What is CVE-2023-1196?

CVE-2023-1196 is a vulnerability in the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Free and Pro WordPress plugins, versions 6.x before 6.1.0 and 5.x before 5.12.5, that allows users with a role of Contributor and above to perform PHP Object Injection.

How does CVE-2023-1196 affect the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugins?

CVE-2023-1196 affects the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Free and Pro WordPress plugins, versions 6.x before 6.1.0 and 5.x before 5.12.5, by enabling users with a role of Contributor and above to execute PHP Object Injection.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1196?

CVE-2023-1196 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

How can I fix CVE-2023-1196?

To fix CVE-2023-1196, it is recommended to update the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugins to version 6.1.0 if using version 6.x or to version 5.12.5 if using version 5.x.

What is PHP Object Injection?

PHP Object Injection is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform arbitrary code execution by injecting PHP objects into application deserialization routines.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-1196

high

8.8

CWE

502

2/5/2023

30/1/2025

CVE-2023-1196: Advanced Custom Fields - Contributor+ PHP Object Injection

First published: Tue May 02 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Advanced Custom Fields	>=5.0.0<5.12.5
Advanced Custom Fields	>=6.0.0<6.1.0

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What is CVE-2023-1196?
CVE-2023-1196 is a vulnerability in the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Free and Pro WordPress plugins, versions 6.x before 6.1.0 and 5.x before 5.12.5, that allows users with a role of Contributor and above to perform PHP Object Injection.
How does CVE-2023-1196 affect the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugins?
CVE-2023-1196 affects the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) Free and Pro WordPress plugins, versions 6.x before 6.1.0 and 5.x before 5.12.5, by enabling users with a role of Contributor and above to execute PHP Object Injection.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1196?
CVE-2023-1196 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1196?
To fix CVE-2023-1196, it is recommended to update the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugins to version 6.1.0 if using version 6.x or to version 5.12.5 if using version 5.x.
What is PHP Object Injection?
PHP Object Injection is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform arbitrary code execution by injecting PHP objects into application deserialization routines.

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