CVE-2024-6168: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in aprokopenko Just Custom Fields
The Just Custom Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on several AJAX function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke this functionality intended for admin users via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This enables subscribers to manage field groups, change visibility of items among other things.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-6168 is a CSRF vulnerability in the Just Custom Fields WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.3.2) caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation on multiple AJAX functions. This allows attackers to exploit the plugin by crafting forged requests that an authenticated administrator might unwittingly execute, enabling unauthorized management of field groups and visibility settings. The vulnerability does not require privileges or direct user interaction beyond tricking an admin to click a link. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring user interaction but no privileges.
Potential Impact
An attacker can cause an authenticated administrator to perform unintended actions within the Just Custom Fields plugin, such as managing field groups or altering visibility settings. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the WordPress site's custom field configurations. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been identified at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when clicking links or interacting with untrusted sources. Monitoring for updates from the plugin vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming official fixes promptly.
CVE-2024-6168: CWE-352 Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in aprokopenko Just Custom Fields
Description
The Just Custom Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on several AJAX function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to invoke this functionality intended for admin users via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This enables subscribers to manage field groups, change visibility of items among other things.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-6168 is a CSRF vulnerability in the Just Custom Fields WordPress plugin (versions up to 3.3.2) caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation on multiple AJAX functions. This allows attackers to exploit the plugin by crafting forged requests that an authenticated administrator might unwittingly execute, enabling unauthorized management of field groups and visibility settings. The vulnerability does not require privileges or direct user interaction beyond tricking an admin to click a link. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity and requiring user interaction but no privileges.
Potential Impact
An attacker can cause an authenticated administrator to perform unintended actions within the Just Custom Fields plugin, such as managing field groups or altering visibility settings. This could lead to unauthorized changes in the WordPress site's custom field configurations. There is no direct confidentiality or availability impact reported. No known exploits in the wild have been identified at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when clicking links or interacting with untrusted sources. Monitoring for updates from the plugin vendor is recommended to apply any forthcoming official fixes promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-19T16:51:50.132Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6bfcb7ef31ef0b55d5a0
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:39:08 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:53:32 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:47:36 PM
Views: 8
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