MEDIUM CVSS 5.4
Published: 2025-05-15

CVE-2024-12722

mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode Security Advisory (CVE-2024-12722)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-12722 impacting mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Twitter Bootstrap Collapse aka Accordian Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes before outputting them back in a page/post where the shortcode is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mohsinrasool / twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-12722 impacting mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-12722.yaml
id: cve-2024-12722

info:
  name: mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-12722 affecting mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode.
    Evaluation: The Twitter Bootstrap Collapse aka Accordian Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not validate and escape some of its shortcode attributes befo...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-12722
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.4
    cve-id: CVE-2024-12722
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2024-12722,mohsinrasool,twitter_bootstrap_collaps,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-12722.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-12722
# Target: mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode | CVSS: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-12722 (mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-12722.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-12722
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install twitter_bootstrap_collaps 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade twitter_bootstrap_collaps 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update twitter_bootstrap_collaps

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i twitter_bootstrap_collaps 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i twitter_bootstrap_collaps

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-12722 in mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mohsinrasool twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-12722?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-12722?

CVE-2024-12722 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-12722
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor mohsinrasool
Product twitter_bootstrap_collapse_aka_accordian_shortcode
Published 2025-05-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N