Vulnerability Report
Theme High Patch path listed CVE-2022-3401

Bricks 1.2 - 1.5.3 - Remote Code Execution

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.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-3401 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Remote Code Execution issue affecting the Theme Bricks. It affects 1.2 through 1.5.3 and is fixed in 1.5.4.

Published
Oct 03, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
bricks
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.5.4, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-3401 is tracked for the Theme Bricks as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is 1.2 through 1.5.3. Update Bricks to 1.5.4 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Remote Code Execution
Primary Fixed Version
1.5.4
Primary Affected Range
1.2 through 1.5.3
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-3401
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2022-3401
Patched Versions
1.5.4
Affected Versions
1.2 through 1.5.3
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