CVE-2024-34761: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO
Vulnerability discovered by executing a planned security audit. Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows Code Injection.This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields PRO: from n/a before 6.2.10.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves improper control of code generation in the Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin by WPENGINE INC, classified as CWE-94 (Code Injection). It permits an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to execute code remotely over the network, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5. The affected versions are those prior to 6.2.10, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or public advisories. The vulnerability was identified through a security audit and is published as CVE-2024-34761.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, leading to complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid deploying the vulnerable versions in sensitive environments if possible.
CVE-2024-34761: CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO
Description
Vulnerability discovered by executing a planned security audit. Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows Code Injection.This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields PRO: from n/a before 6.2.10.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves improper control of code generation in the Advanced Custom Fields PRO plugin by WPENGINE INC, classified as CWE-94 (Code Injection). It permits an attacker with low privileges and no user interaction to execute code remotely over the network, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.5. The affected versions are those prior to 6.2.10, but no official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor or public advisories. The vulnerability was identified through a security audit and is published as CVE-2024-34761.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, leading to complete compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or denial of service. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the affected plugin and monitor for unusual activity. Avoid deploying the vulnerable versions in sensitive environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-05-08T12:03:07.438Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f1656acbff5d86104ad850
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:56:58 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:12:31 AM
Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:29:48 AM
Views: 21
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