How severe is CVE-2017-14766?

CVE-2017-14766 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14766 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14766?

CVE-2017-14766 affects Saadamin Simple Student Result. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14766?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14766 published?

CVE-2017-14766 was published on 2017-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14766

CVE-2017-14766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Saadamin Simple Student Result with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Saadamin Simple Student Result
Published: 2017-09-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Simple Student Result plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability because the fn_ssr_add_st_submit() function and fn_ssr_del_st_submit() function in functions.php only require knowing the student id number.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14766?: The Simple Student Result plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability because the fn_ssr_add_st_submit() function and fn_ssr_del_st_submit() function in functions.php only require knowing the student id number.
How severe is CVE-2017-14766?: CVE-2017-14766 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14766 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14766?: CVE-2017-14766 affects Saadamin Simple Student Result. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14766?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14766 published?: CVE-2017-14766 was published on 2017-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:saadamin:simple_student_result:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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