CVE-2022-1386: The Fusion Builder WordPress plugin before 3.6.2, used in the Avada theme, does not validate a parameter in its forms which could be used to initiate arbitrary HTTP requests. The data returned is then

critical Affects avada (WordPress plugin), fusion-builder (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published ; advisory modified .

The Fusion Builder WordPress plugin before 3.6.2, used in the Avada theme, does not validate a parameter in its forms which could be used to initiate arbitrary HTTP requests. The data returned is then

Package
avada (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<7.6.2
Fixed in
7.6.2
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 71% (99.4th percentile)
Published
2022-05-16
Source
nvd

References

The Fusion Builder WordPress plugin before 3.6.2, used in the Avada theme, does not validate a parameter in its forms which could be used to initiate arbitrary HTTP requests. The data returned is then

Package
fusion-builder (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<3.6.2
Fixed in
3.6.2
Severity
critical  CVSS 9.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 71% (99.4th percentile)
Published
2022-05-16
Source
nvd

References

CWE-918
NVD recordavada (WordPress plugin) advisoriesfusion-builder (WordPress plugin) advisories

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