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CVE-2024-1121: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in philkurth Advanced Forms for ACF

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-1121cvecve-2024-1121cwe-862
Published: Mon Feb 05 2024 (02/05/2024, 21:21:51 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: philkurth
Product: Advanced Forms for ACF

Description

The Advanced Forms for ACF plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the export_json_file() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.9.3.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to export form settings.

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AILast updated: 04/09/2026, 13:30:24 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Advanced Forms for ACF plugin for WordPress contains a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) in the export_json_file() function in all versions up to 1.9.3.2. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to export form settings without proper capability checks. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and limited confidentiality impact. No vendor advisory or patch information is provided, and the plugin is not a cloud service.

Potential Impact

An attacker can access and export form settings data without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive configuration details. There is no impact on data integrity or availability. This unauthorized data disclosure could aid further attacks or information gathering but does not directly compromise system control or availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin and monitor for updates from the vendor. Consider disabling or limiting the use of the export_json_file() function if possible.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.1
Assigner Short Name
Wordfence
Date Reserved
2024-01-31T13:42:22.793Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 699f6d20b7ef31ef0b56e2ee

Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:00 PM

Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:30:24 PM

Last updated: 4/12/2026, 10:42:25 AM

Views: 14

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