WordPress · Advanced Custom Fields Pro · CVE-2024-49593
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) versions prior to 6.3.9
Secure Custom Fields versions prior to 6.3.6.3
**Description**
The issue allows for the execution of a stored XSS payload when using the Field Group editor to edit one of the plugin's fields in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and Secure Custom Fields for WordPress.
**Recommendations**
For Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) versions prior to 6.3.9, update to version 6.3.9 or later.
For Secure Custom Fields versions prior to 6.3.6.3, update to version 6.3.6.3 or later.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Field Group editor until a patch is applied.