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CVE-2024-34762: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2024-34762cvecve-2024-34762cwe-22
Published: Mon Jun 10 2024 (06/10/2024, 15:38:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: WPENGINE INC
Product: Advanced Custom Fields PRO

Description

Vulnerability discovered by executing a planned security audit. Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows PHP Local File Inclusion.This issue affects Advanced Custom Fields PRO: from n/a before 6.2.10.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.9critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
<6.2.10

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 04/29/2026, 03:12:37 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CWE-22) in Advanced Custom Fields PRO allows improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory, enabling PHP Local File Inclusion. An attacker with low privileges can exploit this to include local files, potentially leading to full system compromise. The issue affects all versions before 6.2.10. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to local file inclusion, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, access sensitive files, and compromise the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Given the critical CVSS score, the impact is severe. No known exploits have been reported so far.

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 limit user privileges to reduce exposure. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official mitigations.

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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: 69f1656acbff5d86104ad853

Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:56:58 AM

Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 3:12:37 AM

Last updated: 6/13/2026, 10:34:36 AM

Views: 31

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