CVE-2026-15049: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder
Description
The Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder WordPress plugin before 4.8.0 does not validate the type of a file uploaded through its import feature and does not remove a malformed upload, allowing users with editor-level access to write an arbitrary file (including executable PHP) into a web-accessible directory, which can lead to remote code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15049 is a vulnerability in the Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder WordPress plugin prior to version 4.8.0. The plugin fails to validate the type of files uploaded through its import feature and does not remove malformed uploads. This allows users with editor-level privileges to write arbitrary files, including executable PHP code, into directories accessible via the web server, potentially enabling remote code execution.
Potential Impact
An attacker with editor-level access can upload malicious files, including executable PHP scripts, to the server. This can lead to remote code execution, compromising the affected web server and potentially the entire hosting environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor-level user permissions and monitor for suspicious file uploads related to the import feature.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- WPScan
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T12:51:17.758Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a8699b9acd9273b4934417e
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 06:07:53 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 06:24:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:25 UTC
Views: 61
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