MEDIUM
CVE-2024-4565
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 20, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) WordPress plugin before 6.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 6.3 allows you to display custom field values for any post via shortcode without checking for the correct access
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-4565 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
advancedcustomfields1 product(s)
advanced custom fields
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/430224c4-d6e3-4ca8-b1bc-b2229a9bcf12/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/430224c4-d6e3-4ca8-b1bc-b2229a9bcf12/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2024-4565
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 20, 2024
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-4565 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.