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CVE-2021-34622

HIGH 8.8 CVSS 3.1
Published
July 7, 2021
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
security@wordfence.com
Weakness
CWE-269
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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. .

Affected WordPress components

  • profilepress Plugin · profilepress
    Confirmed match Homeless
    From 3.0.0 (including) to 3.1.3 (including)
    View on WordPress.org
  • Paid Membership Plugin, Ecommerce, User Registration Form, Login Form, User Profile & Restrict Content – ProfilePress Plugin · wp-user-avatar
    Confirmed match Active
    From 3.0.0 (including) to 3.1.3 (including); Version 3.0.0 - 3.1.3
    View on WordPress.org

A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.

Affected products and versions

  • ProfilePress ProfilePress — Version 3.0.0 - 3.1.3
  • properfraction profilepress — From 3.0.0 (including) to 3.1.3 (including)

References

  • www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/06/easily-exploitable-critical-vulnerabilities-patched-in-profilepress-plugin/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record