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CVE-2022-3359 Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme < 2.10.7 - PHP Objection Injection

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can achieve PHP object injection and potential code execution by tricking users into importing malicious files in the Phlox theme plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-3359?

CVE-2022-3359 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Unknown Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme, published on 12 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3359?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Averta Shortcodes and Extra Features for Phlox Theme.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3359?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3359 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.

Is CVE-2022-3359 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-3359 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j4qq-8fgv-rm6j.

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