Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical Patch path listed CVE-2022-33198

Accordions – Multiple Accordions or FAQs Builder <= 2.0.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Options Update

The Accordions plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary options update in versions up to, and including, 2.0.2. This is due to insufficient capability checking and option validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify arbitrary options on the site and can be used for complete site takeover.

Quick Answer

CVE-2022-33198 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Accordion – Multiple Accordion or FAQs Builder. It affects Versions up to 2.0.2 and is fixed in 2.0.3.

Published
Jun 30, 2022
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
accordions-or-faqs
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 2.0.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2022-33198 is tracked for the Plugin Accordion – Multiple Accordion or FAQs Builder as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 2.0.2. Update Accordion – Multiple Accordion or FAQs Builder to 2.0.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
2.0.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 2.0.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2022-33198
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
accordions-or-faqs View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2022-33198
Patched Versions
2.0.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 2.0.2
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