CVE-2023-1196

Public Exploit
Advanced Custom Fields - Contributor+ PHP Object Injection

Description

The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Free and Pro WordPress plugins 6.x before 6.1.0 and 5.x before 5.12.5 unserialize user controllable data, which could allow users with a role of Contributor and above to perform PHP Object Injection when a suitable gadget is present.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
Affected: Unknown Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf376ca2-92f6-44ff-929a-ace809460a33 third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8e5ec88e-0e66-44e4-bbf2-74155d849ede third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1196?
CVE-2023-1196 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1196?
To fix CVE-2023-1196, 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-2023-1196 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-1196 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-1196?
CVE-2023-1196 affects Unknown Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Unknown Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Pro.
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