Vulnerability identifier: #VU61724

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23183

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Advanced Custom Fields
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS
Advanced Custom Fields Pro
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Delicious Brains
Elliot Condon

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote user can view the information on the database without the access permission.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Advanced Custom Fields: 5.12

Advanced Custom Fields Pro: 5.12

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External links
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN42543427/index.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.