CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-20986: XSS

First published: Thu Aug 22 2019(Updated: )

The advanced-custom-fields (aka Elliot Condon Advanced Custom Fields) plugin before 5.7.8 for WordPress has XSS by authors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advanced Custom Fields<5.7.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for the advanced-custom-fields plugin?

    The vulnerability ID for the advanced-custom-fields plugin is CVE-2018-20986.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-20986?

    CVE-2018-20986 has a severity rating of medium (5.4).

  • How does CVE-2018-20986 affect the advanced-custom-fields plugin for WordPress?

    CVE-2018-20986 affects the advanced-custom-fields plugin for WordPress by allowing authors to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through the plugin.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-20986?

    To fix CVE-2018-20986, you should update the advanced-custom-fields plugin to version 5.7.8 or higher.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-20986?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-20986 on the WordPress plugin page and the Advanced Custom Fields website.

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