CVE-2024-1291: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themefusecom Brizy – Page Builder
The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown URL parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.40 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-1291 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Brizy – Page Builder WordPress plugin (up to version 2.4.40). It occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the Countdown URL parameter, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the compromised page, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the Countdown URL parameter. When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data or sessions. The vulnerability does not affect availability. The scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the attacker’s privileges to other users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to page content. Avoid clicking on untrusted links containing manipulated Countdown URL parameters. No official patch or workaround information is currently available.
CVE-2024-1291: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in themefusecom Brizy – Page Builder
Description
The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Countdown URL parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.40 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-1291 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Brizy – Page Builder WordPress plugin (up to version 2.4.40). It occurs due to improper neutralization of input in the Countdown URL parameter, allowing authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the compromised page, potentially leading to data theft or session hijacking. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact. No known exploits in the wild or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages via the Countdown URL parameter. When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of user data or sessions. The vulnerability does not affect availability. The scope is changed, meaning the impact extends beyond the attacker’s privileges to other users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, limit contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to page content. Avoid clicking on untrusted links containing manipulated Countdown URL parameters. No official patch or workaround information is currently available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-06T20:28:17.783Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d27b7ef31ef0b56e71e
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:07 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 6:57:41 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 5:21:06 PM
Views: 12
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