CVE-2026-112312: ACF Extended broken access control in page/content permissions

CVE-2026-112312 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-10-22

ACF Extended is a WordPress plugin that extends Advanced Custom Fields functionality for content management. A broken access control vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to access pages and perform actions they should not be permitted to, such as viewing other users' data or unauthorized content. This could lead to exposure of sensitive information stored in WordPress without proper authentication checks.

Technologies: ACF Extended. Vendors: ACF Extended.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-112312 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-112312 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-112312?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 22 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
ACF Extended through 0.9.2.7.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-112312?
Yes: fixed in 0.9.2.8 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-112312 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-112312?
Check whether you run ACF Extended at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 0.9.2.8 or later

Technical details

The plugin fails to properly enforce authorization checks when accessing certain pages or performing actions, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass access control restrictions. The vulnerability is triggered through incorrectly configured security levels within the plugin's access control logic. An attacker can directly access restricted content or functionality without authentication, potentially exposing confidential data or enabling privilege escalation.

Affected products

  • ACF Extended ACF Extended through 0.9.2.7

Timeline

  • 2026-10-22: disclosed
  • 2026-10-20: patched

References

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