CWE-274 - Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29
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-271Privilege Dropping / Lowering ErrorsHigh
CWE-280Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
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