Auth bypass in Bricks Builder
CVE-2022-3400
The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to a missing capability check on the bricks_save_post AJAX action in versions 1.0 to 1.5.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with minimal permissions, such as a subscriber, to edit any page, post, or template on the vulnerable WordPress website.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.006 (46.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Bricks Builder — versions 1.0
- Bricksbuilder Bricks
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-3400?
- CVE-2022-3400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bricks Builder, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2022-10-28.
- How severe is CVE-2022-3400?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-3400 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.