CVE-2025-15158

HIGH

WP Enable WebP <= 1.0 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload via wpse_file_and_ext_webp Function

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2025-15158. PoCs published by exploitChains.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2025-15158, an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress plugin WP Enable WebP <= 1.0. The exploit leverages flawed file extension validation to upload a malicious PHP file disguised as a WebP image, achieving remote code execution.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

github WORKING POC 2 stars
by exploitChains · pythonpoc
https://github.com/exploitChains/poc-collection/tree/main/CVE-2025-15158

This repository contains a functional exploit for CVE-2025-15158, an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the WordPress plugin WP Enable WebP <= 1.0. The exploit leverages flawed file extension validation to upload a malicious PHP file disguised as a WebP image, achieving remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress Plugin WP Enable WebP <= 1.0
Auth required
Prerequisites: WordPress site with WP Enable WebP plugin <= 1.0 installed · Author+ user credentials
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0043
EPSS Percentile 34.4%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-434
Status published
Products (1)
eastsidecode/WP Enable WebP < 1.0
Published Jan 07, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026