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-H6H4-HWJ4-6RV9
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 00:00 – Updated: 2022-05-24 00:00A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the router configuration import functionality of InHand Networks InRouter302 V3.5.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
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"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-21182"
],
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-284"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-05-12T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the router configuration import functionality of InHand Networks InRouter302 V3.5.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to increased privileges. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.",
"id": "GHSA-h6h4-hwj4-6rv9",
"modified": "2022-05-24T00:00:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T00:00:48Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21182"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1472"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.inhandnetworks.com/upload/attachment/202205/10/InHand-PSA-2022-01.pdf"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-H6H5-VHG7-36Q2
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:19 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB devices (Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-36922"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-11-02T13:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "RtsUpx.sys in Realtek RtsUpx USB Utility Driver for Camera/Hub/Audio through 1.14.0.0 allows local low-privileged users to achieve unauthorized access to USB devices (Escalation of Privileges, Denial of Service, Code Execution, and Information Disclosure) via a crafted Device IO Control packet to a device.",
"id": "GHSA-h6h5-vhg7-36q2",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:31Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:19:28Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-36922"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.realtek.com/images/safe-report/Realtek_RtsUpx_Security_Advisory_Report.pdf"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.sentinelone.com/resources/category/report"
}
],
"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-H6V4-9C8C-HXCJ
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-09-29 00:00 – Updated: 2022-09-29 00:00Smart eVision has an improper privilege management vulnerability. A remote attacker with general user privilege can exploit this vulnerability to escalate to administrator privilege, and then perform arbitrary system command or disrupt service.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-39032"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-09-28T04:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Smart eVision has an improper privilege management vulnerability. A remote attacker with general user privilege can exploit this vulnerability to escalate to administrator privilege, and then perform arbitrary system command or disrupt service.",
"id": "GHSA-h6v4-9c8c-hxcj",
"modified": "2022-09-29T00:00:17Z",
"published": "2022-09-29T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39032"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.twcert.org.tw/tw/cp-132-6569-9fcf4-1.html"
}
],
"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-H72V-G53G-MW9X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-13 01:17 – Updated: 2022-05-13 01:17A privilege escalation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, 5.6.0 to 5.6.10, 5.4 and below allows admin users to elevate their profile to super_admin via restoring modified configurations.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2017-17544"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2019-04-09T16:29:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "A privilege escalation vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS 6.0.0 to 6.0.6, 5.6.0 to 5.6.10, 5.4 and below allows admin users to elevate their profile to super_admin via restoring modified configurations.",
"id": "GHSA-h72v-g53g-mw9x",
"modified": "2022-05-13T01:17:55Z",
"published": "2022-05-13T01:17:55Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17544"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-17-053"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107839"
}
],
"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-H742-3PHR-PG87
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:31 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:31Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in JR King/Eran Schoellhorn WP Masquerade allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP Masquerade: from n/a through 1.1.0.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-33550"
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"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T09:15:40Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in JR King/Eran Schoellhorn WP Masquerade allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WP Masquerade: from n/a through 1.1.0.",
"id": "GHSA-h742-3phr-pg87",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:31:02Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:31:02Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33550"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-masquerade/wordpress-wp-masquerade-plugin-1-1-0-authenticated-account-takeover-vulnerability?_s_id=cve"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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]
}
GHSA-H77R-RP97-7RV4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2021-03-29 20:43 – Updated: 2021-10-20 17:37In moodle, insufficient capability checks could lead to users with the ability to course restore adding additional capabilities to roles within that course. Versions affected: 3.9 to 3.9.2, 3.8 to 3.8.5, 3.7 to 3.7.8, 3.5 to 3.5.14 and earlier unsupported versions. This is fixed in moodle 3.9.3, 3.8.6, 3.7.9, 3.5.15, and 3.10.
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"affected": [
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Packagist",
"name": "moodle/moodle"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "3.9.0"
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"fixed": "3.9.3"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
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"name": "moodle/moodle"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
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"name": "moodle/moodle"
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"events": [
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"fixed": "3.7.9"
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"package": {
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"name": "moodle/moodle"
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"events": [
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"introduced": "3.5"
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"fixed": "3.5.15"
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"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-25699"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269",
"CWE-863"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2021-03-24T23:15:54Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2020-11-19T17:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In moodle, insufficient capability checks could lead to users with the ability to course restore adding additional capabilities to roles within that course. Versions affected: 3.9 to 3.9.2, 3.8 to 3.8.5, 3.7 to 3.7.8, 3.5 to 3.5.14 and earlier unsupported versions. This is fixed in moodle 3.9.3, 3.8.6, 3.7.9, 3.5.15, and 3.10.",
"id": "GHSA-h77r-rp97-7rv4",
"modified": "2021-10-20T17:37:39Z",
"published": "2021-03-29T20:43:01Z",
"references": [
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"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25699"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b8e1eec4c77c858de87fedf4e405e929539ea0c5"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1895425"
},
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"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/moodle/moodle"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4NNFCHPPHRJNJROIX6SYMHOC6HMKP3GU"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/B55KXBVAT45MDASJ3EK6VIGQOYGJ4NH6"
},
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"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=413936"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
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"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Privilage Escalation in moodle"
}
GHSA-H78H-6CF3-MMF5
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:07 – Updated: 2026-08-10 18:30Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33761, CVE-2021-34445, CVE-2021-34456.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-33773"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-07-14T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Windows Remote Access Connection Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-33761, CVE-2021-34445, CVE-2021-34456.",
"id": "GHSA-h78h-6cf3-mmf5",
"modified": "2026-08-10T18:30:35Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:07:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-33773"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-33773"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-33773"
}
],
"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-H79Q-QQCC-QW9H
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:36 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:36In onCreate of HandleApiCalls.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege that allows an app to set or dismiss the alarm with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-150612638
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-27030"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-12-15T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In onCreate of HandleApiCalls.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege that allows an app to set or dismiss the alarm with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-11Android ID: A-150612638",
"id": "GHSA-h79q-qqcc-qw9h",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:36:29Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:36:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27030"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2020-12-01"
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-H7F4-226J-W5J6
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-10-08 03:31 – Updated: 2026-10-08 03:31An Access Control Bypass vulnerability exists in the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) validation engine of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 10.0.1. When processing certain management protocol operations, the RBAC engine incorrectly categorizes non-standard action opcodes during permission checks. This allows authenticated users with read-only management privileges to bypass access controls and execute restricted administrative operations.
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"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-87681"
],
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"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-10-08T01:16:32Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An Access Control Bypass vulnerability exists in the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) validation engine of Brocade Fabric OS versions before 10.0.1. When processing certain management protocol operations, the RBAC engine incorrectly categorizes non-standard action opcodes during permission checks. This allows authenticated users with read-only management privileges to bypass access controls and execute restricted administrative operations.",
"id": "GHSA-h7f4-226j-w5j6",
"modified": "2026-10-08T03:31:19Z",
"published": "2026-10-08T03:31:19Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87681"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/39075"
}
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"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/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"
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}
GHSA-H7FM-QPX5-CH7X
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-15 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-15 21:32Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: BI Platform Security). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. 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-2026-83298"
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"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
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"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-15T20:18:42Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
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"details": "Vulnerability in the Oracle BI Publisher product of Oracle Analytics (component: BI Platform Security). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle BI Publisher. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle BI Publisher. 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-h7fm-qpx5-ch7x",
"modified": "2026-09-15T21:32:30Z",
"published": "2026-09-15T21:32:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-83298"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cspusep2026.html"
}
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"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:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
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}
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.