How severe is CVE-2024-9529?

CVE-2024-9529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-9529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-9529?

CVE-2024-9529 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-2024-9529?

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

Does CVE-2024-9529 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-9529 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49988.

When was CVE-2024-9529 published?

CVE-2024-9529 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-9529

CVE-2024-9529 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-49988
Affected product: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields
Published: 2024-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Secure Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 6.3.9, Secure Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 6.3.6.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 6.3.9 does not prevent users from running arbitrary functions through its setting import functionalities, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to run arbitrary PHP functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9529?: The Secure Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 6.3.9, Secure Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 6.3.6.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 6.3.9 does not prevent users from running arbitrary functions through its setting import functionalities, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to run arbitrary PHP functions.
How severe is CVE-2024-9529?: CVE-2024-9529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-9529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9529?: CVE-2024-9529 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-2024-9529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9529 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-9529 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49988.
When was CVE-2024-9529 published?: CVE-2024-9529 was published on 2024-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/dd3cc8d8-4dff-47f9-b036-5d09f2c7e5f2/

Affected products (2)

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

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