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CVE-2021-24241 Details
Description
The Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 5.9.1 did not properly escape the generated update URL when outputting it in an attribute, leading to a reflected Cross-Site Scripting issue in the update settings page.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/jdordonezn/Reflected-XSS-in-WordPress-for-ACF-PRO-before-5.9.1-plugin/issues/1 | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d1e9c995-37bd-4952-b88e-945e02e3c83f | CVE | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-5-9-1-release/ | CVE | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
| https://github.com/jdordonezn/Reflected-XSS-in-WordPress-for-ACF-PRO-before-5.9.1-plugin/issues/1 | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d1e9c995-37bd-4952-b88e-945e02e3c83f | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://www.advancedcustomfields.com/blog/acf-5-9-1-release/ | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| advancedcustomfields advanced custom fields | < 5.9.1 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |