CWE-274—Improper Handling of Insufficient Privileges

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-274
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

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

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