SB2023091431 - Stored cross-site scripting in JQuery Accordion Menu Widget plugin for WordPress

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2023091431

SB2023091431 - Stored cross-site scripting in JQuery Accordion Menu Widget plugin for WordPress

Published: September 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091431
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Stored cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-4890)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the "dcwp-jquery-accordion" shortcode. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

References