CVE-2023-40331: bqworks accordion_slider Missing Authorization
CVSS: 4.3v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 13-12-2024Last modified 28-04-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-40331 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Missing Authorization vulnerability in bqworks accordion_slider. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 39.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.47%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-12-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in bqworks Accordion Slider allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Accordion Slider: from n/a through 1.9.6.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 3 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 3 agree
- NVDNIST4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- wordfenceSource4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.47%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
39%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.47% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.47%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Bqworks1 product
- accordion_slider≥ n/a, ≤ 1.9.6
Wordpress1 product
- accordion-slider≤ 1.9.6 (fixed in 1.9.7)
2 vendors · 2 products
References
2 links- patchstack.com/database/…VDB Entry