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CWE-266 - Incorrect Privilege Assignment

CWE-266

  • Abstraction:
  • Base
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Draft
Weakness Name

Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Description

A product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

Common Consequences

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

Notes: A user can access restricted functionality and/or sensitive information that may include administrative functionality and user accounts.

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-06-29

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