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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Accordions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Accordion body field in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.23 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Custom-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Accordions by Pick Plugins versions 2.3.23 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to how the plugin processes and displays user input.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject code affecting all site visitors; may lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required from victims.
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