Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-45352 is a missing authorization issue in the Muffingroup Betheme WordPress theme through version 26.6.1. A logged-in attacker could make limited unauthorized changes or cause limited disruption. Public data does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority WordPress exposure. Prioritize internet-facing sites, sites with many user accounts, and environments where unauthorized content or configuration changes would create business risk.
Technical view
The issue is classified as CWE-862, Missing Authorization. CVSS 3.1 is 5.4: network-reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, no confidentiality impact, and low integrity and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites using the premium Muffingroup Betheme theme at version 26.6.1 or earlier. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires an authenticated low-privilege account.
Exploitation context
No supplied source states active exploitation, and the CVE bundle marks KEV as false. The public details do not identify a specific endpoint, action, proof of concept, or fixed version.
Researcher notes
The bundle supports only a missing authorization finding in Betheme through 26.6.1. CVSS implies authenticated access is required. Source detail is sparse, so avoid assuming affected routes, exact privileges, exploit availability, or remediation version beyond vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using Muffingroup Betheme and record installed versions.
- Check Muffingroup and Patchstack guidance for fixed versions or vendor mitigations.
- Upgrade Betheme where a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- Remove unused WordPress accounts and keep roles at least privilege.
- Monitor for unexpected authenticated theme or site configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Betheme is installed and version is 26.6.1 or earlier.
- Review WordPress users for low-privilege accounts that do not need access.
- Check application logs for unusual authenticated theme or admin activity.
- After remediation, verify the installed version against vendor guidance.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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CWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L2.82.5Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Source materials
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CWE details
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Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.