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CVE-2024-9473

Summary
Assigner-palo_alto
Assigner Org ID-d6c1279f-00f6-4ef7-9217-f89ffe703ec0
Published At-09 Oct, 2024 | 17:07
Updated At-18 Oct, 2024 | 11:59
Rejected At-
Credits

GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM through the use of the repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect.

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Products
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Metrics (CVSS)
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Stakeholder-Specific Vulnerability Categorization (SSVC)
▼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:palo_alto
Assigner Org ID:d6c1279f-00f6-4ef7-9217-f89ffe703ec0
Published At:09 Oct, 2024 | 17:07
Updated At:18 Oct, 2024 | 11:59
Rejected At:
▼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM through the use of the repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect.

Affected Products
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Palo Alto Networks
Product
GlobalProtect App
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.2.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.2.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.2.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.2.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:6.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.12:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.11:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.8:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.4:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect_app:5.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
Platforms
  • Windows
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • 5.1
  • 6.0
  • 6.1
  • From 6.2.0 before 6.2.5 (custom)
    • -> unaffectedfrom6.2.5
  • 6.3
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-250CWE-250 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-250
Description: CWE-250 Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
4.05.2MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber
Version: 4.0
Base score: 5.2
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
CAPEC-233CAPEC-233 Privilege Escalation
CAPEC ID: CAPEC-233
Description: CAPEC-233 Privilege Escalation
Solutions

This issue is fixed in GlobalProtect app 6.2.5, and will be fixed in the remaining supported versions of GlobalProtect app listed in the Product Status section. Updates will be published to this advisory as they become available. Customers who want to upgrade should reach out to customer support at https://support.paloaltonetworks.com .

Configurations

Workarounds

Exploits

Palo Alto Networks is not aware of any malicious exploitation of this issue. However, a proof of concept for this issue is publicly available.

Credits

finder
Michael Baer of SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab
finder
Marc Barrantes of KPMG Spain
Timeline
EventDate
Initial publication2024-10-09 16:00:00
Event: Initial publication
Date: 2024-10-09 16:00:00
Replaced By

Rejected Reason

References
HyperlinkResource
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9473
vendor-advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-via-msi-installer-in-palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/
third-party-advisory
exploit
Hyperlink: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9473
Resource:
vendor-advisory
Hyperlink: https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-via-msi-installer-in-palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/
Resource:
third-party-advisory
exploit
▼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
1. CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.paloaltonetworks
Product
globalprotect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • 5.1.0
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.paloaltonetworks
Product
globalprotect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • 6.0.0
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.paloaltonetworks
Product
globalprotect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • 6.1.0
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.paloaltonetworks
Product
globalprotect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • 6.3.0
Vendor
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.paloaltonetworks
Product
globalprotect
CPEs
  • cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Default Status
unaffected
Versions
Affected
  • From 6.2.0 before 6.2.5 (custom)
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions

Configurations

Workarounds

Exploits

Credits

Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By

Rejected Reason

References
HyperlinkResource
2. CVE Program Container
Affected Products
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Metrics Other Info
Impacts
CAPEC IDDescription
Solutions

Configurations

Workarounds

Exploits

Credits

Timeline
EventDate
Replaced By

Rejected Reason

References
HyperlinkResource
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/2
N/A
Hyperlink: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Oct/2
Resource: N/A
Information is not available yet
▼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Published At:09 Oct, 2024 | 17:15
Updated At:17 Oct, 2024 | 06:15

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app on Windows allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM through the use of the repair functionality offered by the .msi file used to install GlobalProtect.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Secondary4.05.2MEDIUM
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber
Primary3.17.8HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Type: Secondary
Version: 4.0
Base score: 5.2
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:N/R:U/V:C/RE:M/U:Amber
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 7.8
Base severity: HIGH
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CPE Matches

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
paloaltonetworks
>>globalprotect>>Versions from 5.1(inclusive) to 6.2.5(exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
paloaltonetworks
>>globalprotect>>6.3.0
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
paloaltonetworks
>>globalprotect>>6.3.1
cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:globalprotect:6.3.1:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
NVD-CWE-noinfoPrimarynvd@nist.gov
CWE-250Secondarypsirt@paloaltonetworks.com
CWE ID: NVD-CWE-noinfo
Type: Primary
Source: nvd@nist.gov
CWE ID: CWE-250
Type: Secondary
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Evaluator Description

Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements

References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-via-msi-installer-in-palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
N/A
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9473psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Vendor Advisory
Hyperlink: https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/local-privilege-escalation-via-msi-installer-in-palo-alto-networks-globalprotect/
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Resource: N/A
Hyperlink: https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2024-9473
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Resource:
Vendor Advisory

Change History

0
Information is not available yet

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KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Traps: Insecure temporary file vulnerability may allow privilege escalation on Windows

An insecure temporary file vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks Traps allows a local authenticated Windows user to escalate privileges or overwrite system files. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Traps 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 6.1 versions before 6.1.4 on Windows. This issue does not affect Cortex XDR 7.0. This issue does not affect Traps for Linux or MacOS.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Microsoft Corporation
Product-windowstrapsCortex XDRTraps
CWE ID-CWE-377
Insecure Temporary File
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2020-1981
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7||HIGH
EPSS-0.04% / 10.38%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Mar, 2020 | 18:58
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 02:37
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
PAN-OS: Predictable temporary filename vulnerability allows local privilege escalation

A predictable temporary filename vulnerability in PAN-OS allows local privilege escalation. This issue allows a local attacker who bypassed the restricted shell to execute commands as a low privileged user and gain root access on the PAN-OS hardware or virtual appliance. This issue affects only PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.13. This issue does not affect PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 9.0, or later PAN-OS versions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Product-pan-osPAN-OS
CWE ID-CWE-377
Insecure Temporary File
CWE ID-CWE-668
Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
CVE-2020-1979
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-8.1||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 34.88%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Mar, 2020 | 18:58
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 00:10
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
PAN-OS: A format string vulnerability in PAN-OS log daemon (logd) on Panorama allows local privilege escalation

A format string vulnerability in the PAN-OS log daemon (logd) on Panorama allows a network based attacker with knowledge of registered firewall devices and access to Panorama management interfaces to execute arbitrary code, bypassing the restricted shell and escalating privileges. This issue affects only PAN-OS 8.1 versions earlier than PAN-OS 8.1.13 on Panorama. This issue does not affect PAN-OS 7.1, PAN-OS 9.0, or later PAN-OS versions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Product-pan-osPAN-OS
CWE ID-CWE-134
Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
CVE-2022-0015
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.17% / 38.12%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Jan, 2022 | 17:30
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 02:51
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Cortex XDR Agent: An Uncontrolled Search Path Element Leads to Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

A local privilege escalation (PE) vulnerability exists in the Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR agent that enables an authenticated local user to execute programs with elevated privileges. This issue impacts: Cortex XDR agent 5.0 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 5.0.12; Cortex XDR agent 6.1 versions earlier than Cortex XDR agent 6.1.9.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Product-cortex_xdr_agentCortex XDR Agent
CWE ID-CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVE-2022-0016
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.4||HIGH
EPSS-0.12% / 32.21%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-10 Feb, 2022 | 18:10
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 02:00
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
GlobalProtect App: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability When Using Connect Before Logon

An improper handling of exceptional conditions vulnerability exists within the Connect Before Logon feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect app that enables a local attacker to escalate to SYSTEM or root privileges when authenticating with Connect Before Logon under certain circumstances. This issue impacts GlobalProtect app 5.2 versions earlier than GlobalProtect app 5.2.9 on Windows and MacOS. This issue does not affect the GlobalProtect app on other platforms.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Apple Inc.Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Microsoft Corporation
Product-globalprotectwindowsmacosGlobalProtect App
CWE ID-CWE-703
Improper Check or Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CWE ID-CWE-755
Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions
CVE-2019-17437
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.12% / 31.49%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-05 Dec, 2019 | 14:11
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 04:10
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
PAN-OS: Custom-role users may escalate privileges

An improper authentication check in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS may allow an authenticated low privileged non-superuser custom role user to elevate privileges and become superuser. This issue affects PAN-OS 7.1 versions prior to 7.1.25; 8.0 versions prior to 8.0.20; 8.1 versions prior to 8.1.11; 9.0 versions prior to 9.0.5. PAN-OS version 7.0 and prior EOL versions have not been evaluated for this issue.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Product-pan-osPAN-OS
CWE ID-CWE-280
Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-287
Improper Authentication
CVE-2020-2049
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.04% / 10.63%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-09 Dec, 2020 | 18:00
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 02:53
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Cortex XDR Agent: Improper control of loaded DLL leads to local privilege escalation

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR Agent on the Windows platform that allows an authenticated local Windows user to execute programs with SYSTEM privileges. This requires the user to have the privilege to create files in the Windows root directory. This issue impacts: All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.1 with content update 149 and earlier versions; All versions of Cortex XDR Agent 7.2 with content update 149 and earlier versions.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.Microsoft Corporation
Product-cortex_xdr_agentwindowsCortex XDR Agent
CWE ID-CWE-427
Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVE-2020-1989
Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-8
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7||HIGH
EPSS-0.11% / 29.77%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-08 Apr, 2020 | 18:41
Updated-16 Sep, 2024 | 19:14
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Global Protect Agent: Incorrect privilege assignment allows local privilege escalation

An incorrect privilege assignment vulnerability when writing application-specific files in the Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Agent for Linux on ARM platform allows a local authenticated user to gain root privileges on the system. This issue affects Palo Alto Networks Global Protect Agent for Linux 5.0 versions before 5.0.8; 5.1 versions before 5.1.1.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Product-globalprotectGlobal Protect Agent
CWE ID-CWE-266
Incorrect Privilege Assignment
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2025-0120
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.1||HIGH
EPSS-0.03% / 5.39%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Apr, 2025 | 01:44
Updated-27 Jun, 2025 | 16:51
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
GlobalProtect App: Local Privilege Escalation (PE) Vulnerability

A vulnerability with a privilege management mechanism in the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app on Windows devices allows a locally authenticated non-administrative Windows user to escalate their privileges to NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. However, execution requires that the local user can also successfully exploit a race condition, which makes this vulnerability difficult to exploit.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
Product-globalprotectGlobalProtect AppGlobalProtect UWP App
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2025-0079
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-Not Assigned
Published-26 Aug, 2025 | 22:48
Updated-27 Aug, 2025 | 14:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

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.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Google LLC
Product-Android
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2025-0080
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance)
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-Not Assigned
Published-26 Aug, 2025 | 22:48
Updated-27 Aug, 2025 | 14:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

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.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Google LLC
Product-Android
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2023-0664
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Red Hat, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Red Hat, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 2.13%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Mar, 2023 | 00:00
Updated-18 Feb, 2025 | 20:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

A flaw was found in the QEMU Guest Agent service for Windows. A local unprivileged user may be able to manipulate the QEMU Guest Agent's Windows installer via repair custom actions to elevate their privileges on the system.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-n/aQEMURed Hat, Inc.Microsoft CorporationFedora Project
Product-qemufedoraenterprise_linuxwindowsQEMU
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2024-24245
Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.13% / 33.32%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-09 Apr, 2024 | 00:00
Updated-13 May, 2025 | 15:26
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

An issue in Canimaan Software LTD ClamXAV v3.1.2 through v3.6.1 and fixed in v.3.6.2 allows a local attacker to escalate privileges via the ClamXAV helper tool component.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-clamxavn/acanimaan
Product-clamxavn/aclamxav
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2018-25078
Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-MITRE Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 14.71%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-25 Jan, 2023 | 00:00
Updated-02 Apr, 2025 | 14:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

man-db before 2.8.5 on Gentoo allows local users (with access to the man user account) to gain root privileges because /usr/bin/mandb is executed by root but not owned by root. (Also, the owner can strip the setuid and setgid bits.)

Action-Not Available
Vendor-man-db_projectn/a
Product-man-dbn/a
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2024-20435
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cisco Systems, Inc.
CVSS Score-8.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.16% / 37.71%
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7 Day CHG+0.11%
Published-17 Jul, 2024 | 16:27
Updated-08 Aug, 2025 | 01:55
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco AsyncOS for Secure Web Appliance could allow an authenticated, local attacker to execute arbitrary commands and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input for the CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by authenticating to the system and executing a crafted command on the affected device. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system and elevate privileges to root. To successfully exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need at least guest credentials.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Cisco Systems, Inc.
Product-secure_web_appliance_virtual_s1000vsecure_web_appliance_virtual_s600vsecure_web_appliance_virtual_s300vasyncossecure_web_appliance_s196secure_web_appliance_s396secure_web_appliance_s696secure_web_appliance_virtual_s100vCisco Secure Web Appliancesecure_web_appliance
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2024-12673
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Lenovo Group Ltd.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Lenovo Group Ltd.
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 3.62%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Feb, 2025 | 20:31
Updated-12 Feb, 2025 | 21:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

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 Series (Gen 5) * ThinkBook 14 (Gen 6, 7) * ThinkBook 16 (Gen 6, 7) * ThinkPad E Series (Gen 1)

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Lenovo Group Limited
Product-Vantage
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-3576
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Bitdefender
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Bitdefender
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.09% / 26.14%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-28 Oct, 2021 | 13:50
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 03:14
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Privilege escalation via SeImpersonatePrivilege

Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability in Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools, Total Security allows a local attacker to elevate to 'NT AUTHORITY\System. Impersonation enables the server thread to perform actions on behalf of the client but within the limits of the client's security context. This issue affects: Bitdefender Endpoint Security Tools versions prior to 7.2.1.65. Bitdefender Total Security versions prior to 25.0.26.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Bitdefender
Product-total_securityendpoint_security_toolsEndpoint Security ToolsTotal Security
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2021-36339
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Dell
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Dell
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.15% / 35.85%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-21 Jan, 2022 | 20:15
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 01:56
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

The Dell EMC Virtual Appliances before 9.2.2.2 contain undocumented user accounts. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability to get privileged access to the virtual appliance.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Dell Inc.
Product-unisphere_for_powermax_virtual_applianceunisphere_for_powermaxvasasolutions_enabler_virtual_appliancepowermax_ossolutions_enablerunisphere_360Solutions Enabler vApp
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-34998
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Zero Day Initiative
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Zero Day Initiative
CVSS Score-7||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 14.65%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-13 Jan, 2022 | 21:44
Updated-04 Aug, 2024 | 00:26
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Panda Security Free Antivirus 20.2.0.0. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the use of named pipes. The issue results from allowing an untrusted process to impersonate the client of a pipe. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-14208.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Panda SecurityWatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
Product-panda_antivirusFree Antivirus
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2024-0073
Matching Score-4
Assigner-NVIDIA Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-NVIDIA Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.04% / 12.23%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-27 Mar, 2024 | 21:52
Updated-01 Aug, 2024 | 17:41
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
CVE

NVIDIA GPU Display Driver for Windows contains a vulnerability in the kernel mode layer when the driver is performing an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to code execution, denial of service, escalation of privileges, information disclosure, and data tampering.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-NVIDIA Corporation
Product-GPU Display driver, vGPU driver, Cloud Gaming driverstudioteslageforcequadro
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2024-0084
Matching Score-4
Assigner-NVIDIA Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-NVIDIA Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 35.53%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-13 Jun, 2024 | 21:23
Updated-15 Aug, 2024 | 22:00
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
CVE

NVIDIA vGPU software for Linux contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager, where the guest OS could execute privileged operations. A successful exploit of this vulnerability might lead to information disclosure, data tampering, escalation of privileges, and denial of service.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-VMware (Broadcom Inc.)NVIDIA CorporationRed Hat, Inc.Canonical Ltd.Citrix (Cloud Software Group, Inc.)
Product-ubuntu_linuxenterprise_linux_kernel-based_virtual_machinevirtual_gpuhypervisorvspherecloud_gamingvGPU software and Cloud Gamingvirtual_gpu_graphics_driver
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-34591
Matching Score-4
Assigner-CERT@VDE
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-CERT@VDE
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.13% / 32.75%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-27 Apr, 2022 | 15:15
Updated-16 Sep, 2024 | 20:36
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Bender Charge Controller: Local privilege Escalation

In Bender/ebee Charge Controllers in multiple versions are prone to Local privilege Escalation. An authenticated attacker could get root access via the suid applications socat, ip udhcpc and ifplugd.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-benderBender / ebee
Product-cc612cc612_firmwareicc15xx_firmwarecc613CC613CC612ICC15xxICC16xx
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2025-3925
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
CVSS Score-8.5||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 3.55%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-07 May, 2025 | 20:18
Updated-08 May, 2025 | 14:39
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
BrightSign Players Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

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.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-BrightSign
Product-BrightSign OS series 5 playersBrightSign OS series 4 players
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2025-40767
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Siemens
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Siemens
CVSS Score-8.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 1.78%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Aug, 2025 | 11:17
Updated-15 Aug, 2025 | 18:22
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

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 accessing sensitive host system resources.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Siemens AG
Product-sinec_traffic_analyzerSINEC Traffic Analyzer
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2025-33120
Matching Score-4
Assigner-IBM Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-IBM Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 1.54%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-22 Aug, 2025 | 14:54
Updated-23 Aug, 2025 | 03:55
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
IBM QRadar SIEM privilege escalation

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.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-IBM Corporation
Product-QRadar SIEM
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-27454
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 14.25%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-25 Mar, 2021 | 19:33
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 20:48
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

The software performs an operation at a privilege level higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses on the Reason DR60 (all firmware versions prior to 02A04.1).

Action-Not Available
Vendor-gen/a
Product-reason_dr60reason_dr60_firmwareReason DR60
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2021-25653
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Avaya, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Avaya, Inc.
CVSS Score-8||HIGH
EPSS-0.10% / 27.45%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-24 Jun, 2021 | 08:55
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 20:11
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in Avaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities (AVPU) that may potentially allow a local user to escalate privileges. Affects 8.0.0.0 through 8.1.3.1 versions of AVPU.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Avaya LLC
Product-aura_appliance_virtualization_platformAvaya Aura Appliance Virtualization Platform Utilities
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2023-38641
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Siemens
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Siemens
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 16.77%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-08 Aug, 2023 | 09:20
Updated-27 Feb, 2025 | 21:09
Rejected-Not Available
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A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM TOOLBOX II (All versions < V07.10). The affected application's database service is executed as `NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM`. This could allow a local attacker to execute operating system commands with elevated privileges.

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Vendor-Siemens AG
Product-sicam_toolbox_iiSICAM TOOLBOX II
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-1528
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cisco Systems, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.06% / 17.59%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-04 Jun, 2021 | 16:45
Updated-07 Nov, 2024 | 22:09
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Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
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Cisco SD-WAN Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges on an affected system. This vulnerability exists because the affected software does not properly restrict access to privileged processes. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by invoking a privileged process in the affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to perform actions with the privileges of the root user.

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Vendor-Cisco Systems, Inc.
Product-vedge_2000vedge_100_firmwarevedge_100mvedge_5000_firmwarevedge_1000_firmwarevedge_5000vsmart_controllervedge_100b_firmwarevedge_100wm_firmwarevedge_2000_firmwarevedge_1000vedge_100bcatalyst_sd-wan_managervedge_cloudsd-wan_vbond_orchestratorvedge_100m_firmwarevedge_100vedge_cloud_firmwarevedge_100wmCisco SD-WAN Solution
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-0255
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Juniper Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Juniper Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-5.5||MEDIUM
EPSS-0.02% / 3.63%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-22 Apr, 2021 | 19:37
Updated-16 Sep, 2024 | 17:43
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Junos OS: ethtraceroute Local Privilege Escalation vulnerability in SUID binaries

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in ethtraceroute of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated user with shell access to escalate privileges and write to the local filesystem as root. ethtraceroute is shipped with setuid permissions enabled and is owned by the root user, allowing local users to run ethtraceroute with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D240; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S11, 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R3-S4; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S12; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S7; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S7; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S6, 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S4; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S2; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R3-S1; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R2, 20.1R3; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2-S1, 20.2R3; 20.3 versions prior to 20.3R1-S1.

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Vendor-Juniper Networks, Inc.
Product-junosJunos OS
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2025-1411
Matching Score-4
Assigner-IBM Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-IBM Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.01% / 0.88%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jun, 2025 | 12:34
Updated-24 Aug, 2025 | 11:52
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IBM Security Verify Directory Container command execution

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.

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Vendor-IBM Corporation
Product-security_verify_directorySecurity Verify Directory
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2021-1118
Matching Score-4
Assigner-NVIDIA Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-NVIDIA Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.08% / 24.40%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Oct, 2021 | 19:30
Updated-03 Aug, 2024 | 15:55
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NVIDIA vGPU software contains a vulnerability in the Virtual GPU Manager (vGPU plugin), where there is the potential to execute privileged operations by the guest OS, which may lead to information disclosure, data tampering, escalation of privileges, and denial of service

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Vendor-NVIDIA Corporation
Product-virtual_gpuNVIDIA Virtual GPU Software
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2021-0223
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Juniper Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Juniper Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.10% / 28.25%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jan, 2021 | 17:36
Updated-17 Sep, 2024 | 00:46
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Junos OS: telnetd.real Local Privilege Escalation vulnerabilities in SUID binaries

A local privilege escalation vulnerability in telnetd.real of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated shell user to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary commands as root. telnetd.real is shipped with setuid permissions enabled and is owned by the root user, allowing local users to run telnetd.real with root privileges. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: all versions prior to 15.1R7-S9; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S11; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S12, 17.4R3-S3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R2-S4, 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S7, 18.4R3-S6; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S4; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S6, 19.2R3-S1; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R3-S1; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R2-S2, 19.4R3; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R1-S4, 20.1R2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R2.

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Vendor-Juniper Networks, Inc.
Product-junosJunos OS
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2021-0204
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Juniper Networks, Inc.
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Juniper Networks, Inc.
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.09% / 26.10%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Jan, 2021 | 17:35
Updated-16 Sep, 2024 | 23:00
Rejected-Not Available
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Junos OS: dexp Local Privilege Escalation vulnerabilities in SUID binaries

A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in delta-export configuration utility (dexp) of Juniper Networks Junos OS may allow a locally authenticated shell user the ability to create and read database files generated by the dexp utility, including password hashes of local users. Since dexp is shipped with setuid permissions enabled and is owned by the root user, this vulnerability may allow a local privileged user the ability to run dexp with root privileges and access sensitive information in the dexp database. This issue affects Juniper Networks Junos OS: 15.1 versions prior to 15.1R7-S8; 15.1X49 versions prior to 15.1X49-D230; 17.3 versions prior to 17.3R3-S9; 17.4 versions prior to 17.4R2-S12, 17.4R3-S3; 18.1 versions prior to 18.1R3-S11; 18.2 versions prior to 18.2R3-S6; 18.2X75 versions prior to 18.2X75-D34; 18.3 versions prior to 18.3R3-S4; 18.4 versions prior to 18.4R2-S7, 18.4R3-S6; 19.1 versions prior to 19.1R1-S6, 19.1R2-S2, 19.1R3-S3; 19.2 versions prior to 19.2R1-S5, 19.2R3-S1; 19.3 versions prior to 19.3R2-S5, 19.3R3-S1; 19.4 versions prior to 19.4R1-S3, 19.4R2-S2, 19.4R3-S1; 20.1 versions prior to 20.1R1-S4, 20.1R2; 20.2 versions prior to 20.2R1-S2, 20.2R2.

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Vendor-Juniper Networks, Inc.
Product-junosJunos OS
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2023-33873
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 33.99%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-15 Nov, 2023 | 16:22
Updated-21 Nov, 2024 | 20:10
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AVEVA Operations Control Logger Execution with Unnecessary Privileges

This privilege escalation vulnerability, if exploited, cloud allow a local OS-authenticated user with standard privileges to escalate to System privilege on the machine where these products are installed, resulting in complete compromise of the target machine.

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Vendor-AVEVAAVEVA
Product-enterprise_licensingmobile_operatorplant_scadacommunication_driverstelemetry_servermanufacturing_execution_systemwork_tasksintouchrecipe_managementbatch_managementsystem_platformhistorianedgeTelemetry ServerApplication ServerSystemPlatformWorktasks (formerly known as Workflow Management)Mobile Operator (formerly known as IntelaTrac Mobile Operator Rounds)Enterprise Licensing (formerly known as License Manager)Manufacturing Execution System (formerly known as Wonderware MES)HistorianEdge (formerly known as Indusoft Web Studio)Plant SCADA (formerly known as Citect)Communication Drivers PackInTouchBatch ManagementRecipe Management
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2022-34384
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Dell
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Dell
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.10% / 28.05%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-10 Feb, 2023 | 20:03
Updated-26 Mar, 2025 | 15:44
Rejected-Not Available
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Dell SupportAssist Client Consumer (version 3.11.1 and prior), SupportAssist Client Commercial (version 3.2 and prior), Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions before 4.5 contain a Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the Advanced Driver Restore component. A local malicious user may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to privilege escalation.

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Vendor-Dell Inc.
Product-supportassist_for_business_pcscommand_updatesupportassist_for_home_pcsupdatealienware_updateSupportAssist Client Consumer
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
CVE-2024-5622
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
CVSS Score-7.3||HIGH
EPSS-0.03% / 5.66%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Aug, 2024 | 08:49
Updated-13 Sep, 2024 | 20:21
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Untrusted search path vulnerability in the AprolConfigureCCServices of B&R APROL

An untrusted search path vulnerability in the AprolConfigureCCServices of B&R APROL <= R 4.2.-07P3 and <= R 4.4-00P3 may allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

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Vendor-B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
Product-industrial_automation_aprolB&R APROLb_and_r_aprol
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-267
Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions
CWE ID-CWE-426
Untrusted Search Path
CVE-2024-5623
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Asea Brown Boveri Ltd. (ABB)
CVSS Score-5.4||MEDIUM
EPSS-0.03% / 7.14%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Aug, 2024 | 08:51
Updated-13 Sep, 2024 | 20:19
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Untrusted search path vulnerability in B&R APROL

An untrusted search path vulnerability in B&R APROL <= R 4.4-00P3 may be used by an authenticated local attacker to get other users to execute arbitrary code under their privileges.

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Vendor-B&R Industrial Automation GmbH
Product-industrial_automation_aprolB&R APROLindustrial_automation_aprol
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CWE ID-CWE-267
Privilege Defined With Unsafe Actions
CWE ID-CWE-426
Untrusted Search Path
CVE-2023-32486
Matching Score-4
Assigner-Dell
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-Dell
CVSS Score-6.7||MEDIUM
EPSS-0.05% / 16.77%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-16 Aug, 2023 | 13:24
Updated-08 Oct, 2024 | 19:12
Rejected-Not Available
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Dell PowerScale OneFS 9.5.x version contain a privilege escalation vulnerability. A low privilege local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to escalation of privileges.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Dell Inc.
Product-powerscale_onefsPowerScale OneFS
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
CVE-2024-49804
Matching Score-4
Assigner-IBM Corporation
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Matching Score-4
Assigner-IBM Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.02% / 3.96%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-29 Nov, 2024 | 16:55
Updated-29 Jan, 2025 | 21:24
Rejected-Not Available
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IBM Security Verify Access Appliance privilege escalation

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.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-IBM Corporation
Product-security_verify_accessSecurity Verify Access
CWE ID-CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
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