CVE-2021-4366

Name: CVE-2021-4366
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-07T02:15:14.66+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-4366 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The PWA for WP & AMP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the pwaforwp_update_features_options function in versions up to, and including, 1.7.32. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change the otherwise restricted settings within the plugin.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The PWA for WP & AMP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the pwaforwp_update_features_options function in versions up to, and including, 1.7.32. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to change the otherwise restricted settings within the plugin.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Magazine3	Pwa For Wp \& Amp	< 1.7.33

References

https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-pwa-for-wp-and-amp-plugin-fixed-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b38a51d7-375e-4cca-88ba-ccab796ac134Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9892dd1-3939-41a9-a828-fa1bf7d96eb8?source=cveThird Party Advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-pwa-for-wp-and-amp-plugin-fixed-vulnerabilities/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b38a51d7-375e-4cca-88ba-ccab796ac134Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a9892dd1-3939-41a9-a828-fa1bf7d96eb8?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4366?

How severe is CVE-2021-4366?

CVE-2021-4366 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4366?

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