CVE-2022-23183: Medium severity advanced custom fields vulnerability

Published Mar 31, 2022
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Updated

Missing authorization vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.12.1 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.12.1 allows a remote authenticated attacker to view the information on the database without the access permission.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields Wordpress<5.12.1
Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields Wordpress<5.12.1

Event History

Mar 31, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-23183?

CVE-2022-23183 is a vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to view the information on the database without the access permission in Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.12.1 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.12.1.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-23183?

CVE-2022-23183 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-23183?

Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 5.12.1 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.12.1 are affected by CVE-2022-23183.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-23183?

To fix CVE-2022-23183, update to Advanced Custom Fields version 5.12.1 or later and Advanced Custom Fields Pro version 5.12.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-23183?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-23183 on the official vulnerability database (JVN) website and the official websites of Advanced Custom Fields.

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