CVE-2023-30777: WordPress Advanced Custom Fields / Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugins <= 6.1.5 vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS)

Published May 10, 2023
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Updated

Unauth. Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields Pro, WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields plugins <= 6.1.5 versions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields Wordpress<6.1.6
Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields Wordpress<6.1.6

Remediation

Information

Update to 6.1.6 or a higher version.

Event History

May 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:50 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-30777.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-30777?

The severity of CVE-2023-30777 is high with a CVSS score of 6.1.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-30777?

The Advanced Custom Fields Pro and Advanced Custom Fields plugins versions up to 6.1.5 for WordPress are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-30777?

Update the WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields Pro and WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields plugins to version 6.1.6 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-30777?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-30777 at the following references: [Link 1](https://patchstack.com/articles/reflected-xss-in-advanced-custom-fields-plugins-affecting-2-million-sites?_s_id=cve), [Link 2](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields-pro/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-pro-plugin-6-1-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve), [Link 3](https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-plugin-6-1-5-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve).

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