US/solution/KA-0019917"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-363"
    }
  ],
  "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-X2WV-XWWR-PX62

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-21 00:00 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128 could allow a local user to modify a configuration file and perform a LOLBin (Living off the land) attack. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code, through not correctly checking the integrity of the configuration file.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-1823"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-06-20T11:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in McAfee Consumer Product Removal Tool prior to version 10.4.128 could allow a local user to modify a configuration file and perform a LOLBin (Living off the land) attack. This could result in the user gaining elevated permissions and being able to execute arbitrary code, through not correctly checking the integrity of the configuration file.",
  "id": "GHSA-x2wv-xwwr-px62",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:27Z",
  "published": "2022-06-21T00:00:47Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1823"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://service.mcafee.com/?articleId=TS103318\u0026page=shell\u0026shell=article-view"
    }
  ],
  "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-X33V-F6GC-C6QX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0733"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) improperly handles junctions.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-x33v-f6gc-c6qx",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:30Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0733"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0733"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X353-4JWX-M25G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-16 21:31 – Updated: 2024-05-16 21:31
VLAI
Details

Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) CST software before version 2.1.10300 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-40155"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-427"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-05-16T21:15:54Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Uncontrolled search path for some Intel(R) CST software before version 2.1.10300 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.",
  "id": "GHSA-x353-4jwx-m25g",
  "modified": "2024-05-16T21:31:59Z",
  "published": "2024-05-16T21:31:59Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-40155"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01021.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X35H-WV32-5P66

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:02 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:02
VLAI
Details

Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-31165, CVE-2021-31168, CVE-2021-31169, CVE-2021-31208.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-31167"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-732"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-11T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-31165, CVE-2021-31168, CVE-2021-31169, CVE-2021-31208.",
  "id": "GHSA-x35h-wv32-5p66",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:02:02Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:02:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31167"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31167"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/162559/Windows-Container-Manager-Service-CmsRpcSrv_MapNamedPipeToContainer-Privilege-Escalation.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-X363-JJJ2-3345

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:32 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:32
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client < 9.1R9 is vulnerable to the client registry privilege escalation attack. This fix also requires Server Side Upgrade due to Standalone Host Checker Client (Windows) and Windows PDC.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-8239"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-10-28T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client \u003c 9.1R9 is vulnerable to the client registry privilege escalation attack. This fix also requires Server Side Upgrade due to Standalone Host Checker Client (Windows) and Windows PDC.",
  "id": "GHSA-x363-jjj2-3345",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:32:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:32:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8239"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://kb.pulsesecure.net/articles/Pulse_Security_Advisories/SA44601"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-X366-CWF7-X9GV

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-24 09:31 – Updated: 2026-02-24 09:31
VLAI
Details

A broken access control vulnerability exists in Serv-U which when exploited, gives a malicious actor the ability to create a system admin user and execute arbitrary code as a privileged account via domain admin or group admin privileges.

This issue requires administrative privileges to abuse. On Windows deployments, the risk is scored as a medium because services frequently run under less-privileged service accounts by default.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-40538"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-24T08:16:27Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "A broken access control vulnerability exists in Serv-U which when exploited, gives a malicious actor the ability to create a system admin user and execute arbitrary code as a privileged account via domain admin or group admin privileges.\n\nThis issue requires administrative privileges to abuse. On Windows deployments, the risk is scored as a medium because services frequently run under less-privileged service accounts by default.",
  "id": "GHSA-x366-cwf7-x9gv",
  "modified": "2026-02-24T09:31:21Z",
  "published": "2026-02-24T09:31:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-40538"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://documentation.solarwinds.com/en/success_center/servu/content/release_notes/servu_15-5-4_release_notes.htm"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.solarwinds.com/trust-center/security-advisories/CVE-2025-40538"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-X36J-4WVQ-2JC7

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-31 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-06 00:01
VLAI
Details

In Bubbles, there is a possible way to interfere with Bubbles due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-202756848

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39752"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-30T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In Bubbles, there is a possible way to interfere with Bubbles due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-12LAndroid ID: A-202756848",
  "id": "GHSA-x36j-4wvq-2jc7",
  "modified": "2022-04-06T00:01:54Z",
  "published": "2022-03-31T00:00:20Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39752"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/android-12l"
    }
  ],
  "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-X396-JHP4-W26W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:31 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux, aka 'Network Watcher Agent Virtual Machine Extension for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-16995"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "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 Network Watcher Agent virtual machine extension for Linux, aka \u0027Network Watcher Agent Virtual Machine Extension for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-x396-jhp4-w26w",
  "modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:31:02Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16995"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16995"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ]
}

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.