CVE-2022-2594

HIGH
Published Aug 22, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Aug 22, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

The Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 5.12.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 5.12.3 allows unauthenticated users to upload files allowed in a default WP configuration (so PHP is not possible) if there is a frontend form available. This vulnerability was introduced in the 5.0 rewrite and did not exist prior to that release.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Resource Mgmt

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
advancedcustomfieldsadvanced_custom_fields*≥5.0.0  –  <5.12.3
advancedcustomfieldsadvanced_custom_fields*≥5.0.0  –  <5.12.3

References 2

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3fde5336-552c-4861-8b4d-89a16735c0e2
    ExploitThird Party Advisory
  • pritect.net https://www.pritect.net/blog/advanced-custom-fields-5-12-3-can-allow-unauthenticated-users-to-upload-arbitrary-files
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.