What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-1891?

CVE-2023-1891 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2023-1891?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2023-1891. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Accordion Faq CVE-2023-1891

MEDIUM

2023-06-27 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress XSS Accordion Faq

6.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 27, 2023 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Accordion & FAQ WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not escape various generated URLs, before outputting them in attributes when some notices are displayed, leading to Reflected Cross-Site. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

The Accordion & FAQ WordPress plugin before 1.9.9 does not escape various generated URLs, before outputting them in attributes when some notices are displayed, leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Affected products include: Helpiewp Accordion \& Faq. Version information: before 1.9.9.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.