CVE-2024-49593 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Stored XSS in Advanced Custom Fields allows attackers to execute scripts via the Field Group editor, impacting WordPress sites using the plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-49593?
CVE-2024-49593 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49593?
How do I fix CVE-2024-49593?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49593 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2024-49593 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49593 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q285-mcqv-8j69.