Authorization Flaw in Advanced Custom Fields Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2021-20867

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Advanced Custom Fields And Advanced Custom Fields Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2021

What is CVE-2021-20867?

The Advanced Custom Fields plugin, specifically versions prior to 5.11, presents a missing authorization vulnerability that permits unauthorized users to move field groups. This issue occurs through unspecified vectors and poses a risk to the integrity of the configuration settings within the plugin. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate potential exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Advanced Custom Fields and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions prior to 5.11

References

https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/
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https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN09136401/index.html
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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