How severe is CVE-2021-4446?

CVE-2021-4446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2021-4446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-4446?

CVE-2021-4446 affects Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4446?

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

Does CVE-2021-4446 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-4446 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34631.

When was CVE-2021-4446 published?

CVE-2021-4446 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-4446

CVE-2021-4446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34631
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor
Published: 2024-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Essential Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to and including 4.6.4 due to missing capability checks and nonce disclosure. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to perform many unauthorized actions such as changing settings and installing arbitrary plugins.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4446?: The Essential Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to and including 4.6.4 due to missing capability checks and nonce disclosure. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with minimal permissions such as a subscriber, to perform many unauthorized actions such as changing settings and installing arbitrary plugins.
How severe is CVE-2021-4446?: CVE-2021-4446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2021-4446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-4446?: CVE-2021-4446 affects Wpdeveloper Essential Addons For Elementor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4446?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-4446 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-4446 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34631.
When was CVE-2021-4446 published?: CVE-2021-4446 was published on 2024-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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