CVE-2021-34622

Name: CVE-2021-34622
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-07T13:15:08.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34622 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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. .

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Properfraction	Profilepress	>= 3.0.0, <= 3.1.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/06/easily-exploitable-critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-profilepress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/06/easily-exploitable-critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-profilepress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 7, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34622?

How severe is CVE-2021-34622?

CVE-2021-34622 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34622?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST