Is CVE-2022-36425 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36425 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36425 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36425 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36425?

CVE-2022-36425 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36425

CWE-264Published: September 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Broken Access Control vulnerability in Beaver Builder plugin <= 2.5.4.3 at WordPress.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Beaver Builder plugin for WordPress contains a broken access control vulnerability. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Beaver Builder plugin to a version newer than 2.5.4.3.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36425 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.