How severe is CVE-2021-36917?

CVE-2021-36917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-36917 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-36917?

CVE-2021-36917 affects Wpwave Hide My Wp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36917?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-36917 published?

CVE-2021-36917 was published on 2021-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-36917

CVE-2021-36917 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpwave Hide My Wp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpwave Hide My Wp
Published: 2021-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. It is possible to retrieve a reset token which can then be used to deactivate the plugin.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-36917?: WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. It is possible to retrieve a reset token which can then be used to deactivate the plugin.
How severe is CVE-2021-36917?: CVE-2021-36917 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-36917 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-36917?: CVE-2021-36917 affects Wpwave Hide My Wp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36917?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-36917 published?: CVE-2021-36917 was published on 2021-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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