Description

WordPress Plugin Advanced Custom Fields PRO is prone to an information disclosure vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may help in launching further attacks. WordPress Plugin Advanced Custom Fields PRO version 6.0.2 is vulnerable; prior versions may also be affected.

Remediation

Update to plugin version 6.0.3 or latest

References

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-0-3-release-security-changes-to-the-acf-shortcode-and-ui-improvements/#acf-shortcode

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2022-40696 CWE-200 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N 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

Tags

Missing Update Information Disclosure