CVE-2024-45429

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.3.5 and earlier and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.3.5 and earlier. If an attacker with the 'capability' setting privilege which is set in the product settings stores an arbitrary script in the field label, the script may be executed on the web browser of the logged-in user with the same privilege as the attacker's.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-3-6/	release notes
https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/	product
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/	product
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN67963942/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45429?: CVE-2024-45429 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45429?: To fix CVE-2024-45429, 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-2024-45429 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45429 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-2024-45429?: CVE-2024-45429 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