CVE-2021-24283

Name: CVE-2021-24283
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-14T12:15:08.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24283 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pickplugins	Accordion	< 2.2.30

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ccd9990-e15f-4800-b499-f7c74b480051Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ccd9990-e15f-4800-b499-f7c74b480051Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24283?

The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.

How severe is CVE-2021-24283?

CVE-2021-24283 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24283?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST