Weakness (CWE)
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.
How to prevent it (3 mitigations)
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Architecture and Design, Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage trust zones in the software.
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Architecture and Design
Follow the principle of least privilege when assigning access rights to entities in a software system.
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Architecture and Design
Consider following the principle of separation of privilege. Require multiple conditions to be met before permitting access to a system resource.
Source: MITRE CWE-269
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High 8.8
Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) Client
A local privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in the Virtual Intranet Access (VIA) client. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges o…
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High 7.1
Privilege Escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer API
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow an authenticated attacker with low privileges to disclose network traffic from switches managed by Fabric Composer.
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High 7.1
Local Privilege Escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the API of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow a low-privileged local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system.
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High 7.5
Privilege Escalation in the SSH Interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the SSH interface of HPE Networking Fabric Composer which could allow an authenticated low-privileged attacker to exceed their authorized level of access, if certain preconditions outside of the attacker's contro…
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High 7.8
Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in HPE Networking Fabric Composer
Local privilege escalation vulnerabilities exist in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with low privileges to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
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High 8.2
Local Privilege Escalation in HPE Networking Fabric Composer
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the underlying operating system of HPE Networking Fabric Composer. Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker with high privileges to gain elevated privileges on the underlying host operating system.
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High 7.2
GLPI 10.0.0 before 10.0.28 and 11.0.0 before 11.0.10 Privilege Escalation via User Cloning
GLPI 10.0.0 before 10.0.28 and 11.0.0 before 11.0.10 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to obtain elevated profiles by cloning accounts. A user with the Technician profile can clone a Super-Admin account with a new l…
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High 8.1
SurrealDB 3.1.0 before 3.3.0 MCP Session Hijack via BoundSubject Collision
SurrealDB from 3.1.0 before 3.3.0 contains an improper authentication vulnerability where the MCP BoundSubject fingerprint uses the access method name instead of per-user identity for JWT/Bearer access. Attackers with a valid low-privilege token for the same …
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High 8.5
User-mode module can post forged callback requests to another module's callback queue, running its code with that module's privilege
In Eclipse ThreadX versions 6.0.1 through 6.5.2.202603, the Module Manager lets a user-mode, memory-protected module post a forged callback request to another module's callback request queue. The receiving module's callback thread calls the function pointer i…
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High 7.8
CVE-2026-16305
Local privilege escalation in `SmartUpdate.exe` and `SmartExecute.exe` in INFINITT Healthcare Co., Ltd. INFINITT PACS allows a local low-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary commands with administrator privileges via modification of a world-writable `exec…
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High 8.4
In multiple locations, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to loca…
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High 8.4
In moveTaskToFrontLocked of ActivityTaskManagerService.java, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing per…
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High 7.8
Dell Alienware Command Center (AWCC), versions prior to 6.14.54.0, contain an Improper Privilege Management vulnerabili…
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High 8.8
Apache Syncope: AuthProfile value escalation via self-service update
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Apache Syncope. AuthProfile self-updates allow non-admin users to configure impersonation for WA surrogate authentication. This issue affects Apache Syncope: from 3.0.12 through 3.0.16, from 4.0.0-M0 through 4.0.…
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High 8.8
User Frontend <= 4.3.13 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via post_content Parameter
The User Frontend – Membership, User Registration, User Profile, User Directory & Content Restriction with Frontend Post Submission plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.3.13 via the `post_content` …
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High 8.8
Rox Appointment Booking <= 1.3.1 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation via Mass Assignment to Mass Assignment via '/public/booking' Endpoint
The Rox Appointment Booking – Appointment Booking Scheduling Solution plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation via Mass Assignment in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1 This is due to the public `/rox-appointment-booking/v1/public/book…
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High 7.5
Mail logging & Catcher <= 2.2.0 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sensitive Information Exposure to Privilege Escalation to Mail Log Viewer / Password-Reset Email Disclosure
The Mail logging & Catcher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0 via the 'message' parameter. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above…
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High 8.8
IXP Manager has authenticated non-administrator privilege escalation
IXP Manager is a full-stack web application for managing Internet Exchange Points. Prior to version 7.3.0, an authenticated, non-administrative user can elevate their privileges to administrator status. Restricting administrative functions reduces exposure bu…
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High 8.7
Shopper: same-origin SVG and HTML uploads enable stored XSS and persistent administrator creation
Shopper is a Headless e-commerce Admin Panel. In versions from 2.0.0 prior to 2.10.1 and in the 3.0.0 prereleases beta.1 and beta.2, authenticated back-office staff with a content-upload permission can store executable media on the administrator's own origin.…
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High 8.8
Ak Framework <= 2.9.8 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Options Update
The Ak Framework plugin for WordPress, included in the Newsy - Viral News & Magazine WordPress Theme, is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.8. This is due to missing capability checks in the ajax_refresh_nonce and ak_…
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High 7.4
Essential Addons for Elementor <= 6.8.7 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation to 'page_id' Parameter via Elementor Revision
The Essential Addons for Elementor – Popular Elementor Templates & Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.8.7 via the `page_id` parameter of the `register_user()` function. The vulnerability …
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High 7.8
Dell OpenManage Enterprise, versions prior to 4.8.0, contains an Improper Privilege Management vulnerability. A low pri…
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High 7.2
Dell PowerProtect Data Domain, Feature Release versions 7.7.1.0 through 8.8, LTS2024 release versions 7.13.1.0 through …
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High 7.2
Event Booking Manager for WooCommerce <= 5.7.8 - Authenticated (Shop Manager+) Privilege Escalation to 'page' Parameter
The Mage Eventpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 5.7.8 This is due to the mep_grant_shop_manager_access() function hooking user_has_cap and unconditionally granting manage_options whenever an att…
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High 7.2
GoSMTP < 1.2.5 - Plugin Activator+ Privilege Escalation via SMTP Settings
The GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5 does not perform a settings-management authorization check on its SMTP configuration page, which is gated only on the GoSMTP WordPress plugin before 1.2.5-activation capability, allowing users with a delegated role bel…
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High 8.8
Cronicle: Non-admin uid/gid injection in create_event/update_event → run-as-arbitrary-user (incl. root) — sibling of CVE-2026-39401
Cronicle is a multi-server task scheduler and runner, with a web based front-end UI. Prior to 0.9.121, a non-administrator user or scoped API key with `create_events` and `run_events` privileges can inject top-level `uid` and `gid` fields through `/api/app/cr…
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High 7.3
Local Privilege Escalation via Race Condition in TeamViewer Patch Management for Windows
A race condition in the installation process of TeamViewer Remote Management - Patch Management for Windows prior to version 26.9.1 allows a local authenticated attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges by replacing the s…
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High 7.3
Local Privilege Escalation during Advanced Asset Management Installation in TeamViewer Client for Windows
Improper access control in the installer staging directory used by TeamViewer Full Client and Host prior to version 15.82 for Windows during installation of Advanced Asset Management allows a local authenticated user with low privileges to execute arbitrary c…
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High 7.3
Local Privilege Escalation via DLL Hijacking in TeamViewer Monitoring for Windows
A DLL loading vulnerability in the TeamViewer Remote Management Monitoring installer for Windows prior to version 26.10.1 allows a local authenticated attacker with low privileges to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Exploitation requires user …
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High 8.8
Privilege escalation in the DOM: Navigation component
Privilege escalation in the DOM: Navigation component. This vulnerability was fixed in Firefox 159 and Thunderbird 159.
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High 8.6
In affected versions of Octopus Server, a user holding the System Manager role could escalate their privileges to full …
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High 8.8
Supermicro BMC IPMI feature contains a Privilege escalation vulnerability
A logic flaw in the BMC IPMI implementation may allow an attacker to send specially crafted RAKP+ messages and escalate an account to administrator privileges.
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High 8.8
This issue was addressed with improved access restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2. Unpacking a …
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High 7.8
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27.2, macOS Se…
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High 7.8
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Golden Gate 27, macOS Sequ…
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High 7.8CVE-2026-106781 Public exploit
An issue in WCH CH340/CH341 USB-to-Serial Windows Driver setup package CH341SER.EXE version 4.0 allows a local attacker…
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High 7.2
Duplicator 1.5.17 - Multisite Subsite Admin+ Network-Wide PHP Code Execution via One-Click Upgrade
The Duplicator WordPress plugin before 5.0.0 does not restrict its one-click upgrade routine to users allowed to install Duplicator WordPress plugin before 5.0.0, and additionally exposes the routine without authentication, allowing an administrator of a mult…
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High 8.8
aBlocks <= 2.17.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Privilege Escalation to 'roleSlug' Block Attribute
The aBlocks – Gutenberg Blocks, User Dashboard Builder, Popup Builder, Form Builder & Animation Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.17.0 via the `/ablocks/v1/form-builder/registration` RES…
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High 7.1
User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor <= 4.0.3 - Authenticated (Author+) Limited Privilege Escalation via Gutenberg Block 'Assigned Role' Attribute
The User Profile Builder – Beautiful User Registration Forms, User Profiles & User Role Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Limited Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.3. This is due to the Gutenberg Register block passing …
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High 8.1
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended 0.9.2.7 - Unauthenticated Administrator Account Takeover via Front-End User Update Action
The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended WordPress plugin before 0.9.2.8, Advanced Custom Fields: Extended PRO WordPress plugin before 0.9.2.8 does not resolve the target of the update-user action in its front-end Forms module consistently between the stage that …