Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU69194

Improper access control in Advanced Custom Fields - CVE-2022-40696

Published: November 9, 2022

Vulnerability identifier: #VU69194

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40696

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to custom field values.

Affected software

Advanced Custom Fields

How to mitigate CVE-2022-40696

Install updates from vendor's website.

Advanced Custom Fields - update to 6.0.3

External References

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-0-3-release-security-changes-to-the-acf-shortcode-and-ui-improvements/
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-plugin-3-1-1-6-0-2-custom-field-value-exposure

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