CVE-2024-4565

Name: CVE-2024-4565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-20T06:15:09.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4565 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) WordPress plugin before 6.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 6.3 allows you to display custom field values for any post via shortcode without checking for the correct access. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) WordPress plugin before 6.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 6.3 allows you to display custom field values for any post via shortcode without checking for the correct access

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advancedcustomfields	Advanced Custom Fields	< 6.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/430224c4-d6e3-4ca8-b1bc-b2229a9bcf12/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/430224c4-d6e3-4ca8-b1bc-b2229a9bcf12/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4565?

How severe is CVE-2024-4565?

CVE-2024-4565 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4565?

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-2024-4565?

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Source: NVD / NIST