Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-40068
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.1.0 to 6.1.7 and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.1.0 to 6.1.7 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary script on the web browser of the user who is logging in to the product with the administrative privilege.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2023-40068
- Advancedcustomfields » Advanced Custom Fields » For WordpressVersions from including (>=) 6.1.0 and up to, including, (<=) 6.1.7cpe:2.3:a:advancedcustomfields:advanced_custom_fields:*:*:*:*:-:wordpress:*:*
- Advancedcustomfields » Advanced Custom Fields » PRO Edition For WordpressVersions from including (>=) 6.1.0 and up to, including, (<=) 6.1.7cpe:2.3:a:advancedcustomfields:advanced_custom_fields:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40068
0.11%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 45 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40068
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.4
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.3
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2.7
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-40068
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The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-40068
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https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/
ACF | Advanced Custom Fields Plugin for WordPressProduct
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https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-6-1-8/
ACF | ACF 6.1.8Release Notes;Vendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN98946408/
JVN#98946408: WordPress Plugin "Advanced Custom Fields" vulnerable to cross-site scriptingThird Party Advisory
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/
Advanced Custom Fields – WordPress plugin | WordPress.orgProduct
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