CVE-2022-2594

Name: CVE-2022-2594
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-22T15:15:15.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2594 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 5.12.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 5.12.3 allows unauthenticated users to upload files allowed in a default WP configuration (so PHP is not possible) if there is a frontend form available. This vulnerability was introduced in the 5.0 rewrite and did not exist prior to that release.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin before 5.12.3, Advanced Custom Fields Pro WordPress plugin before 5.12.3 allows unauthenticated users to upload files allowed in a default WP configuration (so PHP is not possible) if there is a frontend form available. This vulnerability was introduced in the 5.0 rewrite and did not exist prior to that release.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advancedcustomfields	Advanced Custom Fields	>= 5.0.0, < 5.12.3

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3fde5336-552c-4861-8b4d-89a16735c0e2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pritect.net/blog/advanced-custom-fields-5-12-3-can-allow-unauthenticated-users-to-upload-arbitrary-filesThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3fde5336-552c-4861-8b4d-89a16735c0e2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pritect.net/blog/advanced-custom-fields-5-12-3-can-allow-unauthenticated-users-to-upload-arbitrary-filesThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2594?

How severe is CVE-2022-2594?

CVE-2022-2594 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2594?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST