CVE-2020-36172 — MEDIUM (6.1)

Q: What is CVE-2020-36172?

CVE-2020-36172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Advanced Custom Fields plugin before 5.8.12 for WordPress mishandles the escaping of strings in Select2 dropdowns, potentially leading to XSS.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-36172?

CVE-2020-36172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36172?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields.

Vulnerability Description

The Advanced Custom Fields plugin before 5.8.12 for WordPress mishandles the escaping of strings in Select2 dropdowns, potentially leading to XSS.

CVSS Score

6.1

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advancedcustomfields	Advanced Custom Fields	< 5.8.12

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/#developersProductThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36172?

CVE-2020-36172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Advanced Custom Fields plugin before 5.8.12 for WordPress mishandles the escaping of strings in Select2 dropdowns, potentially leading to XSS.

How severe is CVE-2020-36172?

CVE-2020-36172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36172?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields.