CVE-2025-36611
Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could p…
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A curated feed of “Privilege Escalation”-related CVEs appears below. We currently track 7822 CVEs for this tag (all time). In the last 365 days, 1227 were published. Average CVSS is 7.7 (all time; 7.9 over 365d), and 84% are rated High/Critical (all time). Top CWEs (last 365 days): CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management, CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment, CWE-862 - Missing Authorization.
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Dell Encryption and Dell Security Management Server, versions prior to 11.11.0, contain an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') Vulnerability. A local malicious user could p…
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability can lead to local privilege Escalation (LPE) via Insecure Directory Permissions. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directory permiss…
An uncontrolled search path element vulnerability can lead to local privilege Escalation (LPE) via Insecure Directory Permissions. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of directory permiss…
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.
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.
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.
A permissions issue was addressed by removing the vulnerable code. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.6, macOS Sonoma 14.7.7, macOS Ventura 13.7.7. A malicious app may be able to gain root privi…
A path handling issue was addressed with improved validation. 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.
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.
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.
The Hydra Booking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the tfhb_reset_password_callback() function in versions 1.1.0 to 1.1.18. This makes i…
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2025.07 privilege escalation was possible due to incorrect directory permissions
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the login.php functionality of meddream MedDream PACS Premium 7.3.3.840. A specially crafted .php file can lead to elevated capabilities. An attacker ca…
In Malwarebytes Binisoft Windows Firewall Control before 6.16.0.0, the installer is vulnerable to local privilege escalation.
LsiAgent.exe, a component of SysTrack from Lakeside Software, attempts to load several DLL files which are not present in the default installation. If a user-writable directory is present in the SYST…
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Commvault for Windows versions 11.20.0, 11.28.0, 11.32.0, 11.34.0, and 11.36.0. In affected configurations, a local attacker who owns a client sys…
A command injection vulnerability exists in the eScan Web Management Console version 5.5-2. The application fails to properly sanitize the 'pass' parameter when processing login requests to login.php…
JHipster before v.8.9.0 allows privilege escalation via a modified authorities parameter. Upon registering in the JHipster portal and logging in as a standard user, the authorities parameter in the r…
The Platform theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the *_ajax_save_options() function in al…
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation caused by an invalid database authority check. A bad actor could execute a database procedure or function without having all…
The Dataverse Integration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization checks within its reset_password_link REST endpoint in versions 2.77 through 2.81. Th…
The ONLYOFFICE Docs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization within its oo.callback REST endpoint in versions 1.1.0 to 2.2.0. The plugin’s permission ca…
In OceanBase's Oracle tenant mode, a malicious user with specific privileges can achieve privilege escalation to SYS-level access by executing carefully crafted commands. This vulnerability only…
SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted is susceptible to Deserialization of Untrusted Data Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. An attacker with low privileges can escalate privileges to run malic…
A Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability has been discovered in pam-config within Linux Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM). This flaw allows an unprivileged local attacker (for example, a…
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in lastore-daemon, the system package manager daemon used in Deepin Linux (developed by Wuhan Deepin Technology Co., Ltd.). In versions 0.9.53-1 (Dee…
The Windows service configuration of ABP and AES contains an unquoted ImagePath registry value vulnerability. This allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by placing a malicious executable…
The Social Streams plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's identity prior to…
The Realty Portal – Agent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization within the rp_user_profile() AJAX handler in versions 0.1.0 through 0.3.9. The handle…
A potential privilege escalation through Sudo vulnerability has been identified in the Poly Clariti Manager for versions prior to 10.12.2. The firmware flaw does not properly implement access control…
pyLoad is a free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. In version 0.5.0b3.dev89, an authenticated path traversal vulnerability exists in the /json/upload endpoint of pyLoad. By man…
The bSecure plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization within its order_info REST endpoint in versions 1.3.7 through 1.7.9. The plugin registers the /webh…
In Linksys E2500 3.0.04.002, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use of the comp…
In Linksys EA6350 V2.1.2, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the dynamically generated vsftpd configuration file. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation,…
In TOTOLink A7100RU V7.4, A950RG V5.9, and T10 V5.9, the chroot_local_user option is enabled in the vsftpd.conf. This could lead to unauthorized access to system files, privilege escalation, or use o…
Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key vulnerability in Turpak Automatic Station Monitoring System allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Automatic Station Monitoring System: before…
The EAI developed by Digiwin has a Privilege Escalation vulnerability, allowing remote attackers with regular privileges to elevate their privileges to administrator level via a specific API.
The WPLMS theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions 1.5.2 to 1.8.4.1 via the 'wp_ajax_import_data' AJAX action. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to chang…
The aapanel WP Toolkit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization checks within the auto_login() function in versions 1.0 to 1.1. This makes it possible f…
The School Management System for Wordpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 93.1.0 via the 'page' parameter. This makes it possible for…
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in Sophos Intercept X for Windows with Central Device Encryption 2025.1 and older allows arbitrary code execution.
A local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Intercept X for Windows installer prior version 1.22 can lead to a local user gaining system level privileges, if the installer is run as SYSTEM.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Unity Business Technology Pty Ltd The E-Commerce ERP profitori allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects The E-Commerce ERP: from n/a through <= 2…
The Ultimate WP Mail plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper authorization within the get_email_log_details() AJAX handler in versions 1.0.17 to 1.3.6. The handler…
The Secure Password extension in One Identity Password Manager before 5.14.4 allows local privilege escalation. The issue arises from a flawed security hardening mechanism within the kiosk browser us…
The Nokri - Job Board WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3. This is due to the plugin not properl…
An OEM IP camera manufactured by Shenzhen Liandian Communication Technology LTD exposes a Telnet service (port 23) with undocumented, default credentials. The Telnet service is enabled by default and…
A vulnerability in the Software SMI handler (SwSmiInputValue 0xB2) allows a local attacker to control the RBX register, which is used to derive pointers (OcHeader, OcData) passed into power and therm…
A vulnerability in the Software SMI handler (SwSmiInputValue 0xB2) allows a local attacker to control both the read and write addresses used by the CommandRcx1 function. The write target is derived f…
A vulnerability in the Software SMI handler (SwSmiInputValue 0xB2) allows a local attacker to control the RBX register, which is used as an unchecked pointer in the CommandRcx0 function. If the conte…
A Missing Authorization vulnerability in the internal virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) of Juniper Networks Junos OS Evolved allows a local, low-privileged user to gain root privileges, leading to…
An Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in line card script processing of Juniper Networks Junos OS allows a local, low-privileged user to install scripts to be execute…
A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause privilege escalation when the server is accessed by a privileged account via a console and through exploitation of…
The communication protocol used between the server process and the service control had a flaw that could lead to a local privilege escalation.
An unrestricted file upload vulnerability exists in ProcessMaker versions prior to 3.5.4 due to improper handling of uploaded plugin archives. An attacker with administrative privileges can upload a…
Trend Micro Cleaner One Pro is vulnerable to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro files including its own.
Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.8.0.1327 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow an attacker the opportunity to abuse symboli…
Trend Micro Security 17.8 (Consumer) is vulnerable to a link following local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro file…
In Wing FTP Server through 7.4.4, the administrative web interface (listening by default on port 5466) runs as root or SYSTEM by default. The web application itself offers several legitimate ways to…
In ConnectWise PSA versions older than 2025.9, a vulnerability exists where authenticated users could gain access to sensitive user information. Specific API requests were found to return an overly v…
The Sala - Startup & SaaS WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.4. This is due to the theme not prop…
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Windows Virtual Delivery Agent for CVAD and Citrix DaaS
ColdFusion versions 2025.2, 2023.14, 2021.20 and earlier are affected by a Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. An attacker could leverage this vulne…
Advanced Installer before 22.6 has an uncontrolled search path element local privilege escalation vulnerability. When running as SYSTEM in certain configurations, Advanced Installer looks in standard…
An unauthenticated local attacker can inject a command that is subsequently executed as root, leading to a privilege escalation.
SAPCAR allows an attacker logged in with high privileges to override the permissions of the current and parent directories of the user or process extracting the archive, leading to privilege escalati…
SAPCAR allows an attacker logged in with high privileges to create a malicious SAR archive in SAPCAR. This could enable the attacker to exploit critical files and directory permissions without breaki…
The agent in Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) before 14.0.97 and 14.1.x before 14.1.19 potentially allows privilege escalation on managed systems.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in InspiryThemes RealHomes realhomes allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects RealHomes: from n/a through <= 4.4.0.
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') vulnerability in ClickandPledge Click & Pledge Connect allows Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Click & Ple…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in aonetheme Service Finder Booking sf-booking allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Service Finder Booking: from n/a through <= 6.1.
The WP Human Resource Management plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization in the ajax_insert_employee() and update_empoyee() functions in versions 2.0.0…
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 adminis…
The misconfiguration in the sudoers configuration of the operating system in Infinera G42 version R6.1.3 allows low privileged OS users to read/write physical memory via devmem command line tool.…
The Opal Estate Pro – Property Management and Submission plugin for WordPress, used by the FullHouse - Real Estate Responsive WordPress Theme, is vulnerable to privilege escalation via in all version…
Several services in Honor Device Co., Ltd Honor PC Manager v16.0.0.118 was discovered to connect services to the named pipe iMateBookAssistant with default or overly permissive security attributes, l…
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) leading to Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the UCRM Client Signup Plugin (v1.3.4 and earlier) could allow privilege escalation if an Administrator is t…
The PT Project Notebooks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization in the wpnb_pto_new_users_add() function in versions 1.0.0 through 1.1.3. This makes i…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in pebas CouponXxL Custom Post Types couponxxl-cpt allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects CouponXxL Custom Post Types: from n/a through <= 3.0.
The DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.6. This is due to the plugin not…
Canon EOS Webcam Utility Pro for MAC OS version 2.3d (2.3.29) and earlier contains an improper directory permissions vulnerability. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires administrator access by…
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE OneView for VMware vCenter (OV4VC). This vulnerability could be exploited allowing an attacker with read only privilege to cause Vertical…
The Simple User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 6.3. This is due to insufficient restrictions on user meta values that ca…
Pioneer DMH-WT7600NEX Missing Immutable Root of Trust in Hardware Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to bypass authentication on affected installation…
Autel MaxiCharger AC Wallbox Commercial Technician API Incorrect Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected instal…
Multiple Brother driver installers for Windows contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. If exploited, an arbitrary program may be executed with the administrative privilege. As for the details o…
Successful exploitation of the stored cross-site scripting vulnerability could allow an attacker to inject malicious scripts into device fields and executed in other users’ browser, potentially leadi…
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to upload firmware through a public update page, potentially leading to backdoor installation or privilege escalat…
Notepad++ is a free and open-source source code editor. In versions 8.8.1 and prior, a privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Notepad++ v8.8.1 installer that allows unprivileged users to ga…
A vulnerability exists in the NodeRestriction admission controller where nodes can bypass dynamic resource allocation authorization checks. When the DynamicResourceAllocation feature gate is enabled,…
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Rameez Iqbal Real Estate Manager real-estate-manager allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Real Estate Manager: from n/a through <= 7.3.
PowSyBl (Power System Blocks) is a framework to build power system oriented software. In versions 6.3.0 to 6.7.1, there is a deserialization issue in the read method of the SparseMatrix class that ca…
A Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability was found in libblockdev. Generally, the "allow_active" setting in Polkit permits a physically present user to take certain actions based on the sessi…
The AI Engine plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data and loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'Meow_MWAI_Labs_MCP::can_access_mcp' function in versio…
The Versa Director SD-WAN orchestration platform includes a Webhook feature for sending notifications to external HTTP endpoints. However, the "Add Webhook" and "Test Webhook" functionalities can be…
Trend Micro Security 17.8 (Consumer) is vulnerable to a link following local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro file…
Trend Micro Security 17.8 (Consumer) is vulnerable to a link following local privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to unintentionally delete privileged Trend Micro file…
Trend Micro Password Manager (Consumer) version 5.0.0.1266 and below is vulnerable to a Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to leverage this vuln…
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Workspace app for Windows
A privilege escalation from host to domain vulnerability was found in the FreeIPA project. The FreeIPA package fails to validate the uniqueness of the `krbCanonicalName` for the admin account by defa…
conda-forge-webservices is the web app deployed to run conda-forge admin commands and linting. Prior to version 2025.3.24, the conda_forge_webservice Docker container executes commands without specif…
Local Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM privileges in Citrix Secure Access Client for Windows
Conda-build contains commands and tools to build conda packages. Prior to version 25.4.0, the conda-build processing logic is vulnerable to path traversal (Tarslip) attacks due to improper sanitizati…
Privilege Escalation in MiniOS in Google ChromeOS (16063.45.2 and potentially others) on enrolled devices allows a local attacker to gain root code execution via exploiting a debug shell (VT3 console…
In Tenable Agent versions prior to 10.8.5 on a Windows host, it was found that a non-administrative user could arbitrarily delete local system files with SYSTEM privilege, potentially leading to loca…
The REST API | Custom API Generator For Cross Platform And Import Export In WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the process_handler() fu…
Dell iDRAC Tools, version(s) prior to 11.3.0.0, contain(s) an Improper Access Control vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading…
ClipShare is a lightweight and cross-platform tool for clipboard sharing. Prior to 3.8.5, ClipShare Server for Windows uses the default Windows DLL search order and loads system libraries like CRYPTB…
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 vulnerabili…
The CubeWP – All-in-One Dynamic Content Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.23. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to…
The Archify application contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability due to insufficient client validation in its privileged helper tool, com.oct4pie.archifyhelper, which is exposed via XPC. A…
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0 where a malicious Domain Admin user in the ROOT domain can get the API key and secret key of user-a…
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Apache CloudStack versions 4.10.0.0 through 4.20.0.0 where a malicious Domain Admin user in the ROOT domain can reset the password of user-accounts of A…
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low privileged attacker could leverage this…
Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.22 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low privileged attacker could leverage this v…
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8, 2.4.7-p5, 2.4.6-p10, 2.4.5-p12, 2.4.4-p13 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low privileg…
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8, 2.4.7-p5, 2.4.6-p10, 2.4.5-p12, 2.4.4-p13 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low privileg…
A privilege escalation vulnerability may enable a service account to elevate its privileges. The sudo rules configured for a local service account were excessively permissive, potentially allowing…
The "RH - Real Estate WordPress Theme" theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.0. This is due to the theme not properly restricting user ro…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Holest Engineering Spreadsheet Price Changer for WooCommerce and WP E-commerce – Light excel-like-price-change-for-woocommerce-and-wp-e-commerce-light…