CVE-2024-2297: The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-2297?

bricks: upgrade to 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-2297 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-2297 affect?

CVE-2024-2297 affects bricks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.6.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks placed on the create_autosave AJAX function. This makes it possible for authen

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-2297 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting bricks. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.6.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks placed on the create_autosave AJAX function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary PHP code with elevated (administrator-level) privileges. NOTE: Successful exploitation requires (1) the Bricks Builder to be enab

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-269
Published	2025-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: bricksbuilder

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-02-27 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bricksbuilder bricks UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.9.7

Fixed in: 1.9.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bricks || rpm -q bricks || bricks --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bricks

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bricks

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-2297?

bricks: upgrade to 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-2297 being exploited?

CVE-2024-2297 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-2297 affect?

CVE-2024-2297 affects bricks. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Bricks theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.6.1. This is due to insufficient validation checks placed on the create_autosave AJAX function. This makes it possible for authen

How urgent is CVE-2024-2297?

Priority 32/100. High severity

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities · PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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