Privilege Escalation
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted.
How It Works
Privilege escalation occurs when an attacker leverages flaws in access control mechanisms to gain permissions beyond what they were originally granted. The attack exploits the gap between what the system thinks a user can do and what they actually can do through manipulation or exploitation.
Vertical escalation is the classic form—a regular user obtaining administrator rights. This happens through kernel exploits that bypass OS-level security, misconfigurations in role-based access control (RBAC) that fail to enforce boundaries, or direct manipulation of authorization tokens and session data. Horizontal escalation involves accessing resources belonging to users at the same privilege level, typically through insecure direct object references (IDOR) where changing an ID in a request grants access to another user's data.
Context-dependent escalation exploits workflow logic by skipping authorization checkpoints. An attacker might access administrative URLs directly without going through proper authentication flows, manipulate parameters to bypass permission checks, or exploit REST API endpoints that don't validate method permissions—like a read-only GET permission that can be leveraged for write operations through protocol upgrades or alternative endpoints.
Impact
- Full system compromise through kernel-level exploits granting root or SYSTEM privileges
- Administrative control over applications, allowing configuration changes, user management, and deployment of malicious code
- Lateral movement across cloud infrastructure, containers, or network segments using escalated service account permissions
- Data exfiltration by accessing databases, file systems, or API endpoints restricted to higher privilege levels
- Persistence establishment through creation of backdoor accounts or modification of system configurations
Real-World Examples
Kubernetes clusters have been compromised through kubelet API misconfigurations where read-only GET permissions on worker nodes could be escalated to remote code execution. Attackers upgraded HTTP connections to WebSockets to access the /exec endpoint, gaining shell access to all pods on the node. This affected over 69 Helm charts including widely-deployed monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Datadog agents.
Windows Print Spooler vulnerabilities (PrintNightmare class) allowed authenticated users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by exploiting improper privilege checks in the print service. Attackers loaded malicious DLLs through carefully crafted print jobs, escalating from low-privilege user accounts to full domain administrator access.
Cloud metadata services have been exploited where SSRF vulnerabilities combined with over-permissioned IAM roles allowed attackers to retrieve temporary credentials with elevated permissions, pivoting from compromised web applications to broader cloud infrastructure access.
Mitigation
- Enforce deny-by-default access control where permissions must be explicitly granted rather than implicitly allowed
- Implement consistent authorization checks at every layer—API gateway, application logic, and data access—never relying on client-side or single-point validation
- Apply principle of least privilege with time-limited, scope-restricted permissions and just-in-time access for administrative functions
- Audit permission inheritance and role assignments regularly to identify overly permissive configurations or privilege creep
- Separate execution contexts using containers, sandboxes, or capability-based security to limit blast radius
- Deploy runtime monitoring for unusual privilege usage patterns and anomalous access to restricted resources
Recent CVEs (14622)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and bypass a sandbox protection mechanism by leveraging "object confusion" in a broker process, as. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 71.1%.
The Netlink implementation in the Linux kernel through 3.14.1 does not provide a mechanism for authorizing socket operations based on the opener of a socket, which allows local users to bypass. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
The bbcode plugin in TinyMCE 3.5.8 does not properly enforce the TinyMCE security policy for the (1) encoding directive and (2) valid_elements attribute, which allows attackers to conduct cross-site. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Xen 4.4.x, when running on ARM systems, does not properly restrict access to hardware features, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host or guest crash) via unspecified. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Cisco IOS before 15.3(2)S allows remote attackers to bypass interface ACL restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by sending IPv6 packets in an unspecified scenario in which expected packet drops. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The caching framework in Django before 1.4.11, 1.5.x before 1.5.6, 1.6.x before 1.6.3, and 1.7.x before 1.7 beta 2 reuses a cached CSRF token for all anonymous users, which allows remote attackers to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Power Management in Apple OS X 10.9.x through 10.9.2 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass an intended transition into the locked-screen state by touching (1) a key or (2) the trackpad. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3). No vendor patch available.
WindowServer in Apple OS X through 10.9.2 does not prevent session creation by a sandboxed application, which allows attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
CFNetwork in Apple iOS before 7.1.1, Apple OS X through 10.9.2, and Apple TV before 6.1.1 does not ensure that a Set-Cookie HTTP header is complete before interpreting the header's value, which. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The ACL implementation in Cisco IOS before 15.1(1)SY on Catalyst 6500 and 7600 devices allows local users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a "no object-group" command followed by an. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The Jetpack plugin before 1.9 before 1.9.4, 2.0.x before 2.0.9, 2.1.x before 2.1.4, 2.2.x before 2.2.7, 2.3.x before 2.3.7, 2.4.x before 2.4.4, 2.5.x before 2.5.2, 2.6.x before 2.6.3, 2.7.x before. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
static/ajax.php in PHPFox 3.7.3, 3.7.4, and 3.7.5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended "Only Me" restrictions and comment on a private publication via a request with a modified. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
PHPFox 3.7.3 and 3.7.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended "Only Me" restrictions and "like" a publication via a request that specifies the ID for the publication. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The (1) JpegImagePlugin.py and (2) EpsImagePlugin.py scripts in Python Image Library (PIL) 1.1.7 and earlier and Pillow before 2.3.1 uses the names of temporary files on the command line, which makes. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
The passwordCheck function in SAP Router 721 patch 117, 720 patch 411, 710 patch 029, and earlier terminates validation of a Route Permission Table entry password upon encountering the first. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
PackStack in Red Hat OpenStack 4.0 does not enforce the default security groups when deployed to Neutron, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and make unauthorized. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The Zypper (aka zypp) backend in PackageKit before 0.8.8 allows local users to downgrade packages via the "install updates" method. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
The default configuration of the Resources plugin 1.0.0 before 1.2.6 for Pivotal Grails 2.0.0 through 2.3.6 does not properly restrict access to files in the META-INF directory, which allows remote. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The default configuration of the Resources plugin 1.0.0 before 1.2.6 for Pivotal Grails 2.0.0 before 2.3.6 does not properly restrict access to files in the WEB-INF directory, which allows remote. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a '\0' character, as demonstrated by using this character within a pathname. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 does not check authorization in unspecified situations, which allows remote authenticated users to perform actions via unknown vectors. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
PaperThin CommonSpot before 7.0.2 and 8.x before 8.0.3 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a direct request. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
EMC Documentum Content Server before 6.7 SP1 P26, 6.7 SP2 before P13, 7.0 before P13, and 7.1 before P02 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended access restrictions and read metadata. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The Content Provider in the KOKUYO CamiApp application 1.21.1 and earlier for Android allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read database information via a crafted application. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The TransformerFactory in Apache Xalan-Java before 2.7.2 does not properly restrict access to certain properties when FEATURE_SECURE_PROCESSING is enabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Citrix VDI-in-a-Box 5.3.x before 5.3.6 and 5.4.x before 5.4.3 allows local users to obtain administrator credentials by reading the log. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The Nova EC2 API security group implementation in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.1 before 2013.2.4 and icehouse before icehouse-rc2 does not enforce RBAC policies for (1) add_rules, (2) remove_rules,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Erlang Solutions MongooseIM through 1.3.1 rev. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.
net/IOService.java in Tigase before 5.2.1 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Prosody before 0.9.4 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP stream,. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
plugins/mod_compression.lua in Lightwitch Metronome through 3.4 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Isode M-Link before 16.0v7 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted XMPP. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
nio/XMLLightweightParser.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 does not properly restrict the processing of compressed XML elements, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The User Attribute implementation in IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5.x through 7.5.1.2, 8.0.x through 8.0.1.2, and 8.5.x through 8.5.0.1 does not verify authorization for read or write access. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The Security Audit Log facility in SAP Enhancement Package (EHP) 6 for SAP ERP 6.0 allows remote attackers to modify or delete arbitrary log classes via unspecified vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
SAP Enterprise Portal does not properly restrict access to the Federation configuration pages, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
An unspecified J2EE core service in the J2EE Engine in SAP NetWeaver does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files via unknown vectors. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software 8.2 before 8.2(5.47), 8.4 before 8.4(7.5), 8.7 before 8.7(1.11), 9.0 before 9.0(3.10), and 9.1 before 9.1(3.4) allows remote authenticated users to. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
WordPress before 3.7.2 and 3.8.x before 3.8.2 allows remote authenticated users to publish posts by leveraging the Contributor role, related to wp-admin/includes/post.php and. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.275 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.350 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 13.0.0.83 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The Rendezvous Daemon (rvd), Rendezvous Routing Daemon (rvrd), Rendezvous Secure Daemon (rvsd), and Rendezvous Secure Routing Daemon (rvsrd) in TIBCO Rendezvous before 8.4.2, Messaging Appliance. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Barclamp (aka barclamp-network) 1.7 for the Crowbar Framework, as used in SUSE Cloud 3, does not enable netfilter on bridges when creating new instances, which allows remote attackers to bypass. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (JBEAP) 6.2.2, when using a Java Security Manager (JSM), does not properly apply permissions defined by a policy file, which causes applications to be. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The memcache token backend in OpenStack Identity (Keystone) 2013.1 through 2.013.1.4, 2013.2 through 2013.2.2, and icehouse before icehouse-3, when issuing a trust token with impersonation enabled,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Red Hat JBoss Operations Network (JON) before 3.0.1 uses 0777 permissions for the root directory when installing a remote client, which allows local users to read or modify subdirectories and files. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7). No vendor patch available.
MultipartStream.java in Apache Commons FileUpload before 1.3.1, as used in Apache Tomcat, JBoss Web, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 92.7%.
The Chainfire SuperSU package before 1.69 for Android allows attackers to gain privileges via the (1) backtick or (2) $() type of shell metacharacters in the -c option to /system/xbin/su. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
The CyanogenMod/ClockWorkMod/Koush Superuser package 1.0.2.1 for Android 4.3 and 4.4 does not properly restrict the set of users who can execute /system/xbin/su with the --daemon option, which allows. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Luci in Red Hat Conga does not properly enforce the user session timeout, which might allow attackers to gain access to the session by reading the __ac session cookie. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7). No vendor patch available.
The "make check" command for the test suites in PostgreSQL 9.3.3 and earlier does not properly invoke initdb to specify the authentication requirements for a database cluster to be used for the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The validator functions for the procedural languages (PLs) in PostgreSQL before 8.4.20, 9.0.x before 9.0.16, 9.1.x before 9.1.12, 9.2.x before 9.2.7, and 9.3.x before 9.3.3 allow remote authenticated. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
PostgreSQL before 8.4.20, 9.0.x before 9.0.16, 9.1.x before 9.1.12, 9.2.x before 9.2.7, and 9.3.x before 9.3.3 does not properly enforce the ADMIN OPTION restriction, which allows remote. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The saltProfileName function in base/GeckoProfileDirectories.java in Mozilla Firefox through 28.0.1 on Android relies on Android's weak approach to seeding the Math.random function, which makes it. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
Properties.do in ZOHO ManageEngine OpStor before build 8500 does not properly check privilege levels, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain Admin access by using the name parameter in. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Adobe Reader 11.0.06 allows attackers to bypass a PDF sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2014. Rated critical severity (CVSS 10.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The (1) Data Protection for Exchange component 6.1 before 6.1.3.4 and 6.3 before 6.3.1 in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager for Mail and the (2) FlashCopy Manager for Exchange component 2.2 and 3.1 before. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The VMWare driver in OpenStack Compute (Nova) 2013.2 through 2013.2.2 does not properly put VMs into RESCUE status, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass the quota limit and cause a. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.3).
mod/assign/externallib.php in Moodle 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly handle assignment web-service parameters, which might allow remote authenticated users to modify grade metadata via. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The time-validation implementation in (1) mod/feedback/complete.php and (2) mod/feedback/complete_guest.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
badges/mybadges.php in Moodle 2.5.x before 2.5.5 and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly track the user to whom a badge was issued, which allows remote authenticated users to modify the visibility. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
repository/alfresco/lib.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 places a session key in a URL, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
The identity-reporting implementations in mod/forum/renderer.php and mod/quiz/override_form.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 do not. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The wiki subsystem in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly restrict (1) view and (2) edit access, which allows remote authenticated. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
mod/chat/chat_ajax.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.9, 2.5.x before 2.5.5, and 2.6.x before 2.6.2 does not properly check for the mod/chat:chat capability during chat sessions, which. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
The FileUploadController servlet in EMC Connectrix Manager Converged Network Edition (CMCNE) before 12.1.5 does not properly restrict additions to the Connectrix Manager repository, which allows. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The XSLT component in Apache Camel 2.11.x before 2.11.4, 2.12.x before 2.12.3, and possibly earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java methods via a crafted message. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 23.0%.
The XSLT component in Apache Camel before 2.11.4 and 2.12.x before 2.12.3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and possibly have other unspecified impact via an XML document containing an. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 28.7%.
The End User Safelist/Blocklist (aka SLBL) service in Cisco AsyncOS Software for Email Security Appliance (ESA) before 7.6.3-023 and 8.x before 8.0.1-023 and Cisco Content Security Management. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The application link interface in the NTT DOCOMO sp mode mail application 6100 through 6300 for Android 4.0.x and 6130 through 6700 for Android 4.1 through 4.4 writes message content to the SD card. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The NTT DOCOMO sp mode mail application 6300 and earlier for Android 4.0.x and 6700 and earlier for Android 4.1 through 4.4 uses weak permissions for attachments during processing of incoming e-mail. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The session-restore feature in Mozilla Firefox before 28.0 and SeaMonkey before 2.25 does not consider the Content Security Policy of a data: URL, which makes it easier for remote attackers to. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Mozilla Firefox before 28.0 on Android allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and access arbitrary file: URLs via vectors involving the "Open Link in New Tab" menu selection. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Mozilla Firefox before 28.0, Firefox ESR 24.x before 24.4, Thunderbird before 24.4, and SeaMonkey before 2.25 might allow local users to gain privileges by modifying the extracted Mar contents during. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
/sbin/pppoectl in BlackBerry QNX Neutrino RTOS 6.4.x and 6.5.x allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading "bad parameter" lines in error messages, as demonstrated by reading the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.9), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
sshd in OpenSSH before 6.6 does not properly support wildcards on AcceptEnv lines in sshd_config, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended environment restrictions by using a substring. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The default Flash Cross Domain policies in ownCloud before 5.0.15 and 6.x before 6.0.2 allows remote attackers to access user files via unspecified vectors. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
ownCloud before 5.0.6 does not properly check permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary API commands via unspecified vectors. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The login page (aka index.php) in ownCloud before 5.0.6 does not disable the autocomplete setting for the password parameter, which makes it easier for physically proximate attackers to guess the. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
apps/calendar/ajax/events.php in ownCloud before 4.5.11 and 5.x before 5.0.6 does not properly check the ownership of a calendar, which allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
The contacts application in ownCloud before 4.5.10 and 5.x before 5.0.5 does not properly check the ownership of contacts, which allows remote authenticated users to download arbitrary contacts via. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
The OPVPWrapper::loadDriver function in oprs/OPVPWrapper.cxx in the pdftoopvp filter in CUPS and cups-filters before 1.0.47 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse driver in the same. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.4).
Rock Lobster Contact Form 7 before 3.7.2 allows remote attackers to bypass the CAPTCHA protection mechanism and submit arbitrary form data by omitting the _wpcf7_captcha_challenge_captcha-719. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.
Springboard in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the home screen by leveraging an application crash during activation of an. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
The Profiles component in Apple iOS before 7.1 and Apple TV before 6.1 allows attackers to bypass intended configuration-profile visibility requirements via a long name. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Photos Backend in Apple iOS before 7.1 does not properly manage the asset-library cache during deletions, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive photo data by launching the. Rated low severity (CVSS 1.9). No vendor patch available.
Apple TV before 6.1 does not properly restrict logging, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading log data. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
IOKit HID Event in Apple iOS before 7.1 allows attackers to conduct user-action monitoring attacks against arbitrary apps via a crafted app that accesses an IOKit framework interface. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
TelephonyUI Framework in Apple iOS 7 before 7.1, when Safari is used, does not require user confirmation for FaceTime audio calls, which allows remote attackers to obtain telephone number or e-mail. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 19.5%.
The owner_set function in smbcacls.c in smbcacls in Samba 4.0.x before 4.0.16 and 4.1.x before 4.1.6 removes an ACL during use of a --chown or --chgrp option, which allows remote attackers to bypass. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Quick Facts
- Typical Severity
- HIGH
- Category
- auth
- Total CVEs
- 14622