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CVE-2022-1329

8.8 · HIGH

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…

Published Apr 19, 2022CWE-434EPSS 92.66%

Overview

CVE-2022-1329 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/168615/WordPress-Elementor-3.6.2-Shell-Upload.htmlRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.phpRefwww.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2022/04/12/5-million-install-wordpress-plugin-elementor-contains-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability/Refwww.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability/Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/168615/WordPress-Elementor-3.6.2-Shell-Upload.htmlRefplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2708766/elementor/trunk/core/app/modules/onboarding/module.phpRefwww.pluginvulnerabilities.com/2022/04/12/5-million-install-wordpress-plugin-elementor-contains-authenticated-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability/Refwww.wordfence.com/blog/2022/04/elementor-critical-remote-code-execution-vulnerability/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1329?

CVE-2022-1329 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-1329?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-1329?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-1329?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-1329 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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