CVE-2025-13486

Name: CVE-2025-13486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-03T07:16:02.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 73.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-13486 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 0.9.0.5 through 0.9.1.1 via the prepare_form() function. This is due to the function accepting user input and then passing that through call_user_func_array(). EPSS estimates a 73.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions 0.9.0.5 through 0.9.1.1 via the prepare_form() function. This is due to the function accepting user input and then passing that through call_user_func_array(). This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server, which can be leveraged to inject backdoors or create new administrative user accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

73.56%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-13486?

How severe is CVE-2025-13486?

CVE-2025-13486 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 73.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-13486?

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