CVE-2023-1196

Name: CVE-2023-1196
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-02T09:15:09.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1196 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.08%

60.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Advancedcustomfields	Advanced Custom Fields	>= 5.0.0, < 5.12.5
Advancedcustomfields	Advanced Custom Fields	>= 6.0.0, < 6.1.0

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8e5ec88e-0e66-44e4-bbf2-74155d849edeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf376ca2-92f6-44ff-929a-ace809460a33Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8e5ec88e-0e66-44e4-bbf2-74155d849edeExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf376ca2-92f6-44ff-929a-ace809460a33Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1196?

How severe is CVE-2023-1196?

CVE-2023-1196 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1196?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-1196?

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Source: NVD / NIST