CVE-2026-0844

HIGH
2026-01-28 [email protected]
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 28, 2026 - 12:15 nvd
HIGH 8.8

Tags

WordPress Privilege Escalation Authentication Bypass

Description

The Simple User Registration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to privilege escalation in versions up to, and including, 6.7 due to insufficient restriction on the 'profile_save_field' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to modify their user role by supplying the 'wp_capabilities' parameter during a profile update.

Analysis

Simple User Registration (WordPress plugin) versions up to 6.7 is affected by improper access control (CVSS 8.8).

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Audit all installations of Simple User Registration plugin and document affected WordPress instances. Within 7 days: Disable the plugin on all affected systems or restrict access via WAF/network controls if business-critical; contact the vendor for patch timeline. …

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Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +44
POC: 0

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CVE-2026-0844 vulnerability details – vuln.today
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