PT-2024-22186 · WordPress · Wp Responsive Tabs Horizontal Vertical/Accordion Tabs

Lvt-Tholv2K · Published 2024-03-21 · Updated 2024-04-11 · CVE-2024-27989

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.5

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WP Responsive Tabs horizontal vertical and accordion Tabs versions 1.1.17 and earlier

Description The issue is related to improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which can lead to stored cross-site scripting (XSS). This means that an attacker could potentially inject malicious scripts into the website, affecting users who visit the compromised page.

Recommendations For WP Responsive Tabs horizontal vertical and accordion Tabs versions 1.1.17 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.1.17 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the plugin until a patch is available. Restrict access to the plugin's settings to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-27989

Affected Products

Wp Responsive Tabs Horizontal Vertical/Accordion Tabs

References · 3

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27989 · Security Note
• https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/responsive-horizontal-vertical-and-accordion-tabs/wordpress-wp-responsive-tabs-horizontal-vertical-and-accordion-tabs-plugin-1-1-17-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve · Note
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1770834623771050382 · Twitter Post