What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PickPlugins Accordion accordions allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Accordion: from n/a through <= 2.2.99.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Accordion by PickPlugins versions 2.2.99 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into accordion content. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view accordion content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors who view that content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must convince a victim to view the compromised accordion.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 6, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated