#VU69193 Arbitrary file upload in Advanced Custom Fields and Advanced Custom Fields Pro - CVE-2022-2594 

 

#VU69193 Arbitrary file upload in Advanced Custom Fields and Advanced Custom Fields Pro - CVE-2022-2594

Published: November 9, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU69193
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2594
CWE-ID: CWE-434
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Advanced Custom Fields
Advanced Custom Fields Pro
Software vendor:
Elliot Condon

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in a default WP configuration. A remote non-authenticated attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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