CWE-269— Improper Privilege Management
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.— MITRE CWE catalog
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CVEs classified under CWE-269page 100 of 109
- CVE-2022-1804MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-03-25
accountsservice no longer drops permissions when writting .pam_environment
- CVE-2024-48828MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-03-17
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.4.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.6.x, 10.6.0.x, contain(s) an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading…
- CVE-2025-25872MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-03-14
An issue in Open Panel v.0.3.4 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the Fix Permissions function
- CVE-2024-54560MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-03-10
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, tvOS 18, watchOS 11. A malicious app may be able to modify other apps without having App Management permission.
- CVE-2025-24805MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52025-02-05
Mobile Security Framework (MobSF) is an automated, all-in-one mobile application (Android/iOS/Windows) pen-testing, malware analysis and security assessment framework. A local user with minimal privileges is able to make use of an access t…
- CVE-2024-6326MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52024-07-16
An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability exists in the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk® System Service. A malicious user could exploit this vulnerability by starting a back-up or restore process, which temporarily exposes priva…
- CVE-2024-5909MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52024-06-12
A problem with a protection mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent on Windows devices allows a low privileged local Windows user to disable the agent. This issue may be leveraged by malware to disable the Cortex XDR agent and…
- CVE-2024-27247MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52024-04-09
Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Desktop Client for macOS before version 5.17.10 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.
- CVE-2024-2431MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52024-03-13
An issue in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app enables a non-privileged user to disable the GlobalProtect app in configurations that allow a user to disable GlobalProtect with a passcode.
- CVE-2022-32931MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52024-01-10
This issue was addressed with improved data protection. This issue is fixed in macOS Ventura 13. An app with root privileges may be able to access private information.
- CVE-2023-51433MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-12-29
Some Honor products are affected by incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability, successful exploitation could cause information leak.
- CVE-2023-51430MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-12-29
Some Honor products are affected by incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability, successful exploitation could cause information leak.
- CVE-2023-5960MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-11-28
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the hotspot feature of the Zyxel USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37 and VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.37 could allow an authenticated local attacker to access…
- CVE-2023-5797MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-11-28
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the debug CLI command of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through …
- CVE-2023-5650MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-11-28
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the ZySH of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through 5.37, USG20(W…
- CVE-2023-37925MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-11-28
An improper privilege management vulnerability in the debug CLI command of the Zyxel ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.37, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.37, USG FLEX 50(W) series firmware versions 4.16 through …
- CVE-2023-35140MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-11-07
The improper privilege management vulnerability in the Zyxel GS1900-24EP switch firmware version V2.70(ABTO.5) could allow an authenticated local user with read-only access to modify system settings on a vulnerable device.
- CVE-2023-21376MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-10-30
In Telephony, there is a possible way to retrieve the ICCID due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- CVE-2023-35671MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-09-11
In onHostEmulationData of HostEmulationManager.java, there is a possible way for a general purpose NFC reader to read the full card number and expiry details when the device is in locked screen mode due to a logic error in the code. This c…
- CVE-2023-39520MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-08-07
Cryptomator encrypts data being stored on cloud infrastructure. The MSI installer provided on the homepage for Cryptomator version 1.9.2 allows local privilege escalation for low privileged users, via the `repair` function. The problem occ…
- CVE-2023-29819MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-05-12
An issue found in Webroot SecureAnywhere Endpoint Protection CE 23.1 v.9.0.33.39 and before allows a local attacker to bypass protections via a crafted payload.
- CVE-2023-1548MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52023-04-18
A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause a local user to perform a denial of service through the console server service that is part of EcoStruxure Control Expert. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Cont…
- CVE-2022-20112MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52022-05-10
In getAvailabilityStatus of PrivateDnsPreferenceController.java, there is a possible way for a guest user to change private DNS settings due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execu…
- CVE-2021-39778MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52022-03-30
In Telecomm, there is a possible way to determine whether an app is installed, without query permissions, due to improper input validation. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. Use…
- CVE-2022-20051MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52022-03-10
In ims service, there is a possible unexpected application behavior due to incorrect privilege assignment. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploi…
- CVE-2021-43880MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-12-15
Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-38926MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-12-09
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, 11.1, and 11.5 could allow a local user to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 210321.
- CVE-2021-42319MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-11-10
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2021-22263MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-10-11
An issue has been discovered in GitLab affecting all versions starting from 13.0 before 14.0.9, all versions starting from 14.1 before 14.1.4, all versions starting from 14.2 before 14.2.2. A user account with 'external' status which is gr…
- CVE-2021-3848MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-10-06
An arbitrary file creation by privilege escalation vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One, Apex One as a Service, Worry-Free Business Security 10.0 SP1, and Worry-Free Business Security Services could allow a local attacker to create an arb…
- CVE-2021-1836MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-09-08
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5. A local user may be able to create or modify privileged files.
- CVE-2021-27851MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-04-26
A security vulnerability that can lead to local privilege escalation has been found in ’guix-daemon’. It affects multi-user setups in which ’guix-daemon’ runs locally. The attack consists in having an unprivileged user spawn a buil…
- CVE-2021-0256MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-04-22
A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the mosquitto message broker of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated user with shell access the ability to read portions of sensitive files, such as the master.pass…
- CVE-2021-0255MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-04-22
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ethtraceroute of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated user with shell access to escalate privileges and write to the local filesystem as root. ethtraceroute is shipped wi…
- CVE-2021-1258MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-01-13
A vulnerability in the upgrade component of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client could allow an authenticated, local attacker with low privileges to read arbitrary files on the underlying operating system (OS) of an affected device. The…
- CVE-2021-0304MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-01-11
In several functions of GlobalScreenshot.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure of the user's contacts with User execution privileges needed. User interac…
- CVE-2018-11008MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-01-11
An Incorrect Access Control issue was discovered in K7Computing K7AntiVirus Premium 15.01.00.53.
- CVE-2018-11006MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52021-01-11
An Incorrect Access Control issue was discovered in K7Computing K7AntiVirus Premium 15.01.00.53.
- CVE-2020-13517MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-12-18
An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the WinRing0x64 Driver IRP 0x9c406104 functionality of NZXT CAM 4.8.0. A specially crafted I/O request packet (IRP) can cause the disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a…
- CVE-2020-0263MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-09-18
In the Accessibility service, there is a possible permission bypass due to an unsafe PendingIntent. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.Prod…
- CVE-2020-0404MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-09-17
In uvc_scan_chain_forward of uvc_driver.c, there is a possible linked list corruption due to an unusual root cause. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interac…
- CVE-2020-0386MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-09-17
In onCreate of RequestPermissionActivity.java, there is a possible tapjacking vector due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege allowing an attacker to set Bluetooth discoverability with User executi…
- CVE-2020-1303MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-09-11
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows Runtime improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in an elevated context.</p> <p>An attacker …
- CVE-2020-1133MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-09-11
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Diagnostics Hub Standard Collector improperly handles file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run processes in an elevated context.</p> <p>…
- CVE-2020-1476MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-08-17
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when ASP.NET or .NET web applications running on IIS improperly allow access to cached files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain access to restricted files. T…
- CVE-2020-1417MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-08-17
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel fails to properly handle objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then in…
- CVE-2020-15368MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-06-29
AsrDrv103.sys in the ASRock RGB Driver does not properly restrict access from user space, as demonstrated by triggering a triple fault via a request to zero CR3.
- CVE-2020-13657MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-06-29
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Avast Free Antivirus and AVG AntiVirus Free before 20.4 due to improperly handling hard links. The vulnerability allows local users to take control of arbitrary files.
- CVE-2020-14976MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-06-23
GNS3 ubridge through 0.9.18 on macOS, as used in GNS3 server before 2.1.17, allows a local attacker to read arbitrary files because it handles configuration-file errors by printing the configuration file while executing in a setuid root co…
- CVE-2020-0177MEDIUMCVSS 5.5EG 5.52020-06-11
In connect() of PanService.java, there is a possible permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege to change network connection settings with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed …
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