CVE-2025-15158 HIGH

CVE-2025-15158: WP Enable WebP <= 1.0 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload

Vendor Eastsidecode
Product WP Enable WebP
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published January 7, 2026
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The WP Enable WebP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to improper file type validation in the 'wpse_file_and_ext_webp' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Enable WebP versions 1.0 and earlier contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially gaining the ability to run their own code on the site. This affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire WordPress installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the server and execute code on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised site with potential data theft, malware injection, and complete loss of site control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege account (subscriber or contributor level) on the WordPress site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 7, 2026 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated