Bricks Builder Theme Vulnerability

In this video, SolidWP Product Owner David Johnson discusses everything you need to know about the Bricks Builder Theme Vulnerability and what you need to do about it.

Bricks Builder Theme Vulnerability: Overview

  • The Bricks Builder Theme Remote Code Execution vulnerability earned itself a rare 10.0 on the CVSS scale.
  • If you use the Bricks Builder Theme, update immediately to version 1.9.6.1 or newer.
  • There is no need to stop using the Bricks Builder Theme. The Bricks Builder team was on top of this within hours.

What Should You Do Now?

  • If you did not update immediately, assume your site was taken over. Restore from a backup from right before the disclosure of this vulnerability. Then, update the Bricks Builder Theme again.
  • If you do not have a security plugin that protects you from future hacks and cyberattacks, get one immediately.

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Combined with timely software updates and hardened user authentication — other Solid Security Pro features — your WordPress site is virtually untouchable by attackers, thanks to virtual patches.

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Have Questions?

If you have any questions about the Bricks Builder Vulnerability, don’t hesitate to contact our support team, who are standing by.