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.
5444 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-X4M2-PX5G-5Q55
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:09 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36934"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-732"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-22T07:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-x4m2-px5g-5q55",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:09:02Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-36934"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/506989"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/164006/HiveNightmare-AKA-SeriousSAM.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-X4VW-HVH4-QM36
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-27 06:31 – Updated: 2025-11-27 06:31The Tiger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 101.2.1. This is due to the 'paypal-submit.php' file not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13675"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-11-27T05:16:15Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The Tiger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 101.2.1. This is due to the \u0027paypal-submit.php\u0027 file not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the \u0027administrator\u0027 role during registration and gain administrator access to the site.",
"id": "GHSA-x4vw-hvh4-qm36",
"modified": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"published": "2025-11-27T06:31:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13675"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/tiger-social-network-theme-for-companies-professionals/16203995"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4750b57e-7d8d-49d7-bbbf-46483eb97bd9?source=cve"
}
],
"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-X4WG-G4FV-F8M6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-12-18 00:01 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. It is possible to use action=mcrundo followed by action=mcrrestore to replace the content of any arbitrary page (that the user doesn't have edit rights for). This applies to any public wiki, or a private wiki that has at least one page set in $wgWhitelistRead.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-44857"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-862"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-12-17T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in MediaWiki before 1.35.5, 1.36.x before 1.36.3, and 1.37.x before 1.37.1. It is possible to use action=mcrundo followed by action=mcrrestore to replace the content of any arbitrary page (that the user doesn\u0027t have edit rights for). This applies to any public wiki, or a private wiki that has at least one page set in $wgWhitelistRead.",
"id": "GHSA-x4wg-g4fv-f8m6",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:49Z",
"published": "2021-12-18T00:01:07Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44857"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T297322"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-24"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/2021-12_security_release/FAQ"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X52W-JX3R-P5W9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:44 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:44Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-26880"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-03-11T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Storage Spaces Controller Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-x52w-jx3r-p5w9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:44:21Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:44:21Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-26880"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26880"
}
],
"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-X53G-M6WG-V339
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-12-02 21:31 – Updated: 2025-12-02 21:31The DesignThemes LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is due to the 'dtlms_register_user_front_end' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-13542"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-12-02T20:15:49Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The DesignThemes LMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is due to the \u0027dtlms_register_user_front_end\u0027 function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the \u0027administrator\u0027 role during registration and gain administrator access to the site.",
"id": "GHSA-x53g-m6wg-v339",
"modified": "2025-12-02T21:31:30Z",
"published": "2025-12-02T21:31:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-13542"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://themeforest.net/item/egrad-education-wordpress-theme/42803015"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c880470f-3f81-47a2-b450-7074410e9f43?source=cve"
}
],
"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-X544-2J43-9GQX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:47Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-27064"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-x544-2j43-9gqx",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:47:16Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27064"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-27064"
}
],
"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-X545-VR57-RGH9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28In applyPolicy of PackageManagerService.java, there is possible arbitrary command execution as System due to an unenforced protected-broadcast. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-158570769
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0391"
],
"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 applyPolicy of PackageManagerService.java, there is possible arbitrary command execution as System due to an unenforced protected-broadcast. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-9 Android-10 Android-11Android ID: A-158570769",
"id": "GHSA-x545-vr57-rgh9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0391"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-09-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-X568-473G-QJ6X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-28 00:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 18:31In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed by users with administrative privileges. An attacker could thereby obtain higher permissions. The attacker must already have access to the corresponding local system to be able to exchange the files.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-22521"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-732"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-27T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In Miele Benchmark Programming Tool with versions Prior to 1.2.71, executable files manipulated by attackers are unknowingly executed by users with administrative privileges. An attacker could thereby obtain higher permissions. The attacker must already have access to the corresponding local system to be able to exchange the files.",
"id": "GHSA-x568-473g-qj6x",
"modified": "2024-09-16T18:31:17Z",
"published": "2022-04-28T00:00:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22521"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-015"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.miele.de/p/miele-benchmark-programming-tool-2296.htm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166881/Miele-Benchmark-Programming-Tool-1.1.49-1.2.71-Privilege-Escalation.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Apr/42"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X5C7-28CX-8RH5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-02-02 00:31 – Updated: 2024-02-02 00:31Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-36496"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-02-01T23:15:09Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Delegated Admin Privilege virtual attribute provider plugin, when enabled, allows an authenticated user to elevate their permissions in the Directory Server.\n",
"id": "GHSA-x5c7-28cx-8rh5",
"modified": "2024-02-02T00:31:27Z",
"published": "2024-02-02T00:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36496"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.pingidentity.com/r/en-us/pingdirectory-93/ynf1693338390284"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.pingidentity.com/s/article/SECADV039"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.pingidentity.com/en/resources/downloads/pingdirectory-downloads.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-X5F6-GMWC-2843
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-06-21 15:31 – Updated: 2024-06-21 15:31Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the malicious script, executing on application startup. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-6240"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-06-21T14:15:14Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management vulnerability in Parallels Desktop Software, which affects versions earlier than 19.3.0. An attacker could add malicious code in a script and populate the BASH_ENV environment variable with the path to the malicious script, executing on application startup. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges on the system.",
"id": "GHSA-x5f6-gmwc-2843",
"modified": "2024-06-21T15:31:06Z",
"published": "2024-06-21T15:31:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6240"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/improper-privilege-management-vulnerability-parallels-desktop"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/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.