Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Twitter Bootstrap Collapse Plugin
CVE-2024-12722

5.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Twitter Bootstrap Collapse Aka Accordian Shortcode
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-12722?

The Twitter Bootstrap Collapse plugin for WordPress, specifically version 1.0, lacks proper validation and escaping of certain shortcode attributes. This security oversight allows users with contributor privileges and higher to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized execution of scripts in the context of affected sites, posing significant risks to site integrity and user data.

Affected Version(s)

Twitter Bootstrap Collapse aka Accordian Shortcode 0 <= 1.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-12722 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c3be5990-ca89-4ac4-baae-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.