Code InjectionWeakness · CWE-94

CVE-2024-25600

CRITICAL · 10.0 CVSS v3.1 Published 2024-06-04
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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100/100
Remediation priority · Urgent
High EPSS Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Codeer Limited Bricks Builder allows Code Injection.This issue affects Bricks Builder: from n/a through 1.9.6.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

A code injection vulnerability in Codeer Limited Bricks Builder WordPress plugin (versions through 1.9.6) allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code due to improper control of code generation, leading to complete system compromise.

MitigationUpdate Bricks Builder to version 1.9.7 or later immediately. If exploitation is suspected, conduct a full security audit of the WordPress installation.

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CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Verify Bricks Builder plugin is installed
    Locate the Bricks Builder plugin in the WordPress installation under wp-content/plugins/ or via the WordPress admin Plugins page
    Affected if The Bricks Builder plugin is present in the WordPress installation
  2. Check the installed version of Bricks Builder
    View the plugin version in the WordPress admin Plugins list, in the plugin's main PHP file header, or via WP-CLI command 'wp plugin list --format=json' to see installed plugins and versions
    Affected if The installed version is 1.9.6 or lower (any version through 1.9.6)
  3. Inspect for unauthorized code changes
    Review PHP files in the bricks-builder plugin directory for suspicious injected code, especially in template files or files that handle dynamic code generation
    Affected if Unexpected or malicious PHP code is found that was not part of the original plugin distribution
  4. Check for new or modified user accounts
    Review the wp_users and wp_usermeta database tables for unauthorized administrator accounts or unexpected privilege escalations
    Affected if New administrator accounts exist that were not created by legitimate administrators
  5. Look for web shell artifacts
    Search the wp-content directory for newly created PHP files with suspicious names, encoded content, or files containing common web shell patterns (base64_decode, system, exec, shell_exec)
    Affected if Suspicious PHP files are found that could indicate successful code injection exploitation

If Bricks Builder version 1.9.6 or lower is installed, the environment is affected by this vulnerability and exploitation may have occurred; immediate version upgrade and forensic investigation are recommended.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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dbcve · scoped
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Update Bricks Builder to version 1.9.7 or later immediately. If exploitation is suspected, conduct a full security audit of the WordPress installation.

Recommended fix High confidence

Bricks Builder 1.9.7

  1. 1. Log in to the WordPress admin dashboard
  2. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins
  3. 3. Locate Bricks Builder in the plugin list
  4. 4. If an update is available, click 'Update Now' to update to version 1.9.7 or later
  5. 5. Alternatively, navigate to Dashboard > Updates and select Bricks Builder to update
  6. 6. After update, verify the current version is 1.9.7 or higher

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation2.0 h
  • Implementation1.0 h
  • Testing2.0 h
  • Review / QA1.0 h
6.0 hours of engineering $1,060
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.

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