Privilege Escalation
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Cisco IOS XR Software contains a task group mapping flaw in a specific CLI command that allows authenticated local attackers to bypass privilege checks and gain full administrative access to affected devices. An attacker with low-privileged credentials can exploit this misconfiguration to execute unauthorized administrative actions without proper authorization validation. No patch is currently available.
File path control in Zoom Workplace for Windows Mail feature before 6.6.0.
Zoom Client for Windows contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges through improper access controls. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive system resources without administrative approval. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Improper Input Validation in Zoom Room versions up to 6.6.5 is affected by improper input validation (CVSS 7.0).
Zoom's Windows client fails to properly validate minimum version requirements during updates, enabling authenticated local users to escalate their privileges on affected systems. An attacker with local access and valid credentials could exploit this validation bypass to gain elevated permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in ExactMetrics WordPress plugin versions 7.1.0-9.0.2 allows authenticated users with the `exactmetrics_save_settings` capability to modify any plugin configuration without restrictions, potentially escalating themselves to administrative access. An attacker could exploit the missing input validation in the `update_settings()` function to grant plugin permissions to arbitrary user roles, including subscribers, effectively bypassing intended access controls. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Unauthenticated REST endpoint in Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery WordPress plugin before 2.6.60.
Privilege escalation in Umbraco CMS versions 15.3.1 through 16.5.0 and 17.x before 17.2.2 allows authenticated backoffice users with user management permissions to assign themselves elevated privileges by bypassing authorization checks on role assignments. An attacker with these permissions could gain administrative access to the CMS without proper privilege validation. No patch is currently available for affected installations.
Parse Server's LDAP authentication adapter fails to properly sanitize user input in Distinguished Names and group filters, allowing authenticated attackers to inject LDAP commands and bypass group-based access controls. This vulnerability enables privilege escalation for any valid LDAP user to gain membership in restricted groups, affecting deployments that rely on LDAP group policies for authorization. Patches are available in versions 9.5.2-alpha.13 and 8.6.26.
Local privilege escalation in Android results from an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by insufficient bounds validation. A local attacker with limited privileges can exploit this flaw without user interaction to gain elevated system permissions. No patch is currently available.
Uncontrolled buffer writes in Android's EfwApTransport component allow local attackers to achieve privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or special permissions. The vulnerability stems from insufficient bounds checking in the ProcessRxRing function, enabling an attacker with local access to corrupt kernel memory and gain elevated privileges.
Oobconfig on Android contains a logic error that allows local attackers to circumvent carrier restrictions and escalate privileges without requiring additional execution capabilities or user interaction. This vulnerability enables unauthorized privilege elevation on affected devices through a straightforward exploitation path. No patch is currently available to remediate this issue.
Local privilege escalation in Android's Media Framework Codec (MFC) decoder results from an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the mfc_dec_dqbuf function due to inadequate bounds validation. An attacker with local access can exploit this defect without special privileges or user interaction to gain elevated system permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Modem has a third OOB write in cell broadcast utilities.
Local privilege escalation on Android devices occurs through a race condition in the VPU driver's instance opening function, allowing attackers to trigger a use-after-free condition without requiring special privileges or user interaction. An unprivileged local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Modem OOB write in cell broadcast utilities enabling privilege escalation.
Samsung/Qualcomm modem has an out-of-bounds write in NR SM message handling enabling privilege escalation through crafted cellular signaling.
Android versions up to - contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
OneUptime prior to 10.0.21 has a third authorization bypass enabling low-privileged users to access admin functions.
Privilege escalation in StudioCMS versions prior to 0.4.0 enables authenticated Editor-level users to generate API tokens for arbitrary accounts, including administrative and owner roles, due to missing authorization validation on the /studiocms_api/dashboard/api-tokens endpoint. An attacker with basic editor privileges can exploit this to gain full administrative access without requiring the target account's credentials. No patch is currently available for affected installations.
Incorrect default permissions in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
following vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientLinux 7.4.0 versions up to 7.4.4 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to a local and unprivileged user to escalate their privileges to root (CVSS 7.8).
SiYuan Note prior to version 3.5.10 contains an insufficient authorization flaw in the /api/block/appendHeadingChildren endpoint that allows authenticated users with read-only (RoleReader) privileges to modify notebook content by appending blocks to documents. The vulnerability exists because the endpoint applies only basic authentication checks instead of enforcing stricter administrative or read-only restrictions. Affected users should upgrade to version 3.5.10 or later, as no workaround is currently available and exploitation requires only network access and valid read-only credentials.
Budibase suffers from missing server-side role validation in user management APIs, allowing Creator-level users to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions reserved for Tenant Admins and Owners. An authenticated attacker with Creator permissions can promote themselves to Tenant Admin, demote existing administrators, modify owner accounts, and manipulate organizational orders, resulting in complete tenant compromise. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
The rtsock_msg_buffer() function serializes routing information into a buffer. As a part of this, it copies sockaddr structures into a sockaddr_storage structure on the stack. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
Arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges in Qsee Client 1.0.1 and earlier through insecure DLL loading in the installer. An attacker can exploit this by placing a malicious DLL in the same directory as the installer and tricking a user into executing it. No patch is currently available.
Caddy versions 2.10.0 through 2.11.1 fail to strip client-supplied headers in the forward_auth copy_headers directive, enabling authenticated attackers to inject identity headers and escalate privileges. This authentication bypass vulnerability affects deployments relying on Caddy for request forwarding and has public exploit code available. The vulnerability requires valid authentication credentials but allows complete privilege elevation within affected systems.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can impersonate electric vehicle charging stations in Everon's api.everon.io platform via unprotected OCPP WebSocket endpoints. By connecting with a known or discovered station identifier, attackers gain full control to issue OCPP commands as legitimate chargers, manipulate charging session data, escalate privileges within the charging network infrastructure, and corrupt backend telemetry. CISA ICS-CERT reports this vulnerability affecting critical EV charging infrastructure. Despite 9.3 CVSS score indicating critical severity, EPSS score of 0.09% (25th percentile) suggests exploitation requires specialized knowledge of OCPP protocol and charging network architecture rather than mass automated scanning.
WebSocket auth bypass — same industrial platform family.
Acronis Cyber Protect and Cloud Agent on macOS before specific builds contain an insecure Unix socket permissions vulnerability that allows local authenticated users to escalate privileges and gain complete system control. An attacker with local access can exploit this misconfiguration to read sensitive data, modify system files, and execute arbitrary commands with elevated rights. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity vulnerability.
Improper symbolic link handling in Acronis Cyber Protect 17 for Windows (before build 41186) enables local attackers with limited privileges to escalate to system-level access through a race condition. An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected system, including reading sensitive data and modifying system configurations. No patch is currently available for this high-severity flaw.
Acronis Cyber Protect 17 for Windows before build 41186 allows local attackers with standard user privileges to escalate to system-level access through improper handling of symbolic links. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete sensitive data and execute arbitrary code. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can impersonate electric vehicle charging stations in ePower.ie by connecting to exposed OCPP WebSocket endpoints without credentials. Using any known or guessed charging station identifier, attackers gain full control to issue fraudulent charging commands, manipulate billing data, and corrupt network telemetry sent to backend systems. CISA ICS-CERT published an advisory (ICSA-26-062-07) indicating industrial control system exposure. EPSS score of 0.12% (31st percentile) suggests low automated exploitation probability despite 9.3 CVSS, though the authentication bypass affects critical electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Arbitrary command execution in OpenClaw prior to version 2026.2.14 stems from improper PATH validation during node-host execution and project bootstrapping, allowing authenticated attackers or those with local filesystem access to substitute malicious binaries for legitimate commands. An attacker can exploit this to bypass allowlisted command restrictions and achieve code execution with the privileges of the OpenClaw process. A patch is available for versions 2026.2.14 and later.
OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.14 allow unauthenticated attackers to execute privileged slash commands via direct message when the dmPolicy setting is configured to open, bypassing security controls like allowlists and access groups. This privilege escalation stems from improper authorization checks in the Slack slash-command handler that fails to validate direct message senders. A patch is available for affected users.
Hexpm's OAuth implementation fails to enforce read-only API key restrictions during token exchange, allowing an attacker with a victim's read-only API key and valid 2FA code to obtain a full-access API key with unrestricted permissions. This privilege escalation vulnerability affects users of the Hexpm package repository and enables unauthorized modification of packages and account settings. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Cognix Platform v3.0 permits authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and assume higher-privileged roles through specially crafted requests. This vulnerability affects all users with valid credentials and could allow attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access. No patch is currently available.
Security vulnerability in RustDesk remote desktop client/server. One of 6+ critical CVEs affecting the open-source remote access platform.
Internet Security contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to deletion of protected files or directories and can lead to local privilege escal (CVSS 7.8).
Avira Internet Security's Software Updater fails to validate symbolic links when deleting files during updates, allowing a local attacker to redirect SYSTEM-level file deletion operations to arbitrary targets. An authenticated local user can exploit this improper link resolution to delete critical system files, potentially achieving privilege escalation, denial of service, or compromising system integrity. No patch is currently available.
Vulnerability of improper verification in the email application. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality. [CVSS 7.1 HIGH]
Unauthenticated attackers can escalate privileges in WordPress installations using the Membership Plugin - Restrict Content (versions up to 3.2.20) by registering with arbitrary membership levels, including inactive levels or those granting administrator access, due to insufficient validation of the rcp_level parameter. This allows attackers to bypass payment requirements and gain unauthorized administrative roles without authentication. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Plaintext daemon credentials in IDC SFX2100 routing config files (zebra, bgpd, ospfd, ripd). CVSS 10.0. PoC available.
Privilege escalation in LMS Elementor Pro WordPress plugin.
Josh Kohlbach Wholesale Suite woocommerce-wholesale-prices contains a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.1).
Privilege escalation in Amelia booking plugin through version 1.2.38 allows high-privileged users to gain unauthorized elevated access due to improper privilege assignment. An authenticated attacker with administrative credentials can exploit this vulnerability to compromise system integrity and confidentiality. No patch is currently available.
Local privilege escalation in IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver firmware occurs due to overly permissive file system permissions (0777) on a privileged user's home directory, allowing any local user to read, write, and execute files within it. An attacker with local access can leverage highly privileged processes and binaries in this directory to escalate their privileges on the system. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.
Ups Multi-Ups Management Console versions up to 01.06.0001_\(a03\) is affected by incorrect default permissions (CVSS 7.8).
Sfx2100 Firmware versions up to - is affected by incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVSS 7.8).
Sfx2100 Satellite Receiver firmware contains multiple SUID root binaries in predictable locations that allow local privilege escalation from the monitor user to root. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling any local user with monitor privileges to gain complete system control. A patch is not currently available, leaving affected devices vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks.
Local privilege escalation in IDC SFX2100 firmware affects Linux systems through a SUID binary vulnerable to PATH hijacking, symlink abuse, and shared object hijacking. A local attacker can exploit this to gain root-level privileges, and public exploit code is available. No patch is currently available to address this HIGH severity vulnerability.
The setuid bit on the /sbin/ip utility in IDC SFX2100 satellite receiver firmware allows local users to execute privileged operations as root, enabling unauthorized file reads and potential privilege escalation attacks. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and affected users have no available patch. This vulnerability impacts any local user with access to the device.
Vaultwarden versions prior to 1.35.4 fail to properly enforce collection management permissions, allowing authenticated users with Manager roles to perform restricted management operations on collections where they lack authorization. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this privilege escalation to modify or control collections they should not have access to. No patch is currently available for affected deployments.
Vaultwarden versions before 1.35.4 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated Manager-level users to modify permissions on collections they should not have access to. An attacker with Manager role can exploit this during bulk permission updates to gain unauthorized access to sensitive collections. A patch is available in version 1.35.4 and should be applied immediately.
Privilege escalation and auth bypass in OpenSTAManager 2.9.8. PoC available.
Command \| Intel Vpro Out Of Band versions up to 4.7.0 is affected by uncontrolled search path element (CVSS 8.8).
Local privilege escalation in iBoysoft NTFS for Mac 8.0.0 allows authenticated macOS users to gain root access through the ntfshelperd privileged helper daemon. The daemon exposes an unauthenticated NSConnection service running as root, enabling any local user with standard privileges to communicate directly with the root-level service and execute privileged operations. EPSS probability is very low (0.02%, 6th percentile) with no confirmed active exploitation or public POC at time of analysis, suggesting limited real-world targeting despite high technical severity.
Privilege escalation in User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin.
Authenticated agents in the LatePoint WordPress plugin versions up to 5.2.7 can arbitrarily link customer accounts to any user ID during account creation, enabling privilege escalation to administrator accounts. An attacker with agent-level access can exploit this to reset an administrator's password and gain full site control. No patch is currently available.
Local privilege escalation in theshit command-line utility versions prior to 0.2.0 allows unprivileged users to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges through improper privilege dropping during command re-execution. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain root or elevated system access. No patch is currently available.
Android versions up to 16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Android versions up to - contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Local privilege escalation in Android's ffa.c component allows unauthenticated attackers to corrupt memory and gain elevated privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from a logic error in multiple functions and requires only local access to exploit. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw.
An Android MediaProvider logic error allows local applications to obtain unauthorized read and write access to arbitrary files, enabling privilege escalation without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. This vulnerability affects the createRequest function and permits apps to manipulate file access controls beyond their intended scope. No patch is currently available.
Improper input validation in Android's ManagedServices notification policy handler allows local attackers to escalate privileges without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. An attacker can exploit this flaw to desynchronize notification policies and gain elevated system privileges on the affected device. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
A logic error in Android's mem_protect.c enables local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory and escalate privileges without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. This vulnerability affects Android devices and can be exploited by any local user to gain elevated system privileges. A patch is available.
Local privilege escalation in Android's mem_protect.c results from integer overflow conditions that enable out-of-bounds memory writes, allowing unauthenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple functions within the memory protection component and is exploitable by any process on the affected device. A patch is available to address this high-severity issue.
Local privilege escalation in Android's mem_protect.c allows unprivileged attackers to achieve full system access through an out-of-bounds write caused by insufficient bounds validation. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited immediately upon device compromise by any local process.
Local privilege escalation in Android's pKVM hypervisor initialization allows unprivileged attackers to corrupt memory and gain elevated privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from a logic error in the __pkvm_init_vm function that fails to properly validate memory operations during VM setup. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw affecting Android devices.
Local privilege escalation in Android's __pkvm_host_share_guest function allows unprivileged attackers to achieve kernel-level code execution through integer overflow-induced out-of-bounds memory writes. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited directly from any local context on affected devices. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw.
Local privilege escalation in Android's PermissionManagerServiceImpl allows an attacker to override system permissions through a logic error in the removePermission function. An unprivileged local attacker can exploit this vulnerability with user interaction to gain elevated privileges. No patch is currently available and exploitation requires physical or local access to the device.
Unauthorized information disclosure in Android's Notification.java hasImage method allows local attackers to bypass permission checks and access sensitive data across user accounts without requiring elevated privileges or user interaction. This permissions bypass can lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices. No patch is currently available.
Improper permission validation in Android's PackageInstallerService allows a local app to modify its own package ownership without requiring elevated privileges, enabling privilege escalation. An attacker with a malicious app installed on the device can exploit this flaw without user interaction to gain unauthorized access to system resources. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Android versions up to 14.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Android versions up to 14.0 is affected by authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVSS 8.4).
Biometric authentication bypass in Android's BiometricService allows local attackers to enable fingerprint unlock through a logic error, resulting in privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or special permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Android versions up to 14.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Local privilege escalation in Android's Settings.java enableSystemPackageLPw function allows unauthenticated local attackers to manipulate location access controls through a logic error, requiring no user interaction. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and bypass location permission enforcement. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Android's DRM manager service allows unprivileged processes to achieve system-level access through an out-of-bounds memory write in the IDrmManagerService transaction handler. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited immediately upon execution, making it a direct path to elevated privileges on affected Android devices. No patch is currently available.
Android versions up to 16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Android versions up to 14.0 is affected by improper restriction of rendered ui layers or frames (CVSS 8.6).
Privilege escalation in Modem affects Nr17, Lr13, Nr16, Lr12a, and Nr15 devices through an out-of-bounds write vulnerability triggered when connecting to a rogue base station. An attacker controlling a malicious base station can achieve remote code execution and full system compromise without requiring additional privileges or user interaction beyond initial network connection. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
OpenWrt and its Software Development Kit contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the WLAN access point firmware caused by improper bounds checking, enabling adjacent network attackers to achieve privilege escalation without user interaction or special privileges. The vulnerability carries high severity with complete impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though no patch is currently available.
Nbiot Sdk contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed (CVSS 7.8).
Local privilege escalation in Android's PCIe driver allows system-level attackers to execute arbitrary code through an out-of-bounds write caused by insufficient bounds validation. Exploitation requires pre-existing system privileges but no user interaction, enabling a compromised system component to gain complete device control. No patch is currently available.
Authenticated Statamic CMS users (versions 6.0.0-6.3.x) can bypass privilege escalation verification checks to gain unauthorized elevated access, potentially enabling unauthorized sensitive operations depending on existing permissions. The vulnerability affects both Statamic and its Laravel framework integration, with a patch available in version 6.4.0.
OpenEMR versions prior to 8.0.0 allow authenticated portal users to access other patients' protected health information through insecure direct object references (IDOR) in the payment portal, enabling horizontal privilege escalation to view and modify another patient's demographics, invoices, and payment history. The vulnerability stems from accepting patient ID values from user-controlled request parameters instead of validating against the authenticated user's session. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability.
Arbitrary file write in Google Web Designer 14.2.2.0 lets an attacker overwrite files outside the intended extraction directory via a Zip Slip path-traversal flaw, potentially escalating to privilege escalation or code execution. Exploitation requires a victim to open or import a maliciously crafted archive (project, template, or asset bundle) in the application. The issue was reported through Google's Vulnerability Reward Program; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and EPSS rates real-world exploitation probability at just 0.01%.
Inetutils versions up to 2.7 is affected by inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere (CVSS 7.4).
Validation bypass in OpenClaw tools.exec.safeBins allows shell command execution through GNU long-option abbreviation. Attackers can abuse the 'sort' binary whitelist entry to execute arbitrary commands via abbreviated flags. CVSS 9.9.
Cisco IOS XR Software contains a task group mapping flaw in a specific CLI command that allows authenticated local attackers to bypass privilege checks and gain full administrative access to affected devices. An attacker with low-privileged credentials can exploit this misconfiguration to execute unauthorized administrative actions without proper authorization validation. No patch is currently available.
File path control in Zoom Workplace for Windows Mail feature before 6.6.0.
Zoom Client for Windows contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated local users to gain elevated system privileges through improper access controls. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive system resources without administrative approval. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Improper Input Validation in Zoom Room versions up to 6.6.5 is affected by improper input validation (CVSS 7.0).
Zoom's Windows client fails to properly validate minimum version requirements during updates, enabling authenticated local users to escalate their privileges on affected systems. An attacker with local access and valid credentials could exploit this validation bypass to gain elevated permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Privilege escalation in ExactMetrics WordPress plugin versions 7.1.0-9.0.2 allows authenticated users with the `exactmetrics_save_settings` capability to modify any plugin configuration without restrictions, potentially escalating themselves to administrative access. An attacker could exploit the missing input validation in the `update_settings()` function to grant plugin permissions to arbitrary user roles, including subscribers, effectively bypassing intended access controls. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Unauthenticated REST endpoint in Datalogics Ecommerce Delivery WordPress plugin before 2.6.60.
Privilege escalation in Umbraco CMS versions 15.3.1 through 16.5.0 and 17.x before 17.2.2 allows authenticated backoffice users with user management permissions to assign themselves elevated privileges by bypassing authorization checks on role assignments. An attacker with these permissions could gain administrative access to the CMS without proper privilege validation. No patch is currently available for affected installations.
Parse Server's LDAP authentication adapter fails to properly sanitize user input in Distinguished Names and group filters, allowing authenticated attackers to inject LDAP commands and bypass group-based access controls. This vulnerability enables privilege escalation for any valid LDAP user to gain membership in restricted groups, affecting deployments that rely on LDAP group policies for authorization. Patches are available in versions 9.5.2-alpha.13 and 8.6.26.
Local privilege escalation in Android results from an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by insufficient bounds validation. A local attacker with limited privileges can exploit this flaw without user interaction to gain elevated system permissions. No patch is currently available.
Uncontrolled buffer writes in Android's EfwApTransport component allow local attackers to achieve privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or special permissions. The vulnerability stems from insufficient bounds checking in the ProcessRxRing function, enabling an attacker with local access to corrupt kernel memory and gain elevated privileges.
Oobconfig on Android contains a logic error that allows local attackers to circumvent carrier restrictions and escalate privileges without requiring additional execution capabilities or user interaction. This vulnerability enables unauthorized privilege elevation on affected devices through a straightforward exploitation path. No patch is currently available to remediate this issue.
Local privilege escalation in Android's Media Framework Codec (MFC) decoder results from an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the mfc_dec_dqbuf function due to inadequate bounds validation. An attacker with local access can exploit this defect without special privileges or user interaction to gain elevated system permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Modem has a third OOB write in cell broadcast utilities.
Local privilege escalation on Android devices occurs through a race condition in the VPU driver's instance opening function, allowing attackers to trigger a use-after-free condition without requiring special privileges or user interaction. An unprivileged local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated system privileges. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Modem OOB write in cell broadcast utilities enabling privilege escalation.
Samsung/Qualcomm modem has an out-of-bounds write in NR SM message handling enabling privilege escalation through crafted cellular signaling.
Android versions up to - contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
OneUptime prior to 10.0.21 has a third authorization bypass enabling low-privileged users to access admin functions.
Privilege escalation in StudioCMS versions prior to 0.4.0 enables authenticated Editor-level users to generate API tokens for arbitrary accounts, including administrative and owner roles, due to missing authorization validation on the /studiocms_api/dashboard/api-tokens endpoint. An attacker with basic editor privileges can exploit this to gain full administrative access without requiring the target account's credentials. No patch is currently available for affected installations.
Incorrect default permissions in .NET allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
following vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClientLinux 7.4.0 versions up to 7.4.4 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to a local and unprivileged user to escalate their privileges to root (CVSS 7.8).
SiYuan Note prior to version 3.5.10 contains an insufficient authorization flaw in the /api/block/appendHeadingChildren endpoint that allows authenticated users with read-only (RoleReader) privileges to modify notebook content by appending blocks to documents. The vulnerability exists because the endpoint applies only basic authentication checks instead of enforcing stricter administrative or read-only restrictions. Affected users should upgrade to version 3.5.10 or later, as no workaround is currently available and exploitation requires only network access and valid read-only credentials.
Budibase suffers from missing server-side role validation in user management APIs, allowing Creator-level users to escalate privileges and perform unauthorized actions reserved for Tenant Admins and Owners. An authenticated attacker with Creator permissions can promote themselves to Tenant Admin, demote existing administrators, modify owner accounts, and manipulate organizational orders, resulting in complete tenant compromise. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
The rtsock_msg_buffer() function serializes routing information into a buffer. As a part of this, it copies sockaddr structures into a sockaddr_storage structure on the stack. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]
Arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges in Qsee Client 1.0.1 and earlier through insecure DLL loading in the installer. An attacker can exploit this by placing a malicious DLL in the same directory as the installer and tricking a user into executing it. No patch is currently available.
Caddy versions 2.10.0 through 2.11.1 fail to strip client-supplied headers in the forward_auth copy_headers directive, enabling authenticated attackers to inject identity headers and escalate privileges. This authentication bypass vulnerability affects deployments relying on Caddy for request forwarding and has public exploit code available. The vulnerability requires valid authentication credentials but allows complete privilege elevation within affected systems.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can impersonate electric vehicle charging stations in Everon's api.everon.io platform via unprotected OCPP WebSocket endpoints. By connecting with a known or discovered station identifier, attackers gain full control to issue OCPP commands as legitimate chargers, manipulate charging session data, escalate privileges within the charging network infrastructure, and corrupt backend telemetry. CISA ICS-CERT reports this vulnerability affecting critical EV charging infrastructure. Despite 9.3 CVSS score indicating critical severity, EPSS score of 0.09% (25th percentile) suggests exploitation requires specialized knowledge of OCPP protocol and charging network architecture rather than mass automated scanning.
WebSocket auth bypass — same industrial platform family.
Acronis Cyber Protect and Cloud Agent on macOS before specific builds contain an insecure Unix socket permissions vulnerability that allows local authenticated users to escalate privileges and gain complete system control. An attacker with local access can exploit this misconfiguration to read sensitive data, modify system files, and execute arbitrary commands with elevated rights. No patch is currently available for this HIGH severity vulnerability.
Improper symbolic link handling in Acronis Cyber Protect 17 for Windows (before build 41186) enables local attackers with limited privileges to escalate to system-level access through a race condition. An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected system, including reading sensitive data and modifying system configurations. No patch is currently available for this high-severity flaw.
Acronis Cyber Protect 17 for Windows before build 41186 allows local attackers with standard user privileges to escalate to system-level access through improper handling of symbolic links. An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the affected system, including the ability to read, modify, or delete sensitive data and execute arbitrary code. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Unauthenticated remote attackers can impersonate electric vehicle charging stations in ePower.ie by connecting to exposed OCPP WebSocket endpoints without credentials. Using any known or guessed charging station identifier, attackers gain full control to issue fraudulent charging commands, manipulate billing data, and corrupt network telemetry sent to backend systems. CISA ICS-CERT published an advisory (ICSA-26-062-07) indicating industrial control system exposure. EPSS score of 0.12% (31st percentile) suggests low automated exploitation probability despite 9.3 CVSS, though the authentication bypass affects critical electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Arbitrary command execution in OpenClaw prior to version 2026.2.14 stems from improper PATH validation during node-host execution and project bootstrapping, allowing authenticated attackers or those with local filesystem access to substitute malicious binaries for legitimate commands. An attacker can exploit this to bypass allowlisted command restrictions and achieve code execution with the privileges of the OpenClaw process. A patch is available for versions 2026.2.14 and later.
OpenClaw versions before 2026.2.14 allow unauthenticated attackers to execute privileged slash commands via direct message when the dmPolicy setting is configured to open, bypassing security controls like allowlists and access groups. This privilege escalation stems from improper authorization checks in the Slack slash-command handler that fails to validate direct message senders. A patch is available for affected users.
Hexpm's OAuth implementation fails to enforce read-only API key restrictions during token exchange, allowing an attacker with a victim's read-only API key and valid 2FA code to obtain a full-access API key with unrestricted permissions. This privilege escalation vulnerability affects users of the Hexpm package repository and enables unauthorized modification of packages and account settings. No patch is currently available.
Privilege escalation in Cognix Platform v3.0 permits authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and assume higher-privileged roles through specially crafted requests. This vulnerability affects all users with valid credentials and could allow attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access. No patch is currently available.
Security vulnerability in RustDesk remote desktop client/server. One of 6+ critical CVEs affecting the open-source remote access platform.
Internet Security contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to deletion of protected files or directories and can lead to local privilege escal (CVSS 7.8).
Avira Internet Security's Software Updater fails to validate symbolic links when deleting files during updates, allowing a local attacker to redirect SYSTEM-level file deletion operations to arbitrary targets. An authenticated local user can exploit this improper link resolution to delete critical system files, potentially achieving privilege escalation, denial of service, or compromising system integrity. No patch is currently available.
Vulnerability of improper verification in the email application. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality. [CVSS 7.1 HIGH]
Unauthenticated attackers can escalate privileges in WordPress installations using the Membership Plugin - Restrict Content (versions up to 3.2.20) by registering with arbitrary membership levels, including inactive levels or those granting administrator access, due to insufficient validation of the rcp_level parameter. This allows attackers to bypass payment requirements and gain unauthorized administrative roles without authentication. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Plaintext daemon credentials in IDC SFX2100 routing config files (zebra, bgpd, ospfd, ripd). CVSS 10.0. PoC available.
Privilege escalation in LMS Elementor Pro WordPress plugin.
Josh Kohlbach Wholesale Suite woocommerce-wholesale-prices contains a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.1).
Privilege escalation in Amelia booking plugin through version 1.2.38 allows high-privileged users to gain unauthorized elevated access due to improper privilege assignment. An authenticated attacker with administrative credentials can exploit this vulnerability to compromise system integrity and confidentiality. No patch is currently available.
Local privilege escalation in IDC SFX2100 Satellite Receiver firmware occurs due to overly permissive file system permissions (0777) on a privileged user's home directory, allowing any local user to read, write, and execute files within it. An attacker with local access can leverage highly privileged processes and binaries in this directory to escalate their privileges on the system. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and no patch is currently available.
Ups Multi-Ups Management Console versions up to 01.06.0001_\(a03\) is affected by incorrect default permissions (CVSS 7.8).
Sfx2100 Firmware versions up to - is affected by incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVSS 7.8).
Sfx2100 Satellite Receiver firmware contains multiple SUID root binaries in predictable locations that allow local privilege escalation from the monitor user to root. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, enabling any local user with monitor privileges to gain complete system control. A patch is not currently available, leaving affected devices vulnerable to privilege escalation attacks.
Local privilege escalation in IDC SFX2100 firmware affects Linux systems through a SUID binary vulnerable to PATH hijacking, symlink abuse, and shared object hijacking. A local attacker can exploit this to gain root-level privileges, and public exploit code is available. No patch is currently available to address this HIGH severity vulnerability.
The setuid bit on the /sbin/ip utility in IDC SFX2100 satellite receiver firmware allows local users to execute privileged operations as root, enabling unauthorized file reads and potential privilege escalation attacks. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability, and affected users have no available patch. This vulnerability impacts any local user with access to the device.
Vaultwarden versions prior to 1.35.4 fail to properly enforce collection management permissions, allowing authenticated users with Manager roles to perform restricted management operations on collections where they lack authorization. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this privilege escalation to modify or control collections they should not have access to. No patch is currently available for affected deployments.
Vaultwarden versions before 1.35.4 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated Manager-level users to modify permissions on collections they should not have access to. An attacker with Manager role can exploit this during bulk permission updates to gain unauthorized access to sensitive collections. A patch is available in version 1.35.4 and should be applied immediately.
Privilege escalation and auth bypass in OpenSTAManager 2.9.8. PoC available.
Command \| Intel Vpro Out Of Band versions up to 4.7.0 is affected by uncontrolled search path element (CVSS 8.8).
Local privilege escalation in iBoysoft NTFS for Mac 8.0.0 allows authenticated macOS users to gain root access through the ntfshelperd privileged helper daemon. The daemon exposes an unauthenticated NSConnection service running as root, enabling any local user with standard privileges to communicate directly with the root-level service and execute privileged operations. EPSS probability is very low (0.02%, 6th percentile) with no confirmed active exploitation or public POC at time of analysis, suggesting limited real-world targeting despite high technical severity.
Privilege escalation in User Registration & Membership WordPress plugin.
Authenticated agents in the LatePoint WordPress plugin versions up to 5.2.7 can arbitrarily link customer accounts to any user ID during account creation, enabling privilege escalation to administrator accounts. An attacker with agent-level access can exploit this to reset an administrator's password and gain full site control. No patch is currently available.
Local privilege escalation in theshit command-line utility versions prior to 0.2.0 allows unprivileged users to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges through improper privilege dropping during command re-execution. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain root or elevated system access. No patch is currently available.
Android versions up to 16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Android versions up to - contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Local privilege escalation in Android's ffa.c component allows unauthenticated attackers to corrupt memory and gain elevated privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from a logic error in multiple functions and requires only local access to exploit. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw.
An Android MediaProvider logic error allows local applications to obtain unauthorized read and write access to arbitrary files, enabling privilege escalation without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. This vulnerability affects the createRequest function and permits apps to manipulate file access controls beyond their intended scope. No patch is currently available.
Improper input validation in Android's ManagedServices notification policy handler allows local attackers to escalate privileges without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. An attacker can exploit this flaw to desynchronize notification policies and gain elevated system privileges on the affected device. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
A logic error in Android's mem_protect.c enables local attackers to write out-of-bounds memory and escalate privileges without requiring additional permissions or user interaction. This vulnerability affects Android devices and can be exploited by any local user to gain elevated system privileges. A patch is available.
Local privilege escalation in Android's mem_protect.c results from integer overflow conditions that enable out-of-bounds memory writes, allowing unauthenticated local attackers to gain elevated system privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability affects multiple functions within the memory protection component and is exploitable by any process on the affected device. A patch is available to address this high-severity issue.
Local privilege escalation in Android's mem_protect.c allows unprivileged attackers to achieve full system access through an out-of-bounds write caused by insufficient bounds validation. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited immediately upon device compromise by any local process.
Local privilege escalation in Android's pKVM hypervisor initialization allows unprivileged attackers to corrupt memory and gain elevated privileges without user interaction. The vulnerability stems from a logic error in the __pkvm_init_vm function that fails to properly validate memory operations during VM setup. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw affecting Android devices.
Local privilege escalation in Android's __pkvm_host_share_guest function allows unprivileged attackers to achieve kernel-level code execution through integer overflow-induced out-of-bounds memory writes. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited directly from any local context on affected devices. A patch is available to address this high-severity flaw.
Local privilege escalation in Android's PermissionManagerServiceImpl allows an attacker to override system permissions through a logic error in the removePermission function. An unprivileged local attacker can exploit this vulnerability with user interaction to gain elevated privileges. No patch is currently available and exploitation requires physical or local access to the device.
Unauthorized information disclosure in Android's Notification.java hasImage method allows local attackers to bypass permission checks and access sensitive data across user accounts without requiring elevated privileges or user interaction. This permissions bypass can lead to local privilege escalation on affected Android devices. No patch is currently available.
Improper permission validation in Android's PackageInstallerService allows a local app to modify its own package ownership without requiring elevated privileges, enabling privilege escalation. An attacker with a malicious app installed on the device can exploit this flaw without user interaction to gain unauthorized access to system resources. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Android versions up to 14.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Android versions up to 14.0 is affected by authorization bypass through user-controlled key (CVSS 8.4).
Biometric authentication bypass in Android's BiometricService allows local attackers to enable fingerprint unlock through a logic error, resulting in privilege escalation without requiring user interaction or special permissions. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Android versions up to 14.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Local privilege escalation in Android's Settings.java enableSystemPackageLPw function allows unauthenticated local attackers to manipulate location access controls through a logic error, requiring no user interaction. An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges and bypass location permission enforcement. No patch is currently available for this vulnerability.
Local privilege escalation in Android's DRM manager service allows unprivileged processes to achieve system-level access through an out-of-bounds memory write in the IDrmManagerService transaction handler. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited immediately upon execution, making it a direct path to elevated privileges on affected Android devices. No patch is currently available.
Android versions up to 16.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed (CVSS 8.4).
Android versions up to 14.0 is affected by improper restriction of rendered ui layers or frames (CVSS 8.6).
Privilege escalation in Modem affects Nr17, Lr13, Nr16, Lr12a, and Nr15 devices through an out-of-bounds write vulnerability triggered when connecting to a rogue base station. An attacker controlling a malicious base station can achieve remote code execution and full system compromise without requiring additional privileges or user interaction beyond initial network connection. No patch is currently available for this high-severity vulnerability.
OpenWrt and its Software Development Kit contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the WLAN access point firmware caused by improper bounds checking, enabling adjacent network attackers to achieve privilege escalation without user interaction or special privileges. The vulnerability carries high severity with complete impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though no patch is currently available.
Nbiot Sdk contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed (CVSS 7.8).
Local privilege escalation in Android's PCIe driver allows system-level attackers to execute arbitrary code through an out-of-bounds write caused by insufficient bounds validation. Exploitation requires pre-existing system privileges but no user interaction, enabling a compromised system component to gain complete device control. No patch is currently available.
Authenticated Statamic CMS users (versions 6.0.0-6.3.x) can bypass privilege escalation verification checks to gain unauthorized elevated access, potentially enabling unauthorized sensitive operations depending on existing permissions. The vulnerability affects both Statamic and its Laravel framework integration, with a patch available in version 6.4.0.
OpenEMR versions prior to 8.0.0 allow authenticated portal users to access other patients' protected health information through insecure direct object references (IDOR) in the payment portal, enabling horizontal privilege escalation to view and modify another patient's demographics, invoices, and payment history. The vulnerability stems from accepting patient ID values from user-controlled request parameters instead of validating against the authenticated user's session. Public exploit code exists for this vulnerability.
Arbitrary file write in Google Web Designer 14.2.2.0 lets an attacker overwrite files outside the intended extraction directory via a Zip Slip path-traversal flaw, potentially escalating to privilege escalation or code execution. Exploitation requires a victim to open or import a maliciously crafted archive (project, template, or asset bundle) in the application. The issue was reported through Google's Vulnerability Reward Program; there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and EPSS rates real-world exploitation probability at just 0.01%.
Inetutils versions up to 2.7 is affected by inclusion of functionality from untrusted control sphere (CVSS 7.4).
Validation bypass in OpenClaw tools.exec.safeBins allows shell command execution through GNU long-option abbreviation. Attackers can abuse the 'sort' binary whitelist entry to execute arbitrary commands via abbreviated flags. CVSS 9.9.