CVE-2024-37249: WordPress Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin < 6.3.2 - Contributor+ Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2024
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in WPEngine Inc. Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields PRO: from n/a through 6.3.1.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Wpengine Advanced Custom Fields PRO>=n/a, <=6.3.1
WordPress Advanced Custom Fields Pro<6.3.2

Remediation

Information

Update to 6.3.2 or a higher version.

Event History

Nov 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37249?

CVE-2024-37249 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to exploit improperly configured access controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37249?

To fix CVE-2024-37249, update Advanced Custom Fields PRO to version 6.3.2 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-37249?

CVE-2024-37249 affects all versions of Advanced Custom Fields PRO from n/a to 6.3.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-37249?

CVE-2024-37249 is a Missing Authorization vulnerability that allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control security levels.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-37249?

Users of Advanced Custom Fields PRO from WPEngine and WordPress between versions n/a and 6.3.1 are impacted by CVE-2024-37249.

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