CVE-2026-104748
SimpleForm <= 3.10.0 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation to wp_capabilities Mass Assignment via simpleform_wp_register
Description
The SimpleForm – Form Maker to Chat Apps with Quiz, Poll and Multi Lead Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.0 This is due to the `wp_ajax_nopriv_simpleform_wp_register` AJAX action lacking any capability check for role assignment and the `save_custom_fields_to_user_meta()` function using an exclusion list that omits `wp_capabilities`, combined with `get_form_settings()` returning a hard-coded defaults array that unconditionally enables meta writing regardless of the supplied `form_id`. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new Administrator-level WordPress account by supplying `wp_capabilities[administrator]=1` alongside standard registration fields. The nonce required by the endpoint is publicly emitted into the `front_end_data` JavaScript object on every front-end page via `wp_enqueue_scripts`, making it trivially obtainable by any unauthenticated visitor before submitting the malicious request.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 14, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2026, 8:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the SimpleForm plugin to version 3.10.1 or later.
- Remove any unexpected administrator accounts.
- Verify plugin settings for proper role assignment.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The SimpleForm – Form Maker to Chat Apps with Quiz, Poll and Multi Lead Notifications plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 3.10.0 This is due to the `wp_ajax_nopriv_simpleform_wp_register` AJAX action lacking any capability check for role assignment and the `save_custom_fields_to_user_meta()` function using an exclusion list that omits `wp_capabilities`, combined with `get_form_settings()` returning a hard-coded defaults array that unconditionally enables meta writing regardless of the supplied `form_id`. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create a new Administrator-level WordPress account by supplying `wp_capabilities[administrator]=1` alongside standard registration fields. The nonce required by the endpoint is publicly emitted into the `front_end_data` JavaScript object on every front-end page via `wp_enqueue_scripts`, making it trivially obtainable by any unauthenticated visitor before submitting the malicious request. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-269 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/104xxx/CVE-2026-104748.json">CVE-2026-104748</a> Added Reference https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/simple-form/trunk/ Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-form/tags/3.10.0/app/Assets.php#L265 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-form/tags/3.10.0/app/Integrations/WordPressAuth.php#L184 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-form/tags/3.10.0/app/Integrations/WordPressAuth.php#L291 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simple-form/tags/3.10.0/app/Integrations/WordPressAuth.php#L32 Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3726513/simple-form/trunk/app/Integrations/WordPressAuth.php Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b2b973fe-1209-43dc-b2a3-74086b12fe97?source=cve