Vulnerability · Published Nov 7, 2026 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2026-97191Advanced Custom Fields < 6.8.11 - Contributor+ Admin-Restricted Custom Field Update via Post Save Path
Low 2.7
In plain English
A low-severity improper access control in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far.
Severity (CVSS 3.1)2.7Low
Exploit odds (30 days)–no EPSS score yet
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) WordPress plugin before 6.8.11 does not re-apply its field-group location rules when persisting values submitted through the post editor save path, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to write custom fields the site restricted to administrators onto their own posts.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®) | 0 – before 6.8.11 |
Weakness: CWE-284 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3eb847d4-6649-4f71-8dc7-e739a6317409/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description