CVE-2024-1940: The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post content in

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-1940?

brizy: upgrade to 2.4.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-1940 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1940 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-1940 affect?

CVE-2024-1940 affects brizy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post content in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.41 due to insufficient input sanitization performed only on the client side and insufficie

Routine

HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-1940 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting brizy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post content in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.41 due to insufficient input sanitization performed only on the client side and insufficient output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: brizy

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-05 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brizy brizy UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.4.42

Fixed in: 2.4.42

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy brizy || rpm -q brizy || brizy --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.4.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade brizy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade brizy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-1940?

brizy: upgrade to 2.4.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-1940 being exploited?

CVE-2024-1940 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-1940 affect?

CVE-2024-1940 affects brizy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). The Brizy – Page Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via post content in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.41 due to insufficient input sanitization performed only on the client side and insufficie

How urgent is CVE-2024-1940?

Priority 30/100. High severity

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References

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