How severe is CVE-2024-3562?

CVE-2024-3562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-3562 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3562?

CVE-2024-3562 affects Custom Field Suite Project Custom Field Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3562?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-3562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32148.

When was CVE-2024-3562 published?

CVE-2024-3562 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3562

CVE-2024-3562 is a high-severity vulnerability in Custom Field Suite Project Custom Field Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-95.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32148
Weakness: CWE-95
Affected product: Custom Field Suite Project Custom Field Suite
Published: 2024-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Custom Field Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7 via the Loop custom field. This is due to insufficient sanitization of input prior to being used in a call to the eval() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3562?: The Custom Field Suite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to PHP Code Injection in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.7 via the Loop custom field. This is due to insufficient sanitization of input prior to being used in a call to the eval() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.
How severe is CVE-2024-3562?: CVE-2024-3562 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-3562 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3562?: CVE-2024-3562 affects Custom Field Suite Project Custom Field Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3562?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-3562 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3562 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32148.
When was CVE-2024-3562 published?: CVE-2024-3562 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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