XSS in Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-40068 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-79 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Advanced Custom Fields Web applications / Modules and components for CMS Advanced Custom Fields Pro Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Elliot Condon |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Cross-site scripting
EUVDB-ID: #VU79807
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40068
CWE-ID:
CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. The vulnerability 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.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdvanced Custom Fields: 6.1.0 - 6.1.7
Advanced Custom Fields Pro: 6.1.0 - 6.1.7
External linkshttp://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/
http://www.advancedcustomfields.com/
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN98946408/
http://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-1-8/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
