**Description:** Overprivileged accounts are user accounts that have more permissions than necessary to perform their specific functions within a computer system. This excess of privileges can significantly increase security risks, as it allows users to perform actions that could compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and systems. For example, an employee who only needs access to certain files may have administrative privileges, allowing them to modify or delete critical information. This situation can result from poor permission management, where accounts are not regularly reviewed and adjusted, or from a lack of clear policies regarding privilege assignment. Overprivileged accounts are a common vector for both internal and external attacks, as attackers can exploit these excessive permissions to carry out malicious actions without being detected. Therefore, it is crucial to implement vulnerability analysis that identifies and corrects these accounts, ensuring that each user has only the permissions necessary to perform their job, which contributes to a more robust security posture within the organization.
