Rewterz

Rewterz Threat Alert – Lumma Stealer Malware aka LummaC – Active IOCs

August 22, 2023
Rewterz

Rewterz Threat Alert – APT37 Aka StarCruft or RedEyes – Active IOCs

August 22, 2023

Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-40068 – WordPress Advanced Custom Fields and Fields Pro Plugin Vulnerability

Severity

Medium

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-40068

Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress and Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially crafted URL to execute script in a victim’s Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim’s cookie-based authentication credentials.

Impact

  • Cross-Site Scripting

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2023-40068

Affected Vendors

WordPress

Affected Products

  • Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress 6.1.0
  • Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin for WordPress 6.1.7

Remediation

Upgrade to the latest version of Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress or Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin for WordPress, available from the WordPress Plugin Directory and the Advanced Custom Fields Website.

Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress

Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin for WordPress

Reading this advisory was a good start.

Make it a habit.

Rewterz publishes threat advisories ahead of mainstream cybersecurity media, informed by an AI-Native Autonomous SOC that sees regional threat actor activity in real time. Subscribe to receive each new advisory as it publishes, plus a monthly Middle East threat landscape brief drawn from our own SOC telemetry. For teams evaluating their detection coverage, a 30-minute consultation with a senior analyst is also available, at your pace, when you're ready.