CVE-2025-12158: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in tanvirahmed1984 Simple User Capabilities
The Simple User Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the suc_submit_capabilities() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate the role of any user account to administrator.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-12158 is a critical vulnerability in the Simple User Capabilities WordPress plugin by tanvirahmed1984. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the suc_submit_capabilities() function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges by changing user roles to administrator. This affects all versions up to 1.0. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges on affected WordPress sites, potentially leading to full site compromise, data exposure, and unauthorized control over site content and configuration. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the Simple User Capabilities plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
CVE-2025-12158: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in tanvirahmed1984 Simple User Capabilities
Description
The Simple User Capabilities plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the suc_submit_capabilities() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to elevate the role of any user account to administrator.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-12158 is a critical vulnerability in the Simple User Capabilities WordPress plugin by tanvirahmed1984. The issue arises from a missing capability check in the suc_submit_capabilities() function, enabling unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges by changing user roles to administrator. This affects all versions up to 1.0. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are available at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative privileges on affected WordPress sites, potentially leading to full site compromise, data exposure, and unauthorized control over site content and configuration. The CVSS score of 9.8 reflects high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, it is recommended to disable or remove the Simple User Capabilities plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor vendor channels for updates or patches addressing this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-24T13:21:01.016Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 690984dd2b77ca42b4883eae
Added to database: 11/4/2025, 4:45:17 AM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 9:16:54 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:49:27 PM
Views: 153
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