What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-9529?

CVE-2024-9529 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-9529?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-9529. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Advanced Custom Fields CVE-2024-9529

MEDIUM

2024-11-15 contact@wpscan.com

PHP WordPress Information Disclosure Advanced Custom Fields Advancedcustomfields

6.6

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: wpscan

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Vulnerability Assessment

Impact	CVSS score of 6.6 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

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. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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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. Affected products include: Advancedcustomfields Advanced Custom Fields. Version information: before 6.3.9.

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Severity by source

Vendor (wpscan) PRIMARY 6.6 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from Vendor (wpscan) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: wpscan

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.4%

Top 65% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.4%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +33

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

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

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

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