CVE-2022-1386

Name: CVE-2022-1386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-16T15:15:09.31+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 71.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1386 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Fusion Builder WordPress plugin before 3.6.2, used in the Avada theme, does not validate a parameter in its forms which could be used to initiate arbitrary HTTP requests. The data returned is then reflected back in the application's response. EPSS estimates a 71.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Fusion Builder WordPress plugin before 3.6.2, used in the Avada theme, does not validate a parameter in its forms which could be used to initiate arbitrary HTTP requests. The data returned is then reflected back in the application's response. This could be used to interact with hosts on the server's local network bypassing firewalls and access control measures.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

71.72%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-918

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fusion Builder Project	Fusion Builder	< 3.6.2
Theme-Fusion	Avada	< 7.6.2

References

https://theme-fusion.com/version-7-6-2-security-update/Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bf7034ab-24c4-461f-a709-3f73988b536bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.rootshellsecurity.net/rootshell-discovered-a-critical-vulnerability-in-top-wordpress-theme/Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://theme-fusion.com/version-7-6-2-security-update/Patch, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bf7034ab-24c4-461f-a709-3f73988b536bExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.rootshellsecurity.net/rootshell-discovered-a-critical-vulnerability-in-top-wordpress-theme/Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1386?

How severe is CVE-2022-1386?

CVE-2022-1386 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 71.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1386?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-1386?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST