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.
5430 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-XRMJ-C7VJ-9C4M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:02 – Updated: 2025-04-12 12:59The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-2853"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2016-05-02T10:59:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The aufs module for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x does not properly restrict the mount namespace, which allows local users to gain privileges by mounting an aufs filesystem on top of a FUSE filesystem, and then executing a crafted setuid program.",
"id": "GHSA-xrmj-c7vj-9c4m",
"modified": "2025-04-12T12:59:24Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:02:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2853"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://sourceforge.net/p/aufs/mailman/message/34864744"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.halfdog.net/Security/2016/AufsPrivilegeEscalationInUserNamespaces"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/24/9"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/10/18/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96839"
}
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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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}
GHSA-XRQ5-M5J9-GG5F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:10 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:10In hasPermissions of PermissionMonitor.java, there is a possible access to restricted permissions 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-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144679405
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0036"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-03-10T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "In hasPermissions of PermissionMonitor.java, there is a possible access to restricted permissions 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-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-144679405",
"id": "GHSA-xrq5-m5j9-gg5f",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:10:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:10:38Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0036"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-03-01"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XRQ9-HCPF-597V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:04 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:04Windows Filter Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31953"
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-06-08T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Windows Filter Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-xrq9-hcpf-597v",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:04:48Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:04:48Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31953"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31953"
}
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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"
}
]
}
GHSA-XRVH-JJ58-RJ6P
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:18 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:18An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1157"
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-21T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1077, CVE-2020-1086, CVE-2020-1090, CVE-2020-1125, CVE-2020-1139, CVE-2020-1149, CVE-2020-1151, CVE-2020-1155, CVE-2020-1156, CVE-2020-1158, CVE-2020-1164.",
"id": "GHSA-xrvh-jj58-rj6p",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:18:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:18:32Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1157"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1157"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XV63-CPGC-6G6C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1231, CVE-2020-1233, CVE-2020-1235, CVE-2020-1265, CVE-2020-1282, CVE-2020-1306, CVE-2020-1334.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1304"
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1231, CVE-2020-1233, CVE-2020-1235, CVE-2020-1265, CVE-2020-1282, CVE-2020-1306, CVE-2020-1334.",
"id": "GHSA-xv63-cpgc-6g6c",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:58Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1304"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1304"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
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GHSA-XV9R-2FF8-GXXC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-31 18:30 – Updated: 2023-08-31 18:30Local privilege escalation due to insecure driver communication port permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40173, Acronis Agent (Windows) before build 31637, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 35979.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-41743"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-08-31T16:15:10Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Local privilege escalation due to insecure driver communication port permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (Windows) before build 40173, Acronis Agent (Windows) before build 31637, Acronis Cyber Protect 15 (Windows) before build 35979.",
"id": "GHSA-xv9r-2ff8-gxxc",
"modified": "2023-08-31T18:30:28Z",
"published": "2023-08-31T18:30:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-41743"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-advisory.acronis.com/SEC-4858"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://security-advisory.acronis.com/advisories/SEC-5487"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-XVF4-X9J7-VF2F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:30 – Updated: 2023-12-31 21:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles COM object creation, aka 'Windows COM Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16916.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16935"
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"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"
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"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles COM object creation, aka \u0027Windows COM Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16916.",
"id": "GHSA-xvf4-x9j7-vf2f",
"modified": "2023-12-31T21:30:23Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:30:58Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16935"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16935"
}
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"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-XVH7-J354-HWW5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:14 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:14An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka 'Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1002"
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"database_specific": {
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-15T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
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"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system, aka \u0027Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-xvh7-j354-hww5",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:14:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:14:36Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1002"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1002"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-XVJ3-85HJ-4H72
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:08 – Updated: 2023-12-29 00:30Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-34461"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-16T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability",
"id": "GHSA-xvj3-85hj-4h72",
"modified": "2023-12-29T00:30:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:08:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34461"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34461"
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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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]
}
GHSA-XVJF-394G-PHRR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2024-04-24 22:28TeamPass before 2.1.27.9 does not properly enforce manager access control when requesting roles.queries.php. It is then possible for a manager user to modify any arbitrary roles within the application, or delete any arbitrary role. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker must have the manager rights on the application, then tamper with the requests sent directly, for example by changing the "id" parameter when invoking "delete_role" on roles.queries.php.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "nilsteampassnet/teampass"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
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"fixed": "2.1.27.9"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-15053"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-24T22:28:27Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-27T19:29:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "TeamPass before 2.1.27.9 does not properly enforce manager access control when requesting roles.queries.php. It is then possible for a manager user to modify any arbitrary roles within the application, or delete any arbitrary role. To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker must have the manager rights on the application, then tamper with the requests sent directly, for example by changing the \"id\" parameter when invoking \"delete_role\" on roles.queries.php.",
"id": "GHSA-xvjf-394g-phrr",
"modified": "2024-04-24T22:28:27Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:37Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15053"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass/commit/ef32e9c28b6ddc33cee8a25255bc8da54434af3e"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/nilsteampassnet/TeamPass"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://blog.amossys.fr/teampass-multiple-cve-01.html"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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"summary": "TeamPass Improper Privilege Management"
}
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.