CVE-2023-6748: The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-6748?

custom field template: upgrade to 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-6748 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6748 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-6748 affect?

CVE-2023-6748 affects custom field template. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'cft' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access a

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-6748?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2023-6748 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting custom field template. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'cft' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above, to extract sensitive data including arbitrary post metadata.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862, CWE-922
Published	2024-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpgogo

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-11 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpgogo custom field template UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.6.2

Fixed in: 2.6.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy custom-field-template || rpm -q custom-field-template || custom-field-template --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.6.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade custom-field-template

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade custom-field-template

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-6748?

custom field template: upgrade to 2.6.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-6748 being exploited?

CVE-2023-6748 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-6748 affect?

CVE-2023-6748 affects custom field template. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). The Custom Field Template plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.1 via the 'cft' shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access a

How urgent is CVE-2023-6748?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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