CVE-2026-10862: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pickplugins Accordions
The Accordions WordPress plugin up to version 2. 3. 23 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Accordion body field. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated users with Custom-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute whenever a user views the affected page. The CVSS score is 6. 4, 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
CVE-2026-10862 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the pickplugins Accordions WordPress plugin. It affects all versions up to and including 2.3.23. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the Accordion body field, allowing authenticated users with Custom-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Custom-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages via the Accordion body field. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Custom-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Accordions plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2026-10862: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in pickplugins Accordions
Description
The Accordions WordPress plugin up to version 2. 3. 23 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Accordion body field. This vulnerability arises from insufficient input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated users with Custom-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute whenever a user views the affected page. The CVSS score is 6. 4, 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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-10862 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the pickplugins Accordions WordPress plugin. It affects all versions up to and including 2.3.23. The vulnerability is due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically in the Accordion body field, allowing authenticated users with Custom-level privileges or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts execute in the context of users who access the injected pages, potentially leading to information disclosure or session hijacking. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.4 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker with Custom-level access or higher can inject malicious scripts into pages via the Accordion body field. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who view the affected pages, potentially compromising user data or session integrity. The vulnerability does not impact availability. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Custom-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or limiting use of the Accordions plugin to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
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: 6/9/2026, 2:03:42 AM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 2:18:29 AM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 3:33:25 AM
Views: 4
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