WordPress plugin
Simple User Capabilities security & vulnerabilities
Unpatched vulnerability in the latest version
At least one vulnerability affects the latest version and no fix has been released. Deactivate the plugin or restrict access to the affected feature until the vendor ships a patch.
- Critical1
- High0
- Medium1
- Low0
All Simple User Capabilities vulnerabilities
| Severity | Vulnerability | CVE | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical9.8 | Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation ≤1.0No patch available | CVE-2025-12158 |
- Critical9.8Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation
≤1.0No patch available
Simple User Capabilities: common questions
Does Simple User Capabilities have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. VulnCrest Radar lists 2 known vulnerabilities in Simple User Capabilities: 1 critical, 1 medium. At least one is not fixed in the latest version.
How do I check which version of Simple User Capabilities I run?
In wp-admin open Plugins → Installed Plugins; the version is shown under the name. Without admin access, our passive Check my site tool can often read it from public files.
What is the most recent Simple User Capabilities vulnerability?
CVE-2025-12158, published Nov 3, 2025: Simple User Capabilities <= 1.0 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Privilege Escalation. Severity: Critical (CVSS 9.8).
Is any Simple User Capabilities vulnerability listed in CISA KEV?
No. None of the known Simple User Capabilities vulnerabilities is currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.