CVE-2020-13644: XSS
First published: Thu May 28 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the Accordion plugin before 2.2.9 for WordPress. The unprotected AJAX wp_ajax_accordions_ajax_import_json action allowed any authenticated user with Subscriber or higher permissions the ability to import a new accordion and inject malicious JavaScript as part of the accordion.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PickPlugins Accordion | <2.2.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-13644.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13644?
The severity of CVE-2020-13644 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
What is the affected software of CVE-2020-13644?
The affected software of CVE-2020-13644 is the Accordion plugin before version 2.2.9 for WordPress.
How can an authenticated user exploit CVE-2020-13644?
An authenticated user with Subscriber or higher permissions can exploit CVE-2020-13644 by using the unprotected AJAX wp_ajax_accordions_ajax_import_json action to import a new accordion and inject malicious JavaScript.
How can CVE-2020-13644 be fixed?
CVE-2020-13644 can be fixed by updating the Accordion plugin to version 2.2.9 or higher.
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