How severe is CVE-2024-45429?

CVE-2024-45429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-45429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-45429?

CVE-2024-45429 primarily affects Wpengine Advanced Custom Fields. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45429?

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

Does CVE-2024-45429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-45429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41469.

When was CVE-2024-45429 published?

CVE-2024-45429 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-45429

CVE-2024-45429 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpengine Advanced Custom Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-41469
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Wpengine Advanced Custom Fields
Published: 2024-09-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.3.5 and earlier and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.3.5 and earlier. If an attacker with the 'capability' setting privilege which is set in the product settings stores an arbitrary script in the field label, the script may be executed on the web browser of the logged-in user with the same privilege as the attacker's.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-45429?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Advanced Custom Fields versions 6.3.5 and earlier and Advanced Custom Fields Pro versions 6.3.5 and earlier. If an attacker with the 'capability' setting privilege which is set in the product settings stores an arbitrary script in the field label, the script may be executed on the web browser of the logged-in user with the same privilege as the attacker's.
How severe is CVE-2024-45429?: CVE-2024-45429 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-45429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45429?: CVE-2024-45429 primarily affects Wpengine Advanced Custom Fields. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-45429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-45429 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-45429 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-41469.
When was CVE-2024-45429 published?: CVE-2024-45429 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wpengine:advanced_custom_fields:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wpengine:advanced_custom_fields:*:*:*:*:pro:wordpress:*:*

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