What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Popup and Slider Builder by Depicter – Add Email collecting Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Post Slider Carousel plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability checks in the "depicter-media-upload" AJAX route in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files on the affected site's server.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Depicter Popup & Slider Builder versions 4.0.4 and earlier lack proper authorization checks, allowing authenticated users to modify content they should not have access to. An attacker with a low-privilege account can alter data integrity without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and impacts sites relying on role-based access controls.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Modify or alter content and settings they lack permission to change.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Unauthorized users can alter plugin settings, popups, or sliders, compromising content integrity and site configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 5, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
