CVE-2021-38344

Public Exploit

Brizy <= 2.3.11 Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Description

The Brizy Page Builder plugin <= 2.3.11 for WordPress was vulnerable to stored XSS by lower-privileged users such as a subscribers. It was possible to add malicious JavaScript to a page by modifying the request sent to update the page via the brizy_update_item AJAX action and adding JavaScript to the data parameter, which would be executed in the session of any visitor viewing or previewing the post or page.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/10/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-brizy-page-builder-plugin-allow-site-takeover/	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38344?: CVE-2021-38344 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-38344?: To fix CVE-2021-38344, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-38344 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-38344 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-38344?: CVE-2021-38344 affects Brizy.io Brizy - Page Builder.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions