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💰 Having too much 🔐 Too many permissions
overprivileged

overprivileged

7.6
Having more access or permissions than needed for a computer task
  • adjective
  • /ˌoʊvərˈprɪvɪlɪdʒd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sobreprivilegiado
  • The security audit revealed several overprivileged user accounts that needed to be restricted.

Examples

  • He warned that overprivileged access could lead to accidental or intentional misuse of data.

  • An overprivileged application can pose a risk to the entire computer system.

  • The overprivileged users accessed sensitive data without permission.

  • Are the overprivileged accounts secure from breaches?

  • The security audit revealed several overprivileged user accounts that needed to be restricted.

  • An overprivileged application can pose a risk to the entire computer system.

  • He warned that overprivileged access could lead to accidental or intentional misuse of data.

Synonyms

privileged
vsoverprivileged
11 5.4

Only allowed for a small group of people

has more rights than are necessary or appropriate in context

Antonyms

underprivileged
24 4.4

People who have less money, chances, or help than others

How Privileged

overprivileged
  • Specialized
7.6
privileged
11 5.4
limited
97 1.9
unauthorized
  • US
110 4.5

Surface Forms

overprivileged positive

Morphology

overprivileged = privileged (transparent) = over + privilege + ed

In computing contexts 'privileged' refers to granted permissions; 'over-' clearly indicates excessive permissions, so the derivation is straightforward.

Etymology

In technology, overprivileged uses the same parts: over- 'too much' and privilege 'a right or permission'. So, an overprivileged account or app has more rights than it needs, which can cause security problems.