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-V75V-VFWJ-PRP7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:19 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:19An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0986, CVE-2020-1237, CVE-2020-1246, CVE-2020-1262, CVE-2020-1264, CVE-2020-1266, CVE-2020-1273, CVE-2020-1274, CVE-2020-1275, CVE-2020-1276, CVE-2020-1307, CVE-2020-1316.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1269"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-06-09T20:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka \u0027Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability\u0027. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0986, CVE-2020-1237, CVE-2020-1246, CVE-2020-1262, CVE-2020-1264, CVE-2020-1266, CVE-2020-1273, CVE-2020-1274, CVE-2020-1275, CVE-2020-1276, CVE-2020-1307, CVE-2020-1316.",
"id": "GHSA-v75v-vfwj-prp7",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:19:54Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:19:54Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1269"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00035.html"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-09/msg00063.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-V794-PHW4-RMX7
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-04 06:30 – Updated: 2022-12-06 15:30An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0. An attacker with non-root privileges may escalate privileges to root by using specific commands.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-46410"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2022-12-04T05:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "An issue was discovered in Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale through 3.0. An attacker with non-root privileges may escalate privileges to root by using specific commands.",
"id": "GHSA-v794-phw4-rmx7",
"modified": "2022-12-06T15:30:30Z",
"published": "2022-12-04T06:30:30Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-46410"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/security/VTS22-019#issue5"
}
],
"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-V7JC-FX5P-2J4V
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-05-01 21:30 – Updated: 2024-07-03 18:38An issue in spidernet-io spiderpool v.0.9.3 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command to get the token component.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2024-33393"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2024-05-01T19:15:27Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "An issue in spidernet-io spiderpool v.0.9.3 and before allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command to get the token component.",
"id": "GHSA-v7jc-fx5p-2j4v",
"modified": "2024-07-03T18:38:25Z",
"published": "2024-05-01T21:30:37Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-33393"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/fdb09caea44c80a5681ca1d30bcd6777"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V7QC-RHMV-F6J4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:17 – Updated: 2025-10-22 00:32Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-40449, CVE-2021-41357.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-40450"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-10-13T01:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2021-40449, CVE-2021-41357.",
"id": "GHSA-v7qc-rhmv-f6j4",
"modified": "2025-10-22T00:32:25Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:17:33Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-40450"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-40450"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2021-40450"
}
],
"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-V7V5-M765-H4W4
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-25 15:31 – Updated: 2025-03-25 15:31accountsservice no longer drops permissions when writting .pam_environment
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2022-1804"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2025-03-25T13:15:38Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"details": "accountsservice no longer drops permissions when writting .pam_environment",
"id": "GHSA-v7v5-m765-h4w4",
"modified": "2025-03-25T15:31:29Z",
"published": "2025-03-25T15:31:29Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-1804"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/accountsservice/+bug/1974250"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5439-1"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": [
{
"score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H",
"type": "CVSS_V3"
}
]
}
GHSA-V7XR-3G3R-J8GG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:47 – Updated: 2022-06-29 00:00In several functions of InputDispatcher.cpp, WindowManagerService.java, and related files, there is a possible tapjacking attack due to an incorrect FLAG_OBSCURED value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-152064592
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-0438"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-04-13T19:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "In several functions of InputDispatcher.cpp, WindowManagerService.java, and related files, there is a possible tapjacking attack due to an incorrect FLAG_OBSCURED value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.Product: AndroidVersions: Android-8.1 Android-9 Android-10Android ID: A-152064592",
"id": "GHSA-v7xr-3g3r-j8gg",
"modified": "2022-06-29T00:00:38Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:47:12Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-0438"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2021-04-01"
}
],
"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-V827-8QRW-CXMG
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:22 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:22An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Storage Services improperly handle file operations, aka 'Windows Storage Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-1347"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-07-14T23:15:00Z",
"severity": "MODERATE"
},
"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.",
"id": "GHSA-v827-8qrw-cxmg",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:22:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:22:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1347"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1347"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-V83W-Q967-3RGV
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 17:08 – Updated: 2022-05-24 17:08Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have a privilege escalation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file system write.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2020-3763"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2020-02-13T16:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 2019.021.20061 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, 2017.011.30156 and earlier, and 2015.006.30508 and earlier have a privilege escalation vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary file system write.",
"id": "GHSA-v83w-q967-3rgv",
"modified": "2022-05-24T17:08:59Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T17:08:59Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3763"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb20-05.html"
}
],
"schema_version": "1.4.0",
"severity": []
}
GHSA-V894-328C-WPQF
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-09-18 21:32 – Updated: 2026-09-18 21:32IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2026-82893"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2026-09-18T20:17:25Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.",
"id": "GHSA-v894-328c-wpqf",
"modified": "2026-09-18T21:32:26Z",
"published": "2026-09-18T21:32:26Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-82893"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288035"
}
],
"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-V89H-M477-8889
Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:15 – Updated: 2022-07-13 00:01Kingdee KIS Professional Edition has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Attackers can use the vulnerability to gain computer administrator rights via unspecified loopholes.
{
"affected": [],
"aliases": [
"CVE-2021-37274"
],
"database_specific": {
"cwe_ids": [
"CWE-269"
],
"github_reviewed": false,
"github_reviewed_at": null,
"nvd_published_at": "2021-09-27T21:15:00Z",
"severity": "HIGH"
},
"details": "Kingdee KIS Professional Edition has a privilege escalation vulnerability. Attackers can use the vulnerability to gain computer administrator rights via unspecified loopholes.",
"id": "GHSA-v89h-m477-8889",
"modified": "2022-07-13T00:01:33Z",
"published": "2022-05-24T19:15:44Z",
"references": [
{
"type": "ADVISORY",
"url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-37274"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://github.com/purple-WL/CNVD-2020-75301/issues/1"
},
{
"type": "WEB",
"url": "https://www.cnvd.org.cn/flaw/show/2740765"
}
],
"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
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.