CVE-2024-31365: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Themify Post Type Builder (PTB)
CVE-2024-31365 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Themify Post Type Builder (PTB) plugin. It results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This affects versions before 2. 1. 1 of the plugin. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, involves improper input sanitization in Themify's Post Type Builder plugin, leading to reflected XSS. An attacker can craft malicious input that is reflected in the web page output without proper encoding or filtering, potentially enabling script execution in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are prior to 2.1.1, but no patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling or restricting the use of the Post Type Builder plugin, or employing web application firewalls (WAF) that can detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-31365: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Themify Post Type Builder (PTB)
Description
CVE-2024-31365 is a high-severity reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Themify Post Type Builder (PTB) plugin. It results from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing an attacker to inject malicious scripts. This affects versions before 2. 1. 1 of the plugin. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet. The vulnerability has not been reported as exploited in the wild.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-79, involves improper input sanitization in Themify's Post Type Builder plugin, leading to reflected XSS. An attacker can craft malicious input that is reflected in the web page output without proper encoding or filtering, potentially enabling script execution in the context of the victim's browser. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction needed, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The affected versions are prior to 2.1.1, but no patch or official fix has been documented yet.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of a user's browser session, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking, or other malicious actions affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can be triggered remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider applying temporary mitigations such as disabling or restricting the use of the Post Type Builder plugin, or employing web application firewalls (WAF) that can detect and block reflected XSS attempts. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-01T06:51:18.590Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f16516cbff5d86104aa136
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:55:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:40:09 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 5:56:46 AM
Views: 2
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