CVE-2023-22676 WordPress Advanced Custom Fields: Image Crop Add-on Plugin <= 1.4.12 is vulnerable to Broken Access Control

Q: What is CVE-2023-22676?

CVE-2023-22676 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Anders Thorborg, published on 29 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2023-22676 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22676 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-22676?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22676 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Low 3.1 Published 29 Dec 2023 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Attackers can bypass authorization checks in the Advanced Custom Fields Image Crop Add-on plugin to access restricted functionality.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-22676?

CVE-2023-22676 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Anders Thorborg, published on 29 Dec 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Anders Thorborg.This issue affects Anders Thorborg: from n/a through 1.4.12.

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22676?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Andersthorborg Advanced Custom Fields\.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22676?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22676 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-22676 being exploited?