Is CVE-2026-3243 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-3243 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-3243 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-3243 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-3243?

CVE-2026-3243 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-3243

CWE-22Published: April 8, 2026· Updated: Apr 8, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.20%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:42.0th

Official Description

The Advanced Members for ACF plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the create_crop function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). The vulnerability was partially patched in version 1.2.5.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-3243 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.