CVE-2024-51685 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-51685: WordPress Accordion title for Elementor plugin <= 1.2.1 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

Vendor Michael Gangolf
Product Accordion title for Elementor
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published November 4, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

5.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Michael Gangolf Accordion title for Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Accordion title for Elementor: from n/a through 1.2.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Accordion title for Elementor plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.1. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into accordion titles. When another user views the page, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts into accordion titles that execute when other users view the page.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Malicious admins can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and data on your site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and the victim must view the affected accordion.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 4, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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