CVE-2022-3679: kadencewp starter_templates Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-3679 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in kadencewp starter_templates. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 60% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 09-01-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 09-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Starter Templates by Kadence WP WordPress plugin before 1.2.17 unserialises the content of an imported file, which could lead to PHP object injection issues when an admin import (intentionally or not) a malicious file and a suitable gadget chain is present on the blog.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource6.6MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.93%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
60%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.92% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Kadencewp1 product
- starter_templates≤ 1.2.17
Unknown1 product
- starter templates by kadence wp< 1.2.17
Wordpress1 product
- kadence-starter-templates≤ 1.2.16 (fixed in 1.2.17)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec4b9bf7-71d6-4528-9dd1-cc7779624760ExploitVDB EntryTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory