CVE-2021-34631: The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-34631?

newsplugin: upgrade to newer than 1.0.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-34631 being exploited?

CVE-2021-34631 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-34631 affect?

CVE-2021-34631 affects newsplugin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function found in the ~/news-plugin.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.1

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2021-34631 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting newsplugin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function found in the ~/news-plugin.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.18.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2021-08-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ipdgroup

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-08-05 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ipdgroup newsplugin UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.18

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.18

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsplugin || rpm -q newsplugin || newsplugin --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.18 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newsplugin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newsplugin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-34631?

newsplugin: upgrade to newer than 1.0.18. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-34631 being exploited?

CVE-2021-34631 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-34631 affect?

CVE-2021-34631 affects newsplugin. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The NewsPlugin WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the handle_save_style function found in the ~/news-plugin.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 1.0.1

How urgent is CVE-2021-34631?

Priority 42/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

References

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