CVE-2024-49593

Description

In Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) before 6.3.9 and Secure Custom Fields before 6.3.6.3 (plugins for WordPress), using the Field Group editor to edit one of the plugin's fields can result in execution of a stored XSS payload. NOTE: if you wish to use the WP Engine alternative update mechanism for the free version of ACF, then you can follow the process shown at the advancedcustomfields.com blog URL within the References section below.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/#developers
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/changelog/
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/installing-and-upgrading-to-the-latest-version-of-acf/
https://x.com/wp_acf/status/1845190372764401908

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-49593?
CVE-2024-49593 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-49593?
To fix CVE-2024-49593, 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-2024-49593 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-49593 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.
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