CVE-2021-34631

Name: CVE-2021-34631
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-08-05T20:15:09.317+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-34631 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function found in the ~/news-plugin.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.18.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function found in the ~/news-plugin.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.18.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipdgroup	Newsplugin	<= 1.0.18

References

https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34631Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-34631Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-34631?

How severe is CVE-2021-34631?

CVE-2021-34631 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-34631?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-34631?

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Source: NVD / NIST