Bricks: Code execution
Bricks is affected by code execution. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Successful exploitation can run attacker-controlled code in the WordPress hosting account.
- Component
- Bricks
- Plugin slug
bricks- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Oct 28, 2022
- Weakness
- Not assigned
This CVE was published Oct 28, 2022 and is one of 11 known issues for this theme.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Bricks to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical 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.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H