PatchTheCVECVE-2020-13700: An issue was discovered in the acf-to-rest-api plugin through 3.1.0 for WordPress
CVE-2020-13700 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting acf to rest api. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the acf-to-rest-api plugin through 3.1.0 for WordPress. It allows an insecure direct object reference via permalinks manipulation, as demonstrated by a wp-json/acf/v3/options/ request that reads sensitive information in the wp_options table, such as the login and pass values.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 13.5% (top 4%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-639 |
| Published | 2020-06-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Nuclei scan template: WordPress acf-to-rest-api <=3.1.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-13700?
acf to rest api: upgrade to newer than 3.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-13700 being exploited?
CVE-2020-13700 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-13700 affect?
CVE-2020-13700 affects acf to rest api. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in the acf-to-rest-api plugin through 3.1.0 for WordPress. It allows an insecure direct object reference via permalinks manipulation, as demonstrated by a wp-json/acf/v3/options/ request that reads sensitive informat
How urgent is CVE-2020-13700?
Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action