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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.

6089 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-XQHM-WXF5-MJG6

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

In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. 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-9Android ID: A-145669109

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0096"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-05-14T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In startActivities of ActivityStartController.java, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. 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-9Android ID: A-145669109",
  "id": "GHSA-xqhm-wxf5-mjg6",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:17:51Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:17:51Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0096"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2020-05-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-XQMV-67W6-P3WM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-05 18:34 – Updated: 2024-08-21 15:30
VLAI
Details

An issue in Eskooly Free Online School management Software v.3.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the Sin-up process function in the account settings.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-27711"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-07-05T17:15:11Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in Eskooly Free Online School management Software v.3.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the Sin-up process function in the account settings.",
  "id": "GHSA-xqmv-67w6-p3wm",
  "modified": "2024-08-21T15:30:49Z",
  "published": "2024-07-05T18:34:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27711"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://blog.be-hacktive.com/eskooly-cve/eskooly-broken-authentication/cve-2024-27711-user-enumeration-via-sign-up-process-in-eskooly-web-product-less-than-v3.0"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XQW4-P5GV-VXF6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-12 18:30 – Updated: 2023-01-20 21:30
VLAI
Details

H C Mingham-Smith Ltd - Tardis 2000 Privilege escalation.Version 1.6 is vulnerable to privilege escalation which may allow a malicious actor to gain system privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-39182"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-01-12T16:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "H C Mingham-Smith Ltd - Tardis 2000 Privilege escalation.Version 1.6 is vulnerable to privilege escalation which may allow a malicious actor to gain system privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-xqw4-p5gv-vxf6",
  "modified": "2023-01-20T21:30:26Z",
  "published": "2023-01-12T18:30:29Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39182"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XQW9-8P9J-QMWH

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-31 03:30 – Updated: 2023-02-07 18:30
VLAI
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 04.9.0 before 04.9.1.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-4441"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "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 04.9.0 before 04.9.1.",
  "id": "GHSA-xqw9-8p9j-qmwh",
  "modified": "2023-02-07T18:30:19Z",
  "published": "2023-01-31T03:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-4441"
    },
    {
      "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": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XQX8-64M4-PQCG

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:12 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:12
VLAI
Details

DevActSvc.exe in ASUS Device Activation before 1.0.7.0 for Windows 10 notebooks and PCs could lead to unsigned code execution with no additional restrictions when a user puts an application at a particular path with a particular file name.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-10649"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-03-25T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "DevActSvc.exe in ASUS Device Activation before 1.0.7.0 for Windows 10 notebooks and PCs could lead to unsigned code execution with no additional restrictions when a user puts an application at a particular path with a particular file name.",
  "id": "GHSA-xqx8-64m4-pqcg",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:12:38Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:12:38Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10649"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ap293b7bZLen6DmheppR1IUFEAsCSORC/view?usp=sharing"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.asus.com/Laptops/ASUS-TUF-Gaming-FX504/HelpDesk_Download"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security-Advisory"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1042640"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-XR4C-MMRV-3H6C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-13 21:31 – Updated: 2024-09-16 18:31
VLAI
Details

there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-29779"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-13T21:15:10Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
  "id": "GHSA-xr4c-mmrv-3h6c",
  "modified": "2024-09-16T18:31:20Z",
  "published": "2024-09-13T21:31:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29779"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-09-01"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XR5G-7PXF-GP8F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:53 – Updated: 2024-06-03 18:53
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the rpcss.dll handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1173, CVE-2019-1174, CVE-2019-1175, CVE-2019-1178, CVE-2019-1179, CVE-2019-1180, CVE-2019-1184, CVE-2019-1186.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-1177"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-08-14T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the rpcss.dll handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1173, CVE-2019-1174, CVE-2019-1175, CVE-2019-1178, CVE-2019-1179, CVE-2019-1180, CVE-2019-1184, CVE-2019-1186.",
  "id": "GHSA-xr5g-7pxf-gp8f",
  "modified": "2024-06-03T18:53:35Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:53:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1177"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1177"
    }
  ],
  "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-XR5R-3M93-Q3F2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-01-16 12:30 – Updated: 2024-08-27 18:31
VLAI
Details

The nearby module has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-52105"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-01-16T10:15:07Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The nearby module has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.",
  "id": "GHSA-xr5r-3m93-q3f2",
  "modified": "2024-08-27T18:31:34Z",
  "published": "2024-01-16T12:30:26Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-52105"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2024/1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://device.harmonyos.com/en/docs/security/update/security-bulletins-202401-0000001799925977"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XR6M-H5M8-P48R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 16:44 – Updated: 2024-04-04 00:04
VLAI
Details

Cloud Foundry BOSH Backup and Restore CLI, all versions prior to 1.5.0, does not check the authenticity of backup scripts in BOSH. A remote authenticated malicious user can modify the metadata file of a Bosh Backup and Restore job to request extra backup files from different jobs upon restore. The exploited hooks in this metadata script were only maintained in the cfcr-etcd-release, so clusters deployed with the BBR job for etcd in this release are vulnerable.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2019-3786"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-345"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2019-04-24T16:29:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Cloud Foundry BOSH Backup and Restore CLI, all versions prior to 1.5.0, does not check the authenticity of backup scripts in BOSH. A remote authenticated malicious user can modify the metadata file of a Bosh Backup and Restore job to request extra backup files from different jobs upon restore. The exploited hooks in this metadata script were only maintained in the cfcr-etcd-release, so clusters deployed with the BBR job for etcd in this release are vulnerable.",
  "id": "GHSA-xr6m-h5m8-p48r",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T00:04:54Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T16:44:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-3786"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cloudfoundry.org/blog/cve-2019-3786"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-XR7Q-92RC-HJ9G

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-17 00:00 – Updated: 2022-03-24 00:00
VLAI
Details

In onUidStateChanged of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible way to access location without a visible indicator 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-12Android ID: A-208662370

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-39693"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-16T15:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In onUidStateChanged of AppOpsService.java, there is a possible way to access location without a visible indicator 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-12Android ID: A-208662370",
  "id": "GHSA-xr7q-92rc-hj9g",
  "modified": "2022-03-24T00:00:40Z",
  "published": "2022-03-17T00:00:42Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-39693"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2022-03-01"
    }
  ],
  "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.