CVE-2026-66678
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Advanced Custom Fields Font Awesome Plugin Broken Access Control

Publication date: 2026-08-06

Last updated on: 2026-08-06

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Contributor Broken Access Control in Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field <= 6.1.1 versions.

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Published
2026-08-06
Last Modified
2026-08-06
Generated
2026-08-06
AI Q&A
2026-08-06
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-66678
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53892

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
advanced_custom_fields font_awesome_field to 6.1.1 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This is a Broken Access Control vulnerability in the WordPress plugin Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field version 6.1.1 or lower. It allows unprivileged users to perform actions that require higher privileges due to missing authorization, authentication, or nonce token checks.

Detection Guidance

Check if the Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field plugin version 6.1.1 or lower is installed on your WordPress site. Review user access logs for unauthorized actions or privilege escalations. Inspect plugin files for missing authorization checks or nonce token validations.

Impact Analysis

Attackers may exploit this to perform unauthorized actions on your WordPress site. While the severity is low, mass exploitation campaigns could target thousands of websites, potentially leading to data leaks or unauthorized modifications.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the plugin to the latest version if available. If no patch exists, consider disabling the plugin temporarily or restricting user permissions. Consult a hosting provider or web developer for further assistance.

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