CVE-2024-34762: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPENGINE INC Advanced Custom Fields PRO
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2024-34762: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in WPENGINE INC 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
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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