How severe is CVE-2022-3400?

CVE-2022-3400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3400 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3400?

CVE-2022-3400 affects Bricksbuilder Bricks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3400?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-3400 published?

CVE-2022-3400 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3400

CVE-2022-3400 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bricksbuilder Bricks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Bricksbuilder Bricks
Published: 2022-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-3400?: CVE-2022-3400 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3400 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3400?: CVE-2022-3400 affects Bricksbuilder Bricks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3400?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-3400 published?: CVE-2022-3400 was published on 2022-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bricksbuilder:bricks:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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