How severe is CVE-2022-3359?

CVE-2022-3359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3359?

CVE-2022-3359 affects Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3359?

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-2022-3359 published?

CVE-2022-3359 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3359

CVE-2022-3359 is a high-severity vulnerability in Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin before 2.10.7 unserializes the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection when a user imports (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3359?: The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme WordPress plugin before 2.10.7 unserializes the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection when a user imports (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.
How severe is CVE-2022-3359?: CVE-2022-3359 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3359?: CVE-2022-3359 affects Averta Shortcodes And Extra Features For Phlox Theme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3359?: 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-2022-3359 published?: CVE-2022-3359 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08f3ce22-94a0-496a-aaf9-d35b6b0f5bb6

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:averta:shortcodes_and_extra_features_for_phlox_theme:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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