First published: Thu Oct 17 2024(Updated: )
In Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) before 6.3.9 and Secure Custom Fields before 6.3.6.3 (plugins for WordPress), using the Field Group editor to edit one of the plugin's fields can result in execution of a stored XSS payload. NOTE: if you wish to use the WP Engine alternative update mechanism for the free version of ACF, then you can follow the process shown at the advancedcustomfields.com blog URL within the References section below.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Advanced Custom Fields | <6.3.9 | |
Secure Custom Fields | <6.3.6.3 |
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CVE-2024-49593 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
To fix CVE-2024-49593, update Advanced Custom Fields to version 6.3.9 or later, or Secure Custom Fields to version 6.3.6.3 or later.
CVE-2024-49593 affects users of Advanced Custom Fields versions prior to 6.3.9 and Secure Custom Fields versions prior to 6.3.6.3.
CVE-2024-49593 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can exploit the Field Group editor.
Yes, CVE-2024-49593 can significantly impact website security by allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts on affected installations.