Security readout for executives and security teams
Older Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin versions can allow a public attacker to make the server run remote PHP code if a risky PHP setting is enabled. Successful exploitation could give control of the web server. The condition is severe but depends on vulnerable plugin versions and allow_url_include being enabled. Exposure is most likely on legacy WordPress sites still running ACF 3.5.1 or older with PHP allow_url_include enabled. The PHP setting defaults to Off, reducing default exposure, but any internet-facing WordPress instance with this combination should be treated as urgent. Prioritize legacy WordPress estate review now. Sites matching the vulnerable version and PHP configuration represent potential full server compromise. If no affected legacy ACF versions exist, residual risk is mainly from stale inventory or unmanaged WordPress instances. Mitigation focus: Inventory WordPress sites for Advanced Custom Fields versions 3.5.1 and older.; Upgrade or remove affected ACF installations following vendor guidance.; Ensure PHP allow_url_include is disabled across web-serving environments..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 10 (4.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H——VulnCheckVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 4.0 score
10CriticalVector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/unix/webapp/wp_advanced_custom_fields_exec.rbCVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23856CVE reference, VulnCheck · exploit
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/63326CVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/advanced-custom-fields/advanced-custom-fields-351-remote-code-execution-via-remote-file-inclusionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d132d93b-509c-490d-8001-87147ed28c5e/CVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/advanced-custom-fields/CVE reference, VulnCheck · product
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-advanced-custom-fields-remote-file-inclusionCVE reference, VulnCheck · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.