How severe is CVE-2022-41996?

CVE-2022-41996 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-2022-41996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41996?

CVE-2022-41996 affects Theme-fusion Avada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41996?

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-2022-41996 published?

CVE-2022-41996 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41996

CVE-2022-41996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Theme-fusion Avada 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Theme-fusion Avada
Published: 2022-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ThemeFusion Avada premium theme versions <= 7.8.1 on WordPress leading to arbitrary plugin installation/activation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41996?: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ThemeFusion Avada premium theme versions <= 7.8.1 on WordPress leading to arbitrary plugin installation/activation.
How severe is CVE-2022-41996?: CVE-2022-41996 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-2022-41996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41996?: CVE-2022-41996 affects Theme-fusion Avada. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41996?: 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-2022-41996 published?: CVE-2022-41996 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:theme-fusion:avada:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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