CVE-2022-3401

Name: CVE-2022-3401
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-28T19:15:09.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3401 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution due to the theme allowing site editors to include executable code blocks in website content in versions 1.2 to 1.5.3. This, combined with the missing authorization vulnerability (CVE-2022-3400), makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, can edit any page, post, or template on the vulnerable WordPress website and inject a code execution block that can be used to achieve remote code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to remote code execution due to the theme allowing site editors to include executable code blocks in website content in versions 1.2 to 1.5.3. This, combined with the missing authorization vulnerability (CVE-2022-3400), makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, can edit any page, post, or template on the vulnerable WordPress website and inject a code execution block that can be used to achieve remote code execution.

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

1.56%

72.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bricksbuilder	Bricks	>= 1.2, < 1.5.4

References

https://bricksbuilder.io/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3401Third Party Advisory
https://bricksbuilder.io/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories-continued/#CVE-2022-3401Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3401?

How severe is CVE-2022-3401?

CVE-2022-3401 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3401?

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-2022-3401?

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Source: NVD / NIST