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.
6487 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.
GHSA-4PF7-579W-F4GM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2019-02-18 23:57 – Updated: 2023-09-07 20:13Affected versions of dwebp-bin insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection.
In scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running dwebp-bin.
Recommendation
No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
The best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available.
Alternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "dwebp-bin"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "0"
},
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"last_affected": "1.0.0"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-10633"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-311"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2020-06-16T20:58:42Z",
"nvd_published_at": null,
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Affected versions of `dwebp-bin` insecurely download an executable over an unencrypted HTTP connection. \n\nIn scenarios where an attacker has a privileged network position, it is possible to intercept the response and replace the executable with a malicious one, resulting in code execution on the system running `dwebp-bin`.\n\n\n## Recommendation\n\nNo patch is currently available for this vulnerability.\n\nThe best mitigation is currently to avoid using this package, using a different package if available. \n\nAlternatively, the risk of exploitation can be reduced by ensuring that this package is not installed while connected to a public network. If the package is installed on a private network, the only people who can exploit this vulnerability are those who have compromised your network or those who have privileged access to your ISP, such as Nation State Actors or Rogue ISP Employees.",
"id": "GHSA-4pf7-579w-f4gm",
"modified": "2023-09-07T20:13:05Z",
"published": "2019-02-18T23:57:04Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10633"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/1000ch/dwebp-bin"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-4pf7-579w-f4gm"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/232"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "dwebp-bin downloads Resources over HTTP"
}
GHSA-4PG8-M48C-W77F
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-06-03 00:01 – Updated: 2022-06-11 00:00elitecms v1.01 is vulnerable to Delete any file via /admin/delete_image.php?file=.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-30804"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"nvd_published_at": "2022-06-02T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "elitecms v1.01 is vulnerable to Delete any file via /admin/delete_image.php?file=.",
"id": "GHSA-4pg8-m48c-w77f",
"modified": "2022-06-11T00:00:18Z",
"published": "2022-06-03T00:01:10Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-30804"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/k0xx11/bug_report/blob/main/elitecms-1.01/delet-file-1.md"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-4PHW-36G5-73G8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 22:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 22:28The UniFi Video Server (Windows) web interface configuration restore functionality at the “backup” and “wizard” endpoints does not implement sufficient privilege checks. Low privileged users, belonging to the PUBLIC_GROUP or CUSTOM_GROUP groups, can access these endpoints and overwrite the current application configuration. This can be abused for various purposes, including adding new administrative users. Affected Products: UniFi Video Controller v3.9.3 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) and prior. Fixed in UniFi Video Controller v3.9.6 and newer.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-01T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "The UniFi Video Server (Windows) web interface configuration restore functionality at the \u201cbackup\u201d and \u201cwizard\u201d endpoints does not implement sufficient privilege checks. Low privileged users, belonging to the PUBLIC_GROUP or CUSTOM_GROUP groups, can access these endpoints and overwrite the current application configuration. This can be abused for various purposes, including adding new administrative users. Affected Products: UniFi Video Controller v3.9.3 (for Windows 7/8/10 x64) and prior. Fixed in UniFi Video Controller v3.9.6 and newer.",
"id": "GHSA-4phw-36g5-73g8",
"modified": "2022-05-24T22:28:12Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T22:28:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8145"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://community.ui.com/releases/Security-advisory-bulletin-006-006/3cf6264e-e0e6-4e26-a331-1d271f84673e"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4PJ2-464P-XG99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:49 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:00A local escalation of privilege vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s) prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.9, 6.7.14-HF1. Aruba has released patches for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
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"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-28T15:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A local escalation of privilege vulnerability was discovered in Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager version(s) prior to 6.9.5, 6.8.9, 6.7.14-HF1. Aruba has released patches for Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager that address this security vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-4pj2-464p-xg99",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:00:52Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:49:01Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7123"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.arubanetworks.com/assets/alert/ARUBA-PSA-2021-009.txt"
}
],
"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-4PM3-3999-HJ74
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-11-20 15:30 – Updated: 2024-11-20 15:30Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects upKeeper Instant Privilege Access: before 1.2.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-9478"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-266",
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
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"nvd_published_at": "2024-11-20T14:15:18Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in upKeeper Solutions upKeeper Instant Privilege Access allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects upKeeper Instant Privilege Access: before 1.2.",
"id": "GHSA-4pm3-3999-hj74",
"modified": "2024-11-20T15:30:52Z",
"published": "2024-11-20T15:30:52Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9478"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.upkeeper.se/hc/en-us/articles/17007638130716-CVE-2024-9478-Improper-Privilege-Management-Process"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/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-4PMX-X3PX-QGRR
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-21 15:31 – Updated: 2024-03-21 15:31IBM Storage Protect Plus Server 10.1.0 through 10.1.16 could allow an authenticated user with read-only permissions to add or delete entries from an existing HyperVisor configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 271538.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-47715"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-21T15:15:07Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "IBM Storage Protect Plus Server 10.1.0 through 10.1.16 could allow an authenticated user with read-only permissions to add or delete entries from an existing HyperVisor configuration. IBM X-Force ID: 271538.",
"id": "GHSA-4pmx-x3px-qgrr",
"modified": "2024-03-21T15:31:54Z",
"published": "2024-03-21T15:31:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-47715"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/271538"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7144861"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-4PP4-HQHR-Q59R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-02 21:32 – Updated: 2024-07-05 18:34Improper privilege management in Jungo WinDriver before 12.5.1 allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-25088"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-02T16:15:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Jungo WinDriver before 12.5.1 allows local attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code.",
"id": "GHSA-4pp4-hqhr-q59r",
"modified": "2024-07-05T18:34:16Z",
"published": "2024-07-02T21:32:15Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25088"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://jungo.com/windriver/versions"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-135-04"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2024-001_en.pdf"
}
],
"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-4PRH-P74G-X575
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-07-30 00:34 – Updated: 2026-04-02 21:31The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-40802"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-07-29T23:15:12Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS Monterey 12.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.6.8. A local attacker may be able to elevate their privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-4prh-p74g-x575",
"modified": "2026-04-02T21:31:50Z",
"published": "2024-07-30T00:34:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-40802"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120910"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/120912"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214118"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214119"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT214120"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214118"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214119"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/kb/HT214120"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/18"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/19"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jul/20"
}
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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-4PVW-P74P-PC99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:21 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:21IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean & Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-14990"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-22T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "LOW"
},
"details": "IOBit Advanced SystemCare Free 13.5.0.263 allows local users to gain privileges for file deletion by manipulating the Clean \u0026 Optimize feature with an NTFS junction and an Object Manager symbolic link.",
"id": "GHSA-4pvw-p74p-pc99",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:21:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:21:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-14990"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://daniels-it-blog.blogspot.com/2020/06/arbitrary-file-deletion-in-iobit.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/Daniel-itsec/AdvancedSystemCare"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-4PVX-FWJJ-8GPC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-07 20:26 – Updated: 2026-10-07 20:26Impact
Staff users with the Editor or Super Editor role were able to assign their own role to Author and Contributor users, despite not having permission to assign that role.
Vulnerable versions
This vulnerability is present in Ghost from v0.5.0 up to v6.64.0.
Patches
v6.64.0 contains a fix for this issue.
How to update
For self-hosters using Docker, find Docker's official Ghost image here. Updating a Docker-based Ghost instance is documented here.
If your Ghost is a Ghost-CLI install see our documentation on updating it to the latest version here.
References
Ghost thanks SecBuddyF of Tencent KeenLab, Santosh Kumar Puppala, Pedro Pinho, and Nhat Anh Vu for disclosing this vulnerability responsibly.
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email us at security@ghost.org.
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"ecosystem": "npm",
"name": "ghost"
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"aliases": [
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"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2026-10-07T20:26:03Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-05T20:17:14Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "### Impact\n\nStaff users with the Editor or Super Editor role were able to assign their own role to Author and Contributor users, despite not having permission to assign that role.\n\n### Vulnerable versions\n\nThis vulnerability is present in Ghost from v0.5.0 up to v6.64.0.\n\n### Patches\n\nv6.64.0 contains a fix for this issue.\n\n### How to update\n\nFor self-hosters using Docker, find [Docker\u0027s official Ghost image here](https://hub.docker.com/_/ghost). Updating a Docker-based Ghost instance [is documented here](https://docs.ghost.org/install/docker#updating-ghost). \n\nIf your Ghost is a Ghost-CLI install see our documentation on [updating it to the latest version here](https://docs.ghost.org/update). \n\n### References\n\nGhost thanks [SecBuddyF](https://github.com/SecBuddyF) of [Tencent KeenLab](https://github.com/KeenSecurityLab), [Santosh Kumar Puppala](https://github.com/Santoshkumarpuppala), Pedro Pinho, and [Nhat Anh Vu](https://github.com/nhattanhh) for disclosing this vulnerability responsibly.\n\n### For more information\n\nIf you have any questions or comments about this advisory, email us at [security@ghost.org](mailto:security@ghost.org).",
"id": "GHSA-4pvx-fwjj-8gpc",
"modified": "2026-10-07T20:26:03Z",
"published": "2026-10-07T20:26:03Z",
"references": [
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/security/advisories/GHSA-4pvx-fwjj-8gpc"
},
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-105678"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/issues/30764"
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/pull/30764"
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"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/commit/99c5642b9bb481df4811a004a6f19d6143ed9aaf"
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost"
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"url": "https://github.com/TryGhost/Ghost/releases/tag/v6.64.0"
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"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Ghost: Editors Could Promote Staff Users to Their Own Role"
}
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.