CVE-2026-97191
Advanced Custom Fields < 6.8.11 - Contributor+ Admin-Restricted Custom Field Update via Post Save Path
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 7, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 7, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-97191
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update the Advanced Custom Fields WordPress plugin.
- Verify field-group location rules are enforced.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-97191.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3eb847d4-6649-4f71-8dc7-e739a6317409/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-97191 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-97191
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 07, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added 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. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97191.json">CVE-2026-97191</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3eb847d4-6649-4f71-8dc7-e739a6317409/