How severe is CVE-2021-24283?

CVE-2021-24283 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-24283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24283?

CVE-2021-24283 affects Pickplugins Accordion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24283?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2021-24283 published?

CVE-2021-24283 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24283

CVE-2021-24283 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pickplugins Accordion with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Pickplugins Accordion
Published: 2021-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24283?: The tab GET parameter of the settings page is not sanitised or escaped when being output back in an HTML attribute, leading to a reflected XSS issue.
How severe is CVE-2021-24283?: CVE-2021-24283 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-24283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24283?: CVE-2021-24283 affects Pickplugins Accordion. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2021-24283 published?: CVE-2021-24283 was published on 2021-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ccd9990-e15f-4800-b499-f7c74b480051

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pickplugins:accordion:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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