CVE-2021-24283: Accordion < 2.2.30 - Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PickPlugins Accordion Wordpress<2.2.30

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:38 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24283?

CVE-2021-24283 is a vulnerability that allows for a reflected XSS attack in Pickplugins Accordion plugin for WordPress.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-24283?

CVE-2021-24283 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-24283?

The Pickplugins Accordion plugin for WordPress, up to version 2.2.30, is affected by CVE-2021-24283.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2021-24283?

The CWE for CVE-2021-24283 is CWE-79, which is Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-24283?

To fix CVE-2021-24283, update the Pickplugins Accordion plugin to a version beyond 2.2.30 or apply any official patches or fixes provided by the plugin vendor.

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