CVE-2022-2180
CWE-434Published: August 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The GREYD.SUITE WordPress theme does not properly validate uploaded custom font packages, and does not perform any authorization or csrf checks, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to upload arbitrary files including php source files, leading to possible remote code execution (RCE).
Risk Analysis
The GREYD.SUITE WordPress theme fails to validate uploaded font packages and lacks authorization checks, allowing unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files. This leads to remote code execution, which is a critical security failure.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the GREYD.SUITE theme to the latest version and ensure that file upload permissions are strictly restricted.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2180 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2180 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts