CVE-2024-3242: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themefusecom Brizy – Page Builder
The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file extension validation in the validateImageContent function called via storeImages in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.43. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Version 2.4.44 prevents the upload of files ending in .sh and .php. Version 2.4.45 fully patches the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-3242 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in the Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress caused by missing validation of file extensions in the validateImageContent function. This allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.43. Partial mitigation was introduced in version 2.4.44 by blocking uploads of .sh and .php files, and a complete fix was implemented in version 2.4.45.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Brizy – Page Builder plugin to version 2.4.45 or later, which fully patches the vulnerability. Version 2.4.44 provides partial mitigation by blocking .sh and .php file uploads, but the complete fix is only in 2.4.45. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2024-3242: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themefusecom Brizy – Page Builder
Description
The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file extension validation in the validateImageContent function called via storeImages in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.43. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Version 2.4.44 prevents the upload of files ending in .sh and .php. Version 2.4.45 fully patches the issue.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3242 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) in the Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress caused by missing validation of file extensions in the validateImageContent function. This allows authenticated users with contributor-level access or above to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.43. Partial mitigation was introduced in version 2.4.44 by blocking uploads of .sh and .php files, and a complete fix was implemented in version 2.4.45.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can upload arbitrary files to the server, which may lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating significant risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade the Brizy – Page Builder plugin to version 2.4.45 or later, which fully patches the vulnerability. Version 2.4.44 provides partial mitigation by blocking .sh and .php file uploads, but the complete fix is only in 2.4.45. No other mitigations are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-02T20:31:51.954Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c8eb7ef31ef0b566412
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:34 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:29:35 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:30:23 AM
Views: 9
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