What the vulnerability does
01Description
The School Management System – WPSchoolPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation due to a missing capability check on the wpsp_UpdateTeacher() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.16. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with teacher-level access and above, to update arbitrary user details including email which makes it possible to request a password reset and access arbitrary user accounts, including administrators.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WPSchoolPress versions 2.2.16 and earlier contain an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users with low privileges to read, modify, or delete sensitive data and functionality across the system. The vulnerability requires a valid user account but no special interaction. All versions up to 2.2.16 are affected; administrators should update immediately when a patch becomes available.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Read, modify, or delete sensitive data and system functionality with a low-privilege user account.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Student records, grades, staff data, and system settings can be compromised by any authenticated user, including students.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid low-privilege user account; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 15, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
