Name: CVE-2021-34623: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2021-07-07T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2021-34623, CWE-434, CVSS 9.8, EPSS 0.02101

A vulnerability in the image uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/ImageUploader.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. .

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 9.8
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Wp User Avatar Plugin	—	Update wp-user-avatar plugin to version 3.1.4, or a newer patched version	May 15, 2025	Jun 28, 2021

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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