Is CVE-2021-34622 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-34622 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2021-34622 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2021-34622 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-34622?

CVE-2021-34622 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-34622

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:64.97%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.5th

Official 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. .

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-34622 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2021-34622 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.