Unauthorized User Account Access in Advanced Custom Fields Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2026-12526
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Key Information:
- Vendor
WordPress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 2 September 2026
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2026-12526?
The Advanced Custom Fields: Extended plugin prior to version 0.9.2.7 is susceptible to an authorization bypass vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthenticated users to exploit front-end forms, enabling them to tamper with user accounts, specifically targeting administrators. By manipulating the form configurations, an attacker can overwrite the password of specifically targeted user accounts, potentially taking over the accounts without proper verification and authorization.
Affected Version(s)
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended 0 < 0.9.2.7
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.