CVE-2017-14766: The Simple Student Result plugin before 1.6.4 for WordPress has an Authentication Bypass vulnerability because

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-14766?

simple student result: upgrade to newer than 1.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-14766 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14766 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-14766 affect?

CVE-2017-14766 affects simple student result. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 numb

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-14766?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-14766 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting simple student result. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-09-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: saadamin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-09-27 08:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

saadamin simple student result UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.3

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy simple-student-result || rpm -q simple-student-result || simple-student-result --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade simple-student-result

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade simple-student-result

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-14766?

simple student result: upgrade to newer than 1.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-14766 being exploited?

CVE-2017-14766 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-14766 affect?

CVE-2017-14766 affects simple student result. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 numb

How urgent is CVE-2017-14766?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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