CVE-2025-15027

CRITICAL
2026-02-08 [email protected]
9.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 08, 2026 - 02:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.8

Tags

WordPress Privilege Escalation PHP

Description

The JAY Login & Register plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.03. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to update arbitrary user meta through the 'jay_login_register_ajax_create_final_user' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.

Analysis

Privilege escalation in JAY Login & Register WordPress plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to register as administrators. All versions up to 1.1.6 affected.

Technical Context

CWE-269 in JAY Login & Register plugin. Registration functionality allows setting arbitrary user roles including administrator.

Affected Products

['JAY Login & Register for WordPress <= 1.1.6']

Remediation

Update or remove the plugin. Audit WordPress user accounts for unauthorized administrators. Implement WAF rules blocking role manipulation in registration.

Priority Score

49
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +49
POC: 0

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CVE-2025-15027 vulnerability details – vuln.today
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