CVE-2026-15652
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Stored XSS in Easy Accordion WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-07-16

Last updated on: 2026-07-16

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Easy Accordion – AI-Powered FAQ & Accordion Blocks, Product FAQ plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'align' Block Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-07-16
Last Modified
2026-07-16
Generated
2026-07-16
AI Q&A
2026-07-16
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-15652
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44861

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
easy_accordion product_faq to 3.1.6 (inc)

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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Easy Accordion – AI-Powered FAQ & Accordion Blocks, Product FAQ WordPress plugin. It allows authenticated attackers with contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the 'align' block attribute due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could inject malicious scripts into your WordPress pages. When users visit these pages, the scripts execute, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting users to malicious sites, or performing actions on their behalf without consent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data access or modification, violating GDPR's integrity and confidentiality principles or HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations, fines, or reputational damage if exploited.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Easy Accordion – AI-Powered FAQ & Accordion Blocks plugin versions up to 3.1.6. Check for stored XSS payloads in the 'align' block attribute. Review user-contributed pages for unusual scripts or unexpected content execution.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the plugin to the latest version beyond 3.1.6. Remove or restrict contributor-level access to untrusted users. Scan WordPress installations for malicious scripts in the 'align' block attribute. Consider disabling the plugin temporarily if an update is unavailable.

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