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CVE-2022-1386

9.8 · CRITICAL

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.

Published May 16, 2022CWE-918EPSS 71.43%

Overview

CVE-2022-1386 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 16, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

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

Reftheme-fusion.com/version-7-6-2-security-update/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/bf7034ab-24c4-461f-a709-3f73988b536bRefwww.rootshellsecurity.net/rootshell-discovered-a-critical-vulnerability-in-top-wordpress-theme/Reftheme-fusion.com/version-7-6-2-security-update/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/bf7034ab-24c4-461f-a709-3f73988b536bRefwww.rootshellsecurity.net/rootshell-discovered-a-critical-vulnerability-in-top-wordpress-theme/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1386?

CVE-2022-1386 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 16, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2022-1386?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-1386?

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-2022-1386?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-1386 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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