CVE-2023-30777

Public Exploit
WordPress Advanced Custom Fields / Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugins <= 6.1.5 vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Description

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields Pro, WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields plugins <= 6.1.5 versions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 6.1.6 or a higher version.

Category

7.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 87.29% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com
Affected: WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields Pro
Affected: WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields
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References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields-pro/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-pro-plugin-6-1-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-plugin-6-1-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve third party advisory vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/articles/reflected-xss-in-advanced-custom-fields-plugins-affecting-2-million-sites?_s_id=cve third party advisory exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30777?
CVE-2023-30777 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-30777?
To fix CVE-2023-30777: Update to 6.1.6 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2023-30777 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-30777 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~87% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-30777?
CVE-2023-30777 affects WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields Pro, WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields.
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