What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Pix for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing capability check and missing file type validation in the 'lkn_pix_for_woocommerce_c6_save_settings' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Pix for WooCommerce versions 1.5.0 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files over the network with no special privileges or user interaction required. This enables remote code execution and full site compromise.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload arbitrary files to the site and execute malicious code without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, modify content, and take full control of the WooCommerce installation.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Network access only; no authentication, user interaction, or special privileges required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated