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CVE-2024-49593

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 0.53%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2024-10-17 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3. It affects WordPress.

CVE
CVE-2024-49593
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
0.53%
WordPress

Original NVD 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.