How severe is CVE-2022-40696?

CVE-2022-40696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40696?

CVE-2022-40696 affects Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40696?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2022-40696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-40696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-43967.

When was CVE-2022-40696 published?

CVE-2022-40696 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40696

CVE-2022-40696 is a low-severity vulnerability in Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-43967
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40696?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-40696?: CVE-2022-40696 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40696?: CVE-2022-40696 affects Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-40696 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-40696 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-43967.
When was CVE-2022-40696 published?: CVE-2022-40696 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/advanced-custom-fields/wordpress-advanced-custom-fields-plugin-3-1-1-6-0-2-custom-field-value-exposure?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:advancedcustomfields:advanced_custom_fields:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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