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 42 of 109
- CVE-2025-50674HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-08-22
An issue was discovered in the changePassword method in file /usr/share/php/openmediavault/system/user.inc in OpenMediaVault 7.4.17 allowing local authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to root.
- CVE-2025-43256HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-30
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
- CVE-2025-43249HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-30
A logic issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
- CVE-2025-43248HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-30
A logic issue was addressed with improved restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
- CVE-2025-43188HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-30
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
- CVE-2025-31243HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-30
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
- CVE-2025-6759HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-08
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Windows Virtual Delivery Agent for CVAD and Citrix DaaS
- CVE-2025-43019HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-08
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in the HP Support Assistant, which allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via an arbitrary file deletion.
- CVE-2025-24006HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-08
A low privileged local attacker can leverage insecure permissions via SSH on the affected devices to escalate privileges to root.
- CVE-2025-34078HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-07-02
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in NSClient++ 0.5.2.35 when both the web interface and ExternalScripts features are enabled. The configuration file (nsclient.ini) stores the administrative password in plaintext and is rea…
- CVE-2025-49157HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-17
A link following vulnerability in the Trend Micro Apex One Damage Cleanup Engine could allow a local attacker to escalation privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-priv…
- CVE-2025-4879HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-17
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
- CVE-2025-0320HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-17
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows
- CVE-2025-5687HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-11
A vulnerability in Mozilla VPN on macOS allows privilege escalation from a normal user to root. *This bug only affects Mozilla VPN on macOS. Other operating systems are unaffected.*. This vulnerability was fixed in Mozilla VPN 2.28.0 (macO…
- CVE-2025-47955HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-10
Improper privilege management in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2025-27811HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-04
A local privilege escalation in the razer_elevation_service.exe in Razer Synapse 4 through 4.0.86.2502180127 allows a local attacker to escalate their privileges via a vulnerable COM interface in the target service.
- CVE-2025-26396HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-06-02
The SolarWinds Dameware Mini Remote Control was determined to be affected by Incorrect Permissions Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability requires local access and a valid low privilege account to be susceptible to th…
- CVE-2025-4636HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-30
Due to excessive privileges granted to the web user running the airpointer web platform, a malicious actor that gains control of the this user would be able to privilege escalate to the root user
- CVE-2024-40462HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-22
An issue in Ocuco Innovation v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the SETTINGSVATIGATOR.EXE component
- CVE-2024-40461HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-22
An issue in Ocuco Innovation v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the STOCKORDERENTRY.EXE component
- CVE-2024-40460HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-22
An issue in Ocuco Innovation v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the JOBENTRY.EXE
- CVE-2024-40459HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-22
An issue in Ocuco Innovation APPMANAGER.EXE v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the application manager function
- CVE-2024-40458HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-22
An issue in Ocuco Innovation Tracking.exe v.2.10.24.51 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the modification of TCP packets.
- CVE-2025-29976HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-13
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2025-31222HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-12
A correctness issue was addressed with improved checks. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5. A user may be able to elevate pr…
- CVE-2025-24258HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-05-12
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.4, macOS Sonoma 14.7.6, macOS Ventura 13.7.6. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
- CVE-2025-3224HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-04-28
A vulnerability in the update process of Docker Desktop for Windows versions prior to 4.41.0 could allow a local, low-privileged attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM. During an update, Docker Desktop attempts to delete files and subd…
- CVE-2025-25230HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-04-16
Omnissa Horizon Client for Windows contains an LPE Vulnerability. A malicious actor with local access where Horizon Client for Windows is installed may be able to elevate privileges.
- CVE-2025-29800HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-04-08
Improper privilege management in Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2025-22231HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-04-01
VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges can escalate their privileges to root on the appliance running VMware Aria Operations.
- CVE-2025-2713HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-03-28
Google gVisor's runsc component exhibited a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect handling of file access permissions, which allowed unprivileged users to access restricted files. This occurred because the process initi…
- CVE-2025-27644HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-03-05
Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.933 Application 20.0.2368 allows Local Privilege Escalation V-2024-007.
- CVE-2025-0893HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-02-19
Symantec Diagnostic Tool (SymDiag), prior to 3.0.79, may be susceptible to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.
- CVE-2025-0327HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-02-13
CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists for two services (of which one managing audit trail data and the other acting as server managing client request) that could cause a loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availabi…
- CVE-2024-11467HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-02-04
Omnissa Horizon Client for macOS contains a Local privilege escalation (LPE) Vulnerability due to a logic flaw. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow attackers with user privileges to escalate their privileges to root on the sys…
- CVE-2025-0834HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-30
Privilege escalation vulnerability has been found in Wondershare Dr.Fone version 13.5.21. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate privileges by replacing the binary ‘C:\ProgramData\Wondershare\wsServices\ElevationService.e…
- CVE-2024-49742HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-21
In onCreate of NotificationAccessConfirmationActivity.java , there is a possible way to hide an app with notification access in Settings due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional…
- CVE-2018-9375HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-17
In multiple functions of UserDictionaryProvider.java, there is a possible way to add and delete words in the user dictionary due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges…
- CVE-2025-21360HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-14
Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2025-21287HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-14
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2024-11128HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-13
A vulnerability in the BitdefenderVirusScanner binary as used in Bitdefender Virus Scanner for MacOS may allow .dynamic library injection (DYLD injection) without being blocked by AppleMobileFileIntegrity (AMFI). This issue is caused by …
- CVE-2024-53706HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-09
A vulnerability in the Gen7 SonicOS Cloud platform NSv, allows a remote authenticated local low-privileged attacker to elevate privileges to `root` and potentially lead to code execution.
- CVE-2024-56447HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82025-01-08
Vulnerability of improper permission control in the window management module Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
- CVE-2024-55632HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-12-31
A security agent link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code o…
- CVE-2024-55631HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-12-31
An engine link following vulnerability in Trend Micro Apex One could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges on affected installations. Please note: an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the t…
- CVE-2020-9080HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-12-27
There is an improper privilege management vulnerability in Huawei smart phone product. A local, authenticated attacker could craft a specific input to exploit this vulnerability. Successful exploitation may lead to local privilege escalati…
- CVE-2024-12786HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-12-19
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in X1a0He Adobe Downloader up to 1.3.1 on macOS. Affected is the function shouldAcceptNewConnection of the file com.x1a0he.macOS.Adobe-Downloader.helper of the component XPC Serv…
- CVE-2024-52336HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-11-26
A script injection vulnerability was identified in the Tuned package. The `instance_create()` D-Bus function can be called by locally logged-in users without authentication. This flaw allows a local non-privileged user to execute a D-Bus c…
- CVE-2024-38830HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-11-26
VMware Aria Operations contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root user on the appliance running VMware Aria Ope…
- CVE-2024-9500HIGHCVSS 7.8EG 7.82024-11-15
A maliciously crafted DLL file when placed in temporary files and folders that are leveraged by the Autodesk Installer could lead to escalation of privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM due to insecure privilege management.
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