CVE-2026-10862: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pickplugins Accordions
The Accordions plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Accordion body field affecting all versions up to and including 2.3.23. Authenticated users with Custom-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-10862 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Accordions WordPress plugin by pickplugins. It affects all versions up to and including 2.3.23. The flaw allows authenticated users with Custom-level privileges or above to inject arbitrary web scripts via the Accordion body field. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Custom-level access or higher can store malicious scripts in the Accordion body field. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other actions permitted by the victim's privileges. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Custom-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from pickplugins regarding a security patch or official fix for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-10862: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pickplugins Accordions
Description
The Accordions plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Accordion body field affecting all versions up to and including 2.3.23. Authenticated users with Custom-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected pages. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10862 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in the Accordions WordPress plugin by pickplugins. It affects all versions up to and including 2.3.23. The flaw allows authenticated users with Custom-level privileges or above to inject arbitrary web scripts via the Accordion body field. These scripts execute in the context of users visiting the injected pages due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (medium severity), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity.
Potential Impact
An attacker with authenticated Custom-level access or higher can store malicious scripts in the Accordion body field. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other actions permitted by the victim's privileges. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There is no evidence of known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Custom-level access and above to trusted users only to reduce risk. Monitor for updates from pickplugins regarding a security patch or official fix for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T13:34:48.823Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a27747ee29bf47b5002b89e
Added to database: 06/09/2026, 02:03:42 UTC
Last enriched: 06/16/2026, 08:34:36 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 60
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