Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-266

    CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment

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

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management

    CWE-286: Incorrect User Management