CVE-2026-15049: Depicter < 4.8.0 - Editor+ Arbitrary File Upload via ZIP Import
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.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Depicter — Popup & Slider Builder WordPress pluginto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.8.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can exploit this issue?
An authenticated user with editor-level access can exploit the vulnerable import feature. The impact can include remote code execution if an executable PHP file is written to a web-accessible directory.
Which installations are affected?
Depicter versions before 4.8.0 are affected. The issue is in the plugin's ZIP import feature, which does not validate uploaded file types or remove malformed uploads.
What is the immediate remediation?
Update Depicter to version 4.8.0 or later. If updating cannot happen immediately, restrict editor-level accounts to trusted users and prevent their access to the plugin's import functionality where possible.