Remote File Inclusion in Advanced Custom Fields Plugin Affects WordPress Vendor
CVE-2012-10025

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WordPress Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2012-10025?

The Advanced Custom Fields plugin for WordPress, specifically versions up to 3.5.1, is susceptible to a Remote File Inclusion vulnerability located in core/actions/export.php. When the PHP directive allow_url_include is enabled, an unauthenticated attacker can exploit the acf_abspath POST parameter to include and execute arbitrary PHP code from a remote server. This exploitation poses significant risks as it could lead to a full compromise of the web host, allowing attackers to manipulate, steal data, or use the server for further malicious activities.

Affected Version(s)

WordPress Plugin * <= 3.5.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2012-10025 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10025 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2012-10025 - Proof of Concept

References

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-frame...
exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23856
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http://web.archive.org/web/20121223025326/http://secunia....
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CVSS V4

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Charlie Eriksen
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CVE-2012-10025 : Remote File Inclusion in Advanced Custom Fields Plugin Affects WordPress Vendor