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CWE-274 - Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges

CWE-274

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

Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges

Description

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when it has insufficient privileges to perform an operation, leading to resultant weaknesses.

Common Consequences

Scope: Other

Impact: Other, Alter Execution Logic

Related Weaknesses

CWE-269Improper Privilege ManagementMedium

CWE-755Improper Handling of Exceptional ConditionsMedium

CWE-271Privilege Dropping / Lowering ErrorsHigh

CWE-280Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges

  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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