CWE-266
AllowedIncorrect Privilege Assignment
Abstraction: Base · Status: Draft
A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
2345 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-MRRG-524V-2RF2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-28 12:31 – Updated: 2026-09-28 12:31A vulnerability was identified in Thinkware U3000 up to 1.02.04. Affected is the function get_file of the file /tmp/wpa_supplicant.conf of the component TCP Service. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-101054"
],
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"CWE-266"
],
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-28T12:17:36Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in Thinkware U3000 up to 1.02.04. Affected is the function get_file of the file /tmp/wpa_supplicant.conf of the component TCP Service. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-mrrg-524v-2rf2",
"modified": "2026-09-28T12:31:07Z",
"published": "2026-09-28T12:31:06Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-101054"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/turretsec/disclosure-thinkware-u3000/blob/main/findings/02-arbitrary-file-read.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-101054"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/928043"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/410916"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/410916/cti"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-MV5M-MJC6-J826
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-13 03:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:38The BAN Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to a missing capability check on the 'w3dev_save_ban_user_settings_callback' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify the plugin settings to access the ban and unban functionality and set the role of the unbanned user.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-4153"
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"nvd_published_at": "2023-09-13T03:15:08Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The BAN Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.3 due to a missing capability check on the \u0027w3dev_save_ban_user_settings_callback\u0027 function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify the plugin settings to access the ban and unban functionality and set the role of the unbanned user.",
"id": "GHSA-mv5m-mjc6-j826",
"modified": "2024-04-04T07:38:39Z",
"published": "2023-09-13T03:30:16Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-4153"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ban-users/tags/1.5.3/include/ajax.php#L109"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/ban-users/tags/1.5.3/include/ajax.php#L199"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/af6bd2db-47a4-4381-a881-d5f97a159f8d?source=cve"
}
],
"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-MV6J-RVC6-F296
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-04 03:31 – Updated: 2026-08-04 03:31A flaw has been found in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /index.php?plugin/msgWarning/action of the component msgWarning Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18720"
],
"database_specific": {
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-04T03:16:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A flaw has been found in kalcaddle kodbox 1.67 Build 02. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file /index.php?plugin/msgWarning/action of the component msgWarning Plugin. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-mv6j-rvc6-f296",
"modified": "2026-08-04T03:31:10Z",
"published": "2026-08-04T03:31:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/sjmycz/cve/issues/4"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18720"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/856156"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/385631"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/385631/cti"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-MVX3-FX3G-C4C2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-08 00:30 – Updated: 2026-06-08 00:30A vulnerability was found in Chengdu Everbrite Network Technology BeikeShop up to 1.6.0.22. This impacts the function callback of the file plugins/Stripe/Controllers/StripeController.php of the component Stripe Plugin. Performing a manipulation of the argument Request results in improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The patch is named 6719e0fc690ea0a998452092862e0f0a17c65968. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-11462"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-07T23:16:41Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was found in Chengdu Everbrite Network Technology BeikeShop up to 1.6.0.22. This impacts the function callback of the file plugins/Stripe/Controllers/StripeController.php of the component Stripe Plugin. Performing a manipulation of the argument Request results in improper authorization. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The patch is named 6719e0fc690ea0a998452092862e0f0a17c65968. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.",
"id": "GHSA-mvx3-fx3g-c4c2",
"modified": "2026-06-08T00:30:25Z",
"published": "2026-06-08T00:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-11462"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/beikeshop/beikeshop/commit/6719e0fc690ea0a998452092862e0f0a17c65968"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/nuiifornet/BeikeShop-Vulnerability/blob/main/README.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-11462"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/submit/831466"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/369082"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/vuln/369082/cti"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-MWW2-CM7J-FQFV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-24 12:31 – Updated: 2026-08-24 12:31Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Jawn <= 1.4.2 versions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-66648"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-24T12:16:53Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Jawn \u003c= 1.4.2 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-mww2-cm7j-fqfv",
"modified": "2026-08-24T12:31:39Z",
"published": "2026-08-24T12:31:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-66648"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/jawn/vulnerability/wordpress-jawn-theme-1-4-2-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=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-MX32-2VGP-XJRV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-20 09:30 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:32: Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Gerry Ntabuhashe GERRYWORKS Post by Mail allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GERRYWORKS Post by Mail: from n/a through 1.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-49608"
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-10-20T09:15:05Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": ": Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Gerry Ntabuhashe GERRYWORKS Post by Mail allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GERRYWORKS Post by Mail: from n/a through 1.0.",
"id": "GHSA-mx32-2vgp-xjrv",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:32:07Z",
"published": "2024-10-20T09:30:45Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-49608"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/gerryworks-post-by-mail/vulnerability/wordpress-gerryworks-post-by-mail-plugin-1-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/gerryworks-post-by-mail/wordpress-gerryworks-post-by-mail-plugin-1-0-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"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-MX6R-G89J-93GM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-06-09 18:32 – Updated: 2026-04-01 18:35Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in ifkooo One-Login allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects One-Login: from n/a through 1.4.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-23974"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-06-09T16:15:34Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in ifkooo One-Login allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects One-Login: from n/a through 1.4.",
"id": "GHSA-mx6r-g89j-93gm",
"modified": "2026-04-01T18:35:23Z",
"published": "2025-06-09T18:32:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23974"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/one-login/vulnerability/wordpress-one-login-1-4-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-MXCH-2CPM-8XJW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-04-14 12:30 – Updated: 2025-04-14 12:30A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in huanfenz/code-projects StudentManager up to 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Teacher String Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-3564"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-04-14T12:15:16Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in huanfenz/code-projects StudentManager up to 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Teacher String Handler. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
"id": "GHSA-mxch-2cpm-8xjw",
"modified": "2025-04-14T12:30:37Z",
"published": "2025-04-14T12:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3564"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/buluorifu/Vulnerability-recurrence/blob/main/Refer/StudentManager-authority.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.304605"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.304605"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.549309"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/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-MXM9-6HJ4-G563
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-03-08 15:30 – Updated: 2026-03-08 15:30A vulnerability was identified in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Financial Report Page. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-3738"
],
"database_specific": {
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"CWE-266"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-03-08T14:15:54Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "A vulnerability was identified in SourceCodester Pet Grooming Management Software 1.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Financial Report Page. The manipulation leads to improper authorization. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit is publicly available and might be used.",
"id": "GHSA-mxm9-6hj4-g563",
"modified": "2026-03-08T15:30:30Z",
"published": "2026-03-08T15:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-3738"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/hiranerakkot/Pet-Grooming-Software/blob/main/Vulnerability_2.md"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.349716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.349716"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://vuldb.com/?submit.767321"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sourcecodester.com"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
},
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/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-MXVF-MH6J-W652
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-27 12:30 – Updated: 2026-08-27 12:30Editor Privilege Escalation in FluentCRM Pro <= 3.1.12 versions.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-78271"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-27T10:16:37Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Editor Privilege Escalation in FluentCRM Pro \u003c= 3.1.12 versions.",
"id": "GHSA-mxvf-mh6j-w652",
"modified": "2026-08-27T12:30:25Z",
"published": "2026-08-27T12:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-78271"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/fluentcampaign-pro/vulnerability/wordpress-fluentcrm-pro-plugin-3-1-12-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"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-17
Strategy: Environment Hardening
Run your code using the lowest privileges that are required to accomplish the necessary tasks [REF-76]. If possible, create isolated accounts with limited privileges that are only used for a single task. That way, a successful attack will not immediately give the attacker access to the rest of the software or its environment. For example, database applications rarely need to run as the database administrator, especially in day-to-day operations.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.