XSS Vulnerability in Advanced Custom Fields Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2020-36172

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Advanced Custom Fields
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 January 2021

What is CVE-2020-36172?

The Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress prior to version 5.8.12 contains a vulnerability whereby the plugin fails to properly escape strings in Select2 dropdowns. This oversight could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in the context of the user's session. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can manipulate the application to deliver harmful payloads, resulting in unauthorized data access or the manipulation of site content.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/#dev...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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