HIGH

CVE-2021-34622

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

65.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A vulnerability in the user profile update component found in the ~/src/Classes/EditUserProfile.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator while editing their profile. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .

Technical details

Published
7/7/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-34622?

A vulnerability in the user profile update component found in the ~/src/Classes/EditUserProfile.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to escalate their privileges to that of an administrator while editing their profile. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .

Is CVE-2021-34622 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-34622 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 65.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-34622?

CVE-2021-34622 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-34622 affecting your environment?

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