CVE-2024-45429

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified

CVE-2024-45429 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.3.5 and earlier and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.3.5 and earlier. If an attacker with the 'capability' setting privilege which is set in the product settings stores an arbitrary script in the field label, the script may be executed on the web browser of the logged-in user with the same privilege as the attacker's.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.3.5 and earlier and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.3.5 and earlier. If an attacker with the 'capability' setting privilege which is set in the product settings stores an arbitrary script in the field label, the script may be executed on the web browser of the logged-in user with the same privilege as the attacker's.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WpengineAdvanced Custom Fields<= 6.3.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45429?
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.3.5 and earlier and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.3.5 and earlier. If an attacker with the 'capability' setting privilege which is set in the product settings stores an arbitrary script in the field label, the script may be executed on the web browser of the logged-in user with the same privilege as the attacker's.
How severe is CVE-2024-45429?
CVE-2024-45429 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45429?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST