How severe is CVE-2024-4565?

CVE-2024-4565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-4565 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4565?

CVE-2024-4565 primarily affects Advancedcustomfields 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-2024-4565?

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

Does CVE-2024-4565 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4565 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44177.

When was CVE-2024-4565 published?

CVE-2024-4565 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4565

CVE-2024-4565 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44177
Affected product: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields
Published: 2024-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4565?: 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
How severe is CVE-2024-4565?: CVE-2024-4565 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-4565 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4565?: CVE-2024-4565 primarily affects Advancedcustomfields 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-2024-4565?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-4565 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4565 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44177.
When was CVE-2024-4565 published?: CVE-2024-4565 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/430224c4-d6e3-4ca8-b1bc-b2229a9bcf12/

Affected products (2)

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

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