CVE-2026-24591
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-04-28
Assigner: Patchstack
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| yasir129 | faq_schema_block_to_accordion | to 1.0.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the WordPress plugin "Turn Yoast SEO FAQ Block to Accordion" up to version 1.0.6. It allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts into web pages generated by the plugin. These scripts can execute when site visitors access the affected pages. Exploitation requires a privileged user (Contributor or Developer) to interact with a malicious link, page, or form, enabling the attacker to insert harmful code such as redirects or unwanted advertisements. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to the execution of malicious scripts on your website, potentially causing unauthorized redirects, displaying unwanted advertisements, or other harmful HTML payloads. This can degrade user trust, harm your site's reputation, and possibly lead to further attacks. However, exploitation requires a privileged user to interact with malicious content, which limits the risk. There is currently no official fix available. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
Detection involves monitoring for suspicious input or script injections in the affected WordPress plugin pages. Since exploitation requires privileged user interaction, reviewing logs for unusual activity by users with Contributor or Developer roles can help. Additionally, scanning the website pages generated by the Turn Yoast SEO FAQ Block to Accordion plugin for injected scripts or unexpected HTML payloads may indicate exploitation. Specific commands are not provided in the resources. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting privileged user roles (Contributor or Developer) from interacting with untrusted content or links, monitoring and auditing user actions closely, and avoiding use of the affected plugin version (up to 1.0.6) if possible. Since no official fix or patched version is currently available, minimizing privileged user exposure and input validation are key. Consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released. [1]