What the vulnerability does
01Description
The PPOM – Product Addons & Custom Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the image cropper functionality in all versions up to, and including, 33.0.15. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. While the vulnerable code is in the free version, this only affected users with the paid version of the software installed and activated.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The PPOM plugin for WooCommerce contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server. An attacker can exploit this to run their own code on the site, read sensitive data, or modify site content. All versions up to 33.0.15 are affected. Site owners should update immediately to a version newer than 33.0.15.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload arbitrary files and run their own code on the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete compromise of the site: attackers can steal data, modify content, or take full control of the WordPress installation.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
None. The attacker needs only network access; no authentication or user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 18, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
