CVE-2023-1196: 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

high Affects advanced-custom-fields (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2023-05-02; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

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

Package: advanced-custom-fields (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: >=5.0.0 and <5.12.5 or >=6.0.0 and <6.1.0
Fixed in: 5.12.5, 6.1.0
Severity: high CVSS 8.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (65.2th percentile)
Published: 2023-05-02
Source: nvd

References

CWE-502

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