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CVE-2026-112312 ACF Extended CVE debrief

The CVE-2026-112312 vulnerability affects the WordPress ACF Extended plugin, versions up to and including 0.9.2.7. This vulnerability is classified as a Broken Access Control issue, with a CVSS score of 7.5 and a HIGH severity rating. The vulnerability allows for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels due to missing authorization.

Vendor
ACF Extended
Product
Unknown
CVSS
HIGH 7.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-22
Original CVE updated
2026-10-30
Advisory published
2026-10-22
Advisory updated
2026-10-30

Who should care

Defenders responsible for WordPress installations using the ACF Extended plugin should assess exposure and prioritize remediation, focusing on affected operator, platform, vulnerability-management, and security-team impact to ensure comprehensive security coverage.

Why it matters

The CVE-2026-112312 vulnerability in the WordPress ACF Extended plugin requires verification of the plugin version and review of access control configurations to prevent exploitation. Defenders should prioritize remediation based on the CVSS score and severity rating.

  • Verify access control configurations to prevent exploitation
  • Update the plugin to a version beyond 0.9.2.7 if possible
  • Review and adjust security levels for the plugin

Technical summary

The WordPress ACF Extended plugin, versions up to and including 0.9.2.7, is vulnerable to a Broken Access Control issue. This vulnerability is due to missing authorization, allowing for Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying the version of the ACF Extended plugin in use and ensuring it is updated to a version beyond 0.9.2.7 if possible. They should also review access control configurations for the plugin to prevent exploitation.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify the version of the ACF Extended plugin in use
  • Update the plugin to a version beyond 0.9.2.7 if possible
  • Review access control configurations for the plugin

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. However, there is limited information on exploitation or specific impacts.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-112312 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-112312

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-112312 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-112312

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.