HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-34624
UNKNOWNCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2021-34624

Published: April 11, 2026

EPSS:69.79%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:98.7th

Official Description

A vulnerability in the file uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/FileUploader.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. .

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the ProfilePress WordPress plugin allows users to upload arbitrary files during registration or profile updates due to a flaw in the file uploader component. Its inclusion in CISA's KEV indicates active exploitation, making it an urgent security issue.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, indicating a significant and immediate threat.

Recommended Action

Upgrade the ProfilePress WordPress plugin to a version beyond 3.1.3 to mitigate the arbitrary file upload vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-34624 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-2021-34624 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.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
WordPressPHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-34624
Severity
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)69.79%
PublishedApr 11, 2026

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-34624 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.