CVE-2026-16069: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Brizy
CVE-2026-16069 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Brizy WordPress plugin before version 2.8.19. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape featured-image focal-point coordinates submitted via an AJAX action. This flaw allows users with Contributor role or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of higher-privileged users who open the affected post for review.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Brizy WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.8.19 fail to sanitize or escape user-supplied featured-image focal-point coordinates submitted through an AJAX action. These coordinates are later embedded into HTML attributes in the post editor's Featured Image meta box without proper encoding, enabling stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79). This vulnerability allows users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes when a higher-privileged user views the post, potentially leading to session hijacking or other malicious actions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the browser session of higher-privileged users (such as Editors or Administrators) who open the affected post for review. This can lead to compromise of user sessions, unauthorized actions, or data theft within the WordPress admin interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict Contributor role permissions or avoid using the affected AJAX functionality to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-16069: CWE-79 Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Brizy
Description
CVE-2026-16069 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Brizy WordPress plugin before version 2.8.19. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize or escape featured-image focal-point coordinates submitted via an AJAX action. This flaw allows users with Contributor role or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of higher-privileged users who open the affected post for review.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.8medium
Affected software
Brizy
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Brizy WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.8.19 fail to sanitize or escape user-supplied featured-image focal-point coordinates submitted through an AJAX action. These coordinates are later embedded into HTML attributes in the post editor's Featured Image meta box without proper encoding, enabling stored cross-site scripting (CWE-79). This vulnerability allows users with Contributor or higher privileges to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes when a higher-privileged user views the post, potentially leading to session hijacking or other malicious actions.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with Contributor or higher privileges to execute arbitrary scripts in the browser session of higher-privileged users (such as Editors or Administrators) who open the affected post for review. This can lead to compromise of user sessions, unauthorized actions, or data theft within the WordPress admin interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, restrict Contributor role permissions or avoid using the affected AJAX functionality to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-17T13:18:03.270Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7187d0bf32cb7a34e19ad9
Added to database: 08/04/2026, 06:33:52 UTC
Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 18:32:22 UTC
Last updated: 09/17/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 40
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