Vulnerability Description
The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a custom text field in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advancedcustomfields | Advanced Custom Fields | <= 6.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3022469/advanced-custom-fieldsPatch
- https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-2-5-security-release/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3593dfd-7b2a-4d01-8afThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3022469/advanced-custom-fieldsPatch
- https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-2-5-security-release/Release Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e3593dfd-7b2a-4d01-8afThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-6701?
CVE-2023-6701 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via a custom text field in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.4 due to insufficient input sanitiz...
How severe is CVE-2023-6701?
CVE-2023-6701 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-6701?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields.