CVE-2022-2594

Public Exploit
Advanced Custom Fields 5.0-5.12.2 - Unauthenticated File Upload

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.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.38% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory pritect.net
Affected: TODO Advanced Custom Fields
Affected: TODO Advanced Custom Fields Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3fde5336-552c-4861-8b4d-89a16735c0e2 third party advisory exploit
https://www.pritect.net/blog/advanced-custom-fields-5-12-3-can-allow-unauthenticated-users-to-upload-arbitrary-files third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2594?
CVE-2022-2594 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2594?
To fix CVE-2022-2594, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2594 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-2594 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2594?
CVE-2022-2594 affects TODO Advanced Custom Fields, TODO Advanced Custom Fields Pro.
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