CVE-2022-23183

Name: CVE-2022-23183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-31T08:15:08.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23183 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing authorization vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.12.1 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.12.1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to view the information on the database without the access permission.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Missing authorization vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.12.1 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.12.1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to view the information on the database without the access permission.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advancedcustomfields	Advanced Custom Fields	< 5.12.1

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN42543427/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN42543427/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/Product, Third Party Advisory
https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 31, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23183?

How severe is CVE-2022-23183?

CVE-2022-23183 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23183?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-23183?

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Source: NVD / NIST