How severe is CVE-2024-3242?

CVE-2024-3242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3242?

CVE-2024-3242 affects Brizy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-3242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31834.

When was CVE-2024-3242 published?

CVE-2024-3242 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3242

CVE-2024-3242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Brizy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31834
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Brizy
Published: 2024-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3242?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-3242?: CVE-2024-3242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3242?: CVE-2024-3242 affects Brizy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-3242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31834.
When was CVE-2024-3242 published?: CVE-2024-3242 was published on 2024-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:brizy:brizy:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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