What the vulnerability does
01Description
The StoreEngine – Powerful WordPress eCommerce Plugin for Payments, Memberships, Affiliates, Sales & More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the import() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-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
StoreEngine versions up to 1.5.0 allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining the ability to run their own code on the site. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload malicious files and run their own code on the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised site with potential data theft, defacement, or complete takeover.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 17, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
