CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
Description
The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
Hierarchy (View 1000)
Related attack patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-104 · CAPEC-470 · CAPEC-69
CVEs mapped to this weakness (358)
page 8 of 18| CVE | Vendor / Product | Sev | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Published | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-8486 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 15, 2025 | A potential vulnerability was reported in PC Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges. | ||
| CVE-2025-50505 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 7, 2025 | Clash Verge Rev thru 2.2.3 (fixed in 2.3.0) forces the installation of system services(clash-verge-service) by default and exposes key functions through the unauthorized HTTP API `/start_clash`, allowing local users to submit arbitrary bin_path parameters and pass them directly… | ||
| CVE-2025-58432 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 17, 2025 | ZimaOS is a fork of CasaOS, an operating system for Zima devices and x86-64 systems with UEFI. In version 1.4.1 and all prior versions, the /v2_1/files/file/uploadV2 endpoint allows file upload from ANY USER who has access to localhost. File uploads are performed AS ROOT. | ||
| CVE-2022-38695 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 1, 2025 | In BootRom, there's a possible unchecked command index. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. | ||
| CVE-2022-38694 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.01 | Sep 1, 2025 | In BootRom, there is a possible unchecked write address. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. | ||
| CVE-2022-38691 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Sep 1, 2025 | In BootROM, there is a possible missing validation for Certificate Type 0. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. | ||
| CVE-2025-0080 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 26, 2025 | In multiple locations, there is a possible way to overlay the installation confirmation dialog due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. | ||
| CVE-2025-0079 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 26, 2025 | In multiple locations, there is a possible way that avdtp and avctp channels could be unencrypted due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. | ||
| CVE-2025-33120 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 22, 2025 | IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 UP13 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via a misconfigured cronjob due to execution with unnecessary privileges. | ||
| CVE-2025-40767 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Aug 12, 2025 | A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Traffic Analyzer (6GK8822-1BG01-0BA0) (All versions < V3.0). The affected application runs docker containers without adequate security controls to enforce isolation. This could allow an attacker to gain elevated access, potentially… | ||
| CVE-2025-1411 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Jun 15, 2025 | IBM Security Verify Directory Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.3.1 could allow a local user to execute commands as root due to execution with unnecessary privileges. | ||
| CVE-2025-3925 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | May 7, 2025 | BrightSign players running BrightSign OS series 4 prior to v8.5.53.1 or series 5 prior to v9.0.166 contain an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability, allowing for privilege escalation on the device once code execution has been obtained. | ||
| CVE-2024-12673 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Feb 12, 2025 | An improper privilege vulnerability was reported in a BIOS customization feature of Lenovo Vantage on SMB notebook devices which could allow a local attacker to elevate privileges on the system. This vulnerability only affects Vantage installed on these devices: * Lenovo V… | ||
| CVE-2024-49814 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Feb 6, 2025 | IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0 through 10.0.3 could allow a locally authenticated user to increase their privileges due to execution with unnecessary privileges. | ||
| CVE-2024-47978 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Dec 25, 2024 | Dell NativeEdge, version(s) 2.1.0.0, contain(s) an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. | ||
| CVE-2024-35141 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Dec 19, 2024 | IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 through 10.0.6 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to execution of unnecessary privileges. | ||
| CVE-2024-31891 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Dec 14, 2024 | IBM Storage Scale GUI 5.1.9.0 through 5.1.9.6 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.1.1 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the 'scalemgmt' user can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. | ||
| CVE-2024-49804 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 29, 2024 | IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0 through 10.0.8 could allow a locally authenticated non-administrative user to escalate their privileges due to unnecessary permissions used to perform certain tasks. | ||
| CVE-2020-26074 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 18, 2024 | A vulnerability in system file transfer functions of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of path input to the system file… | ||
| CVE-2024-48837 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 12, 2024 | Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x, 10.5.3.x, contain(s) an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution |
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
A potential vulnerability was reported in PC Manager that could allow a local authenticated user to execute code with elevated privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Clash Verge Rev thru 2.2.3 (fixed in 2.3.0) forces the installation of system services(clash-verge-service) by default and exposes key functions through the unauthorized HTTP API `/start_clash`, allowing local users to submit arbitrary bin_path parameters and pass them directly…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
ZimaOS is a fork of CasaOS, an operating system for Zima devices and x86-64 systems with UEFI. In version 1.4.1 and all prior versions, the /v2_1/files/file/uploadV2 endpoint allows file upload from ANY USER who has access to localhost. File uploads are performed AS ROOT.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
In BootRom, there's a possible unchecked command index. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.01
In BootRom, there is a possible unchecked write address. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
In BootROM, there is a possible missing validation for Certificate Type 0. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
In multiple locations, there is a possible way to overlay the installation confirmation dialog due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
In multiple locations, there is a possible way that avdtp and avctp channels could be unencrypted due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM QRadar SIEM 7.5 through 7.5.0 UP13 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges via a misconfigured cronjob due to execution with unnecessary privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Traffic Analyzer (6GK8822-1BG01-0BA0) (All versions < V3.0). The affected application runs docker containers without adequate security controls to enforce isolation. This could allow an attacker to gain elevated access, potentially…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM Security Verify Directory Container 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.3.1 could allow a local user to execute commands as root due to execution with unnecessary privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
BrightSign players running BrightSign OS series 4 prior to v8.5.53.1 or series 5 prior to v9.0.166 contain an execution with unnecessary privileges vulnerability, allowing for privilege escalation on the device once code execution has been obtained.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
An improper privilege vulnerability was reported in a BIOS customization feature of Lenovo Vantage on SMB notebook devices which could allow a local attacker to elevate privileges on the system. This vulnerability only affects Vantage installed on these devices: * Lenovo V…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0 through 10.0.3 could allow a locally authenticated user to increase their privileges due to execution with unnecessary privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Dell NativeEdge, version(s) 2.1.0.0, contain(s) an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM Security Verify Access Docker 10.0.0 through 10.0.6 could allow a local user to escalate their privileges due to execution of unnecessary privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM Storage Scale GUI 5.1.9.0 through 5.1.9.6 and 5.2.0.0 through 5.2.1.1 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the 'scalemgmt' user can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0 through 10.0.8 could allow a locally authenticated non-administrative user to escalate their privileges due to unnecessary permissions used to perform certain tasks.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
A vulnerability in system file transfer functions of Cisco SD-WAN vManage Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain escalated privileges on the underlying operating system. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of path input to the system file…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Dell SmartFabric OS10 Software, version(s) 10.5.6.x, 10.5.5.x, 10.5.4.x, 10.5.3.x, contain(s) an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Command execution