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-5R8P-H2WH-WVQ8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:14 – Updated: 2022-10-25 19:00Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-31843"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-59"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-17T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privileges management vulnerability in McAfee Endpoint Security (ENS) Windows prior to 10.7.0 September 2021 Update allows local users to access files which they would otherwise not have access to via manipulating junction links to redirect McAfee folder operations to an unintended location.",
"id": "GHSA-5r8p-h2wh-wvq8",
"modified": "2022-10-25T19:00:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:14:57Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-31843"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content\u0026id=SB10367"
}
],
"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-5RC3-9CQF-FHJX
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-07-13 00:01 – Updated: 2026-07-05 00:31An issue was discovered in Druva 6.9.0 for MacOS, allows attackers to gain escalated local privileges via the inSyncDecommission.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36666"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-426"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-07-12T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Druva 6.9.0 for MacOS, allows attackers to gain escalated local privileges via the inSyncDecommission.",
"id": "GHSA-5rc3-9cqf-fhjx",
"modified": "2026-07-05T00:31:33Z",
"published": "2022-07-13T00:01:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36666"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://docs.druva.com/Knowledge_Base/Security_Update/Security_Advisory_for_inSync_Client_7.0.1_and_before"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://imhotepisinvisible.com/druva-lpe"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://druva.com"
}
],
"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-5RF6-JWVG-8R55
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-12 03:31 – Updated: 2026-08-27 06:31A flaw was found in the multicloud-operators-channel component of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RHACM). This vulnerability allows a compromised agent from a managed cluster to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Specifically, the agent can read all Secrets and ConfigMaps within any Channel namespace on the hub, potentially exposing credentials for other tenants' Git and Helm repositories. This could lead to significant information disclosure.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-73122"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-12T02:16:38Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A flaw was found in the multicloud-operators-channel component of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RHACM). This vulnerability allows a compromised agent from a managed cluster to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. Specifically, the agent can read all Secrets and ConfigMaps within any Channel namespace on the hub, potentially exposing credentials for other tenants\u0027 Git and Helm repositories. This could lead to significant information disclosure.",
"id": "GHSA-5rf6-jwvg-8r55",
"modified": "2026-08-27T06:31:22Z",
"published": "2026-08-12T03:31:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-73122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60386"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60387"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60388"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60389"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60390"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60391"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-73122"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2514230"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RFM-Q8CG-PQ99
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-03 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-09 21:30The iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more WordPress plugin before 3.3.3 does does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, and does not ensure that the options to be updated belong to the plugin as long as they are arrays. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber can grant themselves any privileges, such as edit_plugins etc
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-3911"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-352",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-02T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The iubenda | All-in-one Compliance for GDPR / CCPA Cookie Consent + more WordPress plugin before 3.3.3 does does not have authorisation and CSRF in an AJAX action, and does not ensure that the options to be updated belong to the plugin as long as they are arrays. As a result, any authenticated users, such as subscriber can grant themselves any privileges, such as edit_plugins etc",
"id": "GHSA-5rfm-q8cg-pq99",
"modified": "2023-01-09T21:30:22Z",
"published": "2023-01-03T00:30:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-3911"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c47fdca8-74ac-48a4-9780-556927fb4e52"
}
],
"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-5RG4-JQJP-6664
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:28A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-16875"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-74",
"CWE-94"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user, aka \u0027Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability\u0027.",
"id": "GHSA-5rg4-jqjp-6664",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:28:08Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:08Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-16875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16875"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159210/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-DlpUtils-AddTenantDlpPolicy-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RHG-Q7GX-PWVW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-12 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-12 18:30Improper privilege management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-33821"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-12T18:17:04Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper privilege management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.",
"id": "GHSA-5rhg-q7gx-pwvw",
"modified": "2026-05-12T18:30:42Z",
"published": "2026-05-12T18:30:42Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-33821"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33821"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RHM-J8P2-PC44
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:33 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:33Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-12313"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-13T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Insufficient control flow management in some Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi products before version 21.110 may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent access.",
"id": "GHSA-5rhm-j8p2-pc44",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:33:32Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:33:32Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-12313"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00402"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5RJ5-5628-7W5M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-25 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-28 00:00An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32826"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-23T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An authorization issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6, macOS Big Sur 11.6.8, watchOS 8.7, tvOS 15.6, macOS Monterey 12.5, Security Update 2022-005 Catalina. An app may be able to gain root privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-5rj5-5628-7w5m",
"modified": "2022-09-28T00:00:20Z",
"published": "2022-09-25T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32826"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213340"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213342"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213343"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213344"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213345"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213346"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-5RMH-F225-QFJH
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:13 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:13In NCH Express Invoice 7.25, an authenticated low-privilege user can enter a crafted URL to access higher-privileged functionalities such as the "Add New Item" screen.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-11561"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-04-07T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In NCH Express Invoice 7.25, an authenticated low-privilege user can enter a crafted URL to access higher-privileged functionalities such as the \"Add New Item\" screen.",
"id": "GHSA-5rmh-f225-qfjh",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:13:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:13:35Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11561"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tejaspingulkar.blogspot.com"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://tejaspingulkar.blogspot.com/2020/03/cve-cve-2020-11561-title-escalation-via.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://youtu.be/-i2KtBgO3Kw"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-5RMW-4X72-XQXV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-14 15:32 – Updated: 2024-05-14 15:32An issue was discovered in Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on macOS. Because it is possible to tamper with the directory and executable files used during the installation process, an attacker can escalate privileges through arbitrary code execution. (The attacker must already have user privileges, and an administrator password must be entered during the program installation stage for privilege escalation.)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-31953"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-14T15:27:50Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on macOS. Because it is possible to tamper with the directory and executable files used during the installation process, an attacker can escalate privileges through arbitrary code execution. (The attacker must already have user privileges, and an administrator password must be entered during the program installation stage for privilege escalation.)",
"id": "GHSA-5rmw-4x72-xqxv",
"modified": "2024-05-14T15:32:55Z",
"published": "2024-05-14T15:32:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-31953"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/cve-2024-31953"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/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-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.