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WordPress Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field, affecting versions through 5.0.2. This vulnerability arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user visiting the site.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field plugin to the latest version. If unable to update, consult with your hosting provider or web developer for assistance.

Added: May 28, 2026, 4:38 AM
Updated: May 28, 2026, 4:38 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
0.0
impact
1.7
exploitability
6.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
9.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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