CVE-2021-20865: High severity advanced custom fields vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2021
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Updated

Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.11 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.11 contain a missing authorization vulnerability in browsing database which may allow a user to browse unauthorized data via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields Wordpress<5.11
Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields Wordpress<5.11

Event History

Dec 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-20865?

CVE-2021-20865 is a vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.11 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.11 that allows unauthorized browsing of the database.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-20865?

CVE-2021-20865 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20865?

The affected software for CVE-2021-20865 is Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.11 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.11.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-20865?

To fix CVE-2021-20865, users should update to Advanced Custom Fields version 5.11 or higher.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2021-20865?

For more information about CVE-2021-20865, you can visit the following references: [link1](https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN09136401/index.html), [link2](https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/), [link3](https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/)

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