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CVE-2022-40696

Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®): Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

Severity
High 7.5
Published
18 Oct 2022
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
21 Oct 2026
Also known as
WPV-d1b5934e22fe
Sources
NVD, WPVulnerability

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability in WP Engine Advanced Custom Fields (ACF).This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields (ACF): from 3.1.1 through 6.0.2.

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Advanced Custom FieldsServers and applications · cpe:a:advancedcustomfields:advanced_custom_fields
  • From 3.1.1 up to 6.0.2
Advanced Custom FieldsWordPress plugins · wp-plugin:advanced-custom-fields
  • From 3.1.1 up to 6.0.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-40696
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2022-40696
  • Wordfence https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/advanced-custom-fields/advanced-custom-fields-602-authenticated-contributor-information-disclosure