CVE-2023-40068

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.1.0 to 6.1.7 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.1.0 to 6.1.7 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary script on the web browser of the user who is logging in to the product with the administrative privilege.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-1-8/	release notes vendor advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/	product
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/	product
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN98946408/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40068?: CVE-2023-40068 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40068?: To fix CVE-2023-40068, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40068 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-40068 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~20% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-40068?: CVE-2023-40068 affects WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields, WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields Pro.

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Description

Category

CWE-79 – Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

Frequently Asked Questions