CVE-2023-1891
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.48%
Last modified
CVE-2023-1891 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Accordion & FAQ WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not escape various generated URLs, before outputting them in attributes when some notices are displayed, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Accordion & FAQ WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not escape various generated URLs, before outputting them in attributes when some notices are displayed, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Helpiewp | Accordion \& Faq | < 1.9.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5d993f-cc20-4b5f-b4c8-c13004151828Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4e5d993f-cc20-4b5f-b4c8-c13004151828Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-1891?
The Accordion & FAQ WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not escape various generated URLs, before outputting them in attributes when some notices are displayed, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
How severe is CVE-2023-1891?
CVE-2023-1891 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1891?
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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