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-QG55-26RH-HQ58
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:27 – Updated: 2024-01-01 00:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1146.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-0766"
],
"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 Microsoft Store Runtime improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Microsoft Store Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1146.",
"id": "GHSA-qg55-26rh-hq58",
"modified": "2024-01-01T00:30:36Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:27:53Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-0766"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0766"
}
],
"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-QG56-HRRQ-2W2J
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-13 21:36 – Updated: 2026-08-13 21:36IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-18071"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-13T19:17:18Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.",
"id": "GHSA-qg56-hrrq-2w2j",
"modified": "2026-08-13T21:36:05Z",
"published": "2026-08-13T21:36:05Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18071"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283579"
}
],
"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-QG5W-7C3J-RFJC
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-19 18:32 – Updated: 2026-05-20 15:35The LalanaChami Pharmacy Management System (commit 5c3d028) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges by self-assigning an administrative role during registration. The /api/user/signup endpoint fails to validate the role parameter in the request body
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-31070"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-19T16:16:20Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "The LalanaChami Pharmacy Management System (commit 5c3d028) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to escalate privileges by self-assigning an administrative role during registration. The /api/user/signup endpoint fails to validate the role parameter in the request body",
"id": "GHSA-qg5w-7c3j-rfjc",
"modified": "2026-05-20T15:35:23Z",
"published": "2026-05-19T18:32:11Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31070"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/nedlir/22bf6d1a3a07209be3e343744bc81d51"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/LalanaChami/Pharmacy-Mangment-System/blob/5c3d02888631166649856f71d542387114b3010b/backend/routes/user.js#L16"
}
],
"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-QG8R-2QRX-RMCV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:15During the installation process forZoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows before version 5.3.0 it is possible to launch Internet Explorer with elevated privileges. If the installer was launched with elevated privileges such as by SCCM this can result in a local privilege escalation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-34411"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-27T14:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "During the installation process forZoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows before version 5.3.0 it is possible to launch Internet Explorer with elevated privileges. If the installer was launched with elevated privileges such as by SCCM this can result in a local privilege escalation.",
"id": "GHSA-qg8r-2qrx-rmcv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T19:15:51Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-34411"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/266.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-QG99-3FXW-J5PV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-29 00:38 – Updated: 2026-05-29 18:31Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-9999"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-05-28T23:16:58Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Inappropriate implementation in ANGLE in Google Chrome on Mac prior to 148.0.7778.216 allowed a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code inside a sandbox via a crafted HTML page. (Chromium security severity: High)",
"id": "GHSA-qg99-3fxw-j5pv",
"modified": "2026-05-29T18:31:30Z",
"published": "2026-05-29T00:38:39Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-9999"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2026/05/stable-channel-update-for-desktop_0877304591.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://issues.chromium.org/issues/513364480"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-QGGC-PJ29-J27M
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-04-14 00:00 – Updated: 2022-04-22 21:05One of the API in Mattermost version 6.4.1 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the authenticated members with restricted custom admin role to bypass the restrictions and view the server logs and server config.json file contents. Per the Mattermost security updates page, versions 6.4.2, 6.3.5, 6.2.5, and 5.37.9 contain patches for this issue
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"affected": [
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "6.4.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.4.2"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "6.3.0"
},
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"fixed": "6.3.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
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"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6"
},
"ranges": [
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"events": [
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"introduced": "6.0.0"
},
{
"fixed": "6.2.5"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
},
{
"package": {
"ecosystem": "Go",
"name": "github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5"
},
"ranges": [
{
"events": [
{
"introduced": "0"
},
{
"fixed": "5.37.9"
}
],
"type": "ECOSYSTEM"
}
]
}
],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-1332"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-200",
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": true,
"github_reviewed_at": "2022-04-22T21:05:32Z",
"nvd_published_at": "2022-04-13T18:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "One of the API in Mattermost version 6.4.1 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the authenticated members with restricted custom admin role to bypass the restrictions and view the server logs and server config.json file contents. Per the Mattermost security updates page, versions 6.4.2, 6.3.5, 6.2.5, and 5.37.9 contain patches for this issue",
"id": "GHSA-qggc-pj29-j27m",
"modified": "2022-04-22T21:05:51Z",
"published": "2022-04-14T00:00:17Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1332"
},
{
"type": "PACKAGE",
"url": "https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://mattermost.com/security-updates"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
],
"summary": "Improper Privilege Management in Mattermost"
}
GHSA-QGJJ-8H65-3VCM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-08-16 06:30 – Updated: 2026-08-17 21:31The All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin before 7.108 does not restrict its migration import functionality to network administrators on multisite installations, allowing an administrator of a single subsite to execute arbitrary PHP code across the entire network.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-17533"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-08-16T06:16:51Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "The All-in-One WP Migration and Backup WordPress plugin before 7.108 does not restrict its migration import functionality to network administrators on multisite installations, allowing an administrator of a single subsite to execute arbitrary PHP code across the entire network.",
"id": "GHSA-qgjj-8h65-3vcm",
"modified": "2026-08-17T21:31:18Z",
"published": "2026-08-16T06:30:25Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-17533"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/13b57cdc-d954-4db6-94c2-53ad04ab0d34"
}
],
"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-QGJQ-WXV3-5P46
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:25 – Updated: 2024-01-04 03:30An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows File Server Resource Management Service improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka 'Windows File Server Resource Management Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1517.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1518"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-08-17T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows File Server Resource Management Service improperly handles memory.To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would first have to gain execution on the victim system, aka \u0027Windows File Server Resource Management Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1517.",
"id": "GHSA-qgjq-wxv3-5p46",
"modified": "2024-01-04T03:30:34Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:25:51Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1518"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1518"
}
],
"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-QGMP-4VVJ-6GGW
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-17 09:30 – Updated: 2024-05-17 09:30Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 2.6.3.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2023-26009"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-17T07:15:51Z",
"severity": "CRITICAL"
},
"details": "Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in favethemes Houzez Login Register allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Houzez Login Register: from n/a through 2.6.3.",
"id": "GHSA-qgmp-4vvj-6ggw",
"modified": "2024-05-17T09:30:59Z",
"published": "2024-05-17T09:30:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26009"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/houzez-login-register/wordpress-houzez-login-register-plugin-2-6-3-privilege-escalation?_s_id=cve"
}
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"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-QGPP-R4W5-RGMM
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-06-02 00:31 – Updated: 2026-06-02 18:31In hide of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to trick the user into approving permissions due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-0048"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-06-01T22:16:20Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "In hide of WindowState.java, there is a possible way to trick the user into approving permissions due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.",
"id": "GHSA-qgpp-r4w5-rgmm",
"modified": "2026-06-02T18:31:28Z",
"published": "2026-06-02T00:31:56Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0048"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2026/2026-06-01"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N",
"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.