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 (373)
page 8 of 19| CVE | Vendor / Product | Sev | Risk | CVSS | EPSS | KEV | Published | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-0870 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Feb 9, 2026 | MacroHub developed by GIGABYTE has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. Due to the MacroHub application launching external applications with improper privileges, allowing authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. | ||
| CVE-2026-1680 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Jan 30, 2026 | Improper access control in the WCF endpoint in Edgemo (now owned by Danoffice IT) Local Admin Service 1.2.7.23180 on Windows allows a local user to escalate their privileges to local administrator via direct communication with the LocalAdminService.exe named pipe, bypassing… | ||
| CVE-2025-34290 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Dec 20, 2025 | Versa SASE Client for Windows versions released between 7.8.7 and 7.9.4 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the audit log export functionality. The client communicates user-controlled file paths to a privileged service, which performs file system operations… | ||
| CVE-2025-48573 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Dec 8, 2025 | In sendCommand of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to launch the foreground service while the app is in the background due to FGS while-in-use abuse. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction… | ||
| CVE-2025-10885 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Nov 6, 2025 | A maliciously crafted file, when executed on the victim's machine, can lead to privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM due to an insufficient validation of loaded binaries. An attacker with local and low-privilege access could exploit this to execute code as SYSTEM. | ||
| CVE-2025-33003 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 31, 2025 | IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 could allow a non-root user to gain higher privileges/capabilities within the scope of a container due to execution with unnecessary privileges. | ||
| CVE-2021-47700 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.7 used a temporary directory for Highcharts exports with overly permissive ownership/permissions under the Apache user. Local or co-hosted processes could read/overwrite export artifacts or manipulate paths, risking disclosure or tampering and… | ||
| CVE-2020-36868 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.3 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the getprofile.sh helper script. The script performed profile retrieval and initialization routines using insecure file/command handling and insufficient validation of attacker-controlled inputs,… | ||
| CVE-2018-25123 | Hig | 0.51 | 7.8 | 0.00 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nagios XI versions prior to 5.5.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MRTG graphing component. MRTG-related processes/scripts executed with excessive privileges, allowing a local attacker with limited system access to abuse file/command execution paths or… | ||
| 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. |
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
MacroHub developed by GIGABYTE has a Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability. Due to the MacroHub application launching external applications with improper privileges, allowing authenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Improper access control in the WCF endpoint in Edgemo (now owned by Danoffice IT) Local Admin Service 1.2.7.23180 on Windows allows a local user to escalate their privileges to local administrator via direct communication with the LocalAdminService.exe named pipe, bypassing…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Versa SASE Client for Windows versions released between 7.8.7 and 7.9.4 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the audit log export functionality. The client communicates user-controlled file paths to a privileged service, which performs file system operations…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
In sendCommand of MediaSessionRecord.java, there is a possible way to launch the foreground service while the app is in the background due to FGS while-in-use abuse. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
A maliciously crafted file, when executed on the victim's machine, can lead to privilege escalation to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM due to an insufficient validation of loaded binaries. An attacker with local and low-privilege access could exploit this to execute code as SYSTEM.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 could allow a non-root user to gain higher privileges/capabilities within the scope of a container due to execution with unnecessary privileges.
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.8.7 used a temporary directory for Highcharts exports with overly permissive ownership/permissions under the Apache user. Local or co-hosted processes could read/overwrite export artifacts or manipulate paths, risking disclosure or tampering and…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.7.3 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the getprofile.sh helper script. The script performed profile retrieval and initialization routines using insecure file/command handling and insufficient validation of attacker-controlled inputs,…
- risk 0.51cvss 7.8epss 0.00
Nagios XI versions prior to 5.5.7 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MRTG graphing component. MRTG-related processes/scripts executed with excessive privileges, allowing a local attacker with limited system access to abuse file/command execution paths or…
- 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.