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-9CGC-MM6V-6R89

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-22 00:32 – Updated: 2026-07-22 00:32
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Details

Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (US) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (US). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HRMS (US). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-62548"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-21T22:19:08Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle HRMS (US) product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Internal Operations).  Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.15. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HRMS (US).  Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HRMS (US). CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).  CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).",
  "id": "GHSA-9cgc-mm6v-6r89",
  "modified": "2026-07-22T00:32:33Z",
  "published": "2026-07-22T00:32:33Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62548"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2026.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-9CHV-JMMR-4PMP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:26 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:26
VLAI
Details

Privilege escalation in Replibit Backup Manager earlier than version 2017.08.04 allows attackers to gain root privileges via sudo command execution. The vi program can be accessed through sudo, in order to navigate the filesystem and modify a critical file such as /etc/passwd.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2017-13707"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2017-08-27T15:29:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Privilege escalation in Replibit Backup Manager earlier than version 2017.08.04 allows attackers to gain root privileges via sudo command execution. The vi program can be accessed through sudo, in order to navigate the filesystem and modify a critical file such as /etc/passwd.",
  "id": "GHSA-9chv-jmmr-4pmp",
  "modified": "2022-05-13T01:26:14Z",
  "published": "2022-05-13T01:26:14Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13707"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/Wh1t3Rh1n0/exploits/blob/master/2017-08-25%20Replibit%20Backup%20Manager/README.md"
    }
  ],
  "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-9CJ9-W25J-5478

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-26 03:30 – Updated: 2026-09-26 03:30
VLAI
Details

OpenClaw (npm package openclaw) before 2026.7.1 fails to restrict owner-only infrastructure tools exposed through the chat.send endpoint. In Gateway deployments using authentication modes that honor caller identity and narrower operator scopes, a write-scoped non-owner caller can start a chat turn whose tool inventory includes the gateway and cron tools, causing the agent to invoke owner-only configuration or scheduling operations, including persistent state changes. Practical impact depends on the tools selected by the model and the caller's ability to steer the turn. Shared-secret token and password callers are treated as fully trusted operators under OpenClaw's security model and are outside the scope of this issue. The issue is fixed in 2026.7.1; as a workaround, restrict chat.send to administrators in identity-bearing deployments and remove gateway and cron from affected agent tool policies.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-100578"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-26T03:17:05Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "OpenClaw (npm package `openclaw`) before 2026.7.1 fails to restrict owner-only infrastructure tools exposed through the chat.send endpoint. In Gateway deployments using authentication modes that honor caller identity and narrower operator scopes, a write-scoped non-owner caller can start a chat turn whose tool inventory includes the `gateway` and `cron` tools, causing the agent to invoke owner-only configuration or scheduling operations, including persistent state changes. Practical impact depends on the tools selected by the model and the caller\u0027s ability to steer the turn. Shared-secret token and password callers are treated as fully trusted operators under OpenClaw\u0027s security model and are outside the scope of this issue. The issue is fixed in 2026.7.1; as a workaround, restrict chat.send to administrators in identity-bearing deployments and remove `gateway` and `cron` from affected agent tool policies.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cj9-w25j-5478",
  "modified": "2026-09-26T03:30:27Z",
  "published": "2026-09-26T03:30:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-qw7m-h363-33qw"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-100578"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-before-2026.7.1-authorization-bypass-via-chat-send"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/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-9CQC-HHCP-CF94

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-11-26 03:30 – Updated: 2025-11-26 03:30
VLAI
Details

CMService.exe creates the C:\usr directory and subdirectories with insecure permissions, granting write access to all authenticated users. This allows attackers to replace configuration files (such as snmp.conf) or hijack DLLs to escalate privileges.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-66265"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-11-26T01:16:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "CMService.exe creates the C:\\\\usr directory and subdirectories with insecure permissions, granting write access to all authenticated users. This allows attackers to replace configuration files (such as snmp.conf) or hijack DLLs to escalate privileges.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cqc-hhcp-cf94",
  "modified": "2025-11-26T03:30:22Z",
  "published": "2025-11-26T03:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-66265"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.megatec.com.tw/software-download"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:L/SI:L/SA:L/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-9CQG-4XP4-H354

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-10-12 12:00 – Updated: 2025-01-03 00:31
VLAI
Details

Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster Connect Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-37968"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-10-11T19:15:00Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes cluster Connect Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cqg-4xp4-h354",
  "modified": "2025-01-03T00:31:05Z",
  "published": "2022-10-12T12:00:27Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37968"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-37968"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37968"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-9CQM-Q33C-V358

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-03-11 00:02 – Updated: 2022-03-18 00:01
VLAI
Details

In ims service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219097; Issue ID: ALPS06219097.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-20053"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-03-10T17:45:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "In ims service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS06219097; Issue ID: ALPS06219097.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cqm-q33c-v358",
  "modified": "2022-03-18T00:01:22Z",
  "published": "2022-03-11T00:02:21Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-20053"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2022"
    }
  ],
  "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-9CR3-63PG-942X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-02-10 00:00 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32
VLAI
Details

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21997, CVE-2022-22717, CVE-2022-22718.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-21999"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-22",
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-02-09T17:15:00Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-21997, CVE-2022-22717, CVE-2022-22718.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cr3-63pg-942x",
  "modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:28Z",
  "published": "2022-02-10T00:00:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-21999"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166344/Windows-SpoolFool-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-9CV2-MW8G-X6GP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-01 09:30 – Updated: 2026-07-01 09:30
VLAI
Details

The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via update_capabilities REST Endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4. This is due to the update_capabilities() REST handler accepting arbitrary capability strings from the request body and passing them directly to WP_User::add_cap() with no allowlist validation, only verifying that the caller holds the dokandar capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a self-provisioned Vendor-level access and above, on sites with the Vendor Staff module enabled, to grant arbitrary WordPress capabilities, including administrator, to any vendor_staff account, leading to a full site takeover.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-12224"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-01T08:16:20Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via update_capabilities REST Endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.4.  This is due to the `update_capabilities()` REST handler accepting arbitrary capability strings from the request body and passing them directly to WP_User::add_cap() with no allowlist validation, only verifying that the caller holds the dokandar capability. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with a self-provisioned Vendor-level access and above, on sites with the Vendor Staff module enabled, to grant arbitrary WordPress capabilities, including administrator, to any vendor_staff account, leading to a full site takeover.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cv2-mw8g-x6gp",
  "modified": "2026-07-01T09:30:25Z",
  "published": "2026-07-01T09:30:25Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-12224"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://dokan.co"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ff9c202-b3e8-4660-8763-a9fee468203e?source=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-9CV8-FG4M-PFR5

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08
VLAI
Details

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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{
  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2020-0657"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2020-02-11T22:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver improperly handles objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Common Log File System Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cv8-fg4m-pfr5",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:24Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T17:08:24Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0657"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0657"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-9CX9-PMGP-C6X4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-05 09:30 – Updated: 2026-09-05 09:30
VLAI
Details

The Abandoned Cart Pro for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 10.7.1. This is due to missing capability checks and nonce verification on multiple AJAX actions including wcap_save_connector_settings, wcap_send_manual_email, wcap_abandoned_cart_info, and wcap_change_manual_email_data. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify SMTP connector settings to route administrator recovery emails through an attacker-controlled server and intercept auto-login links to gain full administrative access. The plugin's auto-login feature must be enabled, which is the default configuration.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-81543"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-269"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-09-05T08:16:40Z",
    "severity": "HIGH"
  },
  "details": "The Abandoned Cart Pro for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 10.7.1. This is due to missing capability checks and nonce verification on multiple AJAX actions including wcap_save_connector_settings, wcap_send_manual_email, wcap_abandoned_cart_info, and wcap_change_manual_email_data. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify SMTP connector settings to route administrator recovery emails through an attacker-controlled server and intercept auto-login links to gain full administrative access. The plugin\u0027s auto-login feature must be enabled, which is the default configuration.",
  "id": "GHSA-9cx9-pmgp-c6x4",
  "modified": "2026-09-05T09:30:22Z",
  "published": "2026-09-05T09:30:22Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81543"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://woocommerce.com/products/abandoned-cart-pro"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b8d8aa73-2e68-4353-a603-6fb61ab3406b?source=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"
    }
  ]
}

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.