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-6G3H-98Q3-6FWF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:41 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:41The application OpenEMR version 5.0.0, 5.0.1-dev and prior is affected by vertical privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability can allow an authenticated non-administrator users to view and modify information only accessible to administrators.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-1000241"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2017-11-17T03:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The application OpenEMR version 5.0.0, 5.0.1-dev and prior is affected by vertical privilege escalation vulnerability. This vulnerability can allow an authenticated non-administrator users to view and modify information only accessible to administrators.",
"id": "GHSA-6g3h-98q3-6fwf",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:41:00Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:41:00Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000241"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.wizlynxgroup.com/security-research-advisories/vuln/WLX-2017-004"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6G3P-M36P-VRH8
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-11 21:31 – Updated: 2024-08-05 21:31In onSkipButtonClick of FaceEnrollFoldPage.java, there is a possible way to access the file the app cannot access due to Intent Redirect GRANT_URI_PERMISSIONS Attack. 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-2024-27222"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-03-11T19:15:48Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In onSkipButtonClick of FaceEnrollFoldPage.java, there is a possible way to access the file the app cannot access due to Intent Redirect GRANT_URI_PERMISSIONS Attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-6g3p-m36p-vrh8",
"modified": "2024-08-05T21:31:18Z",
"published": "2024-03-11T21:31:27Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27222"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2024-03-01"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-6G54-W9R4-MW9H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-29 21:33 – Updated: 2026-09-29 21:33An authentication bypass vulnerability in the captive portal of HPE Networking Instant On could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain limited access to some data and to make limited changes within the affected component.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-76731"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-29T20:17:25Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An authentication bypass vulnerability in the captive portal of HPE Networking Instant On could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to circumvent existing authentication controls. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain limited access to some data and to make limited changes within the affected component.",
"id": "GHSA-6g54-w9r4-mw9h",
"modified": "2026-09-29T21:33:26Z",
"published": "2026-09-29T21:33:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-76731"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=hpesbnw05150en_us\u0026docLocale=en_US"
}
],
"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:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-6G9H-6V79-W4PC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-17 03:47 – Updated: 2024-04-23 22:37Drupal 8.x before 8.1.10 does not properly check for "Administer comments" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to set the visibility of comments for arbitrary nodes by leveraging rights to edit those nodes.
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "drupal/drupal"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "8.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "8.1.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "drupal/core"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "8.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "8.1.10"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2016-7570"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2024-04-23T22:37:18Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2016-10-03T18:59:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Drupal 8.x before 8.1.10 does not properly check for \"Administer comments\" permission, which allows remote authenticated users to set the visibility of comments for arbitrary nodes by leveraging rights to edit those nodes.",
"id": "GHSA-6g9h-6v79-w4pc",
"modified": "2024-04-23T22:37:18Z",
"published": "2022-05-17T03:47:58Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7570"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/core/CVE-2016-7570.yaml"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/FriendsOfPHP/security-advisories/blob/master/drupal/drupal/CVE-2016-7570.yaml"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/drupal/core"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.drupal.org/SA-CORE-2016-004"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93101"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036886"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Drupal Users without \"Administer comments\" can set comment visibility on nodes they can edit"
}
GHSA-6GC7-MHJG-CG5C
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:17 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:17Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3, can potentially reset the ACLs on a file as a limited user while Symantec Endpoint Protection's Tamper Protection feature is disabled.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-5836"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-05-11T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "Symantec Endpoint Protection, prior to 14.3, can potentially reset the ACLs on a file as a limited user while Symantec Endpoint Protection\u0027s Tamper Protection feature is disabled.",
"id": "GHSA-6gc7-mhjg-cg5c",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:17:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:17:38Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-5836"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/security-advisory-detail.html?notificationId=SYMSA1762"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-6GCW-XXJF-Q6RM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-11-02 12:00 – Updated: 2022-11-03 19:00A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-32794"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-11-01T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A logic issue was addressed with improved state management. This issue is fixed in Security Update 2022-004 Catalina, macOS Monterey 12.4, macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. An app may be able to gain elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-6gcw-xxjf-q6rm",
"modified": "2022-11-03T19:00:28Z",
"published": "2022-11-02T12:00:40Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-32794"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213255"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213256"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213257"
}
],
"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-6GF9-C5HR-XC9R
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-01-11 00:30 – Updated: 2023-01-11 00:30Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2023-21551, CVE-2023-21561.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-21730"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2023-01-10T22:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2023-21551, CVE-2023-21561.",
"id": "GHSA-6gf9-c5hr-xc9r",
"modified": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"published": "2023-01-11T00:30:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21730"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21730"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21730"
}
],
"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-6GG3-WH2H-2925
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:28 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Storage Services improperly handle file operations, aka 'Windows Storage Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0886.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1559"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-09-11T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Storage Services improperly handle file operations, aka \u0027Windows Storage Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0886.",
"id": "GHSA-6gg3-wh2h-2925",
"modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:42Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:28:03Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1559"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1559"
}
],
"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-6GGQ-69XW-3G87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-06 21:32 – Updated: 2025-02-12 00:32The Platform component of Mitel OpenScape 4000 and OpenScape 4000 Manager through V10 R1.54.1 and V11 through R0.22.1 could allow an authenticated attacker to conduct a privilege escalation attack due to the execution of a resource with unnecessary privileges. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2025-23093"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-02-06T20:15:40Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The Platform component of Mitel OpenScape 4000 and OpenScape 4000 Manager through V10 R1.54.1 and V11 through R0.22.1 could allow an authenticated attacker to conduct a privilege escalation attack due to the execution of a resource with unnecessary privileges. A successful exploit could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.",
"id": "GHSA-6ggq-69xw-3g87",
"modified": "2025-02-12T00:32:15Z",
"published": "2025-02-06T21:32:09Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23093"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories/mitel-product-security-advisory-misa-2025-0001"
}
],
"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"
}
]
}
GHSA-6GH6-8C4X-5346
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:43 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:43An issue was discovered in Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) 1.x before 1.2.0. Several web application vulnerabilities allow malicious authenticated users of CDSW to escalate privileges in CDSW. CDSW users can exploit these vulnerabilities in combination to gain root access to CDSW nodes, gain access to the CDSW database which includes Kerberos keytabs of CDSW users and bcrypt hashed passwords, and gain access to other privileged information such as session tokens, invitation tokens, and environment variables.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-15536"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2018-02-05T03:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Cloudera Data Science Workbench (CDSW) 1.x before 1.2.0. Several web application vulnerabilities allow malicious authenticated users of CDSW to escalate privileges in CDSW. CDSW users can exploit these vulnerabilities in combination to gain root access to CDSW nodes, gain access to the CDSW database which includes Kerberos keytabs of CDSW users and bcrypt hashed passwords, and gain access to other privileged information such as session tokens, invitation tokens, and environment variables.",
"id": "GHSA-6gh6-8c4x-5346",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:43:47Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:43:47Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15536"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cloudera.com/documentation/other/security-bulletins/topics/Security-Bulletin.html#tsb_248"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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-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.