CVE-2022-3679

Name: CVE-2022-3679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-09T23:15:26.843+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Starter Templates by Kadence WP WordPress plugin before 1.2.17 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Starter Templates by Kadence WP WordPress plugin before 1.2.17 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kadencewp	Starter Templates	<= 1.2.17

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec4b9bf7-71d6-4528-9dd1-cc7779624760Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec4b9bf7-71d6-4528-9dd1-cc7779624760Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3679?

How severe is CVE-2022-3679?

CVE-2022-3679 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3679?

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