About “Privilege Escalation”

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.

In our taxonomy this topic maps to a LOW impact class. Vendor advisories and release notes are key. Verify compatibility matrices, prefer supported long term versions, and stage rollouts with monitoring. Use the filters below to sort by CVSS, risk and CWE. Each detail page highlights vendor advisories and mitigation tips.

CVEs tagged with this topic. Filters apply to the whole list (loaded from JSON).

CVSS ≥ 0.0
2025-03-17
High

CVE-2024-48013

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 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with remote access coul…

Low

CVE-2025-25618

Incorrect Access Control in Unifiedtransform 2.0 leads to Privilege Escalation allowing the change of Section Name and Room Number by Teachers.

2025-03-16
High

CVE-2025-30074

Alludo Parallels Desktop before 19.4.2 and 20.x before 20.2.2 for macOS on Intel platforms allows privilege escalation to root via the VM creation routine.

2025-03-15
Medium

CVE-2025-25225

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Hikashop component versions 1.0.0-5.1.3 for Joomla allows authenticated attackers (administrator) to escalate their privileges to Super Admin Permissions.

Low

CVE-2025-2157

A flaw was found in Foreman/Red Hat Satellite. Improper file permissions allow low-privileged OS users to monitor and access temporary files under /var/tmp, exposing sensitive command outputs, such a…

High

CVE-2025-1667

The School Management System – WPSchoolPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the wpsp_UpdateTeacher() function in all versions up to, a…

High

CVE-2025-1653

The Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.0. This is due to the stm_listing_profile_edit…

2025-03-14
Critical

CVE-2025-2304

A Privilege Escalation through a Mass Assignment exists in Camaleon CMS When a user wishes to change his password, the 'updated_ajax' method of the UsersController is called. The vulnerability stems…

Critical

CVE-2025-2000

A maliciously crafted QPY file can potential execute arbitrary-code embedded in the payload without privilege escalation when deserialising QPY formats < 13. A python process calling Qiskit 0.18.0 th…

High

CVE-2025-2103

The SoundRise Music plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on theironMusic_ajax() function in…

High

CVE-2024-13376

The Industrial 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_get_total_content_import_ite…

Critical

CVE-2024-11285

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 7.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's id…

Critical

CVE-2024-11284

The WP JobHunt plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 6.9. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's id…

2025-03-12
Medium

CVE-2025-1984

Xerox Desktop Print Experience application contains a Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) vulnerability, which allows a low-privileged user to gain SYSTEM-level access.

High

CVE-2025-0884

Unquoted Search Path or Element vulnerability in OpenText™ Service Manager.  The vulnerability could allow a user to gain SYSTEM privileges through Privilege Escalation. This issue affects Service…

Critical

CVE-2024-13446

The Workreap plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's id…

2025-03-11
Medium

CVE-2025-27591

A privilege escalation vulnerability existed in the Below service prior to v0.9.0 due to the creation of a world-writable directory at /var/log/below. This could have allowed local unprivileged users…

High

CVE-2024-9157

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED **  A privilege escalation vulnerability in CxUIUSvc64.exe and CxUIUSvc32.exe of Synaptics audio drivers allows a local authorized attacker to load a DLL in a privileged…

High

CVE-2025-27396

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V4.0). Affected devices do not properly limit the elevation of privileges required to perform certain vali…

Medium

CVE-2025-26706

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE GoldenDB allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GoldenDB: from 6.1.03 through 6.1.03.07.

Medium

CVE-2025-26705

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE GoldenDB allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GoldenDB: from 6.1.03 through 6.1.03.05.

Medium

CVE-2025-26704

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE GoldenDB allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GoldenDB: from 6.1.03 through 6.1.03.05.

Medium

CVE-2025-26703

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE GoldenDB allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GoldenDB: from 6.1.03 through 6.1.03.04.

Medium

CVE-2025-26707

Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ZTE GoldenDB allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects GoldenDB: from 6.1.03 through 6.1.03.05.

2025-03-10
High

CVE-2024-56191

In dhd_process_full_gscan_result of dhd_pno.c, there is a possible EoP due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. Use…

High

CVE-2025-25614

Incorrect Access Control in Unifiedtransform 2.0 leads to Privilege Escalation, which allows teachers to update the personal data of fellow teachers.

High

CVE-2025-27255

Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in GE Vernova EnerVista UR Setup allows Privilege Escalation. The local user database is encrypted using an hardcoded password retrievable by an attacker a…

2025-03-08
Critical

CVE-2025-0177

The Javo Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.0.080. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to…

High

CVE-2024-13835

The Post Meta Data Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to multisite privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.4. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying the exist…

2025-03-07
Medium

CVE-2025-25617

Incorrect Access Control in Unifiedtransform 2.X leads to Privilege Escalation allowing teachers to create syllabus.

Critical

CVE-2025-1315

The InWave Jobs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via password reset in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's i…

High

CVE-2024-9658

The School Management System for Wordpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 93.0.0. This is due to the plugin not…

Critical

CVE-2024-12876

The Golo - City Travel Guide WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.10. This is due to the plugin not…

High

CVE-2025-1309

The UiPress lite | Effortless custom dashboards, admin themes and pages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing…

Medium

CVE-2025-1121

Privilege escalation in Installer and Recovery image handling in Google ChromeOS version 15786.48.2 on device allows an attacker with physical access to gain root code execution and potentially unen…

2025-03-05
Critical

CVE-2024-12281

The Homey theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.2. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accounts to set their…

Critical

CVE-2024-11951

The Homey Login Register plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.0. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new accou…

High

CVE-2024-13232

The WordPress Awesome Import & Export Plugin - Import & Export WordPress Data plugin for WordPress is vulnerable arbitrary SQL Execution and privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on…

High

CVE-2025-27644

Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.933 Application 20.0.2368 allows Local Privilege Escalation V-2024-007.

High

CVE-2025-27639

Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) before Virtual Appliance Host 22.0.1002 Application 20.0.2614 allows Privilege Escalation V-2024-015.

2025-03-04
High

CVE-2020-23438

Wondershare filmora 9.2.11 is affected by Trojan Dll hijacking leading to privilege escalation.

High

CVE-2025-1424

A privilege escalation vulnerability in PocketBook InkPad Color 3 allows attackers to escalate to root privileges if they gain physical access to the device. This issue affects InkPad Color 3 in vers…

2025-03-03
High

CVE-2025-0288

Various Paragon Software products contain an arbitrary kernel memory vulnerability within biontdrv.sys, facilitated by the memmove function, which does not validate or sanitize user controlled input,…

Medium

CVE-2025-0287

Various Paragon Software products contain a null pointer dereference vulnerability within biontdrv.sys that is caused by a lack of a valid MasterLrp structure in the input buffer, allowing an attacke…

High

CVE-2025-0285

Various Paragon Software products contain an arbitrary kernel memory mapping vulnerability within biontdrv.sys that is caused by a failure to properly validate the length of user supplied data, which…

Critical

CVE-2025-27270

Missing Authorization vulnerability in enituretechnology Residential Address Detection residential-address-detection allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Residential Address Detection: from…

2025-03-01
Critical

CVE-2025-1671

The Academist Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6. This is due to the academist_membership_check_facebook_user() function…

High

CVE-2024-13373

The Exertio Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a…

Critical

CVE-2024-12824

The Nokri – Job Board WordPress Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.2. This is due to the plugin not properl…

2025-02-28
High

CVE-2025-1570

The Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory Plugin with Classified Ads Listings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including…

High

CVE-2025-1413

DaVinci Resolve on MacOS was found to be installed with incorrect file permissions (rwxrwxrwx). This is inconsistent with standard macOS security practices, where applications should have drwxr-xr-x…

High

CVE-2024-9195

The WHMPress - WHMCS Client Area plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the update_settings…

Critical

CVE-2024-8420

The DHVC Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.7. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to supply the 'role' field when registe…

High

CVE-2025-1682

The Cardealer theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.4 due to missing capability check on the 'save_settings' function. This makes it possible…

2025-02-27
Critical

CVE-2024-38292

In Extreme Networks XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, due to a missing access control check, a path traversal is possible, which may lead to privilege escalation.

High

CVE-2024-38291

In XIQ-SE before 24.2.11, a low-privileged user may be able to access admin passwords, which could lead to privilege escalation.

High

CVE-2025-1756

mongosh may be susceptible to local privilege escalation under certain conditions potentially enabling unauthorized actions on a user's system with elevated privilege, when a crafted file is stored i…

High

CVE-2025-1755

MongoDB Compass may be susceptible to local privilege escalation under certain conditions potentially enabling unauthorized actions on a user's system with elevated privileges, when a crafted file is…

High

CVE-2025-1295

The Templines Elementor Helper Core plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.7. This is due to allowing arbitrary user meta updates. This mak…

High

CVE-2024-2297

The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.6.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks placed on the create_autosave AJAX fu…

2025-02-25
Medium

CVE-2024-30150

HCL MyCloud is affected by Improper Access Control - an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability which may lead to information disclosure and potential for Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF…

High

CVE-2025-27148

Gradle is a build automation tool, and its native-platform tool provides Java bindings for native APIs. On Unix-like systems, the system temporary directory can be created with open permissions that…

2025-02-24
High

CVE-2025-27276

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in lizeipe Photo Gallery ( Responsive ) photo-gallery-pearlbells allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Photo Gallery ( Responsive ): from n/a…

2025-02-22
High

CVE-2025-27012

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in a1post A1POST.BG Shipping for Woo a1post-bg-shipping-for-woocommerce allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects A1POST.BG Shipping for Woo: from…

2025-02-21
Medium

CVE-2025-25767

A vertical privilege escalation vulnerability in the component /controller/UserController.java of MRCMS v3.1.2 allows attackers to arbitrarily delete users via a crafted request.

2025-02-20
Medium

CVE-2025-25968

DDSN Interactive cm3 Acora CMS version 10.1.1 contains an improper access control vulnerability. An editor-privileged user can access sensitive information, such as system administrator credentials,…

High

CVE-2024-12284

Authenticated privilege escalation in NetScaler Console and NetScaler Agent allows.

2025-02-19
High

CVE-2025-0893

Symantec Diagnostic Tool (SymDiag), prior to 3.0.79, may be susceptible to a Privilege Escalation vulnerability.

High

CVE-2024-52541

Dell Client Platform BIOS contains a Weak Authentication vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.

2025-02-18
Critical

CVE-2024-56000

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in SeventhQueen K Elements k-elements allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects K Elements: from n/a through < 5.4.0.

High

CVE-2025-21702

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: pfifo_tail_enqueue: Drop new packet when sch->limit == 0 Expected behaviour: In case we reach scheduler's limit, pfifo_tail_enque…

Critical

CVE-2024-12860

The CarSpot – Dealership Wordpress Classified Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3. This is due to the plug…

High

CVE-2024-13315

The Shopwarden – Automated WooCommerce monitoring & testing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.11. This is due to missing or in…

High

CVE-2024-13677

The GetBookingsWP – Appointments Booking Calendar Plugin For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.27. Th…

Medium

CVE-2025-1390

The PAM module pam_cap.so of libcap configuration supports group names starting with “@”, during actual parsing, configurations not starting with “@” are incorrectly recognized as group names. This m…

2025-02-14
Critical

CVE-2025-26508

Certain HP LaserJet Pro, HP LaserJet Enterprise, and HP LaserJet Managed Printers may potentially be vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege when processing a PostScript print…

Critical

CVE-2025-26507

Certain HP LaserJet Pro, HP LaserJet Enterprise, and HP LaserJet Managed Printers may potentially be vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege when processing a PostScript print…

Critical

CVE-2025-26506

Certain HP LaserJet Pro, HP LaserJet Enterprise, and HP LaserJet Managed Printers may potentially be vulnerable to Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege when processing a PostScript print…

High

CVE-2025-25206

eLabFTW is an open source electronic lab notebook for research labs. Prior to version 5.1.15, an incorrect input validation could allow an authenticated user to read sensitive information, including…

Critical

CVE-2025-0867

The standard user uses the run as function to start the MEAC applications with administrative privileges. To ensure that the system can startup on its own, the credentials of the administrator were s…

2025-02-13
High

CVE-2025-22962

A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in the web-based management interface of GatesAir Maxiva UAXT, VAXT transmitters when debugging mode is enabled. An attacker with a valid s…

High

CVE-2024-57378

Wazuh SIEM version 4.8.2 is affected by a broken access control vulnerability. This issue allows the unauthorized creation of internal users without assigning any existing user role, potentially lead…

High

CVE-2025-22480

Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery versions prior to 5.5.13.1 contain a symbolic link attack vulnerability. A low-privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leadi…

High

CVE-2025-21700

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: net: sched: Disallow replacing of child qdisc from one parent to another Lion Ackermann was able to create a UAF which can be abu…

2025-02-12
High

CVE-2024-12296

The Apus Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the 'import_page_options' functio…

Critical

CVE-2024-12213

The WP Job Board Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to 2.3.16. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to supply the 'role' field when registering. Th…

High

CVE-2024-13653

The ZoxPress - The All-In-One WordPress News Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on th…

Critical

CVE-2024-13421

The Real Estate 7 WordPress theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.1. This is due to the plugin not properly restricting the roles allowed…

2025-02-11
Critical

CVE-2022-3180

The WPGateway Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.5. This allows unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary malicious administrator accou…

High

CVE-2024-21966

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in the AMD Ryzen™ Master Utility could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

High

CVE-2023-31361

A DLL hijacking vulnerability in AMD Integrated Management Technology (AIM-T) Manageability Service could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation potentially resulting in arbitrary code exe…

High

CVE-2023-31360

Incorrect default permissions in the AMD Integrated Management Technology (AIM-T) Manageability Service installation directory could allow an attacker to achieve privilege escalation, potentially res…

Medium

CVE-2025-24435

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10, 2.4.4-p11 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low-pri…

Critical

CVE-2025-24434

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10, 2.4.4-p11 and earlier are affected by an Incorrect Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. An attack…

Medium

CVE-2025-24423

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10, 2.4.4-p11 and earlier are affected by an Improper Access Control vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low-pri…

High

CVE-2025-24418

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10, 2.4.4-p11 and earlier are affected by an Improper Authorization vulnerability that could result in Privilege escalation. A low-priv…

Medium

CVE-2025-24408

Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.8-beta1, 2.4.7-p3, 2.4.6-p8, 2.4.5-p10, 2.4.4-p11 and earlier are affected by an Information Exposure vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation. A low-privil…

High

CVE-2025-24042

Visual Studio Code JS Debug Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-24039

Visual Studio Code Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-24036

Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21420

Windows Disk Cleanup Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21419

Windows Setup Files Cleanup Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21418

Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21414

Windows Core Messaging Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21391

Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21375

Kernel Streaming WOW Thunk Service Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21373

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21367

Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21358

Windows Core Messaging Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability

Low

CVE-2025-21337

Windows NTFS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21322

Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21206

Visual Studio Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Medium

CVE-2025-21188

Azure Network Watcher VM Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21184

Windows Core Messaging Elevation of Privileges Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21183

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High

CVE-2025-21182

Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Deduplication Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Medium

CVE-2025-21162

Photoshop Elements versions 2025.0 and earlier are affected by a Creation of Temporary File in Directory with Incorrect Permissions vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation in the cont…

High

CVE-2025-23403

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC IPC DiagBase (All versions), SIMATIC IPC DiagMonitor (All versions). The affected device do not properly restrict the user permission for the registry k…

High

CVE-2024-13643

The Zox News - Professional WordPress News & Magazine Theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized data modification. This vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation and denial of ser…

Critical

CVE-2025-0181

The WP Foodbakery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.8. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's…