CVE-2023-39996 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-39996: WordPress Accordion and Accordion Slider plugin <= 1.2.4 - Broken Access Control

Vendor Wp Onlinesupport, Essential Plugin
Product Accordion and Accordion Slider
Weakness CWE-862 · Missing authorization
Published December 13, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WP OnlineSupport, Essential Plugin Accordion and Accordion Slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Accordion and Accordion Slider: from n/a through 1.2.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Accordion and Accordion Slider plugin for WordPress does not properly check user permissions before allowing certain actions. An attacker without authentication can modify plugin settings or content, potentially altering how accordions display on the site. Update to a version newer than 1.2.4 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify accordion settings or content without logging in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Accordion content or configuration could be altered by unauthorized users, affecting site appearance and user experience.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the WordPress site; no authentication required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 13, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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