CVE-2021-34623
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CVE-2021-34623 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the image uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/ImageUploader.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to upload arbitrary files during user registration or during profile updates. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. EPSS estimates a 2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in the image uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/ImageUploader.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to upload arbitrary files during user registration or during profile updates. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
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