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.

6487 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-7QQ9-9G2W-56F9

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-08-20 00:00 – Updated: 2022-08-30 20:42
VLAI
Summary
Improper Privilege Management in com.xuxueli:xxl-job
Details

XXL-JOB all versions as of 11 July 2022 are vulnerable to Insecure Permissions resulting in the ability to execute admin function with low Privilege account.

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{
  "affected": [
    {
      "database_specific": {
        "last_known_affected_version_range": "\u003c= 2.3.1"
      },
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Maven",
        "name": "com.xuxueli:xxl-job"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "2.4.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-36157"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2022-08-30T20:42:16Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-08-19T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "XXL-JOB all versions as of 11 July 2022 are vulnerable to Insecure Permissions resulting in the ability to execute admin function with low Privilege account.",
  "id": "GHSA-7qq9-9g2w-56f9",
  "modified": "2022-08-30T20:42:16Z",
  "published": "2022-08-20T00:00:30Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36157"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Richard-Muzi/vulnerability/issues/1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job/commit/730c1066b80e8ab44503ed34ced19ef8e0471fec"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/xuxueli/xxl-job"
    }
  ],
  "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"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "Improper Privilege Management in com.xuxueli:xxl-job"
}

GHSA-7QWH-GJ68-3QHJ

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security). The supported version that is affected is 11.2.26.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-87172"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:19:04Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle Hyperion Financial Management product of Oracle Hyperion (component: Security).   The supported version that is affected is 11.2.26.0.000. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Hyperion Financial Management.  While the vulnerability is in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-7qwh-gj68-3qhj",
  "modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:50Z",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:32:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87172"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7QXG-JCF8-FM34

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-01-12 00:01 – Updated: 2024-11-14 21:31
VLAI
Details

Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21896, CVE-2022-21902.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21852"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-119",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-01-11T21:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows DWM Core Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21896, CVE-2022-21902.",
  "id": "GHSA-7qxg-jcf8-fm34",
  "modified": "2024-11-14T21:31:44Z",
  "published": "2022-01-12T00:01:04Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21852"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21852"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21852"
    }
  ],
  "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-7R64-H3Q3-RGG4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-09-04 12:30 – Updated: 2025-09-04 15:30
VLAI

{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-36896"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-09-04T10:42:29Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "N/A",
  "id": "GHSA-7r64-h3q3-rgg4",
  "modified": "2025-09-04T15:30:28Z",
  "published": "2025-09-04T12:30:41Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-36896"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2025-09-01"
    }
  ],
  "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-7R68-66H2-V7F6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00
VLAI
Details

The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to improper permissions of files and directories. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privilege may exploit these issues to elevate their privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-22015"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-552"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-09-23T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The vCenter Server contains multiple local privilege escalation vulnerabilities due to improper permissions of files and directories. An authenticated local user with non-administrative privilege may exploit these issues to elevate their privileges to root on vCenter Server Appliance.",
  "id": "GHSA-7r68-66h2-v7f6",
  "modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:44Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:15:36Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22015"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2021-0020.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170116/VMware-vCenter-vScalation-Privilege-Escalation.html"
    }
  ],
  "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-7R6W-2WXH-XR2F

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32
VLAI
Details

Vulnerability in the Siebel CRM Deployment product of Oracle Siebel CRM (component: Server Infrastructure). Supported versions that are affected are 17.0-26.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Siebel CRM Deployment executes to compromise Siebel CRM Deployment. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Siebel CRM Deployment. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-83190"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:30Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Siebel CRM Deployment product of Oracle Siebel CRM (component: Server Infrastructure).  Supported versions that are affected are 17.0-26.7. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Siebel CRM Deployment executes to compromise Siebel CRM Deployment.  Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Siebel CRM Deployment. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-7r6w-2wxh-xr2f",
  "modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:18Z",
  "published": "2026-09-15T21:32:18Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83190"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7R8G-2JP2-F43W

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-23 00:31 – Updated: 2026-07-24 21:32
VLAI
Details

An issue in Unistal Systems Pvt. Ltd.Protegent 360 v2.0.0.4 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the kernel driver pgsecdl.sys

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-38765"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-22T23:16:35Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "An issue in Unistal Systems Pvt. Ltd.Protegent 360 v2.0.0.4 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the kernel driver pgsecdl.sys",
  "id": "GHSA-7r8g-2jp2-f43w",
  "modified": "2026-07-24T21:32:21Z",
  "published": "2026-07-23T00:31:28Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-38765"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://dreadsec.co/p/protogent-kernel-anti-virus-multiple-vulnerabilities.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/D7EAD"
    }
  ],
  "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-7R93-VJF4-CWC6

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:35 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:35
VLAI
Details

Macrium Reflect includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as C:\openssl. Macrium Reflect contains a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. Because unprivileged Windows users can create subdirectories off of the system root, a user can create the appropriate path to a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-10143"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269",
      "CWE-665"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-12-09T23:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Macrium Reflect includes an OpenSSL component that specifies an OPENSSLDIR variable as C:\\openssl\\. Macrium Reflect contains a privileged service that uses this OpenSSL component. Because unprivileged Windows users can create subdirectories off of the system root, a user can create the appropriate path to a specially-crafted openssl.cnf file to achieve arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-7r93-vjf4-cwc6",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:35:50Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:35:50Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10143"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/760767"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-7R96-6FXF-5MRF

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-09-06 06:30 – Updated: 2024-04-04 07:30
VLAI
Details

Improper access control vulnerability in SVCAgent prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows attackers to trigger certain commands.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-30716"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-09-06T04:15:14Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Improper access control vulnerability in SVCAgent prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows attackers to trigger certain commands.",
  "id": "GHSA-7r96-6fxf-5mrf",
  "modified": "2024-04-04T07:30:52Z",
  "published": "2023-09-06T06:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-30716"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023\u0026month=09"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-7RFM-VH2C-48GX

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-16 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-16 00:00
VLAI
Details

Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24542.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-24474"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-04-15T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-24542.",
  "id": "GHSA-7rfm-vh2c-48gx",
  "modified": "2022-04-16T00:00:39Z",
  "published": "2022-04-16T00:00:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-24474"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-24474"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24474"
    }
  ],
  "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.