Simple User Registration <= 6.7 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation via profile_save_field
2026-01-27 21:50
johskaStrategic Overview
StatusPatched in 6.8
Affected PluginMemberHero – Simple User Registration & Login
Affected Version
<= 6.7CVSS8.8High
CVE
CVE-2026-0844Vulnerability Overview
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.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 6.8, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
External References
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