CVE-2024-9582: Accordion Slider <= 1.9.11 - Authenticted (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via HTML Attribute
The Accordion Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘html’ attribute of an accordion slider in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.11 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. NOTE: Successful exploitation by Contributor-level users requires an Administrator-level user to provide access to the plugin's admin area via the Access plugin setting, which is restricted to administrators by default.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-9582?
The severity of CVE-2024-9582 is classified as high due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9582?
To fix CVE-2024-9582, update the Accordion Slider plugin to version 1.9.12 or later, where the vulnerability has been patched.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-9582?
CVE-2024-9582 affects all versions of the Accordion Slider plugin for WordPress up to and including version 1.9.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9582 classified as?
CVE-2024-9582 is classified as a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who can be exploited by CVE-2024-9582?
CVE-2024-9582 can be exploited by authenticated attackers who can insert malicious scripts into the accordion slider's HTML attribute.