CVE-2026-104748 Details
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.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the SimpleForm WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 3.10.0. The issue arises because the 'wp_ajax_nopriv_simpleform_wp_register' AJAX action does not include a capability check for role assignments. Additionally, the 'save_custom_fields_to_user_meta()' function's exclusion list fails to account for 'wp_capabilities'. This, combined with 'get_form_settings()' returning a default array that always allows meta writing, regardless of the 'form_id', enables unauthenticated attackers to create Administrator-level accounts by including 'wp_capabilities[administrator]=1' with standard registration information. The required nonce for this action is publicly available in the 'front_end_data' JavaScript object on all front-end pages, making it easily accessible to any unauthenticated user before sending the malicious request.
Users are advised to update the SimpleForm WordPress plugin to version 3.10.1 or later.
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Assessed Oct 14, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-269 | Improper Privilege Management | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| SimpleForm | <= 3.10.0 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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