Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2024-34762

Advanced Custom Fields Pro <= 6.2.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Local File Inclusion

The Advanced Custom Fields Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Local File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 6.2.9. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to include and execute arbitrary files on the server, allowing the execution of any PHP code in those files. This can be used to bypass access controls, obtain sensitive data, or achieve code execution in cases where images and other “safe” file types can be uploaded and included.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-34762 is a high severity with CVSS 8.8 Local File Inclusion issue affecting the Plugin Advanced Custom Fields Pro. It affects Versions up to 6.2.9 and is fixed in 6.2.10.

Published
May 15, 2024
Last Updated
Jun 18, 2024
Slug
advanced-custom-fields-pro
Risk Profile
8.8 CVSS Score
Weakness
Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')
Researchers
No researcher credits supplied.
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 6.2.10, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-34762 is tracked for the Plugin Advanced Custom Fields Pro as high severity with CVSS 8.8. The affected range is Versions up to 6.2.9. Update Advanced Custom Fields Pro to 6.2.10 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Local File Inclusion
Primary Fixed Version
6.2.10
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 6.2.9
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-34762
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
advanced-custom-fields-pro View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-34762
Patched Versions
6.2.10
Affected Versions
Versions up to 6.2.9
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