CVE-2025-62979: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in airesvsg ACF to REST API
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in airesvsg ACF to REST API acf-to-rest-api allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects ACF to REST API: from n/a through <= 3.3.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-62979 affects the airesvsg ACF to REST API plugin (versions up to 3.3.4). It allows an attacker to retrieve embedded sensitive information by exploiting the insertion of sensitive data into sent API data. The attack vector is network-based, requires no privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity). There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely retrieve sensitive information embedded in data sent through the ACF to REST API plugin without authentication or user interaction. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications and consider restricting access to the API endpoints if possible to limit exposure.
CVE-2025-62979: Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data in airesvsg ACF to REST API
Description
Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Sent Data vulnerability in airesvsg ACF to REST API acf-to-rest-api allows Retrieve Embedded Sensitive Data.This issue affects ACF to REST API: from n/a through <= 3.3.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-62979 affects the airesvsg ACF to REST API plugin (versions up to 3.3.4). It allows an attacker to retrieve embedded sensitive information by exploiting the insertion of sensitive data into sent API data. The attack vector is network-based, requires no privileges or user interaction, and impacts confidentiality with no integrity or availability impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium severity). There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided at this time.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely retrieve sensitive information embedded in data sent through the ACF to REST API plugin without authentication or user interaction. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect data integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should monitor vendor communications and consider restricting access to the API endpoints if possible to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-10-24T14:25:07.970Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68fed03523a7bbed324accad
Added to database: 10/27/2025, 1:51:49 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:31:14 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:49:46 PM
Views: 134
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