CVE-2025-43333
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
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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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A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
A permissions issue was addressed with additional restrictions. This issue is fixed in macOS Tahoe 26, visionOS 26. A malicious app may be able to gain root privileges.
A race condition was addressed with improved state handling. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gain root privileges.
A parsing issue in the handling of directory paths was addressed with improved path validation. This issue is fixed in macOS Sequoia 15.7, macOS Sonoma 14.8, macOS Tahoe 26. An app may be able to gai…
Elevation of Privileges in the cleaning feature of Gen Digital CCleaner version 6.33.11465 on Windows allows a local user to gain SYSTEM privileges via exploiting insecure file delete operations. Rep…
The BeyondCart Connector plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to improper JWT secret management and authorization within the determine_current_user filter in versions 1.4.2…
The My WP Translate plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data that can lead to privilege escalation due to a missing capability check on the ajax_import_strings() functi…
The Altiris Core Agent Updater package (AeXNSC.exe) is prone to an elevation of privileges vulnerability through DLL hijacking.
BenimPOS Masaustu 3.0.x is affected by insecure file permissions. The application installation directory grants Everyone and BUILTIN\Users groups FILE_ALL_ACCESS, allowing local users to replace or m…
The eudskacs.sys driver version 20250328 shipped with EaseUs Todo Backup 1.2.0.1 fails to properly validate privileges for I/O requests (IRP_MJ_READ/IRP_MJ_WRITE) sent to its device object. This allo…
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, version(s) 19.19 and 19.20, Hyper-V contain(s) an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit th…
The Resideo Plugin for Resideo - Real Estate WordPress Theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.5.4. This is due t…
The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 67.7.0 via the 'MJ_gmgt_gmgt_add_user' function due to mis…
PyInstaller bundles a Python application and all its dependencies into a single package. Due to a special entry being appended to `sys.path` during the bootstrap process of a PyInstaller-frozen appli…
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Sunshine for Windows (version v2025.122.141614 and likely prior versions) due to an unquoted service path.
SMB Server might be susceptible to relay attacks depending on the configuration. An attacker who successfully exploited these vulnerabilities could perform relay attacks and make the users subject to…
Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
The AutomatorWP – Automator plugin for no-code automations, webhooks & custom integrations in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capabi…
Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions prior to 9.12.0.0, contains an improper privilege management vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability,…
OPSI before 4.3 allows any client to retrieve any ProductPropertyState, including those of other clients. This can lead to privilege escalation if any ProductPropertyState contains a secret only inte…
internetarchive is a Python and Command-Line Interface to Archive.org In versions 5.5.0 and below, there is a directory traversal (path traversal) vulnerability in the File.download() method of the i…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in axiomthemes smart SEO smartSEO allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects smart SEO: from n/a through <= 4.0.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in John Luetke Media Author media-author allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Media Author: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.
Azure Bot Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Azure Entra ID Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
contactmanager is a module for FreePBX@, which is an open source GUI that controls and manages Asterisk© (PBX). In versions 15.0.14 and below, 16.0.0 through 16.0.26.4 and 17.0.0 through 17.0.5, a s…
Azure Networking Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
In isSystemUid of AccountManagerService.java, there is a possible way for an app to access privileged APIs due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local privilege escalation with no additional e…
In multiple locations, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. Us…
pgAdmin <= 9.7 is affected by a Cross-Origin Opener Policy (COOP) vulnerability. This vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate the OAuth flow, potentially leading to unauthorised account acces…
dotCMS versions 24.03.22 and after, identified a Boolean-based blind SQLi vulnerability in the /api/v1/contenttype endpoint. This endpoint uses the sites query parameter, which accepts a comma-separa…
In gxp_mapping_create of gxp_mapping.c, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privil…
WLAN in Android before 2025-09-05 on Google Pixel devices allows elevation of privilege, aka A-396458384.
WLAN in Android before 2025-09-05 on Google Pixel devices allows elevation of privilege, aka A-396462223.
WLAN in Android before 2025-09-05 on Google Pixel devices allows elevation of privilege, aka A-394765106.
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Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in InspiryThemes RealHomes realhomes allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects RealHomes: from n/a through <= 4.3.6.
Foxit PDF Reader Update Service Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations o…
NoMachine Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of NoMachine. An attac…
Realtek rtl81xx SDK Wi-Fi Driver rtwlanu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installation…
Realtek RTL8811AU rtwlanu.sys N6CSet_DOT11_CIPHER_DEFAULT_KEY Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on…
Realtek rtl81xx SDK Wi-Fi Driver rtwlanu Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installation…
Realtek rtl81xx SDK Wi-Fi Driver MgntActSet_TEREDO_SET_RS_PACKET Heap-based Buffer Overflow Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges…
ATEN eco DC Missing Authorization Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of ATEN eco DC. Authentication is req…
Dell Alienware Command Center 5.x (AWCC), versions prior to 5.10.2.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')" vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local a…
An issue was discovered in Samsung Magician 6.3 through 8.3 on Windows. An attacker can achieve Elevation of Privileges to SYSTEM by exploiting insecure file delete operations during the update proce…
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.
Incorrect authorization in Kibana can lead to privilege escalation via the built-in reporting_user role which incorrectly has the ability to access all Kibana Spaces.
A flaw was found in the Udisks daemon, where it allows unprivileged users to create loop devices using the D-BUS system. This is achieved via the loop device handler, which handles requests sent thro…
Local privilege escalation due to insecure folder permissions. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Windows) before build 40734.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in kamleshyadav Miraculous Core Plugin miraculouscore allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Miraculous Core Plugin: from n/a through <= 2.0.7.
Local privilege escalation due to improper soft link handling. The following products are affected: Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Agent (Linux, macOS, Windows) before build 40296.
D-Link DCS-825L firmware v1.08.01 contains a vulnerability in the watchdog script `mydlink-watch-dog.sh`, which blindly respawns binaries such as `dcp` and `signalc` without verifying integrity, auth…
A template injection vulnerability leading to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) has been identified in version 1.7.1, requiring authenticated admin access for exploitation. The vulnerability exist…
A vulnerability in the backup restore functionality of Cisco Nexus Dashboard could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to conduct a path traversal attack on an affected device. This vulnerabil…
Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2508_10.0127, contains an Improper Neutralization of Argument Delimiters in a Command ('Argument Injection') vulnerability. A local unauthenticated user could potent…
Dell ThinOS 10, versions prior to 2508_10.0127, contains an Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability. A local low-privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnera…
Stored XSS vulnerability exists in the "Oddział" (Ward) module, in the death diagnosis description field, and allows the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code. This can lead to session hijacking of…
Agiloft Release 28 contains several accounts with default credentials that could allow local privilege escalation. The password hash is known for at least one of the accounts and the credentials coul…
In multiple functions of hyp-main.c, there is a possible privilege escalation due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges…
The Event List plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.4. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's capabilities prior to…
The Dokan Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.5. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's i…
Langflow is a tool for building and deploying AI-powered agents and workflows. A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Langflow containers where an authenticated user with RCE access can invok…
An Unquoted Search Path vulnerability has been identified in the utility for Moxa’s industrial computers (Windows). Due to the unquoted path configuration in the SerialInterfaceService.exe utility, a…
MCSManager 10.5.3 daemon process runs as a root account by default, and its sensitive data (including tokens and terminal content) is stored in the data directory, readable by all users. Other users…
Dell iDRAC Service Module (iSM), versions prior to 6.0.3.0, contains a Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit t…
Incorrect access control in the component \controller\UserController.java of jshERP v3.5 allows attackers to arbitrarily reset user account passwords and execute a horizontal privilege escalation att…
An XML external entities (XXE) injection vulnerability in the /init API endpoint in Exagid EX10 before 6.4.0 P20, 7.0.1 P12, and 7.2.0 P08 allows an authenticated, unprivileged attacker to achieve in…
AOMEI Backupper Workstation Link Following Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of AOMEI Backupper Work…
The StrongDM Windows service incorrectly handled input validation. Authenticated attackers could potentially exploit this leading to privilege escalation.
CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause privilege escalation and arbitrary code execution when a privileged engineer user with console access modifies a configura…
In JetBrains TeamCity before 2025.07.1 privilege escalation was possible due to incorrect directory ownership
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Imran Tauqeer CubeWP cubewp-framework allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects CubeWP: from n/a through <= 1.1.24.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in miniOrange Custom API for WP custom-api-for-wp allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Custom API for WP: from n/a through <= 4.2.2.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in quantumcloud Simple Business Directory Pro simple-business-directory-pro allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Simple Business Directory Pro:…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in themepassion Support Ticket support-ticket allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Support Ticket: from n/a through <= 1.9.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in DexignZone JobZilla - Job Board WordPress Theme jobzilla allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects JobZilla - Job Board WordPress Theme: from n…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in DELUCKS DELUCKS SEO delucks-seo allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects DELUCKS SEO: from n/a through <= 2.6.0.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Brainstorm Force SureDash suredash allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects SureDash: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Saad Iqbal Bookify bookify allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Bookify: from n/a through <= 1.0.9.
Synapse Mobility 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2, 8.1, and 8.1.1 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability through external control of Web parameter. If exploited, a user of the product may escalate the privile…
Multiple FunnelKit plugins are vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure via the wf_get_cookie shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and abov…
The Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via the 'change_role_member' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.5. This…
The Real Spaces - WordPress Properties Directory Theme theme for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via the 'imic_agent_register' function in all versions up to, and including, 3.6. This…
aiven-db-migrate is an Aiven database migration tool. Prior to 1.0.7, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows elevation to superuser inside PostgreSQL databases during a migration f…
aiven-db-migrate is an Aiven database migration tool. Prior to 1.0.7, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a user to elevate to superuser inside PostgreSQL databases during a mig…
Capsule is a multi-tenancy and policy-based framework for Kubernetes. A namespace label injection vulnerability in Capsule v0.10.3 and earlier allows authenticated tenant users to inject arbitrary la…
The Taxi Booking Manager for Woocommerce | E-cab plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.0. This is due to the plugin…
The WPGYM - Wordpress Gym Management System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 67.7.0 via the 'page' parameter. This makes it possible fo…
SupportAssist for Home PCs Installer exe version(s) 4.8.2.29006 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in the Installer. A low privileged attacker with local access cou…
SupportAssist for Business PCs, version(s) 4.5.3 and prior, contain(s) an Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vuln…
A security issue exists in FactoryTalk ViewPoint version 14.0 or below due to improper handling of MSI repair operations. During a repair, attackers can hijack the cscript.exe console window, which r…
Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in StellarWP Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer kadence-woocommerce-email-designer allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Kadence WooCommerce Emai…
Adobe Commerce versions 2.4.9-alpha1, 2.4.8-p1, 2.4.7-p6, 2.4.6-p11, 2.4.5-p13, 2.4.4-p14 and earlier are affected by a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that could result in privilege…
ACAP applications can be executed with elevated privileges, potentially leading to privilege escalation. This vulnerability can only be exploited if the Axis device is configured to allow the install…
The B Blocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization and improper input validation within the rgfr_registration() function in all versions up to, and i…
The SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP does not enable an administrator to assign distinguished authorizations for different user roles, this issue allows authenticated users to access restric…
Privilege escalation occurs when a user gets access to more resources or functionality than they are normally allowed.
The Eventin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.34. This is due to the plugin not properly validating a user's id…
Azure Portal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Azure OpenAI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
GPMAW 14, a bioinformatics software, has a critical vulnerability related to insecure file permissions in its installation directory. The directory is accessible with full read, write, and execute pe…
OpenOrange Business Framework version 1.15.5 installs to a directory with overly permissive access control, allowing all authenticated users to write to the installation path. In combination with the…
SuiteCRM is an open-source, enterprise-ready Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software application. In versions 7.14.6 and 8.8.0, user-supplied input is not validated/sanitized before it is pa…
Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery, versions prior to 5.5.14.0, contain a Creation of Temporary File With Insecure Permissions vulnerability. A local authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this…
MCCMS v2.7.0 has an SSRF vulnerability located in the index() method of the sys\apps\controllers\api\Gf.php file, where the pic parameter is processed. The pic parameter is decrypted using the sys_au…
ThrottleStop.sys, a legitimate driver, exposes two IOCTL interfaces that allow arbitrary read and write access to physical memory via the MmMapIoSpace function. This insecure implementation can be ex…
The Reveal Listing plugin by smartdatasoft for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 3.3. This is due to the plugin allowing users who are registering new…
pyLoad is the free and open-source Download Manager written in pure Python. In versions 0.5.0b3.dev89 and below, there is an opportunity for path traversal in pyLoad-ng CNL Blueprint via package para…
CyberGhostVPNSetup.exe (Windows installer) is signed using the weak cryptographic hash algorithm SHA-1, which is vulnerable to collision attacks. This allows a malicious actor to craft a fake install…
ZPanel includes a helper binary named zsudo, intended to allow restricted privilege escalation for administrative tasks. However, when misconfigured in /etc/sudoers, zsudo can be invoked by low-privi…
The SEO Metrics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to missing authorization checks in both the seo_metrics_handle_connect_button_click() AJAX handler and the seo_metrics_h…
Traefik is an HTTP reverse proxy and load balancer. In versions 2.11.27 and below, 3.0.0 through 3.4.4 and 3.5.0-rc1, a path traversal vulnerability was discovered in WASM Traefik’s plugin installati…
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Agnitum Outpost Internet Security 8.1 that allows an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The flaw resides in the a…
Kloxo versions 6.1.12 and earlier contain two setuid root binaries—lxsuexec and lxrestart—that allow local privilege escalation from uid 48. The lxsuexec binary performs a uid check and permits execu…
The Service Finder Bookings plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via authentication bypass in all versions up to, and including, 6.0. This is due to the plugin not properly vali…
The Service Finder SMS System plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation via account takeover in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.0. This is due to the plugin not restricting us…
Array Networks vAPV (version 8.3.2.17) and vxAG (version 9.2.0.34) appliances are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability caused by a combination of hardcoded SSH credentials (or SSH private…
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, versions prior to 10.6.0.5, contains a Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerabili…