CRITICAL CVSS 9.8
Published: 2022-08-29

CVE-2022-22897

apollotheme ap_pagebuilder Security Advisory (CVE-2022-22897)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
Seeking technical exploit breakdowns or verified PoC code for CVE-2022-22897?
🔬 Search Writeups & Exploit Archive →

CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-22897 impacting apollotheme ap_pagebuilder. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A SQL injection vulnerability in the product_all_one_img and image_product parameters of the ApolloTheme AP PageBuilder component through 2.4.4 for PrestaShop allows unauthenticated attackers to exfiltrate database data.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product apollotheme / ap_pagebuilder
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-22897 impacting apollotheme ap_pagebuilder.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-22897.yaml
id: cve-2022-22897

info:
  name: apollotheme ap_pagebuilder - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-22897 affecting apollotheme ap_pagebuilder.
    Evaluation: A SQL injection vulnerability in the product_all_one_img and image_product parameters of the ApolloTheme AP PageBuilder component through 2.4.4 for Pr...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-22897
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.8
    cve-id: CVE-2022-22897
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2022-22897,apollotheme,ap_pagebuilder,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ap_pagebuilder"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-22897.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-22897
# Target: apollotheme ap_pagebuilder | CVSS: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-22897 (apollotheme ap_pagebuilder)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against apollotheme ap_pagebuilder scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-22897.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-22897
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ap_pagebuilder 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ap_pagebuilder 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ap_pagebuilder

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ap_pagebuilder 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ap_pagebuilder

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-22897 in apollotheme ap_pagebuilder?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update apollotheme ap_pagebuilder packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-22897?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-22897?

CVE-2022-22897 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.8
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-22897
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor apollotheme
Product ap_pagebuilder
Published 2022-08-29
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H