CVE-2022-40696

WordPress Advanced Custom Fields Plugin 3.1.1-6.0.2 is vulnerable to Sensitive Data Exposure

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields (ACF): from 3.1.1 through 6.0.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 6.0.3 or a higher version.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-plugin-3-1-1-6-0-2-custom-field-value-exposure?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40696?
CVE-2022-40696 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40696?
To fix CVE-2022-40696: Update to 6.0.3 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2022-40696 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40696 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40696?
CVE-2022-40696 affects WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).
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