The Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints
Description
The Simple JWT Login – Allows you to use JWT on REST endpoints
AI Analyst Comment
Remediation
Apply vendor security updates immediately. Monitor for exploitation attempts and review access logs.
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VENDOR: nicu_m
PRODUCT: Simple JWT Login
AFFECTED_VERSIONS: 0 through 3.6.6
CONFIDENCE: high
MISSING: none
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Description Summary:
The Simple JWT Login plugin for WordPress contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows authenticated users to escalate their privileges.
Executive Summary:
The Simple JWT Login plugin is vulnerable to improper privilege management, which may allow an authenticated attacker to elevate their access level to that of an administrator.
Vulnerability Details
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-14262
Affected Software: nicu_m Simple JWT Login
Affected Versions: 0 through 3.6.6
Vulnerability: This is a privilege management flaw where the plugin fails to properly validate permissions, allowing a low-privileged user to gain unauthorized administrative capabilities.
Business Impact
With a CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability represents a severe threat to the entire WordPress installation. An attacker with minimal access could escalate privileges to gain full control over the website, leading to total data compromise, site defacement, or complete system takeover.
Remediation Plan
Immediate Action: Update the Simple JWT Login plugin to the latest available version immediately.
Proactive Monitoring: Audit user account creation logs and look for unauthorized changes to user roles or the promotion of standard accounts to administrator status.
Compensating Controls: Disable the plugin entirely if a patch is not immediately feasible, or restrict access to the REST API endpoints that the plugin manages.
Exploitation Status
Public Exploit Available: false
Analyst Notes: As of July 11, 2026, there is no public information indicating active exploitation of this vulnerability. However, due to the nature of the flaw, the potential for exploitation is high.
Analyst Recommendation
Given the ease with which administrative access can be obtained through this vulnerability, it is imperative that site administrators update the plugin immediately. Failure to address this flaw could lead to a full compromise of the affected WordPress environment.