CVE-2024-51685: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Michael Gangolf Accordion title for Elementor
CVE-2024-51685 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Michael Gangolf Accordion title for Elementor plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1. 2. 1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of users with privileges. The CVSS score is 5. 9, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in the Accordion title for Elementor plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with at least high privileges and requiring user interaction could inject malicious scripts that persist and execute in the context of other users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data accessible to those users. Given the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, the risk is moderated but still significant for privileged users.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the plugin and limiting user privileges may reduce risk. Avoid enabling or using the vulnerable plugin versions in sensitive environments.
CVE-2024-51685: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Michael Gangolf Accordion title for Elementor
Description
CVE-2024-51685 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Michael Gangolf Accordion title for Elementor plugin, affecting versions up to and including 1. 2. 1. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be stored and executed in the context of users with privileges. The CVSS score is 5. 9, indicating a medium severity level. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in the Accordion title for Elementor plugin allows stored cross-site scripting due to improper input neutralization during web page generation. An attacker with at least high privileges and requiring user interaction could inject malicious scripts that persist and execute in the context of other users. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.2.1. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, user interaction required, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a low level.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to execution of arbitrary scripts in the context of affected users, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data accessible to those users. Given the requirement for high privileges and user interaction, the risk is moderated but still significant for privileged users.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation is currently available. Users should monitor the vendor's advisory channels for updates. Until a fix is released, restricting access to the plugin and limiting user privileges may reduce risk. Avoid enabling or using the vulnerable plugin versions in sensitive environments.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-30T15:05:46.518Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69ea9e8187115cfb686fcd51
Added to database: 4/23/2026, 10:34:41 PM
Last enriched: 4/23/2026, 10:39:15 PM
Last updated: 4/24/2026, 6:10:28 AM
Views: 4
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