CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-20866

First published: Mon Dec 13 2021(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 obtaining the user list which may allow a user to obtain the unauthorized information via unspecified vectors.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Advanced Custom Fields<5.11
Advanced Custom Fields<5.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-20866?

    CVE-2021-20866 is a vulnerability found in Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.11 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.11.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-20866?

    The severity of CVE-2021-20866 is rated as medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-20866?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-20866 is Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.11 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.11.

  • How can the CVE-2021-20866 vulnerability be exploited?

    The CVE-2021-20866 vulnerability can be exploited by obtaining the user list and unauthorized information via unspecified vectors.

  • Are there any references available for CVE-2021-20866?

    Yes, here are some references for CVE-2021-20866: [1] https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN09136401/index.html, [2] https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/, [3] https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/

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