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Privilege Escalation

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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 (14587)

EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

An issue in TIM Solution GmbH TIM BPM Suite & TIM FLOW before v.9.1.2 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the application stores password hashes in MD5 format [CVSS 5.3 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Tim Flow Tim Solutions
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

An issue in TIM Solution GmbH TIM BPM Suite & TIM FLOW before v.9.1.2 allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via a crafted HTTP request [CVSS 6.5 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Tim Flow Tim Solutions
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Frontend Admin by DynamiApps WordPress plugin (through 3.28.25) allows unauthenticated privilege escalation to administrator via insufficient role validation. Attackers can register as admins and take full control of the site.

WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

Mf258K Pro Firmware versions up to zte_mf258kpro_play_v1.0.0b03 is affected by improper privilege management (CVSS 4.3).

Privilege Escalation Mf258k Pro Firmware Zte
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 9.1
CRITICAL POC Act Now

Panda Wireless PWRU0 devices (firmware 2.2.9) expose WAN, LAN, and wireless configuration endpoints without authentication. Remote attackers can modify all network settings. PoC available.

Privilege Escalation Denial Of Service Pwru01 Firmware
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

NREL BEopt 2.8.0.0 contains a DLL hijacking vulnerability that allows attackers to load arbitrary libraries by tricking users into opening application files from remote shares. [CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL]

Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0%
This Week

The absence of permissions control for the user XXX allows the current configuration in the sudoers file to escalate privileges without any restrictions

Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Perch CMS version 3.2. An authenticated attacker with administrative privileges can inject malicious JavaScript code into the “Help button url” setting within the admin panel. [CVSS 6.1 MEDIUM]

XSS Privilege Escalation Information Disclosure +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Dasinfomedia WPCHURCH allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects WPCHURCH: from n/a through 2.7.0. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

WordPress Privilege Escalation Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

Optional Email plugin for WordPress (through 1.3.11) has a privilege escalation via a filter that leaks predictable password reset keys. The 'random_password' filter affects not just registration but also password reset key generation, making reset tokens guessable.

PHP WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in AA-Team Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress, AA-Team Responsive Coming Soon Landing Page / Holding Page for WordPress allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Premium Age Verification / Restriction for WordPress: from n/a through 3.0.2; Responsive Coming Soon Landing Page / Holding Page for WordPress: from n/a through 3.0. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

H3C wireless controllers (M102G) and access points (BA1500L) have a vsftpd misconfiguration that grants root ownership to anonymously uploaded FTP files. Attackers can upload malicious files that execute with root privileges, gaining full device control.

Privilege Escalation Magic Ba1500l Firmware Mc102 G Firmware +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.5
HIGH This Week

Local privilege escalation in AirVPN Eddie 2.24.6 for macOS lets an unprivileged local user gain root by abusing an insecure XPC helper service. Because the privileged helper exposes its XPC interface without properly validating connecting clients, any local account can invoke privileged operations and elevate to root. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis and EPSS risk is very low (0.02%), consistent with a local-only, non-remote flaw.

Privilege Escalation Apple Eddie
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

TDM Digital Signage PC Player 4.1.0.4 contains an elevation of privileges vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify executable files. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM This Month

Dell Secure Connect Gateway (SCG) 5.0 Appliance and Application, version(s) versions 5.26 to 5.30, contain(s) an Execution with Unnecessary Privileges vulnerability. A high privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of privileges. [CVSS 6.4 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Dell Secure Connect Gateway
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

FS Registration Password plugin for WordPress (through 1.0.1) allows unauthenticated password resets for any user. Same vulnerability class as CVE-2025-14996 (AS Password Field) – missing identity verification before password change.

PHP WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL Act Now

AS Password Field plugin for WordPress (through 2.0.0) allows unauthenticated password resets for any user without identity verification. Like CVE-2025-14998 (Branda), this enables immediate administrator account takeover.

PHP WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

An uncontrolled DLL loading path vulnerability exists in AsusSoftwareManagerAgent. A local attacker may influence the application to load a DLL from an attacker-controlled location, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation RCE Myasus +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In dpe, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Integer Overflow +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In dpe, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In dpe, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In dpe, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In dpe, there is a possible memory corruption due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Memory Corruption +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In geniezone, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.0
HIGH This Week

In seninf, there is a possible memory corruption due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Google +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In mminfra, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In c2ps, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In battery, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In battery, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Android versions up to 15.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the Syst (CVSS 7.8).

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In KeyInstall, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service +3
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

Android versions up to 14.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the Syst (CVSS 6.7).

Privilege Escalation Google Memory Corruption +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In display, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.7
MEDIUM This Month

In display, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service +3
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.0
HIGH This Week

In display, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.0 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In display, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH This Week

Download Manager (WordPress plugin) versions up to 3.3.40. contains a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.3).

PHP WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the UCRM Argentina AFIP invoices Plugin (v1.2.0 and earlier) could allow privilege escalation if an Administrator is tricked into visiting a crafted malicious page. This plugin is disabled by default. [CVSS 7.5 HIGH]

XSS Privilege Escalation Argentina Afip Invoices +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL POC Act Now

The Branda WordPress plugin (through 3.4.24) allows unauthenticated attackers to reset any user's password without identity verification, enabling account takeover including administrator accounts. Full site compromise is one password reset away.

PHP WordPress Privilege Escalation
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.2
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation in Eclipse BlueChi, the multi-node systemd service controller used in Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System (RHIVOS), allows a user holding root on a managed quality-managed (qm) node to write or override systemd service unit files that execute on the controlling host node. Because BlueChi did not deny cross-node proxy/dependency requests by default, a compromised lower-trust node could pivot to the host, leading to unauthorized service execution and full host compromise (CWE-863, Incorrect Authorization). Red Hat scored it 7.2 (High); there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC This Week

An authenticated command injection vulnerability in Coolify's PostgreSQL initialization script handling allows attackers with application/service management permissions to execute arbitrary commands as root on managed servers. The vulnerability affects all Coolify versions prior to 4.0.0-beta.451 and enables full remote code execution through unsanitized PostgreSQL init script filenames passed to shell commands. A public proof-of-concept exploit is available, and while not currently in CISA KEV, the vulnerability has a moderate EPSS score of 0.41% indicating some exploitation probability.

Privilege Escalation RCE Docker +4
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.5
HIGH This Week

Local privilege escalation in Versa SASE Client for Windows (versions 7.8.7 through 7.9.4) allows authenticated local users to achieve NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM execution by abusing the audit log export feature. The client passes user-controlled file paths to a privileged background service that performs file system operations without impersonating the caller, and a TOCTOU race window combined with symbolic link and mount point manipulation coerces the service into deleting arbitrary directories as SYSTEM. Deletion of protected Windows Installer directories such as C:\Config.msi, followed by MSI rollback techniques, yields full SYSTEM code execution. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis.

Privilege Escalation Microsoft Sase Client +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH This Week

Code execution on the underlying host OS through Ignition's gateway backup restore feature enables a Gateway Administrator to escalate from application-level access to full OS-level privileges. On default Windows installations the Ignition service runs as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM, and on Linux typically as root, meaning successful exploitation yields complete control of the host - a particularly severe outcome in ICS/OT environments where Ignition interfaces with plant floor systems. No public exploit code or CISA KEV listing has been identified at time of analysis; the adjacent network vector (AV:A) and mandatory Gateway Administrator access (PR:H) materially constrain opportunistic exploitation.

Privilege Escalation RCE Microsoft
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation in e-plugins Hotel Listing plugin for WordPress (≤1.4.0) allows authenticated low-privileged attackers to gain administrator access. Successful exploitation could lead to full site compromise. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been confirmed; EPSS indicates low exploitation probability (0.08%).

WordPress Privilege Escalation Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH POC This Week

HiSecOS 04.0.01 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows authenticated users to modify their access role through XML-based NETCONF configuration. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Privilege Escalation
NVD Exploit-DB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

Local privilege escalation in Apple operating systems (iOS, iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, visionOS, watchOS) allows authenticated applications to bypass payment token access restrictions and obtain sensitive payment credentials. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to the 26.2 release across affected platforms. CVSS 5.5 with low real-world exploitation risk (EPSS 0.01%), no public exploit identified, not listed in CISA KEV.

Privilege Escalation Information Disclosure Apple +5
NVD
EPSS 0%
PATCH Monitor

Linux kernel binfmt_misc module fails to restore write access to executable files when error handling closes improperly opened file descriptors, potentially causing subsequent write operations on the same file to fail and creating a denial-of-service condition for legitimate file modifications. The vulnerability affects the bm_register_write() function which uses open_exec() to open executable files with intentionally denied write permissions, but does not call exe_file_allow_write_access() before closing the file on error paths. With an EPSS score of 0.03% (8th percentile), this represents a low exploitation probability; no public exploit has been identified at time of analysis.

Privilege Escalation Linux Linux Kernel
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.0
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Keycloak's admin API endpoints for authorization resource management contain an IDOR vulnerability allowing authenticated administrators with fine-grained permissions for one client to delete or modify resources belonging to other clients within the same realm. The flaw exists in ResourceSetService and PermissionTicketService where authorization checks validate the resourceServer (client) ID from the API request, but backend database operations use only the resourceId, creating a permission bypass. Affected administrators can exploit this with standard HTTP requests to cross-client resource boundaries; no public exploit code identified at time of analysis.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation Red Hat
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Local privilege escalation to root on Apple platforms via integer overflow in timestamp handling allows authenticated users with low-level access to fully compromise system integrity and confidentiality. Affects iOS, iPadOS, macOS (Sequoia, Sonoma, Tahoe), tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS prior to February 2025 security updates. Vendor-released patches available across all platforms. EPSS probability is minimal (0.02%, 4th percentile), and no public exploit identified at time of analysis, though the local attack vector with low complexity and authenticated requirement reduces remote exploitation risk but creates insider threat exposure.

Privilege Escalation Integer Overflow Apple +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Local privilege escalation in macOS Sequoia (pre-15.7.3) and macOS Tahoe (pre-26.2) allows authenticated users with low-level privileges to gain root access via a permissions flaw. Apple addressed the issue with additional restrictions in the latest updates. EPSS score of 0.01% indicates minimal observed exploitation activity, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis.

Privilege Escalation Apple macOS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

Local privilege escalation in Apple macOS (Sonoma 14.x, Sequoia 15.x, Tahoe 26.x) and iOS/iPadOS 18.x allows authenticated users to gain elevated system privileges through malicious applications exploiting a logic flaw in privilege checking mechanisms. Apple has released patches across all affected platforms (iOS 18.7.3, iPadOS 18.7.3, macOS Sequoia 15.7.3, Sonoma 14.8.3, Tahoe 26.2). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, with EPSS score of 0.01% (3rd percentile) indicating minimal observed exploitation activity.

Privilege Escalation Apple iOS +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

macOS launch constraint bypass enables authenticated local users to execute code with elevated privileges on macOS Sequoia (up to 15.7.2) and macOS Tahoe (pre-26). The vulnerability requires low-complexity exploitation by a user with existing local access, allowing them to circumvent Apple's launch constraint security framework and achieve full system compromise (high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact). No public exploit identified at time of analysis, with EPSS indicating only 0.02% probability of exploitation in the wild (5th percentile).

Privilege Escalation RCE Apple +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.0
HIGH This Week

Physical access to SolarEdge SE3680H solar inverters allows privilege escalation, remote code execution, and information disclosure through unpatched Linux kernel vulnerabilities. Reported by DIVD CSIRT, this affects SE3680H firmware running outdated kernel subsystems. While CVSS 4.0 scores 7.0 with physical attack vector (AV:P), the presence of RCE and privilege escalation tags indicates high impact once physical proximity is achieved. No EPSS score, KEV listing, or public exploit identified at time of analysis, suggesting limited current exploitation risk for typical deployment scenarios.

Privilege Escalation RCE Linux +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation in Nebim V3 ERP versions 2.0.59 through 3.0.0 lets an authenticated database-level attacker pivot from SQL access to operating-system control because the application stack executes with unnecessary privileges (CWE-250). Reported through Turkey's USOM/CERT-TR (advisory TR-25-0450), the issue carries CVSS 8.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/C:H/I:H/A:H), and there is no public exploit identified at time of analysis, with EPSS at 0.09% (26th percentile).

Privilege Escalation
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.4
HIGH PATCH This Week

A command injection vulnerability in gardenctl allows attackers with administrative privileges in a Gardener project to inject malicious commands through crafted credential values when non-POSIX shells (Fish, PowerShell) are used by service operators. The vulnerability affects gardenctl versions 2.11.0 and below, enabling attackers to break out of string contexts and execute arbitrary commands with potentially high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. With an EPSS score of only 0.06% and no known exploitation in the wild or public POC, this represents a lower real-world risk despite the high CVSS score of 8.4.

Privilege Escalation Command Injection Gardenctl +2
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.4
HIGH POC This Week

Local privilege escalation in the sd command-line find-and-replace utility (versions 1.0.0 and earlier, by chmln) allows a local attacker to gain root privileges through a crafted command. The flaw stems from incorrect privilege assignment (CWE-266) and is exploitable locally with no authentication indicated by the CVSS vector (PR:N), yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. Publicly available exploit code exists (proof-of-concept gist), though the EPSS score is low at 0.18% (8th percentile), and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV.

Privilege Escalation Suse Sd
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH This Week

Bitdefender Total Security, Antivirus, Internet Security, and Endpoint Security Tools prior to version 27.0.47.241 allow local attackers with low privileges to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM through a complex attack chain. The bdservicehost.exe service deletes files from C:\ProgramData\Atc\Feedback without validating symbolic links (CWE-59), enabling arbitrary file deletion that attackers chain with network-triggered file copy operations and filter driver bypass via DLL injection to achieve full privilege escalation. EPSS indicates 0.02% exploitation probability (6th percentile), and no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis. Vendor has released patches addressing this multi-stage local escalation vector.

Privilege Escalation RCE Antivirus +5
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Privilege escalation in NomySoft Nomysem (versions through May 2025) allows remote attackers with low privileges to gain elevated rights by abusing improperly used privileged APIs. The CVSS 7.1 score reflects high attack complexity and required user interaction, and no public exploit identified at time of analysis tempers immediate risk despite the high impact ceiling.

Privilege Escalation
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Privilege escalation in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird Netmonitor component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges when users interact with malicious content. Affects Firefox versions prior to 146, Firefox ESR prior to 140.6, Thunderbird prior to 146, and Thunderbird ESR prior to 140.6. Mozilla released patches in January 2025 across all product lines. EPSS score of 0.07% (22nd percentile) indicates low current exploitation probability, with no confirmed active exploitation (not in CISA KEV) and no public exploit code identified at time of analysis. CVSS 8.8 reflects the high impact potential despite requiring user interaction.

Privilege Escalation Red Hat Mozilla +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Privilege escalation in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird's Netmonitor component allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain elevated privileges via user interaction. Affects Firefox <146, Firefox ESR <140.6, Thunderbird <146, and Thunderbird ESR <140.6. With an 8.8 CVSS score but only 0.07% EPSS (22nd percentile), no public exploit identified at time of analysis, and vendor-released patches available. Not listed in CISA KEV, indicating no confirmed active exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Red Hat Mozilla +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Privilege escalation in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird's DOM Notifications component enables unauthenticated remote attackers to achieve high-severity impacts (confidentiality, integrity, availability) via user interaction. Affects Firefox <146, Firefox ESR <115.31 and <140.6, Thunderbird <146 and <140.6. EPSS exploitation probability is low (0.08%, 23rd percentile), and no public exploit or active exploitation (CISA KEV) has been identified at time of analysis. Vendor-released patches are available across all affected product lines.

Privilege Escalation Red Hat Mozilla +2
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

Client-side template injection (CSTI) in Azuriom CMS admin dashboard allows a low-privilege user to execute arbitrary template code in the context of an administrator's session. This can occur via plugins or dashboard components that render untrusted user input, potentially enabling privilege escalation to an administrative account. Fixed in Azuriom 1.2.7.

Privilege Escalation RCE Code Injection +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.0
HIGH This Week

In multiple locations of UsbDataAdvancedProtectionHook.java, there is a possible way to access USB data when the screen is off due to a race condition. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Google Race Condition +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

CVE-2025-48606 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.8). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH This Week

In DefaultTransitionHandler.java, there is a possible way to unknowingly grant permissions to an app due to a tapjacking/overlay attack. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

XSS Privilege Escalation Google +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In __pkvm_load_tracing of trace.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Google +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In multiple functions of mem_protect.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Google +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In setDisplayName of AssociationRequest.java, there is a possible way to cause CDM associations to persist after the user has disassociated them due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

CVE-2025-48629 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.8). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

CVE-2025-48628 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.8). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation. Vendor patch is available.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

CVE-2025-48627 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.8). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation. Vendor patch is available.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 9.8
CRITICAL PATCH Act Now

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to launch an application from the background due to a precondition check failure. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH This Week

In multiple functions of arm-smmu-v3.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Google +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In init_pkvm_hyp_vcpu of pkvm.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Google +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH PATCH This Week

CVE-2025-48621 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.3) that allows a tapjacking attack due. High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation. Vendor patch is available.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

CVE-2025-48620 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 7.8). High severity vulnerability requiring prompt remediation. Vendor patch is available.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.8
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

In processLaunchBrowser of CommandParamsFactory.java, there is a possible browser interaction from the lockscreen due to improper locking. This could lead to physical escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In getComponentName of MediaButtonReceiverHolder.java, there is a possible desync in persistence due to resource exhaustion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Denial Of Service Google
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In multiple locations, there is a possible way for an application on a work profile to set the main user's default NFC payment setting due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Google
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

In multiple locations, there is a possible permanent denial of service due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Denial Of Service Google +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In multiple functions of WifiScanModeActivity.java, there is a possible way to bypass a device config restriction due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Authentication Bypass Privilege Escalation Google +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.6
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

CVE-2025-48598 is a security vulnerability (CVSS 6.6). Remediation should follow standard vulnerability management procedures. Vendor patch is available.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In multiple locations, there is a possible way to trick a user into accepting a permission 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.

XSS Privilege Escalation Google +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.8
HIGH PATCH This Week

In appendFrom of Parcel.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Buffer Overflow Information Disclosure +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.3
HIGH PATCH This Week

In onUidImportance of DisassociationProcessor.java, there is a possible way to retain companion application privileges after disassociation due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Privilege Escalation Google Android
NVD
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