CVE-2024-3711: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themefusecom Brizy – Page Builder
The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin setting update due to a missing capability check on the functions action_request_disable, action_change_template, and action_request_enable in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.43. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or above, to enable/disable the Brizy editor and modify the template used.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-3711 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Brizy – Page Builder WordPress plugin by themefusecom. The vulnerability exists because the functions action_request_disable, action_change_template, and action_request_enable do not perform proper capability checks. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to modify plugin settings, specifically enabling/disabling the editor and changing templates, without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.43 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can modify plugin settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the website's page builder configuration, potentially impacting site appearance or functionality. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access carefully and monitor for unauthorized changes to the Brizy plugin settings. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
CVE-2024-3711: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in themefusecom Brizy – Page Builder
Description
The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized plugin setting update due to a missing capability check on the functions action_request_disable, action_change_template, and action_request_enable in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.43. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or above, to enable/disable the Brizy editor and modify the template used.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3711 is a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the Brizy – Page Builder WordPress plugin by themefusecom. The vulnerability exists because the functions action_request_disable, action_change_template, and action_request_enable do not perform proper capability checks. This allows authenticated users with contributor or higher privileges to modify plugin settings, specifically enabling/disabling the editor and changing templates, without proper authorization. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.43 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating medium severity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can modify plugin settings without proper authorization. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the website's page builder configuration, potentially impacting site appearance or functionality. There is no direct impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict contributor-level access carefully and monitor for unauthorized changes to the Brizy plugin settings. Avoid granting contributor or higher privileges to untrusted users.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-12T15:19:45.501Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6c99b7ef31ef0b566b3b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:45 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:21:25 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:49:50 AM
Views: 12
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.