CVE-2023-40331

Name: CVE-2023-40331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-13T15:15:21.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-40331 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing Authorization vulnerability in bqworks Accordion Slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Accordion Slider: from n/a through 1.9.6.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in bqworks Accordion Slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Accordion Slider: from n/a through 1.9.6.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

References

https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/accordion-slider/vulnerability/wordpress-accordion-slider-plugin-1-9-6-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40331?

Missing Authorization vulnerability in bqworks Accordion Slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Accordion Slider: from n/a through 1.9.6.

How severe is CVE-2023-40331?

CVE-2023-40331 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40331?

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