CVE-2024-37250: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in WPEngine Inc. Advanced Custom Fields PRO
CVE-2024-37250 is a missing authorization vulnerability in WPEngine Inc. 's Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin, affecting versions up to 6. 3. 1. This flaw allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37250 in WPEngine Inc.'s Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, which may allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions affecting data confidentiality and integrity. The issue affects versions up to 6.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with some privileges to bypass authorization controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of data within the Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin environment. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no known active exploits targeting this vulnerability at present.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations for Advanced Custom Fields PRO where possible to minimize exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
CVE-2024-37250: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in WPEngine Inc. Advanced Custom Fields PRO
Description
CVE-2024-37250 is a missing authorization vulnerability in WPEngine Inc. 's Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin, affecting versions up to 6. 3. 1. This flaw allows exploitation due to incorrectly configured access control security levels, potentially leading to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5. 4. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet, and there are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-37250 in WPEngine Inc.'s Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). It arises from improperly configured access control mechanisms, which may allow an attacker with limited privileges to perform unauthorized actions affecting data confidentiality and integrity. The issue affects versions up to 6.3.1. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality and integrity impact without availability impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker with some privileges to bypass authorization controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modification of data within the Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin environment. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity with no availability impact. There are no known active exploits targeting this vulnerability at present.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, review and tighten access control configurations for Advanced Custom Fields PRO where possible to minimize exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-04T16:46:44.985Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f1658ecbff5d86104b09b5
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:57:34 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:25:18 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:52:29 AM
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