CVE-2022-41996: theme-fusion avada Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighModified
Published 27-10-2022Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-41996 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in theme-fusion avada. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42.2% of scored vulnerabilities. Fixed in 7.8.2.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.51%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-10-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in ThemeFusion Avada premium theme versions <= 7.8.1 on WordPress leading to arbitrary plugin installation/activation.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.51%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.50% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.51%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Theme-fusion1 product
- avada≤ 7.8.1
Themefusion1 product
- avada (premium wordpress theme)≥ <= 7.8.1, ≤ 7.8.1
Wordpress1 product
- avada≤ 7.8.1 (fixed in 7.8.2)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
4 links- patchstack.com/database/…Third Party Advisory