How severe is CVE-2022-1329?

CVE-2022-1329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-1329 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1329?

CVE-2022-1329 affects Elementor Website Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1329?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-1329 published?

CVE-2022-1329 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1329

CVE-2022-1329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Elementor Website Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 93% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 93% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Elementor Website Builder
Published: 2022-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1329?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-1329?: CVE-2022-1329 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1329 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1329?: CVE-2022-1329 affects Elementor Website Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1329?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-1329 published?: CVE-2022-1329 was published on 2022-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:elementor:website_builder:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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