CVE-2022-1329

Name: CVE-2022-1329
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-19T21:15:13.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 92.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1329 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized execution of several AJAX actions due to a missing capability check in the ~/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php file that make it possible for attackers to modify site data in addition to uploading malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.2.. EPSS estimates a 92.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized execution of several AJAX actions due to a missing capability check in the ~/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.php file that make it possible for attackers to modify site data in addition to uploading malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.2.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

92.94%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Elementor	Website Builder	>= 3.6.0, <= 3.6.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168615/WordPress-Elementor-3.6.2-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.phpPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2022/04/12/5-million-install-wordpress-plugin-elementor-contains-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168615/WordPress-Elementor-3.6.2-Shell-Upload.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.phpPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2022/04/12/5-million-install-wordpress-plugin-elementor-contains-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1329?

How severe is CVE-2022-1329?

CVE-2022-1329 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 92.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1329?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST